09 Oct 1884
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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1884
Page
1
A speech discusses alleged falsehoods linked to Blaine and the eight year inquiry. It questions private letters marked private, urges readers to judge for themselves, and defends Logan alongside Blaine while praising honesty and patriotism.
John F. Brennan led a speech in Indianapolis attacking Know Nothingism tied to Know-Nothings and anti Irish sentiment. He defended Blaine, criticized Democratic press and bosses, urged Irish to abandon Know-Nothing loyalties. He highlighted abuses against Irish in Mississippi and Indiana and urged bold political action.
Judge S Burke declares Blaine has no stake in the Hocking Valley coal syndicate. He explains the Standard Coal and Iron Company once linked to Blaine via bonds dissolved two years ago after failures. Gov. Foster likewise held no interest, despite reports of connections. Blaine reportedly lost funds on bonds.
At a Salem rally Senator Hoar defends James G. Blaine againstDemocratic accusations, praising the Republican platform and leadership. He contrasts Cleveland and Hendricks with Blaine, extolling Maine voters support and the party’s record, urging a young man toward Republican allegiance.
Lieut. Gov. Hanna urges young men to join the Republican party over the Democratic party. He cites history, war records, and current figures, arguing Democrats lack room for ambitious youth and praising Republican leaders and policies. He recalls his own switch from Democrat to Republican citing Fremont and free homes for free men.
Gen Grant visits with Blaine in Blaine’s rooms before a mixed crowd of political friends. The two leaders exchange warm greetings and discuss Republican prospects while a boy notes the scene and Ward’s alleged theft. Hamlin offers a genial benediction as the meeting ends.
The New York Tribune notes Blaine did not join the Know Nothings and that claims he wrote proscriptive articles were refuted. It cites Blaine's history describing the Know Nothing era and his early Republican involvement, including leadership in 1855.
The author argues Cleveland cannot win New York by a margin of at least 50 000 and urges Democrats to back General Butler of the People's Democratic party. It cites Carl Schurz's 1872 stance and notes Butler could beat Blaine, challenging Cleveland and urging unity for victory.
Reports of shootings, accidents, and legal actions across towns. Al Strader shot in Corning. John McClanahan dies at Winchester. Elmer Runyan killed near Springfield. Bishop and company insolvencies noted. various bankruptcies, robberies, and injuries across Ohio with names, places, and ages.
Lew Campbell travels the South and attends a dinner hosted by a lady who asks him to bless the meal. He stammers and mispronounces a prayer as everyone folds hands and bows their heads, ending with a simple improvised blessing.
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