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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1900
Page
12
The note surveys 1896 campaigns with Hanna opening New Jersey for the Democrats and Jerry Simpson losing support among Kansas Populists. It reflects party loyalties and shifting allegiances as the race unfolds.
An intelligent columnist notes Nebraska has more windmills than any other state, challenging Populist speakers who claim exclusivity for their state. The piece contrasts wind power presence with political rhetoric.
A tribute to Commodore Lewis Green of the Hocking Sentinel, tracing his Perry County origins, long editorial service in Logan, and staunch Democratic stance. The piece notes his combativeness, postmaster tenure, loyalty to Grover Cleveland, opposition to imperialism, and reaction to Bryan’s Indianapolis speech amid 1890s tariff and policy debates.
The North Carolina vote last Tuesday yielded a Democratic victory by about 60 000 over the combined Black, populist and Republican vote. The piece frames democracy as under threat from racist extremism advancing in the state.
A scathing editorial condemns Democratic victories in Alabama over Republican and Populist challengers. It attacks Bryan and supporters for promoting white supremacy and disenfranchising Black voters, citing the fifteenth amendment and alleged intimidation. The piece labels Commodore Green and Bryan as figures driving a campaign of racial and political oppression.
The piece cites editor Commodore Green from the Hocking Sentinel denouncing Democratic double standards on negro disfranchisement and white supremacy. It questions Bryan as a champion against white rule and critiques U S policy in the Philippines, arguing consistency in racial attitudes.
The Cincinnati Volksblatt argues McKinley and Bryan share imperialist labels, but policy differences are minor. It says McKinley defends U S sovereignty over the Philippines while Bryan favors a protectorate, yet both would require force. Bryan cannot withdraw troops without Congress, and the Philippines remain integral to the United States. Resolutions of respect detail the death of Mrs. Alice Booth from Auglaize Hive No 121 Maccabees with condolences to her family.
A heated editorial exchange denounces Republican and Democratic positions on race and slavery. The piece quotes and responds to incendiary language about Negroes, white labor, and imperial policy in the Philippines, urging consolidation of white supremacy and criticizing opponents.
William 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 a night operator at the B and O for two years He quit work about a year ago due to ill health Funeral held Saturday at 9am at the house Interment Riverside cemetery The aged mother of John Meier of Adams township died suddenly of heart disease Wednesday aged 87 Funeral from St Michaels church Friday at 9am Rev Beil officiating Interment St Michaels church cemetery
The court report notes Judge W H Hubbard received the panel at noon Friday. Indictments were returned 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 met at Oakwood in Paulding County on August 15 16. About 75 to 100 comrades attended as officers were elected for the next year with O P Haller reappointed president Charles Cowell as secretary and F M Brubaker as treasurer replacing L W Richardson who missed the gathering for the first time in 30 years. The next reunion will be at Grand Rapids Wood County.
Mr and Mrs J A Replogle were honored with a farewell reception at Island Park by about fifty friends. The Metropolitan Life Insurance agent recently transferred, the party featured music and dancing and a merry go round. They left for Terre Haute Monday after a memorable evening.
Mont A Byers of Chicago will operate a kingdrom at Island Park during the coming week. He arrived today with a collection of fine pictures including Singing under difficulties A visit to the spiritualists Troop train crossing Modder creek Pygmalion and Galatea 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 and panorama Harper's Ferry in vivid color.
The warning cautions that many imitations mimic the box coating shape and name of Dodd's Kidney Pills. It asserts the original is safe and has a reputation, while imitators lack any standing and merely trade on the brand.
Special correspondent recounts a trip to New York Aug 1900 presenting Ohio’s electoral vote to Boss Croker. Describes Tammany Hall politics, city layout from Battery to Harlem, bridges, St Patrick's Cathedral, Trinity Church, Wall Street, and Liberty Island. Notes immigrant life, Jewish quarters, squalor, sweat shops, and urban diversity.
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