Ohio Penitentiary Seeks Reform Amid Overcrowding
The Ohio Penitentiary houses 1048 inmates as questions swirl about Tom Ochiltree’s fate. C A Flickinger garners strong board of public works support while Republicans prepare delegate selection for the state convention. The Cleveland Leader surveys presidential preferences with Blaine and Lincoln as top choices. The Evanne Express confirms a Republican affiliation in its political stance.
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Cleveland
Blaine
Lincoln
Southern papers face injunction over tariff cries
The Nashville American and the New Orleans Picayune join the Atlanta Constitution as targets of calls for injunctions to stop propagating what critics call false Democratic tariff doctrine. Supposedly they may align with Republicans if Chicago Convention No. 2 outcomes displease them.
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Nashville
E P Hooker Steps Down as Republican County Chairman
After years of devoted service as chairman of the Republican county committees Mr E P Hooker requests relief and urges the party to appoint a successor. The text praises his honesty zeal and energy and notes his growing business demands justify the change.
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E. P. Hooker
Hooker
Payne movement to capture Ohio delegates for national convention
Reports from Columbus claim a push to back Senator elect Payne for the Democratic nomination by securing Ohio delegates. States that Payne will not seek the presidency, yet his followers press for four delegates at large and district backing. Names tied to the effort include Governor Hoadly Lieutenant Governor Warwick Judge Seney General Warne Converse and W. W. Armstrong amid strategic rivalries and fund influence.
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Columbus
Payne
O. P
Ohio
Cincinnati
Hoadly
Warwick
Geo. S.2seney
Warne
Pendleton Gang
George L. Converse
W. W. Armstrong
Bookwalter
John Farrey
Charley Constantine
Lincoln residents react to acquittal in Burns murder case
Indignation runs through Lincoln Illinois after Carpenter is acquitted of murdering Zora Burns, prompting calls for review and continued pursuit of justice.
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Lincoln, Il
Carpenter
Zora Burns
Senate action on National Education bill seen today
In Ohio only three state offices are on the ballot this year Secretary of State Supreme Judge and Member of the Board of Public Works. Rumors name Sherman Logan or another as possible nominees with Jim Blaine of Maine a strong contemporary favorite.
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Senate
Ohio
Board of Public Works
Sherman
Logan
Jim Blaine
Maine
Huron County Treasurer Accused of Book Fraud
Disclosure shows the Huron County treasurer forged accounts for months. In a 1628 vote at Youngstown for Presidential preference 1516 favored Blaine. The text also notes a smell of Maine pines.
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Huron County
Youngstown
Ohio
Blaine
Maine
Cleveland Embraces Moral Temper After Prize Fight Rush
Cleveland shifts from a year of prize fighting excess to a renewed focus on virtue, viewing morality as a necessary and redeeming quality.
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Cleveland
Society in Michigan backs off extra duties to prevent lying
In Michigan a society aimed at preventing lying decided after a week to stop adding more duties, concluding they had already taken on too much. The group considered expanding its remit but shrank back from further tasks.
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Michigan
Society For the Preventation
Allen Qo Myers Refuses House Bill Delivery
Allen QO Myers, growing more impudent, seized a copy of a bill just passed by the House and locked it up, then refused to deliver it to the Speaker for more than forty eight hours.
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Allen QO. Myers
Resolution to fund New Orleans flood protection defeated
A House vote defeated a resolution appropriating 300000 for New Orleans flood protection by 95 to 115. The measure was re introduced by unanimous consent and referred for future consideration. Supporters expect passage when it next comes up.
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New Orleans
New York Sun Wavers on Democratic Presidential Boom
The New York Sun pries at early enthusiasm for a distinguished Democrat as a presidential candidate then discards it. It has previously built up such sentiment and now discourages any favor for Tilden.
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New York Sun
Tilden
Wool Growers Face Tariff Cut Back in Democratic Policy
The wool growers must decide now about accepting another wool tariff reduction as the free trade wing of the Democratic party has control and will push the tariff bill through. Wool growers would bear the damages from this policy shift.
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Democratic Party
Chicago Exposition Building to Host Republican Convention
The committee in charge plans to fit the Exposition building for the Republican convention in Chicago with seating for 7,700 spectators. Officials expect demand to exceed capacity, with likely crowds surpassing available seats.
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Chicago
Defiance Pushes Plan for Cross-Lots Railroad
Defiance considers a cross-lots railway starting there and ending 13 miles away at Ayersville to join the Nickle Plate line. Local opposition from Wauseon threatens retaliation, with threats of a rival road to Wauseon.
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Defiance
Ayersville
Wauseon Tribune
Smith
Wauseon
Randall falters as Morrison tariff bill gains momentum
The report says Randall is weakening in his fight against the Morrison tariff reduction bill. Tinkers in the tariff group plan to vote to remove the internal revenue tax, enough to secure passage. Randall, once a vocal fighter, falters as party pressure increases.
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Randall
Information Wanted on CVW and M Contract in Van Wert
In a public interest notice Wuat's Urp asks for the exact contract between former and present CVW and M officials to be published if holders permit. The piece seeks transparency and questions whether local CVW and M shops face risk of loss or changes.
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van Wert Times
van Wert
Morrison bill stance cited by Daily Post editorial
The Daily Post praises Carlisle chosen as Speaker and warns Democrats who oppose the Ways and Means bill will betray their party. It argues the Morrison bill must be supported in caucus and House, regardless of protections from the rivals.
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The
Daily Post
Washington
Morrison
Carlisle
Bill of the Ways and Means Committee
Northeastern Delegates Poised to Support Blaine
Believed delegates from Northeastern Pennsylvania to the Republican National Convention will be solid for Blaine, signaling regional backing for his candidacy.
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Pennsylvania
Blaine
Hicksville Items and Local Notices
Marriage announced Frank G. Warner and Jennie Sanderson on Thursday evening March 20 1884 at U B parsonage Hicks ville. Died Michael Henley at 24. G A R lecture and flag presentation praised despite bad weather with speeches by W D Otis and W C Culley and Chaplain A G Byers praised as a welcome visitor.
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U. B. Parsonage
Hicksville
Lilley
Frank G. Warner
Jennie Sanderson
D.W. Murphy
Milford
Valpariso
Ind
C. J. Bevingtoun
Kansas
Aultman, Miller & Co
Akron
John Hollinger
Hollinger
Bruce
Smith Street
Michael Warner
Smith
Michael Henley
Evangelical Church
Wesner
W.D. Otis
W. C. Culley
J. W
A. G. Byers
Brunersburg Items Highlight Local Happenings and Moves
The Eventne Express drew praise in Brunersburg last Saturday evening. Notable notes include George Leaders’ gradual recovery from lung fever, a fourteen month old child’s death, and D. Bruner’s temporary clerking for F. B. Williams in Defiance.
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Crab Apple
Eventne Express
Brunersburg
George Leaders
Eli Chang
F. B. Williams
Defiance
D. Bruner
K. V. Haymaker
Mildred
Mr. Wilson
Wisconsin
Hilton Mills
Philmore Hilton
T Liffin
Enos Rath
Tiffin Township
Main
Brice Slilton
Defiance County
W. Webb
Ayersville
Legal Notice of Attachment in Defiance County Court
Samuel B Miller is summoned in an 1884 Defiance county case against him by Albert M Pratt and Charles S Bentley as Pratt & Bentley. The petition seeks $40 plus interest dating from January 4 1877, with an attachment in Hicksville township. Miller must answer by May 10 1884 or a judgment will be rendered.
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Amuel B. Miller
Parkersburg
West Virginia
Albert M. Pratt
Charles 8
Pratt & Bently
Court of Common Pleas
Defiance County
Ohio
David G. Huffman
Hicksville Township
Sai Samuel B Miller
Pratt & Bentley
Samuel B. Miller
Landis
Westirginia
First National Bank of Bryan
David G. Hartman
B. Miller
S. S. Saunders
S B. Miller
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Defiance County Express
Frank CC. Culley
Clinton and
First Streets
Spack
Tuhe Ohio Penitentiary
Tom Ochiltree
C. A. Flickinger
Evennne Express
Nora Bene
Professor Williams
Fostoria
Buffalo Walla
Texas Jack
James Haller
John Hilton
Nebraska
Pratt & Bessley
Kittiner Bros
STAR
Price Clothiers
Kittner Bros
Clothiers
Court House
Clothing House
Mr. Yager
L. Hatry & CO
Sam
Russell House
Heller & Co.'s
M. E. Heller & CO
Hureka Clothing House
Cupewa
C.othi
Eureka Clothing House
Dyarmam & Hilton
Eureka Cloraine House
Eels
Fostora
Franklin
Pike
Toledo
Pike Haynes
Baltimore
Plaintiff
A. F. Harley
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