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Newspaper
Democratic Northwest
Location
Napoleon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1888
Page
9
Ohio lawmakers enact a bounty for sparrows at ten cents a pair with a 25 sparrow head certificate system, while discussion shifts to Dakota Territory division and statehood. Reports cover school examiner reforms, ballot law progress in Wisconsin, and election integrity measures alongside political maneuvering in Congress.
The article reviews Ohio born generals and officials who shaped the Civil War, naming Lewin McDowell, George B. McClellan, Rosecrans, Buell, Gilmore, Grant, Sherman, Sheridan, Wade, Stanton, Chase, and others. It credits Ohio with mobilizing three-year troops, securing arms, and coordinating state and federal efforts, including McClellan and McDowell's roles, and Denison's administration guiding war measures and logistics. It notes Governor Dennison's push to lead nationwide and Ohio's rapid deployment of regiments after President Lincoln's call, reflecting state pride in wartime leadership.
In Washington on April 22 a modern brick Corean Legation draws attention with its odd occupants. The Coreans sit on front steps attached to long pipes, complain of bed comfort, and insist on wearing day clothes at night while learning English and bicycle riding. Despite rough living, other legations treat them with formal courtesy.
The New York Times editorial says the Ohio Republican platform reflects John Sherman’s views yet ignores popular demand for a pure ballot and criticizes public service use for personal ends. It accuses the platform of tariff rigidity and opposing war tax reduction while predicting harm to Sherman’s nomination and election prospects.
The New York meeting of the Young Men's Democratic Clubs concluded with the formation of a committee to draft a plan for a National League of Democratic Clubs. Norton Chove Albany Fuller Lee Brooklyn J P Bartlett Manchester N H Charles Ogden Omaha and J Quincy Boston serve on the panel as they entered secret session to refine the organization.
A Syracuse Methodist ministers gathering discusses barring women as lay delegates citing motherhood as a key obstacle. The report notes Frances Willard’s potential exclusion and reflects broad skepticism about truth in public life. Also mentions an ad for Dr Jones Red Clover Tonic promising nerve and digestive benefits at 60 cents. A hotel clerk remarks on a remaining bed as a Prohibitionist from Maine stays with a Kentucky gentleman.
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