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Newspaper
Democratic Northwest
Location
Napoleon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1891
Page
4
A factional letter urges Henry county Democrats to resist defecting to opponents, praising past party unity and local progress. It argues farmers and tradespeople form the core “common people,” condemns rival tactics, and defends current officials as honest and effective, urging the party to vote democratic.
A local party notice urges Henry County Democrats to request information on the Australian ballot procedure for the November election. It explains how the process differs from past practice, invites inquiries to the Chairman or Secretary, and emphasizes asking questions to ensure a proper vote. The committee signs Janes Donovan, Charles Evans, and Beo'y- Ghi'mn Ex Com.
A call urges voters to mark the Democratic ticket correctly on November 8 to ensure their ballot counts and avoid discarding votes when attempting to vote for Republicans.
An 1881 letter to Hon. McKinley from Massillon farmer Pri A Young questions tariff duties on a ditching machine imported from Cleveland and seeks redress. The piece also notes ballot box duties and cites election practices, plus modern Republican criticisms of McKinley from the Chicago Tribune and Findlay Courier.
The Canton News Democrat reports on Republican supporters pledging votes for Governor Campbell, warnings about ballot marking, and tariff critique. It notes local organizing in Henry and Wood counties, a projected Campbell gain, and a mock dialogue ridiculing McKinley’s Ada debate stance. It also mentions Indianapolis election outcomes under Australian ballots and a wage cut at Tax Dueber Watch Company.
A three month tale ends with a clever skunk raiding Farmer Peter Bush’s barn in Jefferson Township. Despite three steel traps baited with eggs, the creature evaded capture and was found dining on eggs in the nest, eluding the farmer’s efforts to trap it.
The report describes a farmer placing a trap after a skunk invaded a hay nest. The skunk led the farmer to a nest under hay where a chicken thief was found and captured. The incident ends with the animal removed from the meadow and the farmer asserting possession of the scene.
A fragmented 19th century account claims a scheme to obtain soldier votes through local Republican nominations. It accuses actions to place a second Republican State ticket on the ballot to attract Democratic soldiers, and notes controversy surrounding a veteran convention and ballot legality. Also mentions Clara Louise Kellogg in a dog story and a remark on McKinley.
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