Letter Attacks on Welker Circulation Hurts Campaign
A circulated letter signed by O Welker, likely not written by him, accuses him of wasting taxpayers money on road roller and steel furniture deals. The piece blames a hostile press and a GOP German editor alliance, urges investigations, and notes other rumored transactions. The Express promises to publish facts and invites tips.
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O. Welker
Welker
The
Express
Court House
Democrat
Democracy and Temperance Alliance Alleged in Ohio
The American Issue argues Democratic leaders in Ohio seek a temperance issue to win voter trust. It claims brewers fear stock losses, predicts county local option reducing saloons, and suggests inheritance tax would rise to compensate. Don Aikin is noted discussing tax boosts and saloon reductions.
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Anti-saloon League
Democratic Party
Ohio
Brewery Trust
Ellis
Don Aikin
Rev Dr Boyce Chosen for Findlay First Presbyterian Pastorate
Newark clergyman Rev Dr Boyce has been selected to lead the First Presbyterian church in Findlay as its new pastor. The appointment marks a significant post for the Newark religious figure.
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Dr. Boyce
Newark
First Presbyterian Church
Findlay
Official Salaries and Clerical Allowances in County Budgets
The article notes salary law loopholes allowing rebates to favored clerks as county officers’ salaries rise. It describes how commissioners set a fixed official salary plus a lump sum for clerical help, with power to adjust totals but not distribution. It cites 1905 figures comparing official pay to clerical costs and asks readers to judge reasonableness.
Toledo Pioneer Wm A Page Dies at 79
Wm A Page a Toledo pioneer died Thursday at 79. He was one of 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
Van Wert Fines Imposed for Violations
Reports say the lidg is on in Van Wert with two saloonists fined $50 each for violations. Town vows stricter enforcement and a tighter regime ahead.
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van Wert
Tank toppled water tower damages Sidney factory
During a Thursday storm a 65,000 gallon tank on the three story Tucker Woodworking Co. factory in Sidney was blown down. The collapse demolished one end of the building and caused about $10,000 in losses.
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Tucker Woodworking Co
Sidney
Four year old kills himself with father’s shotgun blast
A four year old boy named Robert Grant living near Lima was killed when a hammer on a discharged shotgun struck a rug and the weapon exploded. The accident involved the boy and his father, Robert Grant, in a tragic household incident.
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Robert
Robert Grant
Lima
A Tramp Printer Described By Kin as Honest and Loved
A tramp printer is portrayed as unfortunates with a large heart and strong honesty. Family and friends value him highly and believe he would not hinder those who do right.
Governor appoints Quail to fill bench vacancy
Gov Harris noted the quail season closed and said the Lima specimen needed protection Then he appointed George H Quail of Lime to fill the common pleas bench vacancy caused by Judge Cunningham's death
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Gov. Harris
Lima
Common Pleas
Cunningham
Toledo and Western Electric Railroad Sold at Sylvania
The Toledo and Western Electric Railroad was sold at Sylvania on the 5th for 337,574 dollars and 75 cents to J. R. Nutt representing Citizens' Trust and Savings Bank of Cleveland. Purchasers must also pay interest on coupons due last July totaling 38,000 dollars.
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Toledo & Western Electric Railroad
Sylvania
J. R. Nutt
Citizens’ Trust and Savings Bank of
Cleveland
Express error in auditor statement billing questioned
The editor accuses the Democrat party and the Express of disputed publication charges for the auditor's semi annual statement. The Express claims 89 10 for publishing while no other paper billed. the last bill 47 65 remains unpaid. The auditor and Democrat have not commented.
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Express
Democrat
Treasury
Marriage License Granted for Grover Myers and Frances Fritech
A marriage license has been granted to Grover Myers, 21, and Frances Gertrude Fritech, 21, both of Defiance.
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Grover
Myers
Frances Gertrude Fritech
Defiance
Striefling Seeks Governor Aid Over Hicksville Murder Case
Benjamin J. Striefling, ex Fort Wayne detective turned traveling man, aims to tell Governor Harris a story to win clemency for two penitentiary prisoners convicted of killing Enos Rath, Hicksville marshal in 1900. He cites alleged jury misconduct and offers affidavits from 32 witnesses detailing the night timeline.
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Ohio State Journal
Benjamin J. Striefling
Fort Wayne
Harris
Enos Rath
Hicksville
Frank Zuber
Floyd Rumbaugh
Johnson
Antwerp
Zuber
Rumbaugh
Striefling
Streisling
Tiffin Liquor Dealers Agree on Sunday Closing
The liquor dealers of Tiffin pledge to stay closed on Sundays if the law and order league drops all cases against them. No Seneca county saloon has closed under the Aiken law in six months.
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Tiffin
Law and Order League
Seneca County
Aiken
Defiance County Teachers Institute Opens With Noted Speakers
The first quarterly Defiance County Teacher Association institute was held at Defiance High School. Attendees heard H. H. Helter of Wapakoneta on the attitude of the teacher and A. B. Graham of Ohio State University discuss the country school. The afternoon featured student songs and talks on pupil class units and nature study as a basis for elementary agriculture.
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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
Heller
Farmers Seek Excessive Land Prices Stall Reservoir Project
Akron officials report farmers asking as much as 500 dollars per acre for land needed to enlarge a southern reservoir. State Board of Public Works recommended a 60 percent valuation payment, but high asks stalled negotiations. The board left the project and returned to Columbus without land acquisition.
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Akron
Here
State Board of Public Works
Board of Public Works
Columbus
Circuit Court Affirms Masters Sentence in Nemeyer Shooting
The Bryan circuit court upholds William Masters ten year penitentiary term for shooting with intent to kill surveyor Theodore Nemeyer and orders him to pay trial costs. The defense likely appeals to the supreme court.
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Bryan
William Masters
Theodore Nemeyer
Masters
Supreme Court
Guilty Manslaughter Verdict In Perrysburg Killing
Special to Express Bowling Green states Martin Kirby was found guilty of manslaughter in the December 27 Perrysburg death of Marshal Thornton. The jury deliberated after 2:45 and returned the verdict at 11:30 pm. The defense claimed Kirby joined later and did not fire the fatal shot.
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Bowling Green
Martin Kirby
Marshal Thornton
Perrysburg
Kirby
Thornton
Officers elected by Catholic Knights of America branches
Branch 142 elected officers for 1907 at a Sunday session led by Rev. J. P L. Gloden. Michael J. Waz named president. Michael Hoeffel vice president. E Baltes cor sec. C M Stinemeyer financial sec. Christ Divil Sr treasurer. John Schlem bach trustee one year. M l'ischer trustee two years. J S Demann trustee other. Branch 2 elected officers including Rev. J. P. Gloden spiritual director. Michael J. Waz president. Irank Wolsner vice president. Joseph Veith Jr recording secretary. John Ick financial secretary. J I Singer treasurer. C M Reine trustee one year. Jos. Slemerich trustee two years. Geo. Wis berg Sr trustee two years. Wm Schlegeirl sentinel. Installation set for the second Sunday in January.
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J. P L. Gloden
Michael J. Waz
Michael Hoeffel
Cor. Sec’y
Irank Wolsner
Joseph Veith, Jr
John Ick
J. I
Singer
Truestee
C. M. Reinemeyer
Jos. Slemerich
Geo. Wisberg
Sr. Sentinel
Wm. Schlege
IOOF Officers Fort Defiance Lodge Elected
IOOF officers for Fort Defiance lodge 1 0 0 F were elected Friday evening with Noble Grand Dr. R Parcher, Vice Grand G I Campbell, Treasurer L I Palm, Financial Secretary W Hutchins, Recording Secretary C H Bock, Trustee Guy Kinner, District Representative H Watson.
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Fort Defiance
O. F
Noble Grand
Ht. R Parcher
I. Campbell
L. I. Palm
W. \. Hutchins
C. H. Bock
Guy Kinner
Watson
Mrs James Hopple Returns From Ney Visit
Mrs. James Hopple returns home after a two weeks stay in Ney. Mrs. A S Dean of Ney accompanied her home for a visit.
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James Hopple
Ney
A.S. Dean
Examinations Schedule At Defiance College And Hicksville High
Examinations will be held on the first Saturdays of September November December January February March May June and July at Defiance College. The first Saturdays of October April and August are at Hicksville High School. The first Patterson exam occurs at Defiance College on the third Saturday of April and the second Patterson at Hicksville on the second Saturday of May. V E Haley clerk.
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Defiance College
Hicksville
Patterson
V.E. Haley
County Treasurer Extends Tax Collection to January 25
Defiance county treasurer Hart announces books open for tax collection until January 25 extending beyond December 20. State auditor allowed the extension. many counties will close December 20, but Defiance remains open daily except Sundays and holidays.
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Hart
State Jeditor’s Department
Defiance
The Ohio Farmer Subscription Offer
The Ohio Farmer promises practical agricultural matter with conservative progression and farmer-focused advice. A trial proves its value with one year subscriptions of 75 cents, or combine with Weekly Express for 1.50 and Daily Express with Ohio Farmer for 3.50 per year.
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Ohio
Weekly Express
Ohio Farmer
Daily Express
Maryland's Roman Roads Improve Its Highways
Construction will begin on the Baltimore to Washington boulevard funded with 90000 dollars. The 28 mile, 24 foot wide macadam road will run from Baltimore city limits to the District of Columbia, starting at Laurel and extending north and south. Plans include culverts and underdrains, with annual funding over three years. 1904 Maryland road statistics show 16773 miles of public roads, with 873470.50 total spend, averaging 52.07 dollars per mile.
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Baltimore
Washington
Maryland
District of Columbia
Laurel
Department of Agriculture
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