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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1887
Page
4
The Republicans of Defiance city and township will caucus at the Lincoln Club rooms to nominate a Justice of the Peace candidate. Ballot voting runs from 2 PM to 6 PM on Saturday November 5. By order of committee.
Democratic campaign managers distribute resources across county shores to boost turnout. They aim for a full vote by aligning volunteers with precincts and rallying supporters. The effort targets high turnout in key communities to secure favorable results.
The Antwerp Argus urges Paulding County Republicans to vote the entire ticket on election day. The piece calls for unity and a bold front as party members are urged to line up and march to victory with strong majorities for all Republican candidates.
Epnake Clark, a Democrat candidate for Member of Board of Public Works, withdrew amid alleged ties to a 1861 Middletown safe blowing. O E Niles of Circleville is now placed on the ticket as the committee questions Niles's qualifications and crime record.
The river cannot safely be used for rafting logs from Antwerp in low or high water. Hauling to the river costs $1.50 per thousand feet, equal to railroad shipping. Timber owners would receive less, and drought risks logs rotting. Mr. Geyer failed to explain timbering operations to manufacturers.
The writer argues against destroying the canal feeder and accuses opponents of political maneuvering. They claim John Crowe represents business interests, while John Geyer pursues political aims. The piece urges voters to back business interests and oppose state property damage and Dem partisan tactics.
Ohio Democrats grapple with securing Eastern orators while avoiding figures like Voorhees and Matson. Gov Gordon of Georgia is slated to "blast" Foraker amid questions about his past KKK ties. The campaign centers on who will answer allegations and what stance Ohio voters will hear before the blasting begins.
The Toledo Bee reports bitterness over a speech by Senator John Sherman. The Lincoln club parade, flag presentation, and 16th Regiment Band serenade occurred after the address, but claims of the event are condemned as false by local readers.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer mocks Governor Foraker for his outspoken style. It notes his remarks impact Democratic figures and even dictate tax collections, with his words prompting payment of 3574.43 by Tommy E. Powell to Delaware County for delinquent taxes.
A reader asks how the water supply will be provided this winter for fire protection and other uses after construction of the new lock and two aqueducts above Junction and the old feeder. The notice seeks guidance on future canal flow and access.
Hon. Frank Hurd delivered a free trade speech Thursday night urging listeners to think over his ideas. The piece notes he was left at home in two congressional races over free trade and accuses him of misrepresenting party stances while criticizing Democratic protectionists.
A Defiance county campaign meeting with Senator Sherman drew the largest audience to Mallett's Rink, with 1500 attendees and hundreds left outside. The event featured a silk flag presentation to the Lincoln Club by local Republican women, praise for Governor Foraker’s tax work, and a serene, persuasive address by Sherman.
Chanis Bortre an ex convict in the Ohio Penitentiary area of Defiance county was arrested last night by Detective Duffy on suspicion of involvement in a horse theft from Arbuck Syrene Co at Erie Mills Defiance on October 18th. The man, once confined to the Defiance jail on assault charges, had appeared before the grand jury with no bill found and was released just before the horse was stolen.
Joan McColLister, a Union Labor nominee for Paulding and Defiance counties, withdraws to back Mr. Crowe, stating canal preservation and cheap transport as priorities. He emphasizes he is not a Labor Party member, has Republican ties, and urges laborers and farmers to vote for Crowe for the canal's sake.
Milford Noble Paneee, a resident of North Richland and South Richland in Washington, is listed in local records. This notice records his name and regional designation within the two Richlands.
On Monday October 31 1887 at 7 30 P M a Przant Memorial Evening will be held at Mrs Florence Holgate's residence. The program includes a responsive service on page 6 of Recognition Service followed by Song of Preparation Neglect Not the Gift that is in Thee. Secretary's report roll call Bryant quotations and Bryant poetry by Dr Dele A Rohn instrumental music by Mrs L G Thacker select reading To a Mosquito Mamie Gleason and a quiz on U S History from Chautauquan. Thirty questions on world of today will be discussed. Business song Miles Lane No 15 in C L 8 C song book.
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