Deception and Evasion Plague City Politics in Defiance
A Defiance newspaper column accuses local politicians of deception in the city election campaign. It questions city finances overdrafts, water company contracts, and a Democratic lobby suspected of packing influence. The piece notes concern over truth, law, and moral tone.
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Evening Express
the Express
Edwin A. Latty
George T. Farrell
Water Company
Robt
Newbegin
Noted Editor Denial And Street Commissioner Critique
The Crescent News argued that J. J. Malley did not edit the sheet or dictate policy though he may have led the campaign. Malley canvasses door to door claiming he did not write for the paper. John Hamilton is criticized as unsuitable for street commissioner due to alleged gaps in understanding sanitary laws. It also mentions Flanagan's alley needing removal.
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the Crescent News
J. J. Malley
Malley
John Hamilton
Crescent News
Flanagan
Court upholds bridge bond legality over clerical seal
Ignorance is not a defense for signing illegal bridge bonds. A Crescent City Democratic council passed them and the court rules they are legal. The city clerk’s seal solidified the bonds' validity.
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Crescent News
Court Upholds Bridge Bond Validity Despite Signatures
A United States court rules the bridge bonds are valid even if signatures were lacking, noting the city clerk’s seal authenticates them. The ruling declares the bonds enforceable for the project despite questions over who signed.
City Clerk's Financial Report Sparks Questions
The Express reviews City Clerk Misty’s annual financial report noting inconsistencies and possible misstatements. The report claims special funds remain intact and totals exceed $5,000, raising concerns about accuracy.
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Misty
Descent News
Crescent News Reports Spring Rush On Dr H W Myers
The Crescent News notes its spring rush on Dr H W Myers and mentions a stomach pain in someone.
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Crescent News
H. W. Myers
Crescent News Question on Solicitor Candidate's Water Stock
The reader asks if the Democratic solicitor candidate holds stock in the Water Company and whether the Crescent News has any information on the matter. No further details are provided.
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Crescent News
Democratic bosses monitor German vote efforts
The piece notes a circle of workers observing German voters and questions whether the political machine fears the German vote impact.
Malley Runs for Sixth Term as City Clerk in Democratic Bid
Mr. Malley denies being on the ticket yet campaigns to install a council that will elect him city clerk for a sixth term. Gus Myers and Syl Hull were denied third terms, but Malley’s lease of power remains unbeaten. He appears to be the town’s sole Democrat widely recognized for the clerk’s office.
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Mr. Malley
Gus Myers
Syl Hull
Republican call for clean city government in Defiance
The Crescent News attacks German language legal notices and Democratic bosses. It criticizes John Deindoer for publishing public notices in German at $2500 yearly and laments tax waste while urging a Republican city council to end extravagance and publish English language notices.
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John Deindoerfer
Democratic Party
Jack Malley
Chicago Election Sees Small Shift in Alderman Seats
In Chicago on Tuesday Republicans and Democrats each gained one alderman. The new council totals 39 Republicans, 30 Democrats and 1 Independent, up from 38, 29, and 3. In the First ward John Coughlin won by 2,605 votes over David L. Frank amid a strong municipal ownership debate.
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Coughlin
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Letter from R W Phillips describes western travel and timber work
R W Phillips of Defiance township writes from Skyronish Washington March 18 1902 detailing a trip west with A I Grimes. He travels via Chicago Denver Salt Lake City and Portland describes landscapes including Rocky Mountains and Royal Gorge notes Mormon temple and Brigham Young sites. He discusses timber country wages and plans to stay two to three months and work for a railroad timber contract. He signs as R W Phillips and lists McMurray Skagit Co Washington as post office.
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Wanted A Husband Must Be Strong and Upright
A brief personal notice seeks a husband described as strong with no back weakness. Mentions Dr Rankin and a kidney tab claimed to stop pain and cure energy? Reads like an old time want ad with incomplete details and a request for a match.
Market prices for farm products corrected daily
Local price listings show farm product values from several firms. Wheat oats corn and beans are listed with per bushel and per hundred weight rates, plus livestock items including beef hogs lambs and chickens. Prices reflect by the day corrections from Miller Company Barber and Martin, with regional variations noted.
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Seed and flower seed clubbing offer with home forum charm
The Plymouth Press Association promotes a clubbing deal with The Home Forum illustrated monthly. Subscribers who pay $1 receive $2 worth of Garden and Flower Seeds of retail quality. List forty packages from the provided seed menu and mail with payment, with new subscribers joining via the Express.
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Express
Plymouth Press Association
Chicago
Cold Blooded Murder in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on April 2, William H. Lane a 25 year old colored butler shot and killed his employer Mrs. Ella J. Forbush and her 12 year old daughter Madeline at their home 652 North Fifteenth street. Eloise age 7 was mortally wounded. Lane fled to Camden and was captured four hours later and confessed to the crime. The murder is described as one of the coldest in the city in recent years.
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Washington's false teeth puzzle baffling historians
The Smithsonian scholars deny that George Washington had false teeth or that any are in the museum. They note no authentic record of ivory teeth and explain the persistent belief persists despite evidence. Biographers say Washington lost his teeth during his army service and had ivory replacements that troubled him.
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Washington Star
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Billy Delaney Heads to New York for Jeffries-Fitzsimmons Bids
Billy Delaney manager of Champion James J. Jeffries arrives in Chicago bound for New York to sign a top contender and lure Fitzsimmons into another bout with Jeffries. He plans a New York reception with heavyweights and reps expected to attend and bid on the match.
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James J. Zafries
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Governor Nash presses tax bills amid canal battle woes
Special message from Governor Nash urges passage of administration tax bills now in senate committee. Canal defenders triumph by fending off amendments to the Painter bill, while many members dodge votes. Senate passes Godfrey resolution for veto power, earlier defeated. a Catholic chaplain bill fails. Peterson redistricting deferral continues. McDonald archy bill passes House.
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