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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1884
Page
4
The Defiance County Express declares it will publish a daily evening issue starting Saturday at 4 o'clock delivered by carriers for ten cents per week. The note highlights political endorsements, calls for Republican unity, and references the Porter court martial controversy and ratified US Mexico treaty.
The statement argues Samuel J. Tilden cannot be made president after the 1876 defeat, asserting the ethical wrong must stand despite his advancing years and near death.
The Chicago Times answers that cant, in its view, is the Democratic party as far as it can see into the future.
The Napoleon Signal questions whether the district will appoint delegates and alternates at a special convention or the State Convention. It notes Hill’s past pledge not to seek nomination and casts doubt on the claim. It mentions private pension talk for Jeff Davis and lingering free trade sentiment, with Republicans expecting only a slim House majority for Morrison bill passage.
The text argues that without constraining the Democrats, their influence will rise in the ward issue. It calls election narratives from approaching spring reports flighty and forgetful of facts, predicting Democratic defeat in the fall elections and cheering Republican supporters.
The piece notes a Democratic shift toward graded taxation and repeal of the Scott law, describing it as a be-damned if you do or don’t game. It reports a coal mine explosion at Pocahontas Virginia on the 13th, costing 154 lives, with details promised inside the Ex PRESS.
The discussion centers on a graded tax for liquor and the belief that the law would be ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. With the Scott law repealed, proponents claim liquor traffic would be free again, arguing they seek to remove all liquor laws rather than the tax itself.
Leaders of the Democratic Party in Congress drift apart on tariff policy as the free trade faction pushes Morrison bill as party line while the opposing wing vows it will not pass. The open revolt threatens Democratic prospects.
Defiance County Commissioners invite sealed proposals to furnish materials and erect a brick building for insane persons on County Infirmary Farm. Bids due by 12 noon April 17 1884 at the County Auditor's Office. The board reserves right to reject all bids. March 19 1884 Auditor's office CoAs. P Tittle.
The bill introduced by Senator Sherman grants newspapers in the United States and territories the right to print issue and sell contents for eight hours from press time if the material exceeds one hundred words. Injured parties may sue in court for damages and costs. A duplicate measure will be introduced in the House by Representative Tucker of Virginia.
Newspapers from Lowell to Hartford weigh the 1880s race obsessing ticket chances. Edmunds and Lincoln appear as a growing ticket while others favor Payne or Blaine and Kilden. Kentucky battles bribery rumors, Wisconsin eyes gubernatorial race, and Chicago vows strong leadership over booms and bosses.
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