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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1900
Page
10
The Defiance publication notes the political scene with references to New Jersey campaign openings by Senator Hanna and Jerry Simpson's diminished appeal to Kansas Populists. It mentions Nebraska windmill abundance as a point in Populist rhetoric and hints at Democratic strength this year.
The piece portrays Commodore Lewis Green editor of the Hocking Sentinel Logan as a long time Democratic figure from Perry County with rugged Irish lineage. It recalls his education at St Josephs and his partisan combativeness, noting his past roles like postmaster at Logan and his stance on tariff and Bryan's Indianapolis speech amid debates over imperialism.
A reader endorses Grain-O as a coffee substitute praising its nourishment and energy boost. She notes initial dislike but after a week she prefers Grain-O, claiming it strengthens the system. Children drink it with benefit and it provides a longer lasting grain based beverage for all ages. Pack at grocer.
The North Carolina vote last Tuesday produced a Democratic win by about 60,000 against combined Black voters, populists, and Republicans. The Commodore warns that democracy and racist extremism march on, as he discusses suppression and fear in the Philippines context.
The article denounces Democratic gains in Alabama, accusing the party of disenfranchising Black voters and promoting white supremacy. It targets Commodore Green and Bryan, linking Populist and Republican figures to racism while urging punitive action against perceived democratic demagoguery in the South.
The piece mocks Democratic leaders and presses over alleged hypocrisy on racial policy. It cites Commodore Green from the Hocking Sentinel and criticizes Bryan as a candidate who would supposedly overthrow white supremacy in the Philippines, questioning why American democracy should tolerate racist policies at home and abroad.
The article argues that German Americans see imperialism as a campaign slogan, not a true policy divide. It compares McKinley and Bryan on Philippines policy, asserts both would protect the islands, and dismisses Bryan’s promised withdrawal as impractical while warning of political and financial risks.
The Auglaize Hive No. 121 Maccabees family mourns the death of sister Mia Alice Booth. Resolutions drape the charter for thirty days and honor her as a loyal, faithful worker. Messages of sympathy are sent to relatives and city papers. Committees: Mrs. Minnie Smith, Mrs. Lizzie Ort, Mrs. Annie Hopper.
A heated polemic denounces Democratic policies and white supremacy, attacking the idea of equality while blasting Republican and anti slavery stances. The missive引用s editor Wes McClintock and O Gath, condemning protections for Black Americans and calling for renewed white rule, conscription of Black citizens, and military campaigns in the Philippines.
Wm G Moore aged 23 died at his home near the B and O Friday at 9 o clock after a lingering illness. He leaves a wife and an infant child. He came from Fostoria three years ago and was night operator at the B and O for two years. Ill health forced him to quit about a year ago. Funeral was held Saturday at 9am at the house 1102 Harrison street with Rev J P Gloden officiating. Interment Riverside cemetery. The aged mother of John Mozer of Adams township died Wednesday of heart disease aged 87. Funeral Friday at St Michaels church at 9am. Interment St Michaels church cemetery.
The grand jury reported to Judge Hubbard at noon Friday and returned indictments against John Langdon for burglary and Will Slimbaugh for keeping a gambling place. Court adjourned until Saturday morning.
The 68th O. V. I veterans reunion took place in Oakwood Paulding county with 75 to 100 members in attendance on August 16. Officers elected for the next year included O P Haller president Charles Cowell secretary and F M Brubaker treasurer replacing Lieut L W Richardson who missed the meeting due to illness. Next reunion set for Grand Rapids Wood County.
A farewell party honored popular life insurance agent Mr J A Replogle and his wife with about fifty friends. The event featured music and dancing, a merry go round, and lively good will as he prepares to leave for Terre Haute on Monday.
Mont A Byers of Chicago arrives to operate a kingdrom at Island Park for the coming week. His exhibit features finely colored pictures including Singing under difficulties A visit to the spiritualists Troop train crossing Modder creek Pygmalion and Galatia Columbia passing the Shamrock at the stake boat An up-to-date conqueror Capture of trenches at Condaba bayonet exercises English soldiers Boston fire department horseless carriage panorama Harper's Ferry diversified in vivid color.
Imitations imitate the box, the outer coating, the shape and the name Dodd's Kidney Pills. They trade on the pill's reputation while the imitators have none. The warned safety of the original remains unmatched by counterfeit products.
Special correspondence recalls a visit to New York to present Ohio's electoral vote to Boss Croker, criticizing Tammany Hall. The writer details Manhattan geography from Battery to Harlem, transit itineraries for touring, and notes on Central Park, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Trinity Church, Wall Street, mausoleums, and immigrant districts. He contrasts wealth with poverty, praises cleanliness, and highlights Jewish and other immigrant quarters as well as the daily bustle and politicking shaping the city.
A short advertisement claims Cascarets Candy Cathartic and IGC. fail fail to cure constipation and asks for a refund. The notice presents a consumer complaint seeking remedy.
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