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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1906
Page
13
An unsigned circular attack on O Welker claims hostility from the press and budget waste. The piece, likely written by opponents, blames a Republican editor and a German editor and cites a road roller and steel furniture deal. The Express promises investigations and invites tips from readers.
The American Issue reports Democratic leaders in Ohio seek temperance and law enforcement as a unifying issue. It claims brewers dump stock amid a predicted county local option, and argues inheritance tax measures may be enacted to recoup lost revenue. Don Aikin is cited discussing potential tax hikes and saloon reductions.
Rev. Dr. Boyce of Newark has been chosen to lead the First Presbyterian Church in Findlay, taking the pastorate after election by church officials.
The article explains that despite a new salary law county officers may gain through rebates from clerks. Commissioners control total clerical budgets but not distribution among deputies. In this county officials received the amounts they requested, with tables comparing 1905 salaries and clerical payments to show reasonableness.
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.
Report from Van Wert that authorities set a strict line on saloons with two operators fined 500 dollars each for violations. Town officials pledge a tighter enforcement going forward.
A storm blew down a 65 000 gallon water tank on top of a three story Tucker Woodworking Co. factory in Sidney, demolishing one end and causing about 10 000 dollars in losses.
A four year old boy, son of Robert Grant, was killed when a hammer struck a rug and the son was blown apart. The incident occurred near Lima and involved a firearm found in the home.
A destitute printer, despite misfortune, is praised for a large heart and honesty. Loved ones hold him in high regard, believing he would not harm anyone who does right, showing the public’s respect for his character.
Gov Harris noted the quail season closed and suggested protection for the Ilima specimen then named George H Quail of Lime to fill the vacancy on the common pleas bench caused by Judge Cunningham's death.
Benjamin J. Striefling, a former Fort Wayne detective now traveling salesman, seeks an audience with Governor Harris to argue that two penitentiary prisoners, Frank Zuber and a man named Johnson, were unjustly convicted in the 1900 murder of Hickeville marshal Enos Rath. He cites four men at the resort, alleged bribe offers, and 52 affidavits detailing time clues from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., asserting a potential wrongful conviction and urging a reevaluation.
The Toledo and Western Electric Railroad sold at Sylvania for 337574 dollars 75 cents to J R Nutt representing Citizens Trust and Savings Bank of Cleveland. Purchasers must also pay 38000 dollars in interest on coupons due last July.
A local dispute arises as the Express claims $89.10 for publishing the auditor's semi annual statement while an earlier bill of $47.65 remains unpaid. The auditor and the Democrat have not disputed or explained the charges. The public asks whether one bill is incorrect and seeks clarity from the treasury watchdog.
A marriage license was granted to Grover Myers, 21, and Frances Gertrude Fritech, 21, both of Defiance, Ohio. The couple plans to wed soon.
The liquor dealers of Tiffin promise to keep saloons closed on Sundays if criminal cases filed by the law and order league are dropped. No Seneca county saloon has closed under the Aiken law after six months.
The first quarterly Defiance County Teacher's Association institute convened Saturday at the High School Auditorium. Large attendance greeted programs by H Helter of Wapakoneta on teacher attitude and Prof A B Graham of Ohio State on the country school. Afternoon sessions featured students from city schools, a solo by Miss May Chaney, and topics on class versus pupil units and nature study as an elementary agriculture basis.
Dec. 7 report from Akrop notes farmers asking $500 an acre for land valued at $50 as the State Board of Public Works proposes raising county tax rates tenfold to fund the reservoir project. After failed negotiations the board advised paying 60 percent of the farmers’ asking value, but high prices caused the board to abandon the deal and return to Columbus without securing land.
The Tur circuit court in Bryan affirms William Masters sentence for shooting Theodore Nemeyer. Masters receives ten years in the penitentiary and costs. The case is expected to go to the supreme court.
Special to Express reports Martin Kirby found guilty of manslaughter in the death of Marshal Thornton in Perrysburg on December 27. Jury deliberated after 2:45 p.m. verdict announced at 11:30 p.m. Defense said Kirby was not part of the gang. prosecution argued he was guilty by association.
Branch 112 and Branch 2 elect officers Sunday for the coming year. Spiritual Directors Rev. J. P. Gloden and Rev. J. L. Walz head the two branches. Presidents Michael J. Waz and Michael J. Walz lead respectively with vice presidents Rank Wolsiller and Michael Hoeffel. Secretaries, treasurers, and trustees are named, with installation scheduled for the second Sunday in January.
Officers of Fort Defiance lodge 100 F and 1. O. O. F. were elected Friday evening. Noble Grand Dr. K. Parcher, Vice Grand I. Campbell, Treasurer J. Palm, Financial Secretary W. Hutchins, Recording Secretary C. H. Bock, Trustee Guy Inner, District Representative Kt. B. Watson.
Mrs James Hopple returns home from a two week visit in Ney. Mrs A S Dean of Ney accompanies her home for a visit.
The schedule lists exams on the first Saturday of September, November, December, January, February, March, May, June and July at Defiance College and on the first Saturday of October, April and August at Hicksville High School. The first Patterson exam occurs at Defiance College on the third Saturday of April and the second Patterson exam at Hicksville on the second Saturday of May. V FE Haey, Clerk.
Defiance County Treasurer Hart announces books will remain open for tax collection until January 25, after state auditor guidance allows extension beyond December 20. The move aims to ease penalties and preserve fee income, with offices open daily except Sundays and holidays through January 2.
The Ohio Farmer will provide practical agricultural matter and sound advice. A trial proves value. One year's subscription costs 75 cents. Weekly Express and Ohio Farmer for one year is $1.50. Daily Express by mail plus Ohio Farmer for one year is $3.50.
Construction will begin soon on a 28 mile boulevard from Baltimore to the District of Columbia with a 24 foot macadam surface. Laurel will be the starting point, funds allocated over three years, and final termini in each city to be decided later. The plan includes 14 foot road with 5 foot earth shoulders, culverts, and underdrains to manage moisture. Maryland 1904 road statistics show 16,773 miles of public roads, 873,470.50 total expenditure, and $52.07 spent per mile.
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