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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1899
Page
6
Ohio Daily and Weekly Paper notes subscription prices and post office details. Mentions a blind pool concept and indicates stock growers sending 35,000 head of cattle to Cuba amid prosperity vibes.
The note suggests Santa Claus could arrive this year in an automobile showing a playful belief in modern improvements and festive innovation.
The Silver Republicans appear set to push free coinage of silver in the 1900 race, aligning with agrarian and expansionist interests. Supporters argue it will ease debt burdens and promote monetary change, while opponents warn of inflation and financial instability.
Altgeld declares the country eager to smash the trusts and warns that any such feeling toward the gab trust could bring trouble for him.
A Democratic journal piece in the Memphis Commercial Appeal argues that Mr. Bryan is only a man, not divine, sparking accusations of treason against critics and supporters during a heated political moment.
Reports suggest Emilio Aguinaldo could be brought into camp in time for an old fashioned American Christmas. He would look well on a tree, a lighthearted note reflecting wartime sentiment.
Ohio emerges as a possible host for the next Democratic national convention as Cincinnati shows interest, though no city eagerly claims the honor. The piece notes competition and speculation about which location will be chosen.
Official reports show Australia will produce at least 17 million dollars more gold than last year. The Great activity in gold production continues with higher output anticipated this year.
The year 1899 stands out for large wage gains and broad increases in general employment, marking substantial progress in industrial history. The period shows notable wage growth and heightened job activity across sectors.
The writer urges delaying admission of Oklahoma into the Union, arguing the territory should wait due to an excess of "sage brush boroughs" and citing limited readiness for statehood during the upcoming congressional session.
Brad street reports three year old Texas shorthorn cattle sold for 75 cents at Chicago stock yards Monday. This marks the highest price paid for Texas cattle since 1882, underscoring the Beef Trusts impact.
In his annual report to the president General Miles argues that 100 400 troops and 85 000 volunteers suffice for the army's duties in the Philippines and that only a limited force is needed at home.
Fred DuBois notes that a handful of New England anti expansionists, now claiming the label, might cooperate with Silver Republicans since they lack other political options.
The next Republican state convention will have 857 delegates, based on the 7th last vote for Judge Nash. The prior convention had 812 delegates, an increase of 44 from rising Republican votes. Required to nominate in June rises from 4107 to 429 to reach a nomination threshold.
The Ohio governors named include Hayes and McKinley who became presidents and Chase who served as chief justice. Othniel Looker rose from a Cincinnati carpenter to state governor after a revolution era start, and several others served in the War of 1812 or in presidential cabinets.
The Civil War era saw nine individuals including Chae Anderson Jacob Dolson Cox Ruthford B Hayes Edward F Noyes Thos L Yoong Jos Benson Foraker Jas Edwin Campbell Wm McKinley and Geo Kilben Nash serve in the Union forces. Eight governors later served in the United States Senate. Mordecai Bartley followed his son Thos W Bartley into the role in 1545.
The document lists governors by county locations, noting the governors in each county and their kin or associates. It highlights that out of 88 counties only 21 had governors, totaling 28 individuals. It mentions Salmon P Chase as the first governor to reside in Columbus and notes living governors: Cox Foster Hoadly Foraker Campbell and McKinley. It states Nash’s inauguration date January 8 1100 and recalls earlier inaugurations in 1854 and 1856 at the Odeon hall and before the current statehouse.
Frank Blanchard remains confined at home due to serious illness. The piece notes the return of festive slot machines in the city and their booming gambling profits. It also reports Uncle W P Sanford is gravely ill and unlikely to recover, with friends fearing he may not survive the week. Mr E P Karst and Miss Hortense Sites wed near Ottawa. The couple plan to live in Detroit before returning, and friends plan a warm welcome for Jake and his bride.
Vintage testimonial style ad for Cascarets claiming clean blood equals clear skin. Promotes Cascar ets as liver stimulant, purging impurities to banish pimples boils blotches and bilious skin tone. Sales pitch targets beauty and health with price 10 cents and guarantees.
The Defiance county Ponora Grange will meet at Highland Grange hall on Thursday December 14 at 10 oclock am. All fourth degree members from Geera will be elected for the ensuing year. W C DLanchard Levy.
Martin Ball who ran the Mrs. Jennings stand at the 6b and O depot died at 11 am today after 27 years in service. The remains will be taken to Kirby for interment Saturday.
Forest Morse and Mise Irma Young were married on Thanksgiving Day November 20 by Reverend Slagle.
North Richland hunters enjoyed a Thanksgiving gathering at Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Elliott with 93 quails and 12 rabbits. Participants included Lafe Conkle, Ike Brancher, and many others, ending with a Blue Rock shoot tallying 72 points across teams and individuals. The wind affected Jim Prosser’s shot but dinner proceeded without delay.
W M Hedrick received five dollars and costs after assaulting his wife with a wood stick, the woman and children pleading mercy. Lorenz Heberle paid five dollars and costs for causing a disturbance at home Wednesday night. Joseph Blair was fined five dollars and costs for drunkenness. W Steinberger Karl Miller George Steinberger and Ed Ball each paid three eighty eight dollars and costs for loitering.
The ad touts kidneys health and urges readers to try Dr Hobbs asparagus pills as a remedy. It claims benefits for kidney function and general well being, presenting a simple, direct promotional message without supporting evidence.
Thanksgiving events fill Paulding with visitors and events as Art Laverance visits Geo Widmer and returns home. The Poultry Dressers' annual ball draws a large crowd at National Union hall. The Tiffin plant sale to S P Shelley and others totals 45000 dollars.
Postmaster and Mrs. C J Thompson and son Craig retire to Champaign Illinois for Thanksgiving with Mr W E King’s family. The trip crosses Wabash rail line and highlights Champaign county’s farms, wealth, football, and politics. Local items mention Mrs Lind returns from Delphos, stock yards cattle and hogs, school visits, typhoid in East Defiance, ovarian tumor removal, and a Toledo infant death.
Mrs Nellie Blair and Myrtle Blair of Farmer Center and Mrs William Shanklin of Hicksville visited Tuesday. Mrs Ida Harding and Mrs Ellen Haller called Friday. Mr and Mrs S K Philips and sons Rollie and Glen and Miss Laura Rex of Ayersville came Wednesday. Supt Leaders and daughter Ettie spent Monday at Mark Center. Director U Ball brought Mr Turner to the infirmary last week. Conrad Miller and Orlando Carpenter made a pleasant call one day last week.
Misses Alta and Florence Benner called on November 15. Mrs. Nellie Blair and Myrtle of Farmer spent Tuesday at the Home. S K Phillips and Rollie Phillis with Laura Rex of Ayersville visited Wednesday. Families of Hall and Jones from Defiance visited Sunday. Reverend J W Lilly of Hicksville called Monday. A group from Glenburg and Defiance called Monday and John Wisea of Defiance was shown through the Home Monday.
Friday night the Phelps Command No 4 UVA elected officers led by Colonel John B Houtz and Lieutenant Colonel S Shingler. Major Harvey McConkey, Sergeant David Atkinson, Chaplain Henry Bridenbough, Officer guard Joseph McElroy, Quartermaster John Fry, and E P Phoade were chosen for the day office.
Justice Clement ruled after a day’s delay that the Klender murder case is binding over to common pleas without bail. Testimony linked Frederick Klender and Henry Wleners to the fatal assault on a woman, with Hahn’s dying statements cited and skepticism over key witnesses noted. The hearing featured 25 witnesses, eight examined, while the defense relied on cross examination.
An old advertisement for No-To-Bac from Sterling Remedy Co promotes quitting tobacco easily. Claims cure is guaranteed and offers a booklet and sample free. Available through Chicago or New York druggists for 50 cents.
A special grand jury in Defiance County, Ohio, returned a first degree murder indictment against Floyd Rumbaugh Frank Zuber and Edward Johnson in the Enos Rath case. The panel heard 30 witnesses over four days and found four fatal wounds caused by a Billy club iron and fists. They face arraignment and possible trial.
Coroner Emanuel J. Reish of Hicksville township files findings in the Enos Rath case. The inquest concludes Rath died from heavy blows with a blunt instrument.
A vintage ad promotes Allen s Foot Ease powder to cool swollen nervous feet hot shoes and tired feet. It claims relief from swelling blistering and bunions with a 25 cent price and a free trial offer from Allen 38 Olm sted Le Roy New York.
Mrs Jef Tittle visited Mrs Frank Patton last week. Mr and Mrs Jacob Gates of West Unity visited J J Craine. Silas Figley funeral preached by Rev Shreaves at Trinity chapel. Figley aged about 74. Wm Whitney of Oak Harbor visited Samuel Dunn. Will Francke of Williams County called on S F Stock. Mrs John Peterson and daughter visited parents. Benj Smith of Pioneer visiting vicinity. Abbie Clemmons of Brunersburg attended St Johns church.
Mrs. I Wilson asks Defiance readers what item promises universal supply and realization. The piece promotes Doan s Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as the solution and sole agents in the U S with price 50 cents.
Tickets are on sale at principal ticket offices of the C. H. & D. Ry. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month with low round trip rates to western southern and south western points. Consult your local C. H. & D. agent or write D. G Edwards P. T. M. Cincinnati Ohio if planning a winter trip.
An old advertisement promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a cure for constipation. It guarantees refunds if the product fails and lists Pacific Coastal or related branding hints.
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