Local Officials Named In County Slate
Probate Judge Shadrach R Hudson leads the list with Paul Hagen as Auditor and Frank Ferguson as Clerk of Court. 8. M. Shirley is Treasurer, F. W. Young Recorder, Samuel Rohn Surveyor, Nathan G. Johnston Prosecuting Attorney, William Philips Commissioner, Orlando Coffin Infirmary Director, and Dr J. J. Reynolds Coroner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shadrach R. Hudson
Paul Hagen
Frank Ferguson
8. M. Shirley
F. W. Young
Samuel Rohn
Nathan G. Johnston
William Philips
Orlando Coffin
J. J. Reynolds
Canal Friends Call For Action After Paulding Case
The January 3 1878 issue notes that if land Sharks led by Stambaugh John L. Geyer and Ed win a judgment in Paulding Courts and gain possession of the Paulding Reservoir this end of the Canal will be abandoned. It urges canal supporters to take active steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Germany
Neerne
Europe
United States
Ohio Democrats Face Speaker Shortage in Campaign Fight
Democratic managers struggle to secure Eastern speakers for the Ohio campaign. Gov Gordon of Georgia is set to blast Foraker, while questions swirl about Gordon’s past Klan ties and his stance on secession. The piece urges voters in Defiance to back John Crowe and rally for the Republican ticket.
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Senator Voorhees
Colonel Matson
Indiana
Pat Collins
Sam Randall
Gov. Gordon
Georgia
Foraker
Gov. Foraker
Ohio
South
Congressional Committee
Republicans of Defiance caucus nominate Justice of the Peace
The Republicans of Defiance city and township will meet in caucus at the Lincoln Club rooms in Defiance on Saturday afternoon November 5 to nominate a candidate for Justice of the Peace. Ballot voting will run from 2 PM to 6 PM by order of committee.
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Defiance
Township
Lincoln Club
City of
Justice of the Peace
Nice
Board of “ Commissioners
Defiance County
Ohio
Clarksville
St. Joe River
Milford Township
Arrowsmith
Lost Creek
Farmer Township
Arrowsmith Bridge
Foyle County
Democratic issues and tax talk shape 1888 campaign
Democratic editors push issues like free trade and governor Foraker, while campaign managers organize county efforts to boost turnout. Debates hinge on tariff policy and tax equity, with arguments about high taxes on land and corporate contributions to treasury. A future column will summarize Democratic reactions to the governor’s message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Foraker
Powell
Thomas FE. Powell
Delaware
Hurd Free Trade Speech Faces Political Backlash
Hon Frank Hurd spoke on free trade at the rink Thursday night urging listeners to ponder his views. Critics note he lost two congressional contests over free trade while he implied Republicans favor protectionism and Democrats favor free trade.
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Frank Hurd
Rink
Congress
Hurd
Sam Randall
Democratic Party
Two Auglaize Letters Tie Reservoir Plan to Geyer Nomination
Two Auglaize county letters in Defiance papers show a link between reservoir abandonment and politics. An Express letter cites the effect on Paulding Mercer and Auglaize counties. A Democrat letter from Shaw praises John L. Geyer’s nomination, urging his election to back a plan to remove the two reservoirs, labeling Geyer as a reservoir wrecker ally.
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Auglaize County
Defiance
The
Express
Democrat
Paulding
Mercer
Auglaize
Shaw
John L. Geyer
Mr. Geyer
Lincoln Club Name Origin Recalled in Civic Debate
A city editorials argues Democrats misstate the Lincoln Club’s name origin. It recalls Abraham Lincoln as the famed sire of Robert Lincoln and notes the club bears his name despite debates over history dating back to the era before 1888.
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Abraham Lincoln
Robert Lincoln
Vore for John Crowe and your interests
The note mentions John Crowe and personal interests, suggesting a private matter or request connected to him. Details are sparse. the fragment implies a service or action involving Crowe and individual preferences. Further context would clarify scope and parties involved.
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John Crowe
Randall praises tariff system in Atlanta Expo address
In a public speech at the Atlanta Exposition Samuel J. Randall ex speaker of the House and a leading Democrat argues tariffs raise wages and curb profits. He contrasts with Frank Hurd's free trade claims and urges votes for John Crowe and John L. Geyer, linking policy to local reservoirs and canal issues.
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Samuel J. Randall
House of Representatives
Frank Hurd
Hurd
Europe
Andrew Jackson lease dispute over Akron canal basin drama
Andrew Jackson defends a canal property lease to his lumber business in Akron, asserting the lease was a straight business transaction with no bonuses or improper deals. He notes $100 yearly rent and expected state toll income of $800–$1,000, plus substantial investments to ready the basin for use.
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Arron
Europe
Board of Public Works
C. A. Flickinger
Akron
Weibel
Martin
Flickinger
Brewster Coal Company
Brewster Coal Co
Andrew Jackson
Gordon Powell Endorsement Highlights Georgia Governor's Southward Talk
In Ohio Gen Powell endorses Gordon of Georgia for the Democrats. A Cleveland Plain Dealer report quotes Powell urging northern listeners to hear Governor Gordon who promotes the New South and calls for attracting northern capital. Gordon spoke at a Macon Jeff Davis reception and recalled his service in the Mexican War Pierce cabinet and U S Senate.
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Goy
Gordon
Gay
Gen
Powell
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Gen. Powell
Georgia
Ohio
New South
Jeff. Davis
Macon
Pierce
U. S. Senate
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Harley’s Corner
Russell House
Defiance County Express
Clinton and
Third Sts
the Express Publishing CO
DeBance
Joseph B. Foraker
Hamilton
William C. Lyon
Licking
William T. Spear
Trumbull
Franklin J. Dickman
Cuyahoge
Ebenezer W. Poe
Wood
John C. Brown
Jefferson
David K. Watson
Franklin
Charles A. Flickinger
Legislativee
Defiance and
U. S. Treasury
Buchannon
Treasury
Cleveland
White House
Republican National Committee
Fhank Hurd
Friends of Protective Tariff
England
Antwerp
Celina
Arron Lease
Hon
Davis
Hays
Winnie Davis
Senator Colquitt
Jeff
Tom
Mr. Davis
Mrs. Davis
Colquitt
Miss Davis
Ohio Democracy
National Treasury
U. A
Emig & Yinging
Jewelers
Clinton Street
Clinton St
Charles Engel
Elizabeth Hetz
Wenzel Hetz, Jr
Elizabeth Baumgardner
Court of Common Pleas
Elizabeth Baumardner
County of
State of
Towit
S . Charles Engel
Newagain & Ernospury
Richard Dawson
Emoerat Printing Office
Myers
Penn
Farquhar
Clarksville and Arrowsmith Bridges
Nozice
Connector
West Canal Street
Cincinnati
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