Republicans Nominate Candidates At Defiance Meeting
The Republicans of Defiance Village and Township will meet at G W Killey’s law office on Friday April 4 1879 at 7 o’clock to nominate suitable candidates for various Corporation and Township offices. Nominations to be by ballot. Geo W Killey Chairman Also notice calling township committees to appoint meetings to nominate full township tickets. The rest of the text discusses Congress and politics with remarks on Hayes Butterworth Young and a critical editorial tone.
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Defiance
G. W. Killey
Law Ofice
Geo. W. Killey
Generals Pick Up Nominations Promptly
As soon as a man shows real anxiety for office he seeks an interviewer and defines his stance. Gen Rice is the latest.
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Gen. Rice
Ohio Legislature Faces Long Session Over 900 Bills
About nine hundred bills have been introduced in the Ohio legislature, and it is likely the body will remain in session through August as it pushes through the extensive agenda.
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Pendleton Named to Census Committee in Senate
The passage notes Pendleton of Ohio being chosen as chairman of a select committee to make provisions for the next census. It mentions the lingering scandal around Op Cameron and Mrs Oliver and hints at a husband’s appearance on her side, with a side remark about Simon not being as virtuous as Joseph Tur.
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Oliver
Simon
Joseph
Tur Senate
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Ohio
Woman Suffrage Fails in One State Legislature Branch
A Monday vote in one branch of the state legislature showed a majority for woman suffrage but fell short of the constitutional amendment margin needed to submit the issue to voters. The article counsels patience, saying the goal will come.
Candidacy Buildup Near County Officials Race
The text notes upcoming declarations for county officer posts with several names groomed for Prosecuting Attorneyship on the Democratic side. It hints at multiple contenders before formal filings.
Large Democratic Gathering Planned Across State
The Columbus Democrat notes expectations of a large enthusiastic Democratic gathering from across the state on Friday. Unclear details prompt questions about duration and quarterly numbers, with readers seeking context on naming and scale.
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Columbus Democrat
Democrats Reach Out to Republicans in County Townships
Reports from multiple townships show the better classes of Democrats are disgusted with party leaders and have made overtures to Republicans this spring to aid in electing men to office regardless of party.
Democrats Doubtful on Election Laws Repeal Tactics
The writer ridicules Democrats in Washington for tying the repeal of election laws to approbation bills. Nearly two weeks after the 46th Congress convened, no clear action is identified, only hollow claims of progress while the legislature remains inactive.
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Washington
Weside
Promoting Tax Reform Through Township Nominations
The piece argues spring nominations offer towns an opportunity to cut taxes by choosing officers with practical tax knowledge. It criticizes current township officers for lacking practical understanding to set appropriate levy percentages and urges reform to achieve noticeable tax reductions.
Conservatives Seek Compromise Over Election Law Reforms
Congress debates the federal election laws as conservative Democrats urge a compromise with Republicans. They demand keeping deputy marshal arrest powers only with warrants and oppose concessions to party leaders seen as dishonest. They urge Republicans to defend all ballot protections and refuse to face the voters with a weak stance.
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Congress
Democrats Reach Full Control of Congress
The Democrats now hold full control of both Houses of Congress. It remains to be seen whether they act on business for the country, support labor, and promote material development.
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Congress
Count Weyl
Defiance voters urged to back reform and better council
A Citizen argues Democrats and Republicans alike have failed Defiance. He criticizes bloated contracts and self serving council members, calls for reform elections, and urges intelligent, nonpartisan candidates to fix street, sidewalk, and public works issues. He urges mass meetings if needed to nominate good men.
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Eorror
the Express
Danville
After March Fourth Washington Letter to Baltimore Sun Dem
After the fourth of March the disciplined Republican Senate, veterans in training and parliaments led by Edmunds, Conkling, Blaine, will be absolved of legislative responsibility. They will fault find and heat the Democratic majority. Democrats have held the House four years and must learn, often erring.
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Baltimore Sun
Senate
Edmunds
Conkling
Blaine
Republicans Nominating Taft Backing Deep Ohio Split
In Cincinnati Enquirer and Columbus Dispatch excerpts, Republicans answer why Stanley Mathews cannot or will not be their governor nominee. They care little who leads as long as Taft is the pick, with sarcasm about paint colors and loyalty surfacing in debate.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Charley Foster
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Taft
Columbus Dispatch
Senate rule bars removal of staff without VP Wheeler consent
A startling discovery shows under Senate rules none of the current employees can be dismissed without the consent of Vice President Wheeler. The flood of job seekers pressing Senators will be astonished by this enforcement and its burden on lawmakers in Washington.
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Mark Center Growth and New Structures Highlight Town Progress
Mark Center reports rapid improvement with Wm. Clinger starting a multi-use building for dwelling saloon and butcher shop. Geo. Kyle initiates a new dwelling, Hecht coats his store with paint. Kyle and Anderson plan a 15 acre addition, Hop English conducting the work. Van Wert Stave C5 shipped 115 car loads of staves and hoops since May 6 78 paying $7000 to B and O R R Co plus 25 cars worth $205 to Mark Center total $6205. Town praises progress and compares favorably with others along the line.
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Local notes from Hicksville and vicinity show town life
Mud and rain, a Toledo bar admission pride, street affray with Rex of Newville and Warner of this place over liquor. Roof repair on Mr Sisco's house, surprise snow, cow troubles in Mark Township, five deaths in a week, a train passenger dying in the country. A East lecturer at U B church, schoolCertificates to four young ladies, Priest praised. Drama at Commercial Hall next Fri and Sat. Sheep killed by dogs, demand for dog-kill, Stull's goods lowered three feet, nine carloads lumber shipped to Chicago. Partee to buy a Hicksville farm, Paul versus Phenix verse quoted, caucus at Babb's hall, Landis heads to Leadville, M E lecture on anatomy by Dr Rakestraw, aim to bring professions to Hicksville, Gen Gibson on Facts of Faith delivers refutation of Ingersoll.
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F. M. Thompson
Toledo
George Rex
Newville
Ind
Dandy Warner
Sisco
Mark Township
Squire Thompson
Merrifield
Mr. Johnson
Samuel Snyder
U. B
Priest
Commercial Hall
Nicholas
Leadville
M. E
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Hicksville
W. H. Gibson
Tiffin
Ingersolls
Moses
Captured Capitol Anthem Spells Southern Victory Outlook
A Mississippi journal reprints a Southern States article praising the Confederacy. It prophesies 1880 as a pivotal year with a Republican fall, secession rights revived, and the Capitol decorated with Davis Lee and Stuart images, pledging to subdue Radical laws and leaders.
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Southern States
Confederacy
Capitol
Washington Republican
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Davis
Lee
Stuart
Republic
America
Stolen watch and money reward offered after restaurant fire
Defiance resident Adam Klaar offers 25 dollar reward for the recovery of a Waltham watch, heavy silver chain, a vest with 75 to 80 dollars, and a note of the theft dated March 25 near the Wabash depot. The notice also includes an advertisement for Lawson's Curative claiming it eases rheumatism and neuralgia.
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Jackson and
Worthington Streets
Waltham, Ass
P. S. Bartlett
Adam Klaar
Defiance
Dr Marshall's Lung Syrup for Coughs Sold Cheap
An old advertisement praises Dr Marshall's Lung Syrup for coughs and colds as a frugal aid to health. Priced at 24 cents a bottle, it claims to save doctor bills and is sold by all draggists.
Stations list and timetable across midwest lines
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Jewell
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Napoleon
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Yeapolis
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H. Whittaker
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