Growth and post office expansion in Defiance
A historical Defiance record notes postmaster Chase Squire inaugurating city carrier service with four carriers. Growth led to new post office quarters and plans for five to six additional rural routes after an inspector’s county visit. The article highlights Defiance’s rising industry and calls interurban railway service a key future boon. It also lists local social notes and mourns Oliver Jay, longtime citizen and public safety board president.
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Defiance
Chase Squire
Squire
Albert Anderson
J F Crandall
Theodore Louys
John Davis
Serond
Wayne S
Ohio
Death Claims Mrs Harriet Welles in Fort Dodge Era
Former resident Harriet Phelps Welles, second child of Melancthon Woolsey and Mary Brown Welles, died November 16 1904 at heart trouble after months of illness. She married Edward Phelps, colonel of the 38th Illinois, then as a widow married a retired naval officer of the Welles family. Her death marks the eighth anniversary of her father’s passing.
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Woolsey M. Welles
Defiance
Fort Dodge
Iowa
LJ Shead
Harriet Welles
Harriet Phelps Welles
Woolsey
Mary Brown Welles
Welles
Harriet
Edward Phelps
O .I
Missionary Ridge
Phelps
A Straw of Hope in Ohio Politics and Brannock Law
The piece argues that Democratic pressure on Gov. Myron T Herrick over the Brannock law and temperance measures reflects broader political dynamics in Ohio. It notes past criticisms of leaders like Foraker Hanna Nash and praises Herrick for integrity while he faces fire over a law modification agreed to by supporters and opponents. The author suggests Ohio voters may tire of Republican stewardship amid wartime and reform debates.
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Anti-Saloon League
Myron T Herrick
Ohio
Overnor
Herrick
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Union
Clark
J. B. Foraker
M. A. Hanna
Geo. K. Nash
Carl Hoster
Columbus
Republican Party
Prin‘nciples
Democratic pressure on temperance law in Ohio debate
The piece argues for defeating Governor Herrick to defend a strong temperance law as Democratic leaders oppose reform. It highlights Rep. Kehnast of Defiance County as loyal to Democratic anti temperance stands and questions what Ohio gains from defeating Herrick. It also notes rumors of a new Democratic weekly and various local notices.
Northwest Ohio Democrats Aim to Oust Fifth District GOP Hope
Dispatch from Ottawa reports Northwestern Ohio Democrats plan to defeat the Republican candidate in the Fifth District within two years. T. I. Ieberry of Defiance may seek the nomination again after a close 1000-vote margin over Parker. Joseph Justice of Putnam County is mentioned as a Democratic candidate. A dark organization among Cincinnati iron molders is alleged to rival the Black Hand, with arrests in Cincinnati and Cleveland. Governor Nash died intestate. Asa Nash, a painter in West Columbus, would inherit, aided by an insurance policy. Dr E D Whitlock, Findlay M E district presiding elder, fell ill with heart trouble but will recover. he is Brand Whitlock’s father. R-O Woolf, former Lima Hone and Savings secretary, convicted of embezzling 25,000 dollars. sentencing next Saturday after a week’s delay granted. The Fremont Republican paper is mortgaged and possibly doomed. Hog cholera spreads in Marion County. deaths rise despite remedies. The Chicago Record-Herald notes a cabinet eight-year term limit may be adopted for all federal appointees, potentially forcing many to retire.
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Herrick
Ohio
W A Kebnast
Defiance County
Kehnast
Ottawa
T. T. Ieeberry
Defiance
Parker
Joseph Justice
Putnam County
E. D. Whitlock
Findlay
M. E. Church
White
McComb
R-O Woolf
Lima Hone and Savings Association
Cunningham
Woods
Cnicago Record-Herald
Washington
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Whitely plans large Springfield harvesting machine works
The Farmer's Co operative Harvesting Machine Co of Springfield will soon turn out machines invented by William N Whitely and will fight the International Harvester Co. Officers include President O Bradiate Cedarville. Vice President John Begg Columbus Grove. Secretary John L Gilligan Springfield. Treasurer Lewis Laybourne. Executive William N Whitely Jr. R L Holman. C B F Howell. Whitely Jr all of Springfield. Drake alias James Russell Lowell Miller arrested for violating parole in a romance with Miss Norah Schoemer of Cincinnati after following her from a concert. Heidel berg of Bowling Green aided the plot. Drake previously an insurance agent in Tiffin and has amassed a fortune since parole.
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Farmer's Co-operative Harvesting Machine Co
Springfield
William N. Whitely
International Harvester Company
Whitely
O Bradiate
Cedarville
John Begg
Columbus
Rove
Cretary
John L. Gilligan
Lewis Laybourne
William N
Russell B. Drake
James Russell Lowell Miller
Ohio State Penitentiary
Charles K Heidelberg
Bowling Green
Ohio
Heidelberg
Drake
Norah Schoemer
Cincinnati
Tiffin
Bond Sale Notice for Defiance Ohio Refunding Bonds
Notice from Defiance Ohio calling for sealed proposals to refund bonds. Various series dated June, September, October, and November, totaling several thousand dollars, offered at 108 percent minimum with 4 percent interest. Proposals due with certified funds, city auditors to review and award per law.
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Ohio
Clinton Street
Fifth
Williams Street
Arabella
Wayne
Ats
Oregon
Pavn
Siavaaprannual Ca
Celeteaiaeres
National” Bank
New York
State of New York
Ice
Moses
City of Defiance
W. Butler
Tim
Desinee
Dito
Dohanes
Bettanes
Detlane
Oto
Poameron
Mavar
K. W, Heerdegen
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