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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1900
Page
1
The Defiance Express lists office at Latty Building Court Street near Court House. It is entered at the Defiance post office as second class mail matter. The daily edition costs 10 cents per week for city subscribers, 10 cents weekly by mail. Long distance and Northwestern telephone numbers are provided.
An announcement states the ExPRESS subscription will cost $1 per year if prepaid and $1.50 if not prepaid, with the price to be fixed and strictly enforced.
Washington dispatch notes Republicans applaud the Presidents message while Democrats find flaws. The address largely recounts the administration's record, outlines stance on key issues, and hints at future can al policy actions. It also shifts toward foreign affairs and hints at canal timing and merchant marine support. Jerry Simpson targets corporations in Kansas City.
Fragmentary text references a divorce case involving a wife and husband, mentions Paul Kruger and crowds in France, notes county commissioners bought chairs for courthouse offices, and omits sheriff's office from the list. The passage is incomplete and without clear dates or locations.
A large group of Ohio Democrats argues the party should act as opportunists for the next four years. They say the party has pursued opportunism for decades and, in the last campaign, seized a chance to fade from the political scene.
The Fremont Journal, established in 1829, reaches 71 years of publication. Senior editor Isaac Greeler began his apprenticeship in 1840 and remains active daily, having served as proprietor for 46 years. The Journal is a Northwestern Ohio landmark.
The speaker advocates making corporate donations to campaigns illegal and suggests prohibiting candidates from collecting funds for speeches. He sees potential reforms in this area.
The readable text outlines uncertainty in the government about universal perception and naval costs, mentioning figures like 818,50 and a total near 48,500,000. It hints at future operations and large changes, with unclear context and many garbled phrases.
The Crumpacker bill, introduced in the House, seeks to fix total membership for the next decade and assign state representation by population. It reduces Louisiana, North Carolina, Mississippi, and South Carolina due to disfranchised Black voters, while other states would adjust near 195 000 to 200 000 per district.
The notice highlights an Irish victory and mentions Lord Roberts set to lead the English army from January. It also notes Uncle Sam backing moderation toward Chinese, while Russia and Japan claim support for that approach. Kruger seeks European intervention in the Boer War, with unclear outcomes. The piece praises the old leader's courage amid a barren field.
The Toledo Bee notes eggs will climb notch by notch into winter as scarcity grows and cold storage eggs gain life. Chicago dispatch says Armour and Swift cornered cold storage eggs, earning about a half million in profit while prices jump from 15 to 19 cents per dozen. dealers total profit around $480,000.
The board of deputy supervisors of elections divided the Fourth ward into two precincts Monday night. The line starts at the Auglaize river and runs east on Hopkins street to Ottawa avenue then to East Second street and the corporation line. Precinct A lies north of the line and Precinct B south of it. The division was adopted and the board adjourned.
Mrs Emms Van Liew, serving a 10 year manslaughter sentence, expects a pardon though no date is set. She resides in the female department, works buttonholes for male prisoners, and has not made inmates friends. Meanwhile Flora Milk’s 10 month old child, serving six years for murder in Auglaize county, has become close to her. The article also notes an annual election of Bishop Post No 22 G A R in Ohio with officers chosen.
The death of Rev Daighton, father of Miss Daisy Daighton of Huntington Indiana, occurred November 19 in Huntington. Born January 10 1834 in Workingham England he began preaching at twenty and served churches from Port Sea to London before moving to the United States in 1883. He pastored in Pierce City Neb Marshall Illinois Dresden Ohio and Huntington Presbyterian Church from 1890 to 1892. After resignation he remained active in ministry especially around Chicago until ill health stopped his work.
W S Hancock lodge 207 Knights of Pythias elected officers for 1901 led by CC Dr W S Hilton VC CJ Thompson M of W John W Winn Prelate Geo W Kirk KofR& 8 Dr G D Edgar M of W TJ Leaming M of Ex F L Hay M at A H L Powell Trustee Daniel McKnight IG J W Lynde OG Chas Aschbacher. Knights of Maccabees named C A W Denuel L C L Watson R B T J Leaming F K H H WredeChaplain A X Weisenberger Physician J J Reynolds Sergeant A Smith M at A CE May First M of G L Stock Second M of G J Cabley Sentinel Jerry Pocock Picket James Hopple Trustee H L Powell.
Thomas Jefferson stars as Rip Van Winkle at the Citizens Theatre on Friday evening December 7 in Washington Irving's play. A highly valued performance by a noted company with box office opening tonight limits patrons to 10 tickets per person. The production promises a large audience and strong reception.
Mrs Ida McFeeters of Ney called on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Frank Perkins and daughter Clara with G F Moninger of Thurntop OT visited Thursday. Rey Milton C Wieeley and Willie Schultz of Defiance dined at the Home Sunday. John Spangler of Independence called last week. Oliver Davis and J A Cameron of Bryan were there Sunday. Ray and Lulu Dickman Weltha Haynes and A J McFeeters of Mouts toured the Home Sunday. Henry Spangler of Evansport visited Monday.
For sale Chester White sows bred by Jacob Ragen of William Center Ohio. Ad dress details provided in local notice.
Pleasant Bend residents attended a grapho phone exhibition on Wednesday. Chas Eding and wife from Cleveland moved to a farm west of town. Miss Nora King was seen on Thanksgiving. Mrs John Walters of Rudolph seeks medical treatment in Napoleon. Mrs John Wolf stays in Rudolph until her daughter Mrs Walters returns home. Miss Belle Conway spent Thanksgiving with her brother in Fort Wayne. Andrew Dirr and family returned from Michigan to the Lake Odessa area. A birthday gathering for John Shaw’s 19th birthday occurred at Frank Shaw’s. Fred King remodels his hall east of town. Howard Killion’s family returns from Oil Center after visiting Mrs K’s parents. Edward Desgranges and wife joined Andrew Dirr en route to Michigan. Frank Swartz of Defiance guest of Peter Dirr. he is deaf yet bright after seminary training. James Morren and Jamil moved the Pensear farm east of town.
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