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Newspaper
Democratic Northwest
Location
Napoleon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1884
Page
1
Advertisement page from a historical Northwest paper shows commerce notes including term terms advance prices, various goods and services, marriages and notices. It lists dates and deadlines for ads and, though garbled, indicates schedule requirements for the Wednesday morning issue. The fragment mentions Mapleton Ohio and Desoces and general business notices.
A vivid 19th century tour of Napoleon's landmark drug and book emporium owned by J.C. Saur. The hallmarks include the Golden Mortar, Crystal Mortar showroom windows, massive walnut book cases, and shelves packed with medicines, surgical instruments, cigars, wallets, and a news depot. Portraits of the shop as a bustling, well organized machine highlight its extensive inventory, elegant parlors, and modern fixtures.
A blood drenched tale from Viexxa reports a hunger of wolves chasing a clergyman Kmanisara his wife and child. The wife drops the child from the sledge. the father dies saving the child and both wolves are slain. The mother dies in terror and a dead newborn is found at Louca as horses flee the scene. In Baltimore a separate note: Robert Garrett elected President of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company at a special board meeting. He declines a $26,000 salary and keeps his vice president remuneration.
Henry C. Atwood of Louisville publicly repudiates Blaine's Augusta speech. He argues colored voters in the South were not coerced, cites 1876 desertion from the party, notes minimal intimidation in cities, and claims fusion and bargains shape Southern voting. Mentions Louisiana and Florida examples and hints at 1888 Republican hopes.
The State Canvassers met in Ans Aumany at noon to certify electoral tallies. Priest led the Democrats with 569,154 votes, Caraon led Republicans with 562,005 for a 1,149 plurality. Oastendorfer topped Democrats with 661,071, a 1,077 plurality over Ellsworth. Miller led Prohibition with 25,006, while Ellsworth had 24,948. O'Donnell had 17,004 as the Butler elector, with Campbell at 16,761. The board signed the tables and certificates.
Attorney General Lawrence writes from Cowes on November 14, 1884 regarding the Scott Law tax refunds. He states assessments paid over a year ago cannot be recovered. refunds for payments made this year under protest should be refunded once Supreme Court decides. County funds, revenue shares, and future tax or bond actions are addressed. note on apportionment and deductions. The piece also critiques Hardin county journalism and political campaigning by local editors and Republicans.
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