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Defiance County Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1883

Page

4

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.

Defiance County Columbus Coxes 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.

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.

Oscar Wilde 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.

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.

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.

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.

Democratic Council Republican Council Wayne and Jefferson Streets Old Council Crosby House Wayne Perry Street Gas Company The Express

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Defiance County Express Frank Culley Clinton and First Streets Defiance Kernan Okalona Democrat Paulding Art Davis Iowa Wiggin Cincinnati Enquirer Longworth Sherman Fremont Defiance Express van Wert Foster Sonor Washington John Howard Payne New York Tunis Oak Hill Cemetery Lincoln Abe Abraham Lincoln White House C. W. Holmes Michael Guilfoyle Binghamton N. Y Boston Parker R. W. Mosher Messrs. Hiscox & Co Noo Board of Commissioners Lick Creek Hartshorn’s Washington Township Said Chas. P. Tittle Auditor’s Defiance Union School District Union School Board J. P. Buffington Defiance, Ohio City of Railroad Street Adams Street Danforth Street Fales Street Gray Street Southworth Avenue Corwin Street Pearl Street G. W. Bechel C. B. Squire Mansfield A. K. Barrows Farmer Center Babcock & Co Bankers and Broadway New York City Boots & Shoes Huron Street Toledo, Ohio Mr. Lowe East Stone Front, Cor. 2d and Clinton Sts Weisenburger’s Grocery Store 38D Hall New York Sun Samuel J. Tilden Mr. Tilden T. W. Atkins Girard Kan Dotcor Colby & Scott Enterprise Alexander H. Stephens Oil City Norristown Herald Billy Mahone Congress Hood G.I. Hood & CO Eagle Square Just Clothing House Haller Frank Levy Peter Dickman Kepler Farm Court of Common Pleas Benjamin F. Southworth Edward Squire Rachael Kepler Mary A. Phillips State of Maumee River William Hivers van Buren and Adrian State Anne Richland EpWaAtp Squire Newbegin & Kingsbury Hopkins and Fifth Street Canal Maumee Auglaize Fifth and Hopkins Streets Auglaize River Fifth Division Js Speen Veetot
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