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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1878
Page
3
Refosulians of Defiance urge a solid front to the old enemy next Monday to prove to the balance of the State that although weak in numbers they remain true Republicans.
Democrats face cuts as Congress trims appropriations, while Randall’s Defiance National backs Aldrich after Dr. Moss declines health reasons. Secretary Sherman argues greenbacks can be redeemed again, stirring debate on monetary policy and public funding amidst frontier tensions.
Rerosiicays of Defiance urge attendance at the Saturday caucus. A straightforward ticket could win. Democrats split, Republicans urged to act. Nationalists claim Democrats sought coalition with them this spring. Democrats agreed to back their corporation ticket if Nationalists endorsed the Democratic Township ticket.
If the powers that be at Washington perform their duty, the Administration and Republican Congressmen may reach an amicable understanding. Their approach will hurt the party, it cannot destroy it, but the party may destroy them.
The piece argues the 5 million fishery award will surely be paid after arbitration. Rangpatt is expelled by both the Democrats and Nationalists but remains loyal, clinging to both parties despite decisive expulsions. The tone compares him to a blood-sucker unable to loosen his grip.
The speaker warns Democrats against re nominating the current mayoral incumbent. A decent, respectable candidate may win, but repeating past failures could lose control of the corporation. The argument urges testing the party's ability to field a strong ticket this spring.
A sudden organ blast from Randall's device raged through the area, leaving observers worried that Randall's remaining faculties have been swept away by the gust. The incident sparked questions about safety and the lasting impact on the creator's mental state.
Our Democratic papers here and at Napoleon are making all their fight against the Nationals this spring. Hope they will scoop them, we will help them do it, too.
Reports from the peach region by Lake Michigan indicate last Sunday’s cold weather has destroyed the coming crop. Peach brandy will be unavailable for consumers, but Apple Jack will remain plentiful.
In remarks, Secretary Sherman acknowledged that the plan would likely expand the currency and stated that he believed such expansion would be beneficial. He urged prompt approval and implementation.
A harsh characterization of Randall featuring his associates as the dirtiest of society and his presence in the lowest saloons. The passage depicts drunken scavengers called galores and asserts their habit of drinking only when treated, portraying a degenerate crowd around Randall.
The senators remarks last Monday drew strong Republican support. If answered, the debate could either unite the President and Congress or widen the breach between them.
The speaker questions why a paper note labeled United States of America One Dollar would not be a dollar, contrasting it with a 92 cent coin and arguing against redeemable qualifications for dollar status. The remark highlights debates on currency value and metal versus fiat money credibility.
Cincinnati Commercial's Tur Jerusalem correspondent closes a letter with an extraordinary paragraph praising General Grant. He notes the pilgrimage, recalling how plaster and paras from him brought peace to Palestine's poor, as he did in Appomattox thirteen years earlier.
In Defiance county a remark characterizes the alleged leader Randall as the most odious man among thieves and the most popular with honest men, noting no respectable person wants to be seen with him and labeling him the dregs of society amid accusations of scam activity.
The Defiance Democrat and Fremont Journal quote opposition to the National party ticket. They urge Defiance voters to back a slate of competent honest men who pay taxes and will safeguard public funds, signaling possible changes in corporation and township affairs.
The Defiance Democratic and Fremont Journal argue for voters to back officers who respect tax papers and spend money wisely. They praise John Sherman for enforcing the 1879 resumption law and preparing for redeeming the nation’s finances, emphasizing he acts as a faithful public servant upholding the law.
The passage discusses support for remonetization and the silver bill, noting popular demand for silver and the view that a double standard eases resumption. It contrasts a good officer enforcing laws with a weak one, and anticipates expansion in money circulation by January, hoping for a healthier condition.
A Defiance columnist denounces public waste and corruption in city administration. The piece charges reckless spending, missing detail on a $50,000 annual tax outlay, and Clinton street paving waste, urging voters to elect honest, capable officials free of wire pulling and jobbers.
The item notes plans for a narrow gauge railroad along the abandoned Wabash canal towpath. It suggests Bro. White should advance his project toward the Junction, win election as president and treasurer, and implies free passes would not be available.
Theron Pike, eighty seven, who helped raise the first log cabin on the current Bowling Green site in Wood county, died Sunday. His death marks a milestone for local history and the pioneer era.
The Journal notes the firm started paying employees with silver last week and mentions Salmon fish thriving in Sandusky River a year after placement. A man named Michael Cahail died while at Wm. Carls house during supper, and a wagon incident on State street injured two people.
The Teachers Institute of Wood county meets at Perrysburg on April first and continues five days. Major Lem S Powell is named foreman of the San Antonio Herald and sent for his son Will A to join the paper. Will left Wednesday night and will reach via New Orleans. Also, F W Pomeroy received a small coffin containing the remains of Mike Coates a faithful pointer dog killed by a locomotive earlier that week. Pomeroy plans to mount the dog in a pointing pose for a bevy of quail.
Little Mary Rice, daughter of Gen A V Rice, is very ill with fever at Washington. John G Schlueter, pioneer German citizen of the county, dies at his Glandorf residence at age 68 from lung fever. Leipsic express office burglarized. safe blown. about $10 recovered. Tramps occupy an idle farm house near this place, threaten owner and nearly start a fire. Sentinal reports the incidents and dangers in the area.
Twenty five tickets were sold Tuesday for Ft Wayne to hear Beecher. village council defeated a petition to build a railroad spur to the Stave Factory. calls grow to enforce gambling ordinance. county commissioners plan a bridge over Auglaize river at Oakwood and convene at Paulding for petitions. canal leak near the Stave Factory cited as issue in water rent dispute.
A 12 year old son of John Williams of York broke his arm unloading a fence rail. A 17 year old named Will Todd fractured his jaw from a baseball. A child of William Patterson west of town crushed her hand and arm in machine gears. Clinton Ely's Fayette hardware store had a post midnight fire alarm from a cellar blaze. Hurley farm near Adrian suffered a fatal cottage fire killing wife and two children. Hurley and three other children escaped. losses included house furniture and $300 cash. fire started by a lamp explosion.
Street lamps are ready for dark nights and wheat fields in Williams County look exceptionally healthy this season. Dr P O Jump, long-time Bryan resident, has been sent to the insane asylum. C W Mykrantz will lead a July Teachers Institute at Paola Kansas. Road tax in Bryson district totaled 1051 dollars and 31 cents last summer beyond supervisor and poll taxes. John H Shouf of Bryan, visiting Toledo, obtained 1 500 California salmon from a fish hatchery and placed them in a pond near town. Bryan remained in excitement after reports of a murdered man’s body found nearby.
The Defiance storekeeper Asa, a sharp wit and loyal figure, is rumored to have married. A recalling anecdote features a Fort Wayne preacher visiting, Asa recounts past misfortune from the swill business after a dramatic exchange that ends with the preacher nearly bursting with laughter at the tale.
A dense list of rail stations and times, detailing express routes among cities such as Chicago Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Wheeling Columbus Newark Mansfield Mt Vernon Tiffin Fostoria Deshler Defiance Delware Mark Center Hicksville Auburn Garrett and Monroeville with multiple daily departure and arrival times across segments, reflecting a historical schedule snapshot.
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