Paulding Gazette Notes on Politics and Figures
The editor rails at the Kings English murder tale while Davis’s marriage draws comment. The tariff law faces likely failure, Iowa mirrors prohibition. Defiance county earns four delegate votes for the Ohio Republican State convention in Columbus on June 5 and 6. The Cincinnati Enquirer mentions Judge Longworth possibly seeking a gubernatorial bid. Coxes, the Nutt murderer, sits in Pennsylvania’s reform Legislature but has not yet taken his seat.
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Nutt
Reform
Pennsylvania
Corner Stone Laying at Berlin Imperial Palace
The event marks Emperor William of Prussia's 86th birthday with the laying of the corner stone of the new imperial palace in Berlin.
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William of
Prussia
Berlin
Susan B Anthony Travels Abroad in Retaliation Speech
The Philadelphia Press notes Susan B Anthony has gone to England to show why Americans did not swoon for Mrs Langtry. It adds that the man who carries Ohio next fall will have the inside track for the Presidency, depending on which party carries it.
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Susan B. Anthony
England
Mrs. Langtry
Philadelphia
Ohio
Dractit
Mass
Messrs
C.I. Hoop & Co
Lowell
Steen
Hoop
Thlan J. Coburn
Population imbalance across wards prompts call for even division
The speaker notes the first and second wards together have about twice the population of the third and fourth, and references a law implying the wards should be evenly divided. The remark suggests a reconsideration of ward boundaries to achieve balance.
Outlook for Spring Trade Promising Says Bradstreet
Bradstreet foresees a strong spring trade season, marked as an auspicious omen by Paul Pry known for his prophecies of smooth outcomes. The note frames the forecast in a cautious, tongue in cheek tone typical of period commentary.
Thurman’s Columbus Tax Record Sparks Honest Candidate Claim
Ex Senator Thurman pays the largest personal property tax in Columbus. Local papers say the payment reflects his honesty rather than wealth. Thurman is a candidate for public office.
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Thurman
Columbus
Ohio
Rumors of Senator Sherman Running for Governor
Speculation cites Senator Sherman as a potential gubernatorial candidate amid vague reports. Analysts question his motive and suggest a possible aim to influence the 1884 presidential contest, though the matter remains unclear.
Debates Over Tariff Law Origin Spark Democratic Critique
Democratic journals condemn the tariff measure as unconstitutional arguing it originates in the Senate rather than the House where revenue laws must begin. They claim the act is null and void due to procedural defect under constitutional rules.
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Senate
House
Presidential aspirants and the convention test
Many people claim there are few contenders and urge others to seek the nomination. Wait until the convention votes to see whether aspirants are truly scarce or plentiful.
Toledo nominates Jacob Romeis for Mayor by acclamation
The Republican city convention in Toledo nominated Jacob Romeis for mayor by acclamation. Romeis, who had previously been elected on an independent ticket, is praised as an excellent mayor and the Republicans endorsed him by snap judgment.
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Toledo
Jacob Romeis
Fremont Democratic Papers Battle in Kilkenny Cat Style
In Defiance and Fremont two Democratic papers clash over party strength as Republicans hold county offices and local bodies. The letter argues that two papers in the same party ensure defeat and financial loss for the party, while readers await the anticipated row.
Republicans Save Taxpayers by Rebuilding Defiance Finances
The Defiance city council, now Republican, argues it inherited near bankruptcy from Democrats. By demanding contract rebates, reducing overcharges, stopping improper fund transfers, and enforcing monthly financial reporting, they claim year one saved at least 6500 dollars and left a balance over 5000 dollars after bills. They cite sewer, street, and lighting projects as completed or pushed ahead. The article contrasts this with prior Democratic practices and notes ongoing star route trials in Washington.
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Perry Street
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