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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1884
Page
3
The text notes Butler exiting the Ohio campaign and hints Democrats are retreating. It argues voters may view the Democratic party as a delusion and a snare. It cautions against signaling to Germans and Irish about protection and trade policies and mentions Ireland's suffering under free trade.
A harsh critique of protective tariffs argues they harm American workers by inviting cheap European goods. The piece contends open ports would provide work and national growth, while closing them would devastate U S factories and labor.
The writer predicts one final Democratic effort as Republicans vote this year. He accuses the Democrat editor of balderdash and says Democrats aim to mobilize readers to counter Republican gains and avoid defeat in the state election.
The Fort Wayne local Democratic committee arranged a hostile scene to block Blaine from addressing a crowd at the Aveline House. When he could not be heard, Blaine moved to a carriage speech in a distant square, drawing about 15,000 listeners while fewer than a thousand remained outside.
Adispatch outlines a broad November victory as the state navigates campaign promises and the path to electoral success. The text emphasizes unity, turnout, and in favorable districts.
The statement argues that on November 4th the Democratic view views every state as pivotal, shaping strategy and expectations for the electoral outcome.
The Cincinnati linguerer notes that the Dutch of Cincinnati shifted back to support the Democratic ticket, signaling a regional political realignment amid local campaigns.
Old unpaid campaign bills for Frank Harp confront him as voters head to the polls. The issue highlights financial strains within his campaign and potential questions from supporters and rivals.
The passage describes planning for November elections with emphasis on effective campaigning and securing a decisive victory. It frames the current skirmish as a precursor to broader political goals and outlines tactical aims for the upcoming general election.
The Republicans claim ten of the twenty one Ohio congressional seats as a glorious victory and a rebuke to free trade.
Ohio is described as a pivotal state that will move in the right direction at the proper time, signaling a positive stance on its political trajectory and timing.
The piece notes Republican strength in Williams County with a warning to mobilize or be seen as Democratic. It attributes Cincinnati’s GOP majority to German voters and cites a 17,000 edge supported by Flickinger’s tally, reflecting a 29,000 gain since last year.
Voters warn that tax policies and alleged corruption taint the party and demand ballot integrity before supporting the Democratic platform. The quote urges a shift toward cleaner elections and less influence over national governance.
The Enquirer notes the Democrats err in asserting a Cleveland victory without Ohio. The paper contends the party tends to misjudge electoral paths and pressure points, suggesting Ohio remains crucial to winning and shaping campaign viability.
A persuasive message urges young voters to think for themselves when choosing candidates. It warns against following a Democratic ticket merely because family affinity and encourages judging candidates on merit and personal judgment.
Obie opens White House doors to James G Blaine as New York and Indiana prepare to welcome him and tour the ranche amid the historic sharing of duties and cordial receptions in national politics.
A political motion urges voters to back Blaine and Cleveland in the upcoming election. The text contrasts progress with defeat and hints at seeking escape from public scrutiny after results.
A partisan remark warns that Democratic leaders will show desperation through deception and harsh acts as the November 4th election approaches, urging vigilance against alleged misrepresentation and malice.
The speaker accuses the Democratic party of pursuing actions that would harm the people if allowed, urging candid citizens to note a single enabling act as emblematic of its overall misdeeds. The remark frames Democrats as repeatedly seeking policies that would bring evil to the nation.
A heated exchange questions whether the GOP can seize Indiana with a bold push or fail trying. The speaker mocks the idea of waiting for consent, suggesting both bold effort and possible failure.
A Republican group parading in LaCrosse Wisconsin Wednesday night witnessed a captain shot dead by a robber. Within an hour angry citizens hanged the murderer to a tree in the courthouse yard.
A letter claims John Winn's slim majority came from Culley easing up on him late in the campaign. It argues stronger push would have benefited Winn and urges Wyatt Hill and Bevington to align with the Express for party guidance and victory.
A disputed exchange questions Mr. Culley and Mr. White, accusing lies about private character and urging the public to seek information from legislators or newspapers. The exchange asserts that telling the truth may hurt, and notes both the critic and a presidential candidate share a troubled position.
The piece criticizes Democratic leaders for promising wool tariff restoration and repeal of the Scott law in exchange for support from wool growers and liquor interests. It notes the House voted to reduce the wool tariff, while the Scott law remains, and claims voters rejected hypocrisy in the recent election.
The piece criticizes the Democratic Legislature for a gerrymandering plan that would yield sixteen to eighteen Congressmen but results show eleven. It cites wool-growers and free trade opponents uniting to condemn Democratic candidates, leading to ten distress electing Republicans.
The Terre Haute Democrat editor rebukes Charles Shoemaker of the Indianapolis Sentinel over a request for a friendly notice about a vicious attack on Blaine. He delivers a scathing retort insisting any paper printing such moral pollutions earns only “friendly mention” and vows to mail the marked copy.
The speaker argues today’s democracy mirrors prewar systems but intensified by defeat. Desperation grows in governance and voters face a sharpened appetite for political power after prolonged losses.
Io Frank Hurd withdraws challenge in Romeision matter as tenth district voters prepare to cast ballots for themselves and their district’s interests. The move signals focus on local concerns over broader disputes.
Two years after James W. Newman won the Secretary of State post by 19 115 votes he sought re election on Tuesday but lost by 11 421 with a swing of 30 500. Democrats argue the result was not a shower of a defeat.
The defeat of Hurd in the tenth confirms the view that if Hill’s rival work had been properly carried out in the district Glenn would have won instead of Hill.
The speaker warns that the Ohio election movements will roll into Indiana and New York, then the Northern States, and return with greater force in November. The prediction frames political momentum as a rising, sweeping tide affecting multiple regions.
A critic argues Hurd’s loss deprives Republicans of a Democrat in Congress who could reveal the Democrats’ agenda if in power, suggesting a costly gap for the party and a future test of political courage.
A rousing call urges young men to join the Republicans before Blaine’s inauguration next March. The speaker invites readers to switch allegiance and express support by voting with the party. The tone promotes political action and loyalty to the Republican slate.
The speaker urges readers to compare candidates, asking why to vote for Cleveland and questioning his past achievements before 1882. The message counters with a strong endorsement for James G. Blaine as the superior statesman option.
The Penny Press of Cleveland believes William G. Rose can win Ohio’s governorship in 1885 with a united democratic effort. It argues Ohio Democrats oppose McLean management and Rose would secure a majority, especially from the Western Reserve, making the woods ring.
The letter cites recent GOP actions in the third ward and recalls a past contest over a voter's eligibility at the old engine house. It questions the legality of challenging ballots and notes a voter from Defiance who long influenced local ballots, calling into question the right to challenge votes.
A persuasive voice argues a voter would prefer James G Blaine over Grover Cleveland, highlighting Blaine's national service and Garfields' adviser role to influence the reader's voting preference.
The Catholic Union and Times critiques Ohio election dynamics. It recalls fall Democratic plurality and German votes, then credits Blaine with sweeping victory as Republicans rallied. It warns against Standard Oil aligned opposition papers and asserts the Express will endure against attacks by the so called standard oil gang.
Republicans celebrate a sharp swing in Ohio as state offices tilt to GOP candidates with majorities between 17 000 and 20 000. The piece notes Democrats never won a presidential year in Ohio and blames current party leaders for the defeat.
An enterprising store announces it has secured the agency for Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption and will sell it with a positive guarantee. It invites customers to call and try a free trial bottle to prove its claimed throat lung and chest curative powers.
A fragment notes the slogan 100 Doses One Dollar applies to Hood's Sarsaparilla. The line is described as an unanswerable argument on strength and economy, reflecting advertising rhetoric rather than verifiable fact.
The physician advertises examinations to diagnose disease without gas or bells, claims vegetable remedies cure most illnesses, and invites afflicted patients to seek free advice. He details extensive lists of conditions treated and emphasizes treating female diseases with constitutional approaches and minimal local measures.
The article warns that natural sexual abuse and venereal disease damage the body and mind, leading to wasting, cough, decay, and death. It laments many youths suffering, urges immediate action, and claims a method that will cure and restore manhood, condemning doubtful remedies.
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