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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1885
Page
2
President Cleveland defends merit as reward and confronts defiance Democrats over the silver dollar issue. He argues a cabinet from one state is common and asserts the people want a 100 cent silver dollar, while Findlay residents along the Blanchard River grow excited about the monetary question.
Scott Hammaker, a Findlay newspaper man, is recommended by a strong voter majority for postmaster of Findlay. The piece also notes Joan Sheffield as a Republican candidate for state treasurer and discusses President Arthur, Gen. Grant, and Cleveland era politics with commentary on civil service reforms and cabinet confirmations.
The State Department has been officially notified of the canal treaty ratification by the unanimous vote of Nicaragua's Congress. With the Senate in extra session, the treaty should be taken up and receive favorable action.
The Toledo Post notes that Senator Riddleberger of Virginia used his single objection to block confirmation of Cabinet nominees, sending the President’s picks to committees. The piece questions why a Democratic obstruction should cause a Republican Senate to act, warning of an unforeseen reaction.
The fragment notes Hatton will be considerably older than his grandfather when he finally reaches the office. It hints at a future political succession without specifying dates or additional figures.
Columbus denounces the Allen O. Myers redistricting scheme and vows to challenge it in court. The city administration campaigns against the plan, signaling legal action and political contention ahead.
Logan becomes a private citizen again as a wave of similar moves affects numerous Republicans in a short period.
The city paper reports the Democrat party reexamines its silver policy after previous declarations and endorses Cleveland's stance. It notes state legislatures becoming tired and leaving, yet Ohio's lawmakers remain active, though some appear weary in Columbus.
The Bucyrus Journal prints opposing views to show Northern and Southern Democratic sentiment. The Northern view quotes Grant as a national hog from a Kenton Democrat. The Southern view defends Jefferson Davis with a stern denial from L. Q. C. Lamar in the Senate.
In Danville Illinois Gen J C Black is praised as a strong Union soldier and acceptable pick for Pension Commissioner by the new administration. The piece notes partisan leanings and political rifts over licensing laws, cites Democratic blame on Republicans, and closes with light exchanges about postmaster ambitions and newspaper skepticism.
The Buffalo Express urges Senator Evarts as a Republican Governor candidate though he has just taken his Senate seat. The piece views it as a plan to boost his presidential hopes in 1888, while noting Ohio and William McKinley are also contesting the nomination.
The Cleveland administration should reward the genuine Democrat and loyal soldier Gen. A V Rice with a fitting appointment. The author argues no better man exists in Ohio for such a position and notes his deserving service as a soldier merits recognition from President Cleveland.
Mrs Spoopendyke wife of the four writer of the Brooklyn Eagle is mentioned alongside the late Mr Chance in an Edwardian era item. The text briefly links the family lines and a daughter of Mr Chance in an incomplete notice from Brooklyn.
In a New Hampshire town a minister on trial for a grave offence faces a strange defense as a fellow clergyman claims to have dreamt two angels declaring the prisoner not guilty. The judge replies to treat the dream as witnesses and swears them in.
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