Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-04-28
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Tho comiuG Congressional conVen-
tion In this district promises to be a
very interesting contest. In this con-
test Wood county will undoubtedly
take a hand. and at the present time
two very prominent gentlemen are
mentioned as candidates-Dr. j. e.
Lincoln, of Bowling Green, who made u
stubborn and brilliant fight for the
nomination two years ago, and Robert
S. Parker, Il prominent attorney OF the
same town. OF this matter the Bow
ling Green Sentinel speaks in very
pointed and plain language, as follows;
Dr.. j. c. Lincoln CT this county, is Il
candidate for the Republican nomina-
tion for congress. Two years ago the
Republicans of Wood county unani-
mously endorsed the DOCTORS candi-
dacy and gave him solid delegation
to the convention. The delegates for
four days and nights stood Loyalty by
him. When success seemed almost as
sured, the condition changed and Gov.
Jas. NJ. Ashley, of Toledo, was nomi-
mated True to his political conviction,
loyal to his party, DR.. Lincoln took his
defeat in good humor, and labored
faithfully for his successful competitor.
Gov. Ashley was defeated, not by the
gallant Republican army OF old Wood,
but by jealousy and factional quarrels
in Toledo. 1t is admitted now, that
had the Republican leaders of Toledo
been willing to have given the nomi-
nation to Wood county, the 9th dis
trict with its 5000 Republican major
ity, instead of being misrepresented by
free trade Democrat, would be repre-
sentad bya loyal Republican. an ola
soldier who carricS rebat lctd in his
body and whose whole lifo record is one
of patriotism, honesty and spicnuld
business ability. L. is never to) 'ate TO
mend. The same fnctional differences
exist in Toledo to-day thai existed Two
wears ago. Toledo has many able men,
who would, if elected, stand the peers
of any man in the halls OF congress.
Unfortunately they are linked with one
or the other faction, and their nomina-
tion m cans danger and possible defeat,
mt a time when the whole nation Is de-
manding IL return ot Republican cen :
press. Wood county is the next .arg-
est county IN the district. It's CONNER
cial interests are the same. There Il
therefore no reason why imaginary
county lines should govern the actions
of Toledo citizens, when dangerous con-
ditions exist in that city. Two years
ago there was something like IL faction
al division in Wood county, but when
the county convention met, all quarrels
were laid aside, and DR.. Lincoln was
given hearty and unanimous support
His candidacy contributed more to al
lay feelings of discord than any othel
influence. DR.. Lincoln's canvass was IA
manly one. He made no enemies, ano
is stronger to-day in the county ano
district than he was when he came sc
fnear securing the nomination. lie
feels and his friends throughout tnt
county feel, that he stands much bet
Ter chance than before and they eX-
pect to ask for rehearing with better
success. This mention of DR.. Lincoln!
candidacy would be incomplete and un-
ir If the Sentinel failed to mention
,r. the other gentleman OF WOOD
>r.ty who has also been favorablI
So ken Of for the same place. We refe
to Robert S. Parker OF Bowling Green
who is eminent in the law profession
mud an able, conscientious worker il
The ranks of the Republican party
The same argument in favor OF Woo
County candidate who can command
1.-The united support of the Republican
Eof the county, as against a Toledo MAJ
of one or the other faction applies will
feaual force TO either of them, but hav
Ring admitted this much, Dr.. Lincoln
Efriends feel that having made the can
Evass two years ago, mourning the legl'
inmate expenses attending the same an
ehavine come out of the contest with In
Bcreased numbers of friends outside tn
Boundaries OF the county, who now ao
NIT that he was then the logical can
Hdate of the convention-we say n
friends feel that therefore he is ent
ktled again to the support of the Woo
county delegation at the next congre
Esional conyention.- Sentinel, Apr. !
E93.
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