Local Ticket slate and canal stance in Paulding 1878
The Defiance Paulding Counties ticket lists Shadrack Hudson as Probate Judge and Paul Hagen as Auditor among others led by John Crowe. It warns that if land Sharks led by Stambaugh and John L. Geyer gain judgment in Paulding Courts they will seize the Paulding Reservoir, signaling abandonment of the canal’s end and urging active canal support.
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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
Tur Democrat Aims to Tell Truth but Has Poor Aim
The Tur Democrat is described as determined to tell the truth in its reporting, yet its commentators note a weak shooting accuracy. The piece treats the publication's journalistic intent with humorous skepticism.
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Tur Democrat
Political Support for John Crowe Across Parties
The text notes many Republicans around here label John Crowe as a politician, while Democrats also back him. Support is framed as a business matter rather than strictly political, reflecting broad backing across parties.
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John Crowe
Demerat
Foraker throws grape and canister at Middletown
Report states a grape and canister were thrown from a mortar at Middletown on Saturday causing alarm among boodlers. The Board of Public Works has not abandoned the reservoir, contrary to Democrat assertions.
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Foraker
Middletown
Board of Public Works
Democrat
Land sharks pursue Paulding Reserve via Geyer case
Ty 1877 schemes to seize the Paulding Reservoir through Paulding courts failed. The same parties are now using John L. Geyer to press the alleged racket. Will they prevail this time or face setback again.
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Paulding Reservoir
Paulding Courts
John L. Geyer
Murphy Quits Board Campaign Over Personal Tax Burden
It is alleged Murphy the Democratic nominee for Member of Board of Public Works withdrew from the ticket citing unkind health of his pocket book and reluctance to pay a large assessment and face defeat.
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Murphy
Board of Public Works
Canals Vital to Defiance Farmers and Business
The town faces broad impact from Defiance's manufacturing status on farmers and local trade. Preservation of canals is urged as essential for farmers merchants and workers across the county.
Cleveland trip funding disputed as federal expense
The papers claim Cleveland funded his western trip, but the facts show the cost was paid by Uncle Sam. The assertion of private funding is contradicted by official support.
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Cleveland
Uncle Sam
Crowe Endorsed by Laborers for Fair Wages and Strong Compare
Joan Crowe is praised as a friend to the laboring man who pays good wages and resists price cuts. He promises to compare wages with other factories for similar work, urging every laboring man to vote for Crowe despite personal animosity.
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Joan Crowe
Crowe
Geyer Attacked Over Canal Feeder Incident
The Democrat accuses John L. Geyer of seeking to cripple and abandon the Miami and Erie canal. It questions his winter bill and claims he incited a riot that blew out the canal feeder, urging voters to rebuke him for harming state property.
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Geyer
Miami & Erie Canal
Truth and Justice
John L. Geyer
Debating John L. Geyer’s political past in letters
The piece analyzes letters from friends disputing whether John L. Geyer was ever a Democrat, then a Republican, then a Democrat again. It argues most witnesses lack direct knowledge, noting admissions of doubt and inconsistent claims, and concludes the whole matter goes for naught.
Change in Defiance Democrat on Paulding Reservoir
The Defiance Democrat earlier urged defense of the Paulding Reservoir to sustain the canal end. Now it argues the canal end is not dependent on the reservoir and opposes public interest, aligning with land sharks seeking to grab land around the reservoir.
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Defiance Democrat
Paulding
Democrat
Paulding County Republicans Endorse Nominated Ticket
In a county convention the Paulding Republicans passed a resolution pledging strong support for the day’s ticket along with state and district nominees. The group urged nominees to earn their support by delivering on their commitments.
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Paulding County
Lissolven
Tingles Letter Exposes Political Rivalry In 1887 Dispatch
In Defiance County a local newspaper contrasts its publication with the Democrat regarding H K Tingle of Kalida Ohio. Tingle’s letter to the Express argues John L Geyer voted Republican while another letter from F S Williams claims Geyer backed the Democratic ticket. The piece defends the paper’s handling and teases two additional letters as worthy reads.
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Democrat
Express
H. K. Tingle
Kalida
Ohio
Tingle
John L. Geyer
Kallina
the Express
J. L. Geyer
F. 8. Williams
Hancock
Geyer
F. $. Williams
Williams
Ottawa
Horror Express
J. M. Sheets
Chas. L.H. Long
A Lie Nailed Over Canal Basin Lease Tale
Defiance official C A Flickinger denies a Cincinnati Enquirer charge that he schemed to defraud Ohio of canal revenue. He says a 1885 Akron basin lease to Andrew Jackson was a simple limited use agreement and not a state loss, and notes the lease occurred before partisan shifts. He frames the charges as campaign ploy aimed at Gov. Foraker and Republicans.
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C. A. Flickinger
Defiance
Board of Public Works
Cincinnati
Blade
Col
W. A. Taylor
Cincinnati Enquirer
Flickinger
Akron
Andrew Jackson
Barber
The
Enquirer
Jackson
Gov. Foraker
Foraker
Republican Party
Toledo Blade
Democratic Board of Public Works
Marvin
Dertaner
A. L. Marvin
Valley Railroad
Public Works
Editorial charge and defense over canal bill and violence
The piece argues the Democrat opposed property destruction by dynamiters, not Mr. Geyer seeking canal elimination. It accuses the Democrat of timing editorials with Geyer’s bill to link him to dynamite, suggesting motive to cast the party for force if the bill failed.
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Express
Democrat
Geyer
The
Rebate Debate Over Canal Boat Incentive
A Columbus special in the Democrate questions a $300 bounty proposal to Republicans to build canal boats. The piece argues the ship canal idea is a political hoax to aid Mr. Geyer and mocks opponents while noting Captain Allis of the Blue Lodge, a lifelong Democrat, received a rebate.
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Columbus
Democrat
Allis
Blue Lodge
Flickinger
Abandonment of Paulding Reservoir question
The note asks why abandoning the Paulding Reservoir in 1877-78 would destroy that canal end and if the same would occur in 1887, implying concerns about canal integrity and future impact of abandonment across years.
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Paulding
Antwerp reservoir and canal issue pits interests against land sharks
The Paulding Democrat argues support for John Crowe to continue the Antwerp reservoir and Wabash canal project serves public works and Paulding county. It accuses land sharks of buying land cheap, selling timber to Defiance, and seeks drainage via the canal to aid farmers and timbermen against those who would enrich themselves and harm local industry.
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John Crowe
Antwerp Reservoir
Wabash Canal
Paulding County
Paulding
Defiance
Democrat urged to verify Paulding reservoir water facts
The piece urges the Democrat to check with factory men and boatmen about water levels in the canal this summer. It notes higher hauling costs and longer trips without Antwerpt reservoir, and argues readers deserve honest reporting on water regulation and its impact on industry and boating.
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Democrat
Paulding
Antwerp
Celina
Ture Democrat Faces Scrutiny Over Canal Stance
A local note accuses a Ture Democrat of reversing support for canal maintenance. It claims the candidate admitted an error last winter, faced no campaign then, and now confronts a renewed contest that challenges its stated convictions. Observers question the next move amid ongoing political maneuvering.
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Ture Democrat
Democrat
Canal
Geyer set to speak at Myers Opera House Tuesday night
The speaker will outline plans he will not implement if elected. He will discuss Antwerp reservoir, canal status, mob law, and alleged ties to Defiance interests, with claims on Public Works and political motives. The piece warns voters not to be deceived by a combative, evasive speech.
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Joan L. Geyer
Myers’ Opera House
Antwerp
Celina
Canal quest and local politics clash in Defiance case
A Defiance Defiance and Paulding county canal dispute is tied to a local political contest. The Toledo Bee accuses the Democrat party of misrepresenting canal interests while tying Mr Crowe and Mr Geyer to plans for Antwerp to Fort Wayne waterways and a ship canal.
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Democrat
Geyer
Antwerp
Defiance
Fort Wayne
Ohio
Toledo Bee
Bee
Paulding
Elmer White
Elmer
Republican club organizes for constitution and by laws
The Republican club with 100 members met in Tedeman’s hall last Saturday to review a drafted constitution and by laws. Forty attended as the report was considered but not adopted. A new meeting is planned to finalize changes and establish a permanent organization.
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Republican Club
Dem Executive Committee Statement About J L Geyer's Faith
A September 30 1887 missive from Ottawa Ohio requests a copy of a Democratic paper containing a statement by the county Democratic Executive Committee on the former political faith of J L Geyer. The author asserts the truth and says he will stand by it.
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Ottawa
Horror Express
J. L. Geyer
Geyer
J. M. Suerts
Democrats Meet Tough Treatment With Husked Gloves
A columnist asserts a hardline stance toward the Democratic party this week, claiming a blunt approach rather than gentle handling. The piece emphasizes strong rhetoric and unapologetic critique.
School House Letting
By order of Board of Binslation HAS STAILEY Clerk dated September 24 1887 announces letting of a school house to be bid by qualified bidders with terms and conditions to be observed at the time and place specified.
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Board of Education
Washington Township
Board of Binslation
HAS
Stailey
Nodl
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