Welker Letter Sways Votes in Local Election Campaign
A suspicious letter signed by O Welker claimed he was harmed by a hostile press and linked to a Republican editor and a German editor plot. The piece, likely authored by a party favoring letter writing, damaged Welker by alleging misuse of public funds and a road roller deal. The Express promises investigations and invites tips as political tensions rise.
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O. Welker
Welker
The
Express
Court House
Democrat
Democracy and Temperance Alliance in Ohio Politics
The American Issue reports Democratic leaders in Ohio aligning with temperance and law enforcement to gain voter support. It cites brewery stock drops, local option forecasts, and inheritance tax as remedies and notes Don Aikin's discussion of increasing saloon taxes to deter saloons.
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Anti-saloon League
Democratic Party
Ohio
Brewery Trust
Ellis
Lssue
Don Aikin
Reverend Boyce Named Pastor of Findlay First Presbyterian
Rev. Dr. Boyce of Newark has been chosen to lead the Findlay First Presbyterian Church, taking the pastorate there.
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Dr. Boyce
Newark
First Presbyterian Church
Findlay
Official Salaries and Clerical Allowances in Counties
The article reports that under a new salary law county officers may gain rebates from clerks, with commissioners setting total clerical funds but not their distribution. It notes counties varied in funding, cites a county where amounts matched officer requests, and presents tables comparing officer salaries to clerical allotments for 1905.
Toledo Pioneer Wm A Page Dies at 79
Wm A Page a Toledo pioneer died Thursday at age 79. He was among the men who sailed around Cape Horn in 1849 to reach the California gold fields.
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Wm. A. Page
Toledo
Cape Horn
California
Saloon Violations Lead to Fines in Sele Van Wert
Report states the lidj is on in Sele Van Wert with two saloonists fined $50 each for violations. Town vows to tighten enforcement going forward.
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Sele van Wert
Tank Looms as Storm Destroys Tucker Wood Co Building
During a Thursday storm a 65,000 gallon tank atop the three story Tucker Woodworking Co factory in Sidney blew down. The wreck demolished one end of the building and caused an estimated loss of 10,000 dollars.
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Tucker Woodworking Co
Sidney
Child Blown Apart by Falling Shotgun Incident
Four year old Robert Grant of Lima area died when his father’s shotgun discharged after snagging on a rug. The weapon was dragged across the floor, causing a fatal wound to the boy named Puayine.
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Robert
Robert Grant
Lima
A Tramp Printer with a Kind Heart and Loyal Loved Ones
The passage portrays a tramp printer regarded as fortunate only in affection from family and friends. Despite hardship he is seen as honest and protective of those who do right, earning respect from loved ones who treat him like a king.
Governor appoints Quail to fill common pleas bench vacancy
Governor Harris noted the quail season closure and said the Lima specimen would need protection before appointing George H. Quail of Lime to fill the vacancy on the common pleas bench caused by Judge Cunningham's death.
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Gov. Harris
Lima
George H.quail
Common Pleas
Cunningham
Detective seeks Governor pardon for Hickeville murder case
Benjamin J. Striefling, ex Fort Wayne detective now traveling merchant, urges Governor Harris to review the 1900 murder of Hickeville marshal Enos Rath. He cites alleged jury and police irregularities, bribe offers, and 32 affidavits claiming alibis from minutes around the crime.
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Ohio State Journal
Peaple
Benjamin J. Striefling
Fort Wayne
Harris
Enos Rath
Hickeville
Frank Zuber
Floyd Rumbaugh
Johnson
Antwerp
Zuber
Rambaugh
Striefling
Streisling
Toledo and Western Electric Railroad Sold at Sylvania
The Toledo and Western Electric Railroad was sold at Sylvania on the fifth for 337574.75 dollars to J. R. Nutt representing the Citizens' Trust and Savings Bank of Cleveland. Purchasers owe 38000 dollars interest on coupons due last July in addition to the sale price.
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Toledo & Western Electric Railroad
Sylvania
J. R. Nutt
Citizens’ Trust and Savings Bank of
Cleveland
Express and Democrat clash over publication fees
A week ago the Express claimed the Democrat was paid 89.10 for publishing the auditor’s semi annual statement while a prior bill of 47.65 remains unpaid. Neither party disputed the claim or explained the discrepancy. The public seeks clarity on which bill is correct and whether charges are reasonable.
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Express
Democrat
Treasury
Marriage License Granted to Grover Myers and Frances Fritech
A marriage license is issued to Grover Myers 21 and Frances Gertrude Fritech 21 both of Defiance.
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Grover
Myers
Frances Gertrude Fritech
Defiance
Tiffin Saloons Accept Sunday Closure Pact
Liquor dealers of Tiffin agree to stay closed on Sundays if law and order league cases are dropped. No Seneca county saloon has closed under the Aiken law after six months.
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Tiffin
Law and Order League
Seneca County
Aiken
Defiance County Teachers Institute Opens With Notable Program
The first quarterly Defiance County Teacher’s Association institute met Saturday in the High School Auditorium with unusually large attendance. H H Helter of Wapakoneta spoke on the Attitude of the Teacher and Prof A B Graham of Ohio State University discussed The Country School for the Country Child. Afternoon sessions featured students’ songs, a May Chaney vocal solo, and talks on Is the Class of the Pupil the Unit and Nature Study as a Basis for Elementary Agriculture. The event marks the first year outside talent was brought in for the institutes.
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Defiance County Teacher’s Association
H. Helter
Wapakoneta
A. B Graham
Ohio State University
Country School
Canfield
May Chaney
College
Supt. Heller
Graham
Nature Study and Agriculture Extension Department
Heller
Farmers’ land prices stall state reservoir plan
Akron officials report farmers asked up to 500 dollars an acre for land needed for a reservoir south of the city delaying the project. State Board of Public Works may raise local property taxes to cover the gap, and farmers could be compelled to accept 60 percent of their asking price. The board left Columbus empty handed after failing to reach a sale.
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Akron
Here
State Board of Public Works
Board of Public Works
Columbus
Bryan Circuits Court Upholds Masters Shooting Conviction
The Tur circuit court in Bryan affirms William Masters sentence for shooting with intent to kill Theodore Nemeyer. Masters receives ten years in the penitentiary and trial costs. The case likely moves to the supreme court.
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Tur
Bryan
William Masters
Theodore Nemeyer
Masters
Supreme Court
Kirby Guilty for Manslaughter in Perryburg Killing
Special to Express Bowling Green reports Martin Kirby was found guilty of manslaughter for the December 27 killing of Marshal Thornton in Perrysburg. The jury returned the verdict at 11:30 after deliberating since 2:45, with defense contending Kirby did not fire the shot and had joined the group only earlier.
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Bowling Green
Dec. S
Martin Kirby
Marshal Thornton
Perrysburg
Kirby
Thornton
Knights of America elect officers for two branches
Branch 112 Catholic Knights of America elected for 1507 Spiritual Director Rev J P Gloden and officers including President Michael J Waz and Treasurer Christ Divhl Sr. Branch 2 KK elected Spiritual Director Rev J I and officers led by President Michael J Waz with Installation set for the second Sunday in January.
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Catholic Knights of America
J. P. Gloden
Michael J. Waz
Michael Hoeffel
Cor. Sec’y
Branch 2
Elected Officers of Fort Defiance O O F Lodge
The Fort Defiance lodge of the Order of Odd Fellows elected officers Friday evening. Noble Grand Dr. St. L. Parcher, Vice Grand G. L. Campbell, Treasurer J. I. Palm, Financial Secretary W. Hutchins, Recording Secretary C. H. Bock, Trustee Guy Kinner, District Representative R. L. Watson.
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Fort Defiance
O. F
Riday
Noble Grand
St. l. Parcher
Campbell
J. I. Palm
W. Hutchins
C. H. Bock
Uy Kinner
It. L. Watson
Mrs Hopple Returns From Ney Visit
Mrs. James Hopple has come back from a two week visit in Ney. Mrs. A S Dean of Ney accompanied her home for a visit.
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James Hopple
Ney
A.S. Dean
Examination Schedule At Defiance College And Hicksville High
Examinations set for the first Saturdays of September November December January February March May June and July at Defiance College. The first Saturdays of October April and een held at Hicksville High School room. The Patterson exams occur on the third Saturday of April at Defiance College and second Saturday of May at Hicksville. Vv. FE. Haley, Clerk.
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Defiance College
Hicksville
Patterson
Vv. FE. Haley
County Treasurers Extend Tax Collection to January 25
Defiance County Treasurer Hart announces books stay open for tax collection until January 25 following state auditor guidance. Extensions aim to avoid penalties and preserve fee income as December 20 deadline looms for most counties.
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Hart
State Jeditor’s Department
Dart
Defiance
Goea
Defiance County
The Ohio Farmer Subscription Advertisement
The Ohio Farmer promises practical agricultural matter and farmer focused advice. An offer lists one year’s subscription at 75 cents, with combined offers for Weekly Express and Ohio Farmer at 1.50 and Daily Express by mail for one year, continuing text truncated.
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Ohio
Weekly Express
Ohio Farmer
Daily Express
Maryland to Build Baltimore Washington Boulevard Plan
Construction to begin soon on a 28 mile boulevard from Baltimore to the District of Columbia. The 24 foot wide macadam road will run north south from Laurel with six to eight inch layers and underdrains. Maryland and local budgets show 1904 road expenditure figures and tolls totaling $873,470.50 with 16,773 miles of roads nationwide.
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Baltimore
Washington
Maryland
District of Columbia
Laurel
Department of Agriculture
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