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Defiance County Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1879

Page

2

Ohio Gubernatorial Result Declares Republican Victory

Official returns show Foster leading Ewing by 17 129 votes and by 8 865 overall, signaling a strong Republican hold in Ohio. The piece notes national Democratic discouragement and potential party reorganizations ahead of 1880. It reports Ute Indian massacres prompt Washington to plan vigorous retaliation once captives return.

Ohio Foster Ewing War and Indian Departments Washington White River Agency Colorado Douglas Interior Department

Tilden Controls Party Despite Westward Push to Oust Him

Democrats nationwide, especially in the West, seek to remove 8.J. Tilden as a presidential nominee but face a deadlock. The article argues Tilden has a mortgage on the party and will foreclose it regardless of attempts to replace him.

J. Tilden Tilden

Garfield Seen as Thurman Successor if Sherman Fails

Secretary Sherman and Senator Thurman both expire their terms on March 4 1881. Many leading Republicans in Ohio and nationwide think Sherman will succeed Thurman. If the party in Ohio acts, General Garfield would likely succeed Thurman as senator.

Sherman New York Ohio

Court Fees and Justice under Scrutiny Across Ohio and Nation

The piece argues payoffs in court fees inflate costs for plaintiffs, urging the press to expose irregular practices in U S courts, state and county courts alike. It cites Secretary Sherman on federal revenue collections and notes a Kentucky special court for Buford amid a murder case, while recounting a Newark case where a not guilty verdict followed emotional courtroom scenes.

United States Ohio Hnquérer The Inquirer Joseph A. Blair Newark New Jersey

Presidential ticket names spark ire over fraud claims

The article condemns printing the next President and Vice President as a mast-head pairing. It argues Irish voters are generally honest and reject a candidate who would use money to gain office, urging integrity over personal aggrandizement.

United States Samuel J. Tilden New York Richard M. Bishop Ohio Republic

Political rumors swirl as New York clashes with Ohio blocs

A jumble of political chatter across states features John Kelly and New York campaigns, Ohio results, and Democratic folds. Figures like Garfield, Davis, and Thurman appear amid calls for reorganization, with warnings of factional splits and Electoral maneuvers shaping the year ahead.

Whipping-post proposal echoed by Lamar County jury report

The Paris North Texan prints a call for a whipping post in every Texas county citing a Lamar County grand jury report. The jurors say they found eighty seven true bills after an eighteen day session and urge taxpayers and newspapers to demand the policy from future legislatures.

Texas Lourn North Texan Whipuit Ping-Post Grand Jury Lamar W. W. Stexl Paris

Swiss Characteristics From a Baltimore Correspondent

A Baltimore American correspondent recalls Swiss cattle markets at Aigle Thun and Château-d’Œx. He criticizes workers clothing and women’s dress as provincial and unflattering, noting throngs of drovers and venders amid a busy market scene.

Aigle Thun Saanen Berne Switzerland Germany Baltimore American

New York Election Returns Stir City and State Crews

New York returns point to Cornell winning governor with 20 000 to 25 000 plurality as state ticket leans Democratic. Brooklyn and Buffalo show Tammany strength, while Republicans claim lead in senate and assembly margins. County results favor Democratic ticket in several counties.

New York Kelly Cornell Ew York Robinson Hoskins Potter Buffalo Benjamin H. Williams Tammany County Hogan Zeebacker Eidman Rochester E. L. Pitts Ete York Brooklyn Ontaro Schenectady the Tribune Senate Assembly Butler Gumbleton Tammany Tilden

Detroit municipal election gives Republicans major gains

Detroit voters chose W. G. Thompson as mayor by about 1000 votes. The Republican city ticket swept nine of thirteen aldermen, with the exception of the city clerk and one justice, reflecting a 3000 gain for the party in the municipal race.

Republican Party Lousiana Gen. Grant Detroit W. G. Thompson

Philadelphia Counts Republican Gains in Election Returns

Early returns across eastern counties show Republican gains with Butler leading for state treasurer in Philadelphia wards. Allegheny and Western Pennsylvania districts indicate Republican majorities, and New York reports hint at statewide Republican success. Overall Philadelphia and surrounding counties suggest a strong Republican turnout and substantial majorities.

Philadelphia Butler Reublican Barr Pittsburg Allegheny County Baire York Express Cornell Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Iladelphia

Milwaukee Result Shows Smith Leading Governor Vote

Milwaukee dispatches report Smith Republican leading for governor with gains across Milwaukee and surrounding counties. Early returns indicate statewide majority estimates ranging from 20,000 to 28,000 for Smith, with Republican control in the assembly and senate.

Milwaukee Smith Madison Thinstone Racine Packard Zach Chandler Millwaukee Assembly Senate Kurhn Democratic State Committee

Long leads in Massachusetts gubernatorial returns with large plurality

Boston and other cities report Long dominating the vote over Butler with statewide gains for Republicans. Early tallies show Long near 12,000 to 15,000 ahead, while Butler trails with notable losses for Adams and Eddy. Legislature expected Republican with considerable margins.

Illinois Polls Show Tight Races In Chicago County

Nov 4 reports from Chicago and Cook County indicate a close contest for county treasurer and other offices. Johnson leads Guerin in city precincts while early county returns project a Johnson margin near 7 000, with Republicans dominating Sangamon County results for treasurer and surveyor. Socialist and independent lines cast moderate shares.

Chicago Johnson Johnn Guerin Judge Superior Court Sidney Smith Adolph Moses Guerin Smith Moses Cook County Springfield Sangamon County Debold Parlin Allen Enos

Readjuster gains and mixed results in Virginia election

Across Virginia on November 4 the Readjusters carried Norfolk by 19 votes while Portsmouth showed a delegate race tied between Readjusters and Funder candidates. In Lynchburg the Readjusters won the county and district. amid mixed town results Duff Green defeated Gen. Fitzhugh Lee in the adjoining district. A large turnout of Black voters with Virginia flags backed the debt-payers ticket, while Albemarle went for the funders and Charlottesville leaders Massey fell. Petersburg reported Readjuster Senate winner Wilcox by 348 over Harwood, with Readjuster May elected to the legislature.

Norfolk Portsmouth Fitzhugh Lee Duff Green Virginia Alexandria Charlottesville Albemarle Massey Readjusters McCulloch Petersburg Wilcox Senate Wm. E. Harwood David F. May

Readjusters claim gains as McCulloch bill supporters inch ahead

Richmond reports show readjusters winning doubtful counties and claiming majorities in both houses. The city vote is the smallest ever with negroes voting for funders, while John E. Marcy in Charlottesville is badly beaten by about 1500 votes as he canvassed for the Readjusters.

McCulloch Ichmond Readjusters Senate House Charlottsville John E. Marcy

New Jersey Republicans gain seats in state legislature

From Trenton on November 4 returns indicate the Republican Party has won one state senate seat and two or three assembly seats. They are likely to retain control of legislative branches.

Connecticut Senate House of Representatives Hartford House Legislatuve United States Eaton Trenton New Jersey Assembly

Lincoln Election Returns Show Cobb Likely Supreme Judge

Lincoln Neb Nov 4 election returns indicate Cobb Republican ahead of Wakely Democrat for supreme judge by about 2000. Garnet and Carson, Republican university agents, are elected. State total about 90000 votes. Republican county tickets favored. Greenback showing weak. Omaha reports Republican majority around 10000 to 11000.

Lincoln Neb Cobb Supreme Judge Wakely Garnet Carson Omaha

Democratic gains in Mississippi precincts and counties noted

Grenada precinct reports a 200 vote Democratic majority in a 412 total. Countywide Democrats expected to win by 500, up 200 from Jackson. Quiet returns statewide. Hinds may elect after part of Green ticket. Yazoo and Alcorn go Democratic. Corinth notes Alcorn elects a full Democratic ticket.

Grenada Miss Hey Jackson Hinds County Yazoo Corinth Alcorn County

Republican Ticket Sweeps Douglass and Nearby County

Lawrence reports the entire Republican ticket elected in Douglass county by about 300 votes. Topeka notes Republicans win the county ticket by the usual sizeable majority.

Lawrence Douglass County Topeka

Maryland Returns Indicate Democratic Victory in City

In Baltimore on Nov 4 the count will not finish before morning. The democratic majority in the city is about 10,000 and with few counties heard from there is no question of the democratic state ticket and legislature’s election.

Sherman Hayes Customs Department Internal Revenue and Customs United States Maryland Baltimore

Governor Race Totals Close as Rice Leads Pillsbury

In St Paul returns Rice, Democrat, wins governor with 3 214 votes over Pillsbury, Republican, 1 187. Republicans carry three county tickets while Democrats take six in the county slate.

St. Paul Rice Pillsbury

Grant visits Barrett house and school as Iowa reception ends

Burlington scene sees 15 000 in Barrett house for Geary Grants reception as he tours public schools with the mayor and Governor Gear. Six thousand pupils sing Hail to the Chief and Grant predicts an education victory over ignorance in a brief address.

Burlington Iowa Barrett Gearant Gear Grant Lombardville Ill Associated Press China New Far Cornell Tilden Thurman Robinson

Outlaws Lynched in Grayson Kentucky Jail Mob

Reports from Grayson Kentucky state John W Kendall and Wm McMillan two identified outlaws were taken from the Grayson jail by about 200 men and lynched. The mob action ends their custody and removes them from the scene.

Grayson, Ky John W. Kendall Wm. McMillan

Symbols of noble houses and papal honor

The Bourbons favor the lily as their emblem while the Napoleons use the violet, a symbol also tied to the Princess of Wales. The Popes have long used a golden rose as a token of high approval.

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