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Newspaper
Democratic Northwest
Location
Napoleon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1887
Page
4
A political broadside critiques the Republican platform, accusing it of higher land taxes and cheaper whisky and tobacco, while promising to remove tariffs on workers’ needs. It urges Democrats to resist deceptive schemes, defend the Foraker administration, and counter attacks from Republican leaders and the Signet pamphlet.
The piece argues Republicans revive the old chestnut accusing incapacity in Hartnett bid for Auditor, recalling past Democratic wins by Evers and others. It urges Democrats not to be swayed by partisan whispers, predicting Hartnett’s election and praising proven county officials while warning against Republican insinuations.
A partisan booster urges Democrats Stanwell and May to rally nationwide against the Republican party. He argues Democrats can govern county affairs as well or better, warns against giving Democrats a “club” to batter brains in the next campaign, and calls for wholehearted support of the Democratic ticket in the 1988 campaign.
The report outlines Governor Foraker's Cleveland speech criticizing the current ten year real estate valuation system. It notes his pledge to push through a revaluation if re-elected, and argues that taxpayers favor elected appraisers and board members over centralized appointment. The piece portrays alarm at the potential overhaul and its political consequences.
The message urges every Democrat in Henry County to vote with pride for the party's views on federal taxation public lands pensions civil service sovereignty liquor schools state waterways home rule for cities and adherence to the state constitution. It emphasizes supporting state and county tickets and exposing Foraker's land tax swindle while keeping expenditures within revenue. There is no excuse for neglecting duty.
The County Democratic Executive Committee offers three large flags as prizes to the townships or precincts with the greatest net percentage increase in the Democratic vote for Secretary of State compared to last year. All townships have a fair shot to win, with 12 foot banners of fine quality as prizes, aiming to spur efforts in Ivory township and precincts alike.
A historical item notes attacks on Mr. Hartnett, Democratic candidate for Auditor, and preserves a Union Army discharge endorsement for Bergt Daniel Hartnett. It lists wounds at Spotsylvania May 6 1864 and Weldon Railroad August 19 1864 with gunshot and bayonet wounds, signed by Captain H.R. Stevens of Company H.
A rural paper warns German voters about deceptive tactics to influence the coming election. It alleges Republican operatives will print Democratic tickets with Russell and May names and distribute them to illiterate voters. It accuses Republicans of boodling to capture offices and urges voters to reject such schemes and uphold tax fairness.
Hon. Tom Powell spoke at the Opera House in Little Henry, praising Democratic rule, rebuking Governor Foraker and the Republicans. He cited mill jobs, pensions, and reduced treasury deficits, urging support for Powell as the next Ohio governor despite a wet, snow flurried morning hindering attendance.
Notice to Contractors by the Village Board of Improvements Nepoleon Dio for the Ahie Mayor's office bids due 12M November 7 987 for construction of a Greelatern and reservoir or smaller structures according to specs on file with the Clerk. Council reserves right to reject any or all bids. Bid guarantees required by law.
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