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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1884
Page
8
Defiance County Express notes talk of the Legislature adjourning on March 24 1884 with expectations it may finish within a month Noraine likely to resolve the liquor question after the spring election and beyond the current session
Ohio cast its delegate vote for John Sherman while others ponder who wins first place. The weather outlook favors the Republican party with warm sunshine and bright skies lingering over the day.
Dowling and Kuimler were interviewed in Washington and stated that Ohio supports Sherman, a remark noted as the humorous part of the exchange.
Saloon men show confusion over replacing the Scott law and urge Democrats to keep the current status quo if they are prudent.
The Ohio Democracy will likely cast its delegate vote for Payne at the Chicago convention. If Sherman is nominated, Payne would probably join him as a delegate.
The Ohio flood is causing activity in New Orleans as the river’s slow, ponderous advance toward the Gulf illustrates how large bodies move slowly.
Rumors claim General Grant is rapidly failing as injuries from weeks ago cause complications and renewed ailments.
Louisiana forms a firm backing for Arthur raising questions about nationwide support. Democrats push liquor tax delay amid spring elections while Blaine leads in presidential booms. Congress prepares tariff caucus with Morrison Hurd and Randall influencing factions as Parse claims no presidential ambitions.
S. M. Helver plans a bid in the district, knocking down timber in his campaigns and seeking the Democratic nomination this year. If nominated, he could be a capable congressman.
The piece notes Edmunds declining the presidential nomination while Vermont and Massachusetts push their favored course. It highlights Edmunds’ wealth from law practice, mentions Osman Diena’s followers fading after defeats, and reports bloodthirsty Arabs near Khartoum as Britain contemplates forces on the Upper Nile. It adds Payne supporters admire a Lincoln vice presidential surge and suggests Lincoln is the unanimous second choice whenever a Republican is named.
Indiana Senator Daniel W Voorhees would accept a Vice Presidential nomination. The veteran lawmaker faces criticism for a 20 year old remark in which he called Union soldiers Lincoln s hirelings wearing the collars of his dogs a historically sharp contention echoed in current political debate.
State Senator Wolcott of Portage county argued during Senate debate that funding an intermediate penitentiary from 10 percent of Scott law receipts clashes with Democrats declaring the tax unconstitutional. He questioned how a Democratic body could use a disputed tax for prison support.
The Republicans of Defiance are to meet in their wards on Monday March 29 at 745 PM to select 5 delegates for the ward in the city convention and nominate candidates for Councilmen and Assessor, and to transact other business. By order of Committee.
A telegram claimed the Russell girl fled home over alleged abuse by stepfather J M Eberly. The girl told her mother she would skip, but mother dismissed it until Elizabeth vanished then returned with her stepfather after he found her at the depot. She later tried to run away again but was stopped by a conductor.
The schedule lists exams by school level and day. High school tests cover General History, Geometry, Latin, Algebra, senior arithmetic, commercial subjects, literature, commercial arithmetic, natural philosophy, physical geography, Virgil, Caesar, and literary exercises. Grammar and primary schools include arithmetic, geography, language, spelling, and oral work with various half days.
A large Defiance business group adopted a plan for a new organization named The Defiance Trade and Improvement Association. Officers, dues, meetings, and membership terms were outlined, with a 121 signatories indicating strong local support and a Tuesday night adjourned session scheduled.
A essay by W. Bishop argues rapid transit and travel shrink the world from Vermont to Madagascar to Valparaiso. He notes interconnection, shared knowledge, and risks as privacy fades, while theology ponders the crowding era and morality.
A narrator recalls attending an opera with a town nigger and mocks educated minds. The piece contrasts farmers and city folk, praising simple tunes heard in the fields and a plain enjoyment of music over scholarly pretensions.
A woman's remark about men's handling of infants. She argues men do know how to hold a baby but feign difficulty, asserting that most men can learn quickly if they choose. The quote reflects gendered views on parental roles from the era.
An application signed by Colonel Maurice Pinchover seeks a US patent for an adjustable dog tail. The device would attach to a stump and aid dogs without tails to turn sharply by shifting balance, allowing faster, steadier turns without loss of equilibrium.
Canada reports a militia of 37,000 personnel with an annual cost of 734 thousand dollars for the previous year. The figure highlights the scale of domestic defense spending and manpower commitments.
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