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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1887
Page
8
A jumble of poems about men and marriage blends into a report on the yacht Thistle and its agent Well of Glasgow. The piece recalls Civil War memories, a dying comrade’s vision of peace, and ends with praise of the Union and the enduring flag.
A New York World report quotes financier Ives during a probe into missing ledgers at Henry B. Ives & Co. The exchange reveals oblique admissions about turning over books and their disappearance, exposing how a sharp man could profit while investigators seek the paper trail. The narrative portrays the pursuit of fortune and the risks of moral impropriety in Wall Street operations.
The New York Tribune reports Frederick Douglass, urged by the Republican State Committee to speak for the party, cannot attend due to ill health. He writes that every citizen, especially colored voters, must vote for the Republican ticket to advance equality and progress against Democratic policies.
A historical report describes Grover Cleveland's prepared speeches during a western and southern tour. It notes extensive manuscript writing in the White House and later secrecy around the government printing office proofs. The piece mentions anticipation, mockery, and the plan to deliver speeches on the tour.
TheDes Moines Register reports on a reform faction accusing party leaders of levying money from federal office holders. A letter from Chairman Thaw M Huntrom urges rapid payments to a campaign fund, naming postmasters and clerks with specific salary figures and deadlines. Rival papers criticize the tactic as political corruption amid civil service reform tensions.
A reader asks in vague terms about government printers and private use for the president and whether such charges fall under proper appropriation. The inquiry notes issues of delivery, timeliness, and accountability for government printing costs.
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