Defiance County Delegates and Republican Deliberations
The Defiance County earns four delegates at the Republican State Convention while New York and Ohio GOPs schedule their events the same day. Blaine's prospects rise amid a large independent voter bloc in New York, and speculation grows on convention outcomes as rural voters weigh presidential chances. The Defiance Express criticizes local claims as politics sway public funds shortfalls in Huron County and questions control of grain speculation.
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New York State
Ohio
Ohio Race Forecast Says Payne, Sherman Split Vote
The Sidney Journal argues that if Payne is nominated by Democrats and John Sherman by Republicans, Ohio will vote Democratic and Payne will win. The paper seems not to back Sherman strongly.
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Sidney Journal
Payne
John Sherman
Ohio
City Ward Change Sparks Democratic Opposition
A fierce critique warns of a six ward plan driven by a Democratic opposition and a grand personal scheme. Citizens are urged to beware and stay prepared for looming political moves.
Fifty murderers await trial in Cincinnati jail
Napoleon Northwest condemns the Cincinnati jail scene and notes the parallel with Steubenville’s claim of fifty murderers awaiting trial, deriding the paragraph as lacking sense and fullness.
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Steubenville
Cincinnati
John Sherman
Napoleon
Defiance Politician C A Fruckinger Rejoins State Ticket
Northwestern Ohio was well represented on the State Republican ticket two years ago by Hon. C A Fuckinger of Defiance, candidate for Member of the Board of Public Works. He worked faithfully in that campaign and Republicans statewide will be glad he has consented to again lend his services and influence to the party and ticket.
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the Express
Republicans
Ohio
C. A. Flickinger
Board of Public Works
Tue van Wert
C. A. Fuckinger
Northwestern
Defiance
Corning Outrage Prompted Calls for Senate Inquiry
The Toledo Post cites the Corning outrage where McDavitt was driven from his home by a mob, noting Sen Sherman would likely push a Senate inquiry only if local authorities fail to protect citizens. The paper questions why Congress intercedes and laments regional selectivity in investigations.
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Toledo Post
McDavitt
Sherman
Congress
Defiance redistricting sparks partisan broadside in Ohio
A harsh critique accuses Democrats of grotesque district shapes in Ohio aimed at tilting congressional majorities. The writer denounces the process as unjust and illegal, alleging hypocrisy by a former editor involved in the scheme.
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Ohio
Defiance
Illinois Democrats consider Harrison for Governor
Illinois lawmakers discuss Mayor Carter Harrison of Chicago as a gubernatorial candidate. Supporters cite his wealth and the potential to mobilize 15000 fraudulent votes in Chicago if nominated.
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Illinois Democrats
Carter H. Harrison
Chicago
Saloon Men Face Broken Pledge Over Scott Law
Liquor sellers feel betrayed as Democrats abandon promises to repeal the Scott law. Campaign assurances claimed repeal, but they are told it will not be repealed, a turn that provokes harsh reaction.
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Blaine
Vanfleet as Fourth Ohio Republican Scarcity Skips
The Huron county treasurer Vanfleet is noted as the fourth Republican to skip pay in Ohio over twelve years, with twenty one Democrats following the same pattern in that period, though there are areas where the party performs better.
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Vanfleet
Huron County
Ohio
Stormy Columbus caucus exposes saloon pressure on Democrats
A Democratic caucus in Columbus grew tense as brewers pressed for repeal of the Scott law and a graded tax. Threats and pledges surfaced, with ten Democrats vowing to oppose the tax and repeal, prompting an adjournment until Friday night.
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Legislaure
Columbus
The Democrat Responds to the Expertss Ward Versus Precinct Debate
The Democrat mocks the Experts and questions outside knowledge in a patronizing tone. It claims the paper has not needed neighbors for daily life knowledge and hints at ignorance within the Ex PREss.
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Democrat
The
Express
Democratic Despondency in 1884 Campaign Tone
The Cleveland Leader argues Democrats show despondency as the 1884 race nears. It states lack of unity, waning enthusiasm, and divisions over tariffs, with Morrison and free trade wings clashing. The piece likens the party to being between the devil and the deep sea and foresees defeat.
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Democratic National Committee
Washington
Democratic House of Representives
Morrison
Free Trade Wing
Protection Democrats
Seed Annual 1884 Free Offer From D M Ferry Co
Complimentary notice praises D M Ferry & Co of Detroit as leading seedsmen with vast in house seed production. It highlights their world renowned quality and integrity and offers their Seed Annual for 1884 free to applicants, a practical guide for buyers seeking true to name seeds.
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D. M. Ferry & Co
Detroit
Mich
Unite States
Legal Notice of Debt Claim Against Samuel B Miller
Pratt and Bentley file in Defiance county Court of Common Pleas a claim against Samuel B Miller non-resident. They seek 343.00 plus interest from January 7 1877 for services owed after Miller promised to pay. Defendant must answer by May 10 1884 or judgment by default.
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Samuel B. Miller
Parkersburg
West Virginia
Albert M. Pratt
Charles S. Bently
Styted
Pratt
Hicksville Towwnship
Vetance County
Ohio
Samuel G. Miller
Pratt & Bentley
Court of Common Pleas
Defance County
Vuio
Landis
Ana
Samel B. Miller
Samuel
Miner
Plaimuil
In & Treasynabie Lime
B. Miller
Westirginia
First National Bank of Bryan
Defiance County
David G. Huffman
Hicksville Township
France County
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Defiance County Express
Frank CC, Culley
Clinton and
First Streets
Jlw
New York
Defiance Express
Culley
Orwig
Republicans OF
Louisiana
Arthur
Cleveland
Massy
Hoop-Pole
Bess
Standard Oil
Cleveland Leader
Defiance Drug Store
People’s Drug Store
J.P. Buffington
Court House
J. P. Buffington
Defiance, Ohio
M. E. Heller & CO
College OF Music
Eureka Clothing House
Dyarmam & Hilton
Eureka Clorsine House
Durham
Johnson
Durham Bull
Defance County Agricultural Society
Defiance County Agricultural Society
H. Rawston
John Crowe
NES
AN Board of Infirmary
County Infirmary
J. M. Phillips
J. P. Frederick
Plaintiff
Munn & CO
Scientific American Et. Tinue
United Stats
England
France
Germany
Scientific American
Baltimore
R. Brown
Fourth and
Clinton
James Durham
Milford Township
James W. Durham
Milford
Harley
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