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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1887
Page
10
An advertisement extols Simmons Liver Regulator as a universal cure for digestive ills. It links torpid liver to constipation and nervousness, claiming the product restores health and happiness with extraordinary efficacy. Testimonial from W. J. McExtor of Macon, Georgia supports its use.
The piece urges Ohio residents to back Governor Foraker or oppose Powell, tying the decision to state and national issues. It warns against Democratic fraud, calls for an energized Republican turnout, and stresses voting early to secure a landslide victory. It ties the vote to protectionism, labor, industry, and Cleveland administration criticisms.
In a Sharp exchange Governor Foraker accuses Powell of twelve years of unpaid taxes. Powell admits delinquent taxes after a Cleveland speech. Powell calls Foraker a liar in Toledo, declaring he owes no taxes. The exchange paints Powell as unfit for governor in the Ohio race.
In Columbus the Democratic State executive committee chairman claimed Clark’s record was known before press exposure and sent a county official to Butler County to suppress it. He questions Powell and campaign manager Duncan remaining on the ticket after the incident. The piece also cites historical land grant data from 1850 onward regarding railroad support.
The piece charges that Jeff Davis connected Ku Klux leader Gordon and Crain of Texas have entered Ohio to aid Powell’s bid for governor. It claims radicals and rebel figures advise the Democratic committee and urge loyal Union veterans to oppose them and rebuke the intruders.
Governor Foraker speaks in Cleveland on the rebel flag issue. He defends Union victory and loyalty to the Stars and Stripes, condemns Confederate symbols, recalls Ohio aid to Charleston, and praises Union soldiers while critiquing secession. He argues flags belong with the Union and warns against returning Rebel banners.
The letter warns of a renewed Morey letter forgery in 1887 Ohio aimed to mislead voters about Governor Foraker. It claims the Democratic committee will try late campaign lies to sway Powell supporters, urging readers to expose rootbacks and brand them as false.
The notice accuses Democrats of planning voter fraud in the closing campaign days. A Columbus worker was found registering in two precincts and arrested. Other fraudulent attempts are alleged nationwide, with a call for all honest citizens to stay vigilant against fraud tied to Powell and his ticket.
Governor Foraker cites two telegrams from October 20, 1887, accusing Powell and allies of fraud and false statements. He urges Republicans to dedicate election day, November 8, to advancing the party and serving the country.
A Democratic state committee effort promotes John Q. Smith’s free trade speeches while accusing Republicans of misrepresentation. It critiques Powell and Foraker rhetoric, highlights tax issues of T. E. Powell, and questions Clark’s ticket status and Democratic discipline.
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