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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1899
Page
2
Paiir Younc of North Richland traveled to Defiance on Wednesday and showed interest in a calf pasture seen as a potential range for his Democratic roosters.
Jacon P. Davis announces a bid for the Democratic nomination for county commissioner. Supporters describe his campaign as prepared and focused on local issues while opponents question his readiness.
In the Evening News Joe Hughes plans to sue the Wabash railway for 500 dollars for mental shock after a Water Street crossing accident this morning that changed him from a fat man to a lean man in a day.
The News attributes the Cleveland strike to the gold standard and separately to protection, urging readers to seek answers across the sea near Mark Hanna where the cause and murders are said to lie. The editor of the News is described as the most unhappy man on earth.
A correspondent asks how the Wild West show will land accurately after crossing the Wabash by balloon. The plan involves parachutes to ensure safe landings, noting that West shows prepare to handle challenges like high bridges.
A Paulding Democrat letter accuses W J Bryan of speaking for the billion dollar silver trust while denying a gold standard trust. The preacher calls the silver trust among history’s worst, using Bryan and the Democratic party in 1896 and 1899 to weaponize farmers for silver mine owners.
The Evening News condemns Wabash Railway proposals while noting party ranks oppose relief. It cites North Defiance sustained outrage and Third ward support for high bridges as key political fault lines shaping voter sentiment and party strategy.
In 1893 94 Defiance fought Wabash Railway over crossings. Dan Coy led key testimony for the city while courts sided with residents. The railroad sought a steel viaduct and court battles continued culminating in a U S Supreme Court appeal.
A Victorian era quip notes a kissing bug biting the editor of the EXPRESS on the cheek and dying in the attempt. It ponders how Sampson determined the bug’s sex and jokes that the bug would target his own vulnerable cheek.
Grain-O offered as a nourishing food drink to replace coffee. Described as tasty, digestible, and nerve strengthening without stimulants, suitable for children and adults. Claimed to cost about 15¢ to 25¢ and about 44 percent the price of coffee.
The Times-Star condemns William Jennings Bryan for intruding in Democratic affairs and pressuring party policies to aid his presidential bid. It notes political backlash from leading papers and cites a separate incident about an Express collector and an abused Nebraska family, questioning public duty.
The article quotes Judge Dittey accusing Democratic papers of accepting payments to back the Chapman ticket while noting many editors support McLean. It lists papers deemed above suspicion and questions why some papers like News and Democrat are not included in the list of trusted outlets.
A costly safe time lock was removed from the county treasurer’s vault by a Cincinnati firm and not returned. Officials dispute payment for the lock, while the banks remain depositories for county funds and the lock remains unreimbursed for two years.
An old advertisement touts Dr Hobbs Sparagus Pills as a universal cure for kidney ills. The claim promises relief and urges readers to obtain a free sample, citing Sterling Remedy Co. based in Chicago or New York.
Assistant Attorney General George B Blankner Chief Engineer Charles E Perkins and Supt Harry Meachen met Harris and Cameron in Defiance to pursue suit against Al Maag for 300 dollars and against the Wabash railway and the city. Total claims range about 8 000 to 10 000 dollars covering ice dealers the Water Company and various factories drawing water from the Maumee River.
An old wartime style advert claims beauty comes from clean blood and a healthy liver. It urges readers to take Cascarets to clear pimples boils blotches and a bilious complexion. Distribution details list prices 10c 25c and 50c with druggists guaranteed satisfaction.
The Board of Health met with Gorman Eberle Bohlman Frick and Duerk present approved last meeting minutes and heard from the sanitation officer Eding on vault cleaning and new vaults. They discussed rubbish burning on the Maumee riverbank and instructed further investigation along Clinton street and other suspected cellars. A nuisance water hole at the brick yard was addressed with a notice to Julius Trompo to appear August 10. The board adjourned to August 10 at 7 30 with a special rules committee to meet Friday evening.
Promote Allen's Foot-Ease powder for feet used by wheel riders claiming cooling, sweat prevention and tenfold endurance. Over one million users praise relief for smarting aching feet and ingrown nails. 25 cents at druggists and shoe stores.
Daniel Hornung near Pleasant Bend found a horse hitched to a strange road buggy and harness at his gate after a rough night ride. James Wilson of Flat Rock township, seeking the stolen rig, tracked horse and buggy tracks about a mile south. Wilson and Hornung report thieves likely operated Saturday night from Holgate.
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