Debated Norfolk inscriptions and Confederate memorials clash
Naval committee hearing on Boutelle proposal to remove inscriptions at Norfolk yard stirs partisan rhetoric. Wise and McAdoo lead angry exchanges over union reminders and Confederate symbolism amid questions of national memory and policy.
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Naval Committee
House of Representatives
Boutelle
Maine
Norfolk Navy Yard
Navy Yard
George W. Wise
Virginia
Wise
Congress
McAdoo
South
Republican thrift in Ohio highlighted as treasury depleted
The piece condemns the Ohio Democrats for draining state funds since 1883 under Hoadly. It warns a continued Democratic regime would force borrowing or cutbacks to public works and institutions, arguing Republicans prove superior thrift by deeds. It frames the GOP as the better steward of state finances.
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Chicago
Maine
New York
Ohio Democracy
Hoadly
Democratic General Assembly
Republican Party
J. H. Gerst
Stryker
Isaac Garver
J. P
Vine H. English
Anna M. Sill
Delaware Township
Democrat
Cleveland
United States
E G Ross and Mon tezuma rumors shake New Mexico politics
A sensational firestorm surrounds E G Ross the newly named New Mexico governor with claims he is descended from Montezuma and pursues ceremonies and delusions. Protest grows in New Mexico as senators weigh his confirmation amid political praise for prohibitionist stance in Washington.
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Twat
E. G. Ross
New Mexico
Ross
Montezuma
Gov. Ross
Kansas
Senate
Pledge to Fight for Health and Dr. Albert Visit
A defense of persistent effort for health cites Dr. Albert of the Cleveland Medical Institute renowned for curing hopeless cases. He plans a visit to Defiance on Wednesday February 3d, while N. G. Woodward touts Acker's English Remedy for asthma cough and lung troubles and Dyspepsia Tablets as laxative cures with guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert
Cleveland Medical Institute
Cleveland
N. G. Woodward
Acker
Russell House
Mrs Wixstow Sootsaie Syror Teething Remedy
An advertisement touts Mrs Wixstow Sootsaie Syror as a trusted teething remedy for children. Claimed benefits include pain relief and cures for dysentery and diarrhea, with wind and griping. The product is priced at 25 cents per bottle.
Sure Cure for Blind Bleeding and Itching Piles
An ad touts William's Indian Pile Ointment as a cure for piles claiming immediate relief after use. It promises tumor absorption, itch relief, and poultice action for private parts, offered for $1 by William MF.C. in Cleveland, with distribution through G. W. Bechel.
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William
William Mf.c
Dr Flagg's Ointment Promises Clearer Skin
Advertises Dr Flagg's Famil Ointment to remove blemishes and improve skin, sold by druggists or mailed for 25 cents. Also promotes Shiloh's Vitalizer as a cure for indigestion and related symptoms, sold by Geo W Bechel.
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Shiloh
Geo. W. Bechel
Dr. Jones
G. W. Bechel
Geo. W. Beckel
G. W. Beckel
Hack
Merack
Local Notices and Social Notes from Auglaize Area
Community updates report residents’ illnesses and visits, social calls and family news. Mrs Webb and Michael Rice are poorly at writing. Nettie Shupp is sick. Jacob Adams hosted and Charley Hossman visits. Mrs Hattie Towle visits locals. Highland society plans an exhibit at Hill school. John Gearhart sold land to George Clinchen for 1500 dollars. Roads are good. sleighing requires 3-4 inches snow. Ayersville reading circle debates pen vs sword. Leaders & Henry hoop pole factory active on Market Street. M E church group held a wood chopping at Adams place for church. James Harper’s birthday gathering near Calvary church included oysters and cake despite a mislaid surprise.
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Jacob Adams
Wm. Phillips
Auglaize
Charley Hossman
Ind
Hattie Towle
Highland Literary Society
Ous
Hill School House
John Gearhart
George Clinchen
Ayersville
Leaders & Henry
Market Street
M. E. Church
Local notes from Defiance area and surrounding towns
Ada Waters attends Defiance high school noted for having a top teacher. H Rath returns from a western prospecting tour amid talk of drilling for natural gas. Hilton mills visible string of teams recalls old times. George Clouse from Brooksville makes a pleasant call. Mrs J Lipp and daughter from Mark Center visit Defiance. Remains of P Gussillus buried at Brunersburg cemetery. Ice harvest from Tiffin river near Hilton mills. Mrs Templeman and Christianna visit Defiance. Sleighing improves as bells and sleighs sound Sunday. Cyrus Williams, long time Defiance to Brunersburg carrier, seldom misses a day.
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Ada Waters
Defiance High School
H. Rath
Far West
Hilton Mills
George Clouse
Brooksville
J. Lipp
Mark Center
P. Gussillus
Brunersburg
Tiffin
Templeman
Christianna
Cyrus Williams
Daily Mail
Defiance
Dance at the hall and social notes from West Ri
A busy social week includes a Thursday hall dance, many West Ri youngsters on the promenade Sunday, and visits among local families. Spelling school success noted, pork shipments to Wauseon, and a sleigh ride by Miss Kate Kern with four prominent young ladies. Funeral of Frank Sommers Sr. and board changes announced at the local church and town bank.
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West Ri
Daniel Bassett
H. Newell’s
Richland Township
Goddand
Wauseon
Kate Kern
Rose Kern
Lena Leighthauser
Mary
Tena Hengstler
Defiance
Frank Sommers
St. Michaels Catholic Church
Father Mueblenbee
Eminent Physicians Tout Odorless Hollowware as Health Guard
Physicians endorse the Double Sister Odorless Hollowware as a preventive aid against illness. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. See advertisement in this issue.
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Clinton and
Third Streets
Ohio
D. Elmer
Defiance Post Office
Ayrr
Grover Cleveland
Grover
Wallingford
Conn
Arthur
Lexington Avenue
Webb
Michael Rice
Nettie Shupp
Wa. Shupp
Adams Township
Merchant's National Bank
L. Abell
C. P. Harley
J. P. Buffington
E. P. Hooker
The
Albert Medical Institute
Pes Vicn and
Rice
Propr’s
Boston, Mass
Bamford Chemical Works
Providence
B. L
HAR & Baggage Lnt
Defiance Ohio
Ayl Amos J. Walter
Ee Chemical Se
Peter
Peter Schlosser
Perry Street
Defiance, O
Daoust & Mangus Bros
Wm. Hoffman
Furniture Ealer
Overa House
ART Universal
Blanchard & Daoust
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware
Conservatory of
Hiusic
C. H. Payne
Dr. W. Brown
K. N. Lewis
Geo, A- Williams
Ballnton
Old Stand
Central House
Oan
W.D. Hin
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HuppAagp Hill & Hubbard
Mr Mill
Keystone Block
Jefilance
Jno
Deatirek & Son
DR. Albert
Hell ON Earth
Atcent
Cheney
Hax
Hans
Hall
Ae” Mas
Franklin Ar
Brooklyn
Krstine
Wersaw
Hau
Greenfeld
Cheshire
Eng
Hara
Detroit
Mick
Ilac
Glenville
W. Va
R. P. Hall & CO
Nashua
N. H
Wm. Nelson
M. M. Farnsworth
Bryan
Toledo
R. Scott
Williams Center
Evangelical Church
West Side
Jer
Benj. B. Ewell
Kentucky
Sherwood
Keer Bros. and Co
East Side
Mrs
W. J. Henry
W. Cleland
Fort Wayne
Coughanour School
E. Farnsworth
Washington
Coughanour
G —A. Henry
Hicksville
John Hoffman
Hoff
H. W. Hill
Hill
Bryan Street
Kile
Florida
Cincinnati
C. Krotz
Charley
High Street
G.K. Otis
W. A. Maxwell
S. P. Rose
Spencerville Street
W. A. France
OF New York
Fede
France
Washington Township
I. E. Spitler
Paulding County
N. J. Miller
Sherry
Defiance Township
Mud Creek
A. C. Garver
Gosammnentie
Lula Case
G. Clinker
Weaner
Sumon
Ayer
Cleveland, Ohio
Consu
Tiffin Township
Foraker
Nettie Hanna
Figley
Langdon
Noble Township
J. W. Peterson
George Rath
Rath
Missouri
Isaac Hanna
George Black
George Vartee
Silas Figley
J.J. Russell
Corner
Lapy
W.A France
Ealy
Russel House
Speermatorerh
Philadelphia
Thoroud
Wm. Clark
J.J. Miller
Schenectady
N. Y
York
M.D
Lewiston
B. E Ottman
Albany
Syracuse
H. Dawson
Cambridge
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