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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1884
Page
2
The Toledo Post comments on Republican figures such as Blaine and Logan in the election climate. It urges mobilization before election day, notes Harp sending gifts to supporters, and criticizes local logistics for farmers. It compares Logan and Sherman’s forceful campaign to the march to the sea.
The piece argues arguments on the Scott law would be heard today before the Supreme Court. It warns saloon keepers that even if the law is struck down, the next statute could fall like a spile cover on their necks, a dire consequence for their interests.
Republicans in the county claim they are thoroughly organized while Democrats face wide variances. They blame boss rule by the standard oil gang for demoralizing the party and reject bad nominations that favor those who prey on others. The result is discord and disgust among the Bourbons.
The B and O railroad sends a steam shovel crew into the fourth ward before the election to influence votes for Wyatt Hill as county auditor. The paper argues the monopoly favors Hill and would push for tax cuts in collusion with other county auditors, urging a vote against Hill and for Deatrick.
A local report praises Wyatt T. Hill for auditor and endorses G. W. Deatrick as a principled citizen. The piece attacks the Democratic ranks and Standard Oil faction, praising Blaine and Logan as they campaign through the state. A Democratic banner sighting is noted with a hint of satire.
A sweeping west to east and back itinerary draws massive crowds with marching bands cannons and thunderous cheers in every town. The governors receive jubilant receptions as trains halt in multiple locales.
Hirt campaigns hard in his district while Hill rebukes free trade. Soon Carlisle Morrison and Springer will enter the district as prominent free traders. They may insist they favor reform, not free trade, echoing Hill's stance.
The Defiance county wool growers are reminded that the Democratic party promised to restore the 1867 wool duty. On April 7 in the House Geo L Converse introduced a resolution for restoration. The vote split Republicans for restoration and against it. 12 Democrats supported and 39 Democrats opposed.
The tariff issue drives the campaign as business men and farmers warn of danger to the country’s interests with the election of Cleveland. Democratic party leaders in commercial centers and among manufacturing interests increasingly endorse the tariff stance.
The editorial argues Wyatt T Hill lacks public spirit and is controlled by a railroad monopoly. It warns his election would favor monopolies over taxpayers who fund county development.
The piece notes Standard Oil Democracy worried by Blaine and Logan drawing strong enthusiasm from loyal voters while Hendricks received little greeting, and mentions ex-Sheriff and the Knight of the Golden Circle as out of step with the masses.
The piece questions rumors that the Scott law case will be decided by the Supreme Court near election day and telegraphed to cities for political impact. It expresses doubt that judges would engage in such political manipulation and urges patience to learn the truth about Ohio’s judicial integrity.
Hap the State Central Committee notes strong Republican risk in the district. Hill grows unpopular as he misrepresents tariff and Scott law positions. Readership, aware of facts, believes he could have been shelved with proper effort despite a large district majority.
An editorial flares at Ohio politics ahead of the fall vote. It cites Blaine’s Cleveland stop as partisan fodder, urges Republicans to sway Democrats toward Gerge W. Deatrick for Auditor, and casts Democratic focus on whiskey and the Scott law. Gov Hoadly addresses a large Democratic rally in Defiance with a torchlight procession.
Saloon men in Ohio demand the Scott law’s unconstitutionality from the Democratic Committee or face desertion. Democratic farmers who have tax relief under the law echo the threat, creating a leadership dilemma for the party.
In Hector Putnam County the party circulated a subscription paper among factory workers. Those who refused to subscribe were discharged and the subscription was deducted from weekly wages.
The Republican National Committee plans a vigorous southern campaign, aiming to win over ex-Rebels in the old slave states. North Carolina or Tennessee backing Blaine and Logan in November would inflame opposition and stir unrest among former tyrants who now curse the party.
The Cincinnati Inquirer notes Gary claims Carl Schurz would join Grover Cleveland’s cabinet as Secretary of the Interior if elected. Schurz reportedly commands $300 per speech and his chances for the post are described as remote.
Some Independents angry at Grover Cleveland consider nominating their own ticket headed by General Alfiel H. Terry of Minnesota for President and Professor Julius T. Seeley of Massachusetts for Vice President. This would be the seventh presidential ticket in the field.
A large Toledo rally for the Republican party lauds a leading statesman and calls for voter support. The piece claims twenty thousand in line and stresses the Morrison tariff vote as proof of GOP strength and industry protection. It also urges voters to oppose Wyatt Hill and back George W. Deatrick in a local election over railroad taxation control.
County committee outlines gatherings across Delaware Highland North Richland Milford Mark Noble Washington Fin t Farm er Adams Defiance and South Richland townships. Speakers include F G Brown J P Cameron K V Haymaker L E Griffin Philetus Smith Walter Hilton and others with notices to post bills and arrange venues.
The speaker urges every Republican to work from now until Election Day as if the party’s success depends on each individual effort. The message promises collective triumph if everyone acts with full commitment.
The piece claims Democratic leaders grow bolder in free trade declarations while attempting to conceal aims. It notes Haymaker running for Private Judge and urges strict scrutiny to prevent a potential burst of the situation.
A Cincinnati Democrat likened his party to the lost tribes of Israel saying their wilderness would persist for sixteen more years after reference to forty years of wandering. The remark critiques Democratic leadership and their quoted scripture.
The New York Lawn editorial argues Butler’s advocacy harms Cleveland while noting the race is not endangered. It questions Cleveland's leadership and unity, contrasting past hopes with revelations about character and party discord.
The piece notes the shift from traditional domestic tasks to modern machinery in women. It promotes Dr Jones Red Clover Toniz claiming it clears the complexion and cures stomach liver and kidney ailments, priced at fifty cents from G W Bechel.
Advertisement states Acker's English Remedy will stop coughing at night with a guaranteed claim. It lists prices 10c, 50c and $1 and notes sale by N. G. Woodward.
Ayer's Sarsaparilla is described as a highly concentrated extract of sarsaparilla with iodine and iron aimed at purifying blood. The claim asserts superior control over scrofulous diseases compared with other medicines.
Historical advertisement notes Acker’s celebrated English Remedy for coughs colds and consumption sold by N G Woodward. It emphasizes medicinal value and availability through a local merchant in a period newspaper notice.
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