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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1880
Page
2
A wartime veteran appeal denounces free trade and backs Hancock with warnings of tariff protections. It urges soldiers to vote Republican to honor fallen comrades and oppose Democratic policies. It cites past panic years and rebel war losses to persuade readers.
In 1844 under President Polk the Democratic party passed a low tariff law closing over 200 mills furnaces and glass factories in Pennsylvania and leaving 40 000 workers unemployed It warns that conditions may worsen in 1881 if Hancock wins election.
The speaker argues the Hicksville gathering failed to convert Democrats but did sway Republicans, offering to reveal three switchers if any Democrat supporters can name a convert from the event.
A cautious neighbor avoids engaging in heated political discussions, refusing to be drawn into contentious discourse as tensions rise and tempers flare. The advisory stance emphasizes staying clear of touchy topics to maintain peace.
The letter questions Democratic claims of economic administration and cites local treasury scandals in Defiance County. It contrasts Democratic calls for economy with alleged county and township embezzlements and argues for protective tariffs against free trade.
A letter urges Democrats in the district to remove Ben Le Fevre from the ticket citing corruption accusations and to back a local businessman with an untarnished record and public standing.
A partisan column attacks Democrats for alleging peace and prosperity while accusing Democrats of centralization and election interference. It cites tax, treasury, and bond figures, rebuts claims about the 14th amendment, and argues a Democratic Supreme Court would support paying rebel and individual war losses, with Ohio's 1867 split over ratification highlighted.
The speaker asserts the 1860 treasury was empty, contrasts it with modern gold and silver reserves, and accuses the Democrats of degraded currency and mismanagement. They claim to have presented indisputable facts known to all and challenge any refutation.
The speaker argues the 14th amendment lies within Supreme Court jurisdiction and contends Ohio and Indiana politics foreshadow battles over ratification and possible questions on whether the amendment was legally adopted. He attacks statements by Hill and allies as ignorant or malicious.
A post describes a call for bread at the New Bakery located next to the Rus sell House on Clinten street. The note appears in a local column highlighting shop events and nearby landmarks.
Mrs. C. F. Moll opens rooms at Washington and Fourth for cutting and fitting with guaranteed satisfaction. Johnson’s Sarsaparilla advertised as popular nationwide. Reader asked to contact H. Hallett & Co. in Portland, Maine for profitable business opportunities.
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