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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1880
Page
2
A rousing political tirade urges voters to back Republican candidates in Vermont and Indiana. It pits pro and anti party aims, predicts Vermont and statewide results, praises Garfield and Arthur, and calls for constant campaign effort to secure victory with strong mentions of Hancock and Landers.
In Defiance at large the Democratic press argues the GOP shifts toward Hancock with Forney Butler and another candidate cited. It questions the Democratic alarm over Lang in Adams township while contrasting wages and tariffs with Garfield. The piece rebukes calls to examine the Democrats past and warns against betting on elections, urging scrutiny of party records.
The piece reflects on Civil War generals and political prospects, noting Grant Hayes Garfield and Hancock as volunteers contrasted with Winfield Scott Hancock’s fate. It argues the republic has not yet seen a former regular army officer become president by rebel strategy, and predicts Hancock will not be elected.
The Defiance County Republican Executive Committee announces township meetings with appointed pairs of committeemen. Appointments include Ayersville, Adams Township, Mark Center, Sherwood, Independence, Noble, and Langdon School Houses from Sept 10 to Sept 18. Audience welcome. pick up bills at Express office.
A defiant Napoleon Signal piece mocks local Democrats in Defiance over bets on national races. It notes attempts at intimidation, a controversial road contract, and a bold pledge by a Republican-aligned figure to back broad electoral wins, including Ohio and Garreld's election victory.
Mr. Springer notes regret over nominating a man with civil experience and defends Gen. Garfield. He asserts no credible public figure from any party endorses the charges against Garfield, emphasizing universal testimony to his character and ability and asking what this implies.
A political boost urging voters to credit the Republican party for the country’s current money situation and to support its candidates in the coming fall elections.
A political appeal warns businessmen to consider the risk of voting Democratic tickets this fall. It argues that under Democratic leadership resumption would not occur and contrasts the current parity of gold, silver, and greenbacks with greenbacks redeeming at one cent on the dollar. It urges voters to choose the safer Republican path.
The Argumaut of San Francisco on August 14 1880 argues that General Hancock is a soldier and nothing more. It contends that soldiers may possess varied talents and praises historical figures like Cesar Washington Jackson Harrison and Taylor as examples of leaders whose notable abilities extended beyond pure military action.
A historical recollection notes Gen. James A. Garfield’s broad respect and friendship among rivals, with Democratic leaders Thurman Hendricks and Payne, and endorsements from Lyman Trumbull and Wm. Springer. It cites The New York World and The Indianapolis Journal on Garfield’s integrity and potential as President, including Judge Black’s long-standing friendship and high opinion.
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