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Defiance County Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1883

Page

4

Ohio wool growers meet in Columbus tomorrow

GoLp inflow to America is noted. Ohio Wool Growers Association convenes in Columbus on Friday the 30th. Republican efforts in the city and ward politics are urged to secure a Republican council and mayoral influence. Ex Gov Tom Young seeks Patent Commissioner post with Frank Hatton acting head of Post Office. Republicans face Dems in local contests and liquor policy debates amid legal fights and star route cases.

The Ohio Wool Growers Association Columbus Ohio

Republicans Urge Polls Full Day to Elect Two Councilmen

The message urges Republicans to work for two council seats this spring by placing a strong committee at each polling place all day, aiming to maximize turnout and support for qualified candidates.

Wyandot Republican backs Judge Lawrence for governor

The Wyandot Republican endorses Judge Lawrence as the candidate who can carry the party to victory in the governor race. The Express does not show a preferred candidate this year.

Wyandot Republican Judge Lawrence The Express

Ohio Republicans Move on Constitutional Amendment

The Ohio Legislature Republicans once again back a constitutional amendment. The key question now is whether they can win passage.

Ohio

Republican win in Defiance signals fall results

A Republican victory in Defiance this spring could indicate fall outcomes. The chance depends on the amount of work put in.

Queen Victoria Injures Knee In Carriage Fall

Queen Victoria slipped while entering a carriage and injured her knee pan, causing alarm across the kingdom. The latest report states she is recovering.

Victoria

Governorship Ticket Aims for Southern State Favor

The speaker argues the Republican ticket should favor the Southern part of the state for the governorship so a qualified man from the Northwest could be chosen as lieutenant governor. The plan aims to balance regional chances for higher offices.

The Toledo Bee Endorses Republicans Over Democrats

The Toledo Bee reveals its bias by declaring support for the best men on the Republican ticket, contrasting with its own Democratic alignment and presenting itself as a disruptive political voice.

Toledo

Harmony Dims in Ohio Democracy Ranks

The passage notes Harmony within Ohio’s Democratic ranks is declining, replaced by a growing discord that is far from angelic in nature, signaling internal strife and factional tension.

Ohio

Local Democrat Focuses on Henry County Support

The Democrat argues the city paper should not expend effort defending Henry County democracy, noting local men are capable of safeguarding it and that the paper already has enough to handle at home.

Henry County Kelogg Colby & Scotts

Sentinel backs J. R. Tyler for multiple Ohio offices

The Sentinel of Bowling Green endorses J. R. Tyler of Perrysburg on the Democratic ticket for the Supreme Court. The paper questions how he can run for Attorney General and State Senator in the same election.

the Sentinel Bowling Green J. R. Tyler Perrysburg Supreme Court

City Treasury Shows Over Six Thousand After Debts Paid

The Express reports a city treasury balance of $7,227.13 on the first page and notes that after settling annual indebtedness there will remain over $6,000. The piece recalls that last year the treasury was nearly empty when Republicans assumed control.

the Express

Prohibition Convention Invites Slevin to Take a Walk

A Toledo Prohibition convention last Saturday delivered a sharp rebuke to Gen. P S Slevin in a polite invitation to leave. The remark signals escalating tension as the party contemplates its direction and seeks fresh leadership.

Toledo Gen. P. S. Slevin Slevin

Defiance Faces Taxpayer Question After GOP Control

One year after Republicans took over Defiance the city treasury showed about $7,000 on hand while only $500 remained the year before. The GOP council has directed city improvements and paid all bills, prompting taxpayers to consider a change.

Defiance Republican Council

Express denies six wards plan claim

The Express, cited as the organ of revolutionists, admitted they did not intend creating six wards this spring, while the Democrat suggested a neighbor is unwell. The Express refutes the assertion, stating no such plan was ever stated.

the Express Revolutionists Democrat The Express

Geddes push to open early Democratic convention to boost 1884 bid

Geddes and anti Pendleton Democrats seek an early Democratic convention before the Republican State gathering. The plan aims to nominate Geddes for governor with a view to a possible presidential run in 1884, while obstructing Pendleton. The Enquirer crowd reportedly backs the scheme.

Geddes Pendleton Enquirer

Republicans in Van Wert Face Split Over New Paper

The author argues the Van Wert Republicans should not start another paper, warning a split could erode their already small majority. Buying out an objectionable man is preferred to a triangular fight that might end Republican dominance.

van Wert

Democrat warns Judge Geddes over church and saloon stance

The Toledo Sun day Democrat urges Judge Geddes to quit the M E church drop saloons or withdraw from the gubernatorial contest before the Democratic convention. It charges that mixing the Bible and the bottle will not work in this election.

Toledo Sunday Democrat Judge Geddes Geddes M. E. Church

Financial statement urges voters to compare administrations

A political appeal urges readers to study the city's finances and vote for the party that best protects interests. It claims the current Republican year avoided fat contracts and that every expenditure served a real public purpose, contrasting with the prior Democratic Council.

Death of Postmaster General Howe in Wisconsin

The death of Postmaster General Howe occurred last Sunday in Kenosha Wisconsin ending a long public life. He served eighteen years in the United States Senate for his state during a critical era and spent just over a year in the Cabinet. His sickness was brief, leaving Washington in good health two weeks before his death.

Howe Kenosha Wis United States Senate Washington

Mayor denies Express false light over council fee dispute

The mayor explains that in 1881 he billed the Democratic Council for $500 in uncollected fees from cases before him. The council paid the sum from fines collected, and the Republican Council seeks recovery of this amount. The Express aimed to show council corrections, not attack the mayor.

Deatricx Express Democratic Council Republican Council

Ward caucus nominating slate for city convention listed

Republicans from several wards nominate councilmen assessors and delegates for the city convention to be held Friday March 29. Names include Ed Squire Remyner W S Hefford Michael Hawk William Sharpsteen Milton Denman J O Fisher T Deatrick and others from wards three and four with ward committee selections noted.

Squire Remyner W. S. Hefford Michael Hawk William S. Sharpsteen Milton H. Denman

Democratic Nominees Named by Democrats Last Saturday

The Democrats announced nominations for city and township offices. Trustees F. W. Schultz H. P. Miller and Treasurer Henry Bittner. Clerk F. T. Wolsiffer. assessors include George Heatley Andrew Dills Robert Carey A. Kreiderwise. ward councilmen listed as B. L. Abell E. N. Lewis F. W. March and other township nominees credits John Houtz C. P. Seitt.

F. W. Schultz H. P. Miller Henry Bittner F. T. Wolsiffer Eees John Houtz C. P. Seitt B. L. Abell George Heatley E. N. Lewis Andrew Dills F.w.march Robert Carey John Thein A. Kreiderwise

Republicans battle for control in Defiance ward

Republicans in Defiance face a decisive city council contest in the third ward next Monday. The outcome will determine whether the GOP or Democrats wield control, with indifference last fall having shifted the ward to the Democrats.

Third Ward

City Election Urges Republicans to Vote in Defiance

The notice stresses a spring city election in Defiance and urges Republicans to turnout and campaign. It highlights savings of at least 6500 dollars under Republican rule and warns that defeat could yield Democratic control and higher taxes or squandered funds.

Important District Court Decision on Naturalization Papers

A Cleveland U S District Court ruling affects all naturalization cases and upcoming elections. Clerks may not grant citizenship without a judicial hearing, making prior certificates illegal. Aliens seeking voting rights must obtain a legal certificate before voting.

District Court U. S. District Court Cleveland

Vast Mexican Estate Spans Over A Hundred Miles

The article describes a large Mexican estate with boundaries extending over more than one hundred miles north and south on tablelands. It notes mineral wealth in the surrounding mountains and finds fine farms and extensive towns at frequent intervals along the area.

Mexico

Melee Aboard Lake Shore Train Leaves Germans Injured

Special Correspondence reports a nighttime brawl among six to seven immigrant workers on a Lake Shore railroad construction train. William Ness was cut in the scalp with a knife leaving six two inch wounds. Carl Temple and Fred Loren, both Germans, suffered scalp cuts and facial bruises. Arrests followed, a surgeon dressed wounds, all non fatal. Alcohol blamed for the violence.

Bryan Lake Shore Railroad William Ness Fred Lorine

Hall's Catarrh Cure Reward Offer

F J Cheney Co offers a $100 reward for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Sold by all druggists.

Hall F.J. Cheney & Co All

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