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Defiance County Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1884

Page

4

Notable Early 1900s Local Incidents Hit Huntington and Jersey City

Reports detail job losses from a pattern of speosers near Huntington and Jersey City tied to the Japanese Hair Manufacturing and Pavonia oleomargarine works, plus a Philadelphia factory fire causing $40,000 in damage. The Knowles estate endows art education and Ripon College, while John M. Masterson & Co. faces a $125,657 liability assignment amid depositor concerns. A physician convicted for abortion deaths, and a man who shot at his father in New York complete the string of incidents.

Huntington Jersey City Japanese Hair Manufacturing Company Pavonia Oleomargarine J. Knowles Worcester Mass Ripon College Wisconsin Robert 8. Officer Swanson Street Philadelphia Thomas Tunis John M. Masterson & Co Mount Vernon N. Y Ira Butler Richmond Lockport Michael Hughes Enn Yan

The Devil's Auction Attracts Crowds At McVickers Theater

A grand spectacular titled The Devil's Auction plays at McVickers Theater in Chicago this week, drawing strong interest after prior success in Eastern cities.

Fire Spreads Through Duputys Hotel Napoleonville

Thibodeaux dispatch reports Duputys Hotel and surrounding business district leveled by fire. Major buildings saved include the courthouse jail and churches. Total loss around 200000 with 50000 insurance. Also notes a fatal shooting in Baltimore and a Palatka Florida blaze and various Kentucky and West Virginia events.

Thibodeaux Duputy Napoleonville Court House J. B. Kel Yan J Katzenberger Baltimore Palatka Fla Maud S Lexington Union W. Va

Internal Revenue totals and Sheridan defense notes

The 1884 annual report shows total receipts of 121,590,039 dollars, down from 144,553,344, with an estimated 115,000,000 for the current year due to lower bourbon and rye whiskey taxes. Tobacco receipts dropped 16,041,850 from the prior year. Gen. Sheridan urges militiaman quotas, seacoast fortifications, and continued western military service. Rev C S Smith proposes caution to South officeholders regarding Black advisers. Gov Schuyler Crosby of Montana named First Assistant Postmaster General to succeed Frank Hatton.

Commissioner of Internal Revenue Secretary of the Treasury Sheridan West Congress C. 8. Smith Bloomington, Jr Arthur South Schuyler Crosby Montana Frank Hatton

Congress election tallies show Blaine leads nationwide

New York Jersey dispatch reports 185 Democrats 138 Republicans 2 People's Party in the next House. Plaindealer cites Blaine plurality in Pennsylvania and majorities in California Oregon Nevada North Carolina with statewide and county tallies, plus Indiana governor result and New York closeness in the federal race.

New York Jerald Congress People's Party Pennsylvania Plaine Allegheny Butler Carbon Montgomery Philbia Schuylkill Sullivan Tioga Philadelphia Blaine Endicott McCafferty Seelve Robinson

Cleveland leads Missouri counties by plurality margin

In Missouri vote tallies from seventy eight counties Cleveland shows 106,123, fusion tickets with Butler and Blaine at 143,608 and St. John at 1,141. Cleveland's overall plurality is 22,515. The estimates infer Florida’s two options yield Cleveland a 4,144 majority.

Florida Cleveland Missouri Butler Blaine Fusion St. John

Riots mar elections in Mexico and Quebec storm wrecks homes

Sunday elections in Nueva Leon and Coahuila, Mexico, sparked riots with several killed and many wounded, mainly at Saltillo, Bustamante, and Sabinos Hidalgo. In Montreal Laval University expelled all but six students for defying regulations. A Quebec storm leveled homes and fishing boats, damaged fencing, and left families without winter provisions. US business failures totaled 166 for the week, down from prior weeks, with most firms under $5,000 in capital.

Nueva Leon Coahuila Mexico Saltillo Bustamente Sabinos Hidalgo Laval University St. Anne Des Monte Notre du Portage Quebec United States Bradstreet

Paris cholera scare and global events

October UK imports fell by 4.737 million pounds and exports by 725 thousand pounds versus last year. Paris cholera reemergence spooks residents as many Americans flee. Austrian architect Barfuss jailed six years hard labor for incendiary placards. In Rome nine new Cardinals named. Vatican cites crisis but Catholic progress in the United States. British Commons passes franchise bill after vote. Stroud oil works destroyed in fire at 1.25 million dollar loss. Paris hosts universal exhibition opening May 5, 1889.

Paris Barfuss Rome United States Baltimore Australia India Africa England Ireland House of Commons Stewart Bros. & Co Stroud

Canvassers report no material change in electors tally

Across New York twelve counties adjourned due to irregular inspector returns. The official vote from the canvassed counties does not alter previously reported majorities. The summary covers election canvass results and related political notes.

New York Indianapolis E. C. Goldstein H. G. Wells Michigan Court of Commissioners Mare Maud S Lexington Kentucky Chicago Health Department

Close 1884 race ends with Cleveland ahead in New York

Newspaper reports five days after the election show Cleveland leading Blaine, with New York’s six electoral votes pivotal. Telegraphs from Albany and city editors reflect varying counts and claims of fraud, while proclamations from Jay Gould and the National Democratic Committee push Cleveland’s sure win.

Blaine Cleveland New York New Connecticut Tion Gorman P Tess United States Associated Press Garfield Essex Madison Saratoca Sullivan Lister Ann Jimes Sen Albany Republican National Committee Col. Grosvenor Ohio National Committee B. F. Jones New York State J. G. Blatxe Jay Gould National Democratic Committee Hendricks

Illinois and Oglesby Carry the State

The results show Oglesby wins Illinois by about 20000 votes with a Republican governor and a mixed legislature. Blaine leads in sixty nine counties, Cook included, while Democrats gain some localities, and the legislature balance tilts toward a slim Democratic majority pending final counts.

Oglesby Bisineca Illinois Richard J Oglesby John \. Smith H. D. Dement Jorney George Tao di Eays Uafe Chicago Cleveland Cook Blaine

Democratic Lead Fluctuates In Indiana Returns

The latest official returns show a Democratic plurality around 5 900 to 8 000 with Democratic claims of a 7 0 majority. Indiana’s Congressional delegation splits seven Fusionists and four Republicans while the Legislature leans Democratic on joint ballot.

Disputch Indiana Publican State Central Committee Democratic Committee J. J. Kleiner Thomas R. Cobb Jonas G. Howard William Holman C. C. Matson W. D. Bynum T. B. Ward Robert Ane George Ford B. F Thomas Browne James T. Johnson Ike D. Owen George W. Steele Cided Repub Free J’ress Jost Republcan

Wisconsin Election Outlook and Congressional Returns

A Milwaukee dispatch reports Secretary Payne of the Republican committee claiming a statewide Republican lead from 6,000 to 12,000 votes with Dr. Anderson of the Democratic committee conceding the state to Republicans by about 60. Indications show a large plurality. Republicans win Caswell in the 1st district Lafallette in the 3rd VanTh(gain) four. Democrats elect Bragg in the 2nd and Rankin in the 5th. Legislature expected to be Republican in both houses.

Blaine Payne Republican Committee Milwaukee Dispatch Anderson Democratic Caswell Lafallette van ¥Th Bragg Rankin

Blaine Wins Plurality In City Returns

Returns from most cities show Blaine leading with 142 099 votes and a total gubernatorial tally of 173 281. Endicott and Seelye appear in the results with small shares while Democratic rivals Lodge and Law are mentioned in a possible recount context. Evidence of fraud is noted in the Sixth Congressional District with calls for a joint ballot tally.

Blaine Cleveland Butler St. John Endicott McCafferty People’s Seelye Prohibition Robinson

Republicans win Nebraska and Iowa races in strong gains

Republicans carry Nebraska by about 20 000 and Iowa by 25 000 to 30 000 on the state ticket. They win ten of eleven congressional districts and fill major state offices including Governor James W. Dawes and Secretary E P Roggen. Fusionists pick up Murphy in Iowa’s Second District, while the Sixth district fusionist is defeated.

Blaine Nebraska Congress James W. _ Dawes H. H. Shedd E. P. Roggen C. H. Willard H. A. Babcock William Leese Com Scott Blic W. W. Jones State University Leavitt Burnham Pepulican Iowa Woolson Henderson Puller Smith Campbell Conger A Hepburn Lyman Holmes Strable Murphy

Blaine Wins Big Across States in 1880 Returns

Partial California results show Blaine leading San Francisco with 22 450 votes and Cleveland 13 674. Kansas and Colorado show solid Republican wins with governors and state officers elected. Wisconsin and other western states contribute to a large Blaine majority nationally.

Blaine San Francisco California San

Pro Election Defeat Acknowledged In Third District

E. J. Gay, a proessionist Democrat and wealthy sugar planter, reports that meg friends admit his defeat for Congress in the Third District by 300 votes.

Meg E. J. Gay

Democratic Gain Narrows North Carolina Seat Split

In North Carolina, Democrats gain one congressman in the state’s political realignment as key statewide offices like Governor, Secretary of State, Auditor, and Treasurer face shifts. Notable names mentioned include W L Saunders, D W Bain, M Finger, and T F Davidson among others.

Ernor, M W. L. Saunders W. P D. W Bain M. Finger T. F. Davidson A. S. Merriman

New Hampshire Votes Split Across Towns in 19th Century Returns

The Granite State shows Blaine leading in 21 towns with 39,106 votes while Cleveland has 34,988 and St John 1,425. Hale, the Republican, collects 4,115 to Edgerly’s 3,198 with 75 other scattered. Carrier’s anticipated majority would be 749 if the pattern repeats.

Granite State Blaine Cleveland St John Rier Forvernor Aoe Th Mason Ng A Hale Edgerly Carrier

Arkansas State Officer Names From The Democratic Ticket

A fragment lists state officer names including John Ireland as Lieutenant Governor Barrett Gibbs as Treasurer and other offices. The text is garbled but shows political designations tied to a Democratic ticket in Texas.

Cleveland John Ireland Barrett Gibbs Kista Greeny Senate Courney Omes Walsh

Blaine Leads As Vermont Returns Narrow Plurality

Vermont results show Blaine with about 20 thousand in early returns from 43 towns while Garfield and others trail. full canvass projected Blaine ahead by roughly 22 thousand. Minnesota statewide support favors Blaine around 35 thousand with Republicans dominating Congress and state House projections. South Carolina tilts heavily Democratic amid staggered returns.

Blaine Vermont Cleveland Butler St. John Belva Lockwood Garfield Hancock Weaver

Missouri Democrats Sweep State Offices in Victory List

In Missouri the Democratic ticket wins by a large margin with Cleveland’s statewide lead estimated 40 000 to 50 000. Elected officials include Governor John 58 Moreh Secretary of State W Kk orehouse McGrath Treasurer J M Siebert Auditor John Walker Attorney General B G Boone Supreme Court Judge F M Black Register of Lands Robert McCulloch Railroad Commissioner William G Downing.

Blaine Kansas Congress John A. Martin A. P. Riddie E. B. Allen E. P. McCabe Samuel T. Howe B. Bradford J. H. Lawhead Cleveland Missouri John 58 Moreh W Kk.orehouse McGrath J. M. Siebert John Walker B. G. Boone Supreme Court F. M. Black Register of Lands Robert McCulloch William G. Downing

Connecticut Returns Tie Up Statewide Vote Count

Hartford dispatch reports Connecticut returns complete except back country towns. Cleveland leads with 66 952 votes, Blaine 65 7, John 2 205, Butler 1 637, giving Cleveland a 1 212 plurality. Governor and state officers results mirror the statewide tally, risking a Lecisia outcome.

Cleveland Hartford Dispatch Connecticut Blaine John Butler

New Jersey Returns Show GOP Legislature and House Wins

Trenton dispatch reports New Jersey voters favor Republicans with a plurality between 3000 and 5000. Democrats elect Green in the Third District Pidcock in the Fourth and McAdood in the Seventh. Republicans win the bicameral Legislature in both branches.

Cleveland Trenton Dispatch New Jersey Hives Asemaceraiy Green Pidcock McAdood

Tennessee and Virginia election notes amid party shifts

Nashville dispatch reports Republicans Pettibone in the 1st district Houck in the 2d and Taylor entering the 1th in Tennessee amid a reduced Democratic Legislature. Virginia shows a Democratic lead of about 9000 with remaining counties likely to widen Cleveland's statewide majority near 9000.

Nashville Dispatch Tennessee Pettibone Houck Taylor

Florida election results favor Dougherty in Secon race

A Jacksonville dispatch reports Dougherty Democrat leads Bisbee Republican by about 700 with an unofficial statewide Democratic majority near 4,900. Counties west of the Apalachicola River skew Democratic by roughly 1,250.

Cleveland Jacksonville Secon Dougherty Bisbee Florida Apalachicola River

Blaine Secures Apparent Lead With 31 049 Vote Margin

The report notes Blaine holding an approximate plurality in the state with about 31 049 votes. It reflects a narrowing race as final tallies come in, signaling Blaine's edge though totals are not yet finalized.

Blaine

Alabama and Mississippi Vote Democratic Majorities

The reports indicate Cleveland carried Alabama by the usual Democratic margin and a solid Democratic delegation was elected to Congress. Mississippi shows Democrats winning similarly with all Representatives aligned with the party and no statewide officers on the ballot.

Alabama Congress Cleveland Missisipi Cam Tamneni Georgia

Kentucky Wins Lead as Democrats Secure Congressmen

In Kentucky the Democratic majority remains strong with Cleveland carrying the state. The Democrats secure the Congressmen while Republicans struggle to gain ground in the election report.

Pennsylvania 60 000 for Blaine in complete returns

A telegram from a Pumatete reporter states a plurality of 60 000 is indicated for Blaine in Pennsylvania. Complete legislative returns show the Senate with 31 Republicans and 19 Democrats and the House 10 Republicans and 59 Democrats, Wayne County pending two districts. Republicans would hold a 91 majority on joint ballot unless Democrats win Wayne County seats.

Blaine Alvania Wayne County Senate House

Campaign Reflections on the Entangling Quest

An elderly speaker recalls a hard fought campaign that tested resolve and ends with a nod to Governor St John. The passage reflects on nearing the end of a lengthy effort once undertaken with purpose and consequence.

Congressmen Elected Across States Include Pennsylvania New Listings

The article lists elected representatives by state with party names and re election status. Pennsylvania names include C Bun and M Campbell with Republicans and Greenbackers, detailing gains for Republicans and current standings. Illinois and Massachusetts results follow with district by district wins and incumbency notes. Indiana and Iowa rounds out the statewide results with multiple districts returning re elected or new congressmen.

Governors to Elect in Several States Listed

In states with governor elections by legislatures rather than popular vote the legislatures will elect the Republican and Democratic nominees named. Counties and incumbents include Moody Currier and Alfred M. Scales with James Thompson and William B. Bate among others.

Connecticut New Hampshire Sraska Moody Currier North Carolina Alfred M. Scales South Carolina Hugh 8 Thompson Tennessee William B. Bate Texas John Ireland Wisconsin Jeremiah M. Rusk

Election Returns Signal Shifts Across States

Report notes Cleveland carried Kentucky and a 100000 majority while Pennsylvania yields a Republican edge. Tammany Mayor candidate defeated. Grace elected. Betta Lockwood concedes defeat amid lingering chagrin over insufficient votes.

Vermont Blaine Arkansas Cleveland Mulhattan Georgia Rhode Island Kentucky Pennsylvania Texas Ates Lackneek Tammany New York City Grace County Democracy Betta Lockwood Mounrney

Indian relics and Mound Builders debate in drift period analysis

The piece weighs whether flint implements across America and Europe prove Indian origin or ancient North European drift. It notes Mound Builders’ metalworking and the drift epoch around ten thousand years ago, with European caves yielding similar artifacts alongside fossils. It also includes ads and anecdotes on advertising and musical instruments.

The Union Europe America England France Belgium Inter Ocean

Kentucky’s Statesmen and Virtue in Public Life

A St Louis Globe-Democrat analysis extols Kentucky as home to ablest statesmen and bravest men, praising its political purity and clean governance. It notes Kentucky’s wartime valor, large Union enlistment, and a tradition where homicide does not bar office but peculation ends campaigns.

Kentucky Union Canada Mexico Taylor Rio Grande Scott North Old Dominion South Carolina Mississippi Gaul Brennus Rome Caminus Rupert Petersborough Cardigan Bentham Carlisle Emerson Congress Chicago St Louis Globe-Democrat

Indignant tramp debates travel style with city justice

A beggar quarrels with a justice who proposes a first class railroad ticket to Chicago, boasting of elite travel in private cars and Pullman boxes. The tramp mocks the idea, and cites famed financiers as examples of gentlemen who ride in luxury while others ride in common coaches.

Chicago James Gordon Bennett Gould Mackey Vanderbilt Pittsburgh Chronicle- Telegraph

Agricultural paperProminent ads and cures in Peck's Sun

Tur Farm Fre d and Stockman of Chicago claim Peck's Sun as the leading agricultural paper with broad home and library entertainment space. It promotes Compound Oxygen cures and Athiophoros for rheumatism with contact details.

Scovill Eand Tur Farm Stockman Chicago

Pleasant Surprise Hotel Offer Promises Better Living

A readable fragment describes a pleasant surprise for visitors or residents in New York City, noting the Grand Union Hotel opposite Grand Depot. It highlights European plan pricing from $1 and up, with elevator service, horse cabs, stage and elevated railroad access to depots, suggesting families can live better for less than at first class hotels.

New York City Union Hotel Grand Tras Depot Grand Union

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