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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1884
Page
2
Republicans urge rapid action as Ohio faces an imminent speech day. Central Ohio ministers are largely allied with Republicans, Defiance County backs a strong party ticket, and Blaine and Logan receive full party enthusiasm. Toledo Logan demonstration described as a failure by Napoleon Northwest.
The text asks how a figure once called "that flying Dutch man" is now addressed, wondering what terms will be used this time. It presents a cryptic inquiry into historical nicknames and their current usage, reflecting language shifts around a legendary figure.
A controversial comment questions a single man’s fitness to govern the nation and predicts a shrinking Democratic majority in Defiance County from about 1,200 to 800 this year based on local sentiment and moral judgments.
The text notes a pattern that Democrats favor a New York born or associated candidate each election year since 1860. It emphasizes a recurring connection between party nominees and New York.
A late letter from Mr. Henpricks urges Prohibitionists to back the ticket. Across the county dozens of Democrats in every school district announce their plan to vote for Haymaker Deatrick and Cameron, signaling cross party support in the race.
A political commentary notes Democrats face pressure from multiple fronts as the nation nears the vote. It argues that lingering memories of the Civil War era keep the public from allowing the Democratic party to hold national power, warning of expected desperation.
In a tense county contest a rebel supporter pressed for a candidate against the Union nominee for county auditor. The agitator overreached, presuming voters would back any figure he endorsed, revealing tensions in local politics and fears of blind voting among constituents.
The mock OCR claims Cleveland will carry New York with HT thousand votes, listing 500,000 for Cleveland, 492,000 for Blaine, and 72,000 for Butler. It attributes these figures to Democrats, signaling an OCR quirk and political satire rather than a real result.
The passage notes that Mrs Morrill did not author the letter allegedly paraded by the Democratic press. An affidavit from Morrill denies authorship, labeling the episode as Morey letter type fraud tied to Bourbon Standard Oil Democracy.
General Logan completed ten speeches across Michigan in the last three days of the week ending Saturday, climaxing in Detroit before an audience of about 15,000. He plans a New York stay before returning for the monster Saturday event.
A Telegram piece criticizes the Democrat editor for past prevarication and bias. It contrasts a veteran defender with Hill, a rebel captain who claims to have killed Union soldiers, urged by the s e t to run for Auditor as Thinking Democrats weigh their choices.
Cart Bowser addressed the Republicans last night after ten years as a Democrat and received loud applause for his enthusiasm for Blaine and his admiration for the soldier Jack Logan, described as wonderful.
After the first Mulligan Jetter batch in 1876 Maine gave a Republican win by over 15000 as vindication for Blaine amid alleged criminal charges. A summer vote produced about a 20000 majority in repudiation, and the second batch predicts a 30000 to 40000 majority for Blaine in November.
The candidate for Secretary of the State, General Rosperson, joined the Union army at the war’s start and rose to major general through bravery and wise leadership. He has held high civil roles including Congress, proving capable for every task and is urged as a rare Ohio voting choice for secretary of state.
The Telegram and Defiance Evening Express discuss entries for a local contest. Editors from the district face eligibility concerns due to records but the show shifts to a free open to all weight for age format. The Democrat is entered and laughs at the idea of any obstacle.
The text argues Ohio’s electoral vote is not essential to Cleveland’s election but is crucial for Blaine. Democrats worry if Ohio goes Republican, November outcomes may favor Blaine. They note some papers predict Blaine will win the North and possibly the South, weakening Democratic prospects.
The message warns that supporting Wyatt T. Hill and Bevington would sustain the standard oil ring's control over city nominations. It urges Democrats to reject favored candidates tied to the oil interests and to vote for the best men this year.
A speaker argues that scratching county candidates Bevington or Wyatt Hill will not affect the Presidential election. He disputes the idea that endorsing or removing local nominees changes national outcomes, insisting the party's farmers and sober thinkers will vote their own way.
Letter accuses Wyatt Hill of unknown local service while alleging a rebel past and ties to railroad interests. It urges voters to back George W. Deatrick, a Union soldier candidate, over Hill, claiming Hill would aid Baltimore and Ohio railroad taxes.
The Albany Argus denounces a press attack branding the G A R as a political group. The paper argues the organization remains nonpartisan with leaders even advising against displaying badges at political events. It accuses Democratic papers of twisting the G A R to belittle Union veterans.
In this 1882 address to the New Jersey State Agricultural Society Senator Dedley argues that English interference seeks to weaken U.S. tariffs and push a free trade model. He warns of England importing and underselling, collapsing the home market, harming farmers, and forcing labor into agriculture, while praising American protection that keeps most manufactured goods made at home and affordable for farmers.
A speaker argues that repeal of protective tariffs would raise prices for farm tools, food, and manufactured goods by limiting domestic production. He warns England would gain at America’s expense, increasing prices and reducing farmers’ profits, while labor remains undervalued under free trade. The piece contrasts American protection with English capital protection and calls for unity to preserve national prosperity.
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