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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1900
Page
1
While wage-earners strike and receive no pay the salary of the labor leader and agitator continues. The text notes a favorable trade balance with an excess of over 50 million dollars monthly beyond imports, referenced as a national ledger benefit.
The piece notes Puerto Rico’s modest size and portrays Democratic leaders hoping it becomes a battleground to settle the free silver issue, framing the colony as a potential political grave for the policy.
The article notes that once the Supreme Court decides the recent Porto Rican legislation is constitutional, Mr. Bryan will have another reason to press for suppression by the court.
The activity of anti free trade forces opposing the shipping bill, urged by foreign shipping interests, increases as prospects for its early passage become more favorable.
A standout theme across the party platforms is the strong push for passing the shipping bill. It has been favorably reported to both houses of Congress.
The remark notes that Democrats appear anxious about constitutional issues while reminding that the Supreme Court exists to safeguard the document and interpret its meaning. It emphasizes the court's crucial role in upholding the Constitution.
William A. Clark of Montana plans to resign his United States senate seat. A prepared communication will be submitted to the senate before action on the privileges and elections committee report. The timing remains uncertain but the move precedes any Senate decision.
Maseru April 24 General Brabant's force outflanked the Boer position at Bushmanus Kop Sunday but the movement was not completed before darkness. At dusk British infantry were seen approaching from two directions to encircle the kop. Colonel Dalgety's garrison at Wepener was not attacked Sunday.
Advertisement touts Drummond Medicine Co is offering Drummond's Lightning Remedy in large bottles for rheumatism. The copy claims it outvalues all cheap remedies and promises powerful results. Mail particulars and a month's treatment of two bottles by express for 0.60. Agents wanted.
Arthur Boyer of Co. K 44th Regiment writes from Balamban Cebu Island about battles near Sublon Hill, patrols, fort sieges, and casualties. He notes heat, long voyage, a desire to return, and his company’s role in the Luzon campaigns while sharing personal views on home and grandma’s death.
John C Rick died at his home two miles west of the city on Saturday afternoon aged 77. Funeral held at St. John's Lutheran church and interment in Riverside cemetery. He leaves a wife and four daughters Mrs. John Schatz Mrs. Louis Smith Mrs. Mike Hoberger and Mrs. A Kronee of Defiance county. Mary Rosselet wife of Henry Rosselet of Delaware township died April 18 and was buried April 21 at the Catholic church. Born May 12 1851 in Seneca county she married Henry Rosselet in 1876 and they lived in Delaware township. She was known as kind and civic minded.
Miss Dora H Booth died at her sister Mrs. Emma McCulloughs home in East Defiance at seven oclock this morning aged about thirty. The funeral will probably occur about Wednesday.
The regular monthly meeting of the Womans Home and Foreign Missionary society of the Presbyterian church met at Mrs. E T Clark’s Holgate avenue home with many attendees and guests. Mrs B W Slagle led the devotional and business session while Mrs E Phelps reported a steady giving level for home and foreign missions. The program on India featured several participants and an offering for famine relief, with delegates chosen for the Presbyterial meeting in Toledo in May. Social time followed and a luncheon was served by Mrs Clark and her sister Mrs Frank Ferguson. Additional items include GAR moving to Yeagley’s hall, Miss Eunice Martin ill at home, Miss Katie Nicely visiting, Mr Mangas of Defiance in town, Frank Buda and wife preparing to move, Miss Ida Young heading to Stryker for summer work, E H Randall recovering at home, and ongoing sewing for Miss Madge Yeagley by Miss Nancy Lanse as Mrs Rebecca Nisley remains very ill.
John Spencer moved into the house formerly occupied by D W Cox. Mrs. Fred Demland is much improved, with her daughter Mrs. Lizzie Jakes of Toledo visiting. Lewis Archambeault and family visited Defiance relatives on Sunday. Mrs. Shaw returned from Belmore where her mother lies dangerously ill. Mr. and Mrs. L Archambeault of Defiance spent Thursday with her son. Mrs. Chas. Dirt and kids went to Holgate. Linnie Chubb is ill with typhoid fever. Doctors Hilton plan a Cincinnati trip for health reasons. Dist No 9 school reports very low attendance due to smallpox scare. A newborn daughter greeted John Eding and wife last week. Ww. Raine of Odessa, Michigan, visiting local friends.
August Wandt sold a good horse to the Defiance Box Co last week. School commenced in the Fulmer district Monday with Boyd Fulmer as teacher. There will be a wedding here soon. Boys tune up your bells.
D E Dozer of Defiance was here last. Mrs. Frank Garber died at her home last Friday. The funeral was Sunday at 2 pm at the ME church with Rev. Shreaves officiating. FW Stock and John Simmons roofed Dick Shuter’s house last week. Schools will close this week. Postmaster Paxton visited Defiance on Saturday. The town is paying a good price for eggs. Evansport prepares for the Sunday school convention next weekend.
South Tiffin notes farms and local business moves. Neil Schrine to farm the Kibble place. Miller Bros. start tile mill for brick output. Chauncey Rittenhouse buys picket fence for Abraham Raser. J Bishop gets a new bicycle. A J Carpenter acquires registered hogs. Chas. Elder buys fat cattle. G W Burke ill in North Dakota. Defiance infirmary team of horses bought near Hicksville praised as strong.
Peter Memmer a Defiance resident says backache kidney pain and urinary discomfort eased after using Doan’s Kidney Pills from Woodward druggist. He endorses the remedy and urges others to observe the Doan’s brand from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents for the US.
Jacob Gates welcomed a new daughter. Mr and Mrs Stock visited grandma Sharps last Monday. Jos Siler visited last Sunday. A new Shumaker arrived nearby and will live half a mile west of Kellermeier schoolhouse. S L Dunn owns a fine colt and Alfred Sigg swapped horses. Mrs Harris and son Emmet of Antwerp visited LC Linebrink. Rev Dobbrick of Defiance held ME church quarterly meeting last Sunday.
General Otis cabled April reports from the Philippines noting several clashes with insurgents. In Mindanao at Cagayan Fortieth Infantry repelled Tagalo and Vizayan attacks with two killed and 11 wounded on our side and 53 killed and 18 wounded on the enemy. In northwestern Luzon Aguinaldo loyalists attacked Batoc with 106 killed on April 15 and 333 killed overall from 15 to 17. U.S. losses were two killed and four wounded.
Farmer K V Haymaker and his wife visited Richard Knight's on Sunday. Prof. C C Biglow moved to WVeSance and will teach at the college this spring. Mrs. Wm. Crosaland is sick at home. U A Spangler is installing new belt mill machinery this week, upgrading from direct drive. Sheriff Eiser visited on business. Mrs. F W Richardson and her Cleveland children visited John Norway's parents last week and returned home. Ella Foote is recovering from pneumonia. The Williams County Toll Line Co began work on lines to Nisley, Chase, Spangler, Hutchins, Walker, Cannan, and Enpsign, with a switch board at Norway's store to improve service. Stockholders of the Canning fac- tory are mentioned.
H Gifford hurry to clean saw mill yard this week. Wesley Williams visiting at W W Newell's this week. J M Grubb and wife visiting daughter in Williams county this week. Mount Carmel church under repair expected ready in a few weeks. JD Metz to haul milk for Jewell Elgin Butter factory. Fred Schlosser working in Giffey's saw mill this week. A new girl arrived at Boon Market home. Harrison Disehn and Clem Spensler visited Alice and Ortha Hauser last Sunday.
In a morning session, Common Pleas Court heard a motion to strike the answer in the Norton et al v C L & M case, sustain BC Faurot, grant leave to file amended petition by the third Saturday in May, and allow Faurot to answer by June 9. Another case, Baker v Bryan, an attachment appeal from Farmer township, was dismissed and the property released.
A New York summary reports responses from 23 Democratic national committeemen on campaign issues. Anti imperialism leads with 21 mentions followed by anti trusts money question and anti militarism. Chicago platform support varies with reaffirmation, noncommittal counts, and views on Bryan and Dewey.
Rockford Telephone Exchange company Rockford 5000 Home of Self Supporting Cincinnati Colonial Electric company amendment change of location Bedford Stone company Cleveland 30000 Xenia Water company increased from 260000
A Cres ton Iowa resident touts American Poultry Mixture from Terre Haute Indiana as the cure for low egg production. The seller claims 100 percent production increase and refund if not effective, plus disease prevention benefits for hens. Order direct if local druggists lack the product.
Market reports show cattle ranges from good to prime steers at 4 90 to 5 80 and cows to 4 50, with Texas fed steers up to 5 20. Hogs quoted at 5 40 to 5 75, sheep and lambs between 5 50 and 6 25, and calves selling 4 50 to 6 60. grain bids include No 2 red wheat 69 70c, corn 38 40c, oats 23 23c.
Market prices for cattle hogs and sheep across Pittsburg Toledo and Baltimore with bids for steers bulls cows calves and hogs including state and mixed hogs and price quotes for wheat corn oats rye and lard and bulk meats. Ends with a fragment about butter eggs and ple fibat island.
An antique advertisement extols Drummond's Lightning Remedies for rheumatism claiming the pain travels through the body and that the product attacks the disease from all points. It urges readers to write the Drummond Medicine Co of New York and to become agents.
Dr Nettie A Belau specializes in diseases of women at Office No 400 Clinton Street second floor Myers dental parlors stairway entrance Phones Provided with emphasis on gynecologic and general women’s health services for the period.
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