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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1887
Page
2
A compact digest from international and domestic outlets summarizes political events labor notes and personal points. Budgets and schedules for newsrooms reflect a wide range of topics and regional perspectives.
President Cleveland and dignitaries attended a memorial at Independence Square with an eloquent address by the President and Justice Miller. A morning reception at City Hall drew thousands amid high cordiality during Cleveland’s Philadelphia visit.
Mr William OBrien arrived at Cork depot escorted by police and soldiers amid a crowded scene. A riot broke out as he was led to the Court House with police hurt by a mob. meanwhile moonlighters killed Constable Wheleham in Lisdoonvarna and five attackers were arrested. Uproar follows in Limerick and Dublin dispatch notes. The Ameer of Afghanistan ill and cholera touches the Vatican as authorities report infections.
Authorities announce measures to stop transmission of the illness. Officials detail steps for containment and public guidance while monitoring changes in case numbers and urging adherence to health advisories.
A San Francisco telegram reports Governor Washington Bartlett died after forty eight hours of unconsciousness. Kidney disease and overwork were cited as causes. Bartlett, a lifelong public servant, never abandoned his duties as mayor or governor. Born February 21 in Savannah, Georgia, he moved to Tallahassee and then California in 1849 with a printing press. Ex governor Luke Blackburn of Kentucky died in Frankfort at 61 after a lingering illness.
The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad announces E. S. John as General Manager and A. Kimball as Assistant to the President. W. G. Purdy is elected Vice President in addition to Secretary and Treasurer, and J. F. Phillips becomes Assistant Secretary and Assistant Treasurer. Eastern managers rule traveling theatrical companies are not families eligible for family mileage tickets.
The New York Republican Convention met at Feratoga on Wednesday with ex Mayor Seth Low as temporary Chairman and ex Senator Warner Miler as permanent Chairman. Col Fred Grant headed the slate for Secretary of State as the party denounces Cleveland and Hill, backs a protective tariff, calls for liberal pensions for veterans, supports immigration restrictions, and favors local option.
Reports from Halifax and elsewhere outline heavy losses among the French codfishing fleet with fifty lives lost and a large portion of vessels damaged. The St Pierre schooner was lost with crew of sixteen. Rail damage from floods near Tucson will delay trains for weeks. Chicago synagogue roof collapse injures four. Kansas City street rail men injured by falling lumber.
In Chillicothe Missouri Nathan Young shot his divorced wife and then attempted to kill her sister before dying by suicide, a once respected man said to have been driven to misadventure by his wife's infidelity. Separately, Anarchist supporters urge clemency from Governor Oglesby, circulating a petition on life or death cases to delay executions. The Amnest y Association plans a statewide drive from Illinois headquarters to win executive mercy for several inmates.
A Chicago socialist quotes that anarchists expect Supreme Court overruling of Judge Gary and plan to seek executive clemency if denied. He notes initial calm, then intent to pursue Supreme Court actions, with no demonstrations unless a lone bomber acts. In Boston, Gen. Benjamin Butler is cited.
The text recounts political and legal debates over anarchists and federal questions, followed by detailed coverage of Philadelphia centennial celebrations. It describes grand parade crowds, governors, and President Cleveland's remarks urging patriotism over selfishness in business culture.
The Illinois Supreme Court at Ottawa affirmed the Cook County murder verdicts against August Spies and six others for the Haymarket Square bombing that killed Officer Degan on May 4, 1886. Neebe gets a fifteen year term. execution set for November 11. The decision holds the defendants as accessories before the fact in a conspiracy to overthrow the law.
The National Republican reprints Gov. Foraker's Forum article arguing Republicans seek equal political rights and fair ballots. It asserts Democrats have usurped power, warns of no peace until reform, and endorses Ohio’s GOP leadership with future calls to govern higher. It also critiques Thomas E. Powell and references associated railroad land grants and a Chicago Convention incident.
Gov Foraker’s Caldwell speech is praised for its logical, fact driven defense of the Union and critique of Democratic excess. The piece notes broad national interest and sharp rebuke of election fraud claims while contrasting past Hoadly finances with current economy. The review highlights no theatre of rhetoric but clear argument and steady stance.
The letter laments rapid drops in Democratic county treasuries across multiple counties and urges stronger messaging against Foraker. It notes Auglaise and Darke deficits and mocks free trade and whiskey policies while contrasting Powell with Cleveland.
The piece critiques Republicans for frequent absences and overreliance on telegraphs to hold Cabinet meetings. It laments the lack of Democratic complaints or mugwump protests while naming figures like Cleveland Whit ney Bayard Vilas and Garland as examples of roaming officials.
The speaker argues Mr. Powell missed a chance to charge Gov. Foraker with irregularities and criticizes his suitability as a statesman. He contends Powell would be better suited to pursuing driven-well prosecutions than addressing state issues.
The piece argues that American labor protection and temperance reform bolster happiness and prosperity via Republican policy. Gov Foraker’s tariff theory is praised, promising wealth from farm, forge, and factory. Ohio Democratic Chairman Dungan cites a speaking campaign and notes Powell’s Hamilton effort.
Florida News Herald notes a lit cigar reassures pedestrians and deters thieves in dark streets. It cites an informal testimony from Jacksonville where a woman’s watchful neighbor felt safe after seeing the bright cigar glow.
The Chicago Times describes Mr. Aldrich's Ponkapog house as a plain two story brown mansion hidden by trees. The interior features a colonial hall, two rooms on each side, a rear dining room, and a second floor poet's study with oak walls and airy space. Art treasures and bric-a-brac are tastefully scattered throughout.
When Farragut's squadron approached New Orleans a fuse burned on a shell near the magazine. Oscar Peck, a powder boy from Bridgeport Connecticut, grabbed the shell and tossed it overboard, earning a pension of 4220 for bravery.
Four bronze house shoes and slippers feature gold and steel bead embroideries, fancy buckles, bows, and lacings. The design promises chic shape and finish suitable for a Parisian or New York belle of the period, flattering even an ugly foot.
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