Cleveland Administration Faces Revenue Decline and Spending Surge
The treasury reports six months into Grover Cleveland's term show a revenue shortfall of 10.25 million compared with last year, while expenditures rise by about 7.23 million. If trends continue, year-end figures could reach a deficit near 35 million, challenging reform claims and fueling voter backlash.
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Whuen
Treasury
Grover Cleveland
Warrant Division
the Treasury
Virginia editor Ward shot by three assailants
Judge Ward, editor of a Abingdon paper, was assaulted by Dr White and two relatives. They fired multiple gunshots as he lay prostrate, leaving him in critical condition. The incident provoked sharp condemnation of Virginia chivalry and cowardly attack portrayed as brutal and unprovoked.
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Virginia
Judge Ward
Abingdon
White
Ward
W. A
New York
Philadelphia
Wm. Clark
J.J. Miller
Schenchtady
N. Y
York
M.D
Lewiston
Maine
B. B. Ottman
Albany
Hall
Syracuse
H. Dawson
Ohio
France
Eastern Roumelia Defined in New Balkan Movement
Eastern Roumelia, created by the Berlin Congress of 1878, was autonomous within the Turkish empire under a Christian governor with Power approval. Bounded by the Balkans, Red Sea, old Roumelia, and Bulgaria, it covers 13,663 square miles and about 750,000 people.
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Roumelia
Bulgaria
Dr Flagg's Fawil ointment advertised for facial blemishes
An advertisement targets young ladies beset by blackheads pimples and facial eruptions claiming Dr Flagg's Fawil ointment removes blemishes leaving skin smooth and beautiful. The ad lists a 25 cent price and notes sale through druggists or mail order from William Mfg Co Cleveland Ohio and G W Bechel No 29 y 1.
Ayer's Hair Vigor Proclaims Superior Cleansing Power
Advert says Ayer's Hair Vigor cleanses hair and scalp, prevents dandruff, soothes irritation, and stimulates renewed growth, claiming it is the best cleansing agent for hair.
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Ayer
Ohio Voters to Decide Amid Nationwide Interest
Ohio stands as a key battleground with both parties unsure of victory and national observers influencing its outcome. The state hosts joint debates between Gov. Hoadly and Judge Foraker in Toledo and Cincinnati, with citizens urged to attend and study the speeches as they gauge the political climate.
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Ohio
Toledo
Cincinnati
Hoadly
Judge Foraker
Gov. Hoadly
Senate seat fate linked to Ohio campaign
It notes the importance of Ohio state administration staying Republican for two years and ties it to the national question of the U S Senate seat to succeed John Sherman. It urges Republicans to support legislative candidates, warning that losing the seat would be unsafe with a slim Senate majority.
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Ohio
U. S
John Sherman
Senate
Prohibition Party eyes Atlanta after county victories
Prohibition supporters note 100 Georgia counties back the cause though no large city has joined yet. They plan a local option election, saying 10 percent of voters can trigger it and express confidence in carrying Atlanta.
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Georgia
Atlanta
Tariff Reduction Push Reemerges in Congress
Monnisve, the Hiiavis fice ale congressman, declares he will again push his tariff reduction scheme at the session next winter. The move would aid Free Traders if a Democratic Senator from Ohio replaces John Sherman. The writer argues that every workingman voting next Tuesday for a Democratic Representative or Senator indirectly votes for a free trade U S Senator and against his own bread and butter.
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Monnisve
Ohio
John Sherman
U. S
Vote for Foraker Seen as Patriot Statesman
A campaign message portrays Foraker as a patriot who fought for his country and a man of ability and statesmanship. It portrays Hoadly as a renegade Republican, a demagogue, and a representative of chicanery and unfairness in politics.
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Foraker
Hoadly
Voting Registration Near 5,000 Short in Cleveland and Cincinnati
Registration totals in Cleveland and Cincinnati run about 5,000 fewer than last fall’s presidential vote, signaling a light statewide turnout. The piece urges that the indifferent voters should not be Republicans.
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Cleveland
Cincinnati
Rumor Tide In Missouri On Congressman Warner Support
A Missouri rumor claims Congressmen Warner of the Kansas City District would back President Cleveland and bets circulate that Warner will not refuse the Democratic nomination for re election.
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Warner
Kansas City
Cleveland
Missouri
Republican Ticket Vote Threatens Southern Party Unity
A vote for the Republican ticket next Tuesday rebukes the Democracy for blocking fair voting in many Southern States where the Republican party is largely annihilated.
Physicians in U S Estimated at Hundred Thousand Strong
Based on the 1880 report, about 100 000 physicians practice in the United States and an estimated 57 percent of them carry and dispense their own remedies in whole or in part.
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United States
Republican county ticket urged for local and state support
The piece advocates voting for the entire Republican county ticket, arguing it is an able slate and should be backed by citizens who favor Republican ascendancy in local, state, and national affairs.
Mrs Wixstow’s Sooraine Syrup Teething Remedy
An old advertisement touts Mrs Wixstow’s Sooraine Syrup as the teething remedy of choice from a leading nurse and physician, claimed to have forty years of use and global mothers’ success. It’s priced at 25 cents a bottle and promises relief from teething pain, dysentery, diarrhoea, griping, and wind-cold.
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W. Forsha
Forsha
A. M. Dennison
Cincinnati
G. W. Bechel
To Rent House Formerly Occupied by A Baun Lindenberger
For rent a residence previously occupied by A Baun. Inquire of Lindenberger. Three words truncated in OCR.
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A. Baun
Lindenberger
Fort Defiance Hall Floor Open for Private Socials
The floor in Fort Defiance hall has lately been worked down and is in fine condition for lovers of this exhilarating sport. Open on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday evenings, and on Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock for ladies and children.
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Fort Defiance
Ayer's Sarsaparilla Praised by Mother
A mother declares her daughter’s health and spirits restored after taking the medicine faithfully. She extols the remedy as a blessing and wishes every mother knew its value in similar cases.
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Ayer
Hall's Catarth Cure Sold On Guarantee
The product is offered with a guarantee and buyers advise friends after use, signaling perceived merits and strong word of mouth endorsement.
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Hall
Miner laments coal price cuts harm miners in Ohio election critique
A miner condemns Governor Hoadly and Adjutant General Finley for lowering coal prices and miners wages to 1.52 per ton. He argues reduced wages hurt families, highlights costs to deliver coal to Columbus, and warns the economy harms voters in the Hocking Valley during the political campaign.
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Cannon H1te
Ohio State Journal
Governor Headly
Hamilton
Adjutant General
Finley
Hocking Valley
Potemtas
Hoadly
Statehouse
Columbus
Headly
State House
Ohio
Penitentiary
Cleveland
Ohio election could shape national Republican fate
The Ohio vote is pivotal beyond the state as apathy among Republicans threatens national party strength. The outcome will test Republican principles, affect reform efforts, and influence franchise protections for both Northern workers and Southern sharecroppers, with the Tribune urging active duty to prevent Democratic gains in Cleveland Leader notes.
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Ohio
Republican National Organization
New York Tribune
Tribune
Hoadly
Congress
Vanesta
Grant
Garfield
Cleveland
Farmer Items From Our Own Correspondent
News from Farmer township lists injuries and local work. B F Keller was badly hurt at a raising last week. Virgil Jouck is painting C F Goller’s house. Charles Goller Jr is carpentry work in Antwerp. J A Reynolds family reunion occurred as he planned to leave for Kansas. George Mason, 74, died Sept 26 after a long illness with strokes. Funeral at family residence Sept 28. Birthday gathering planned at Jacob Harner’s Georgetown home. Wishes for prosperity and happiness are offered to the Harner couple.
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B. F. Keller
Virgil Jouck
C. F. Goller
Charles Goller, Jr
Antwerp
J. A. Reynold
Kanas
Farmer Township
George Mason
Jacob Harner
Georgetown
Harner
Vote for Foraker and the election call to action
A jumble of early 20th century campaign notes urges voting for Foraker, party loyalty, and county issues. It mentions apples, cider mill activity, a Bohemian oats thief, weather impacts on crops, and local figures tied to Republican and Prohibition debates amid inquiries into Foraker's plurality and party unity. The piece weaves political exhortations with local notices and light social chatter.
Wheat sowing winds and harvest notes from local folks
Farmers around here are about done sowing their wheat this fall. J H Hill of Whites Mills hosted a play party for local youths. L Shoup of this vicinity lost a valuable calf last week. Frank Myecrz of The Bend visited the writer. Hill plans a trip to Indiana around the tenth. Porath Bros report threshing 13000 bushels of wheat this fall and over 22000 bushels of wheat oats rye and barley in total. U B church Sherwood to hold quarterly meeting on the tenth and eleventh. Mrs J Mast of The Bend visiting Marion county. Artie Shoup visited Squire Walter Davis. S Gregg of West Noble remains on the sick list. Bro F C has stopped printing. Mrs L Shoup of Oak Grove visited Mrs A Smith.
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Hicksville
Jacob Lee
Apple Creek
Wayne County
Henry Scott
Katie
S's
Wauseon
J.H. Hill
Whites Mills
L. Shoup
Frank Myecrz
Bend
J. H. Hill
Indiana
J. Mast
the* Bend
Marion County
Artie Shoup
Squire Walter Davis
S. Gregg
West Noble
Bro. F. C
Oak Grove
A. Smith
Excursion to Chicago by B and O R R on October 13 1885
Real estate transfers from Adams and Defiance townships listed with buyers and prices. The season’s most popular excursion is the Chicago trip via Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road on October 13, 1885, round trip from Defiance for 3.70, seven day return validity. Exhibition of Gettysburg and Paris siege paintings in Chicago urges travel by B and O trains.
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Chicago
Excurson
Defiance
Baltimore & Ohio R. K
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Trumbull County
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John P. Cameron
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Defiance County
Reform and Economy
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Milford Township
Young
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Aldine
John Barr
Edgerton
Prohibition Party
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Six Corner
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Independence
John Parrott
City
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Preisendorfer
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Thomas Hogg
H. Rousse
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F. J. Shead
A. Bargland
Williamstown
City Ofefiance
M. Schultz
J. Hasselswartz
South Defiance
A. Edgerton
L. W. Wilder
C. Edgerston
Martha Johnson
Lydia Bebner
Gorman
C. E. Abbott
A.C. Tubs
Adams Township
C.F. You
W. Deady
Canal Block
Phoebe Conkright
Mary McKelps
Defiance Township
A. J. Dickerhoof
T. A. Il«ary
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J.M. Aschbacher
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Noble Township
Francis A. Walden
Alvira Crossland
Henry Ott
Maria Maner
L. W. Chapman
Angeline Donly
J.J. Sailer
Elia Rack
J.C. Moore
Malvina Lightner
Seagrave Brothers
Madison St
Koelker Bros
Cherry St
Summit
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Phicetus Smi
Bryan, Ohio
McMonagle & Rogers
Lica
Middletown
G. W. Hechel
Honduras
J. C. Ayer & Co
Lowell
Mass
Wm. Hoffman
Opera House
Defiance Mills
Wilhelm & Son
Fle
Croshy House
W. A. France
Via
Vince
Vegetable Kingdom
Mascom
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