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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1900
Page
3
Local note lists Defiance Ohio Defiance Daily Edition mailing details. Included is commentary on immigration trends with a projection of about a half million arrivals, plus observations on Oswald Ottendorfer and a General Wilson view of China in global terms.
Obituary notes the passing of Michael G Mulhall a renowned statistician once widely quoted for a census projection. It recalls his North American Review prediction of 76 300 000 for US population and the Census Bureau figure around 76 285 000 confirming his insight.
Representative Gamble of South Dakota predicts strong legislative backing as he seeks to succeed Senator Pettigrew. He contends more than ninety of the 115 legislators are pledged or favorable to him. Gamble, in his second term in Congress, was previously defeated in the last Congress race. Born near Akron New York in 1851, he moved to Fox Lake Wisconsin in 1862 and was educated at Lawrence University Appleton Wisconsin graduating 1874. He is a lawyer who served as District Attorney for the Second Judicial District of Dakota Territory in 1880 and as City Attorney of Yankton and later as a State Senator in 1885.
Jello O dessert introduces four flavors Lemon orange raspberry and strawberry offered at your grocers for ten cents. The new dessert invites trial today.
The 4604 Grover street house was identified as the place where Maddie Cudahy was imprisoned, with neighbors describing a 45 year old man as a recent tenant and a light wagon seen nearby. Police face legal uncertainty since Nebraska law on kidnaping and child stealing lacks clear penalties for captors.
The recent presidential election totaled 13,967,299 votes with McKinley at 7,217,667 and Bryan 6,357,053, a 859,824 win. Opposition votes totalled 6,749,622, giving McKinley a 468,055 majority over all, compared to 362,229 in 1896. Prohibition gains, regional strengths, and third party results are noted, including Debs 94,552 for Social Democrats and Barker and Donnelly 50,188 for the People’s party.
Last Sunday a men’s class was formed at the Baptist church to study the Bible and foster fellowship. It meets Sundays at noon in the lecture room, with quarterly social sessions and 15 founders led by President E J Webb, Secretary Chas Whippert, Treasurer Chas Ensign, taught by the pastor. open to men only.
A Dec 18 1900留言 from Mis souri officials disputes a recent clipping about Mr Gid Blanchard's visit. The writers defend local progress and civilization saying wolves are harmless and that the region resists sensationalist depictions, with signatories Ezra T Blanchard mayor R E Harrison PM and ES Pierce president of the board of Education.
George Bohn son of Frank Bohn grocer died at 4 30 am aged 27 after typhoid fever he leaves a wife and three children funeral from St John s Catholic church at 9am Monday The divorce suit Catherine Saylor vs Samuel Saylor begun in probate court this week settled out of court at defendant s cost third time Mr Saylor has sued but always settled before trial
The Defiance county bar held a 4pm meeting at the courthouse to act on the death of Nathan Gillian Johnston. Hon. W D Hill chaired, Hon. J P Cameron was secretary, and committees were named for a floral offering and for resolutions to be presented December 26, 1900. The group planned to attend Johnston’s funeral together and meet at Haymaker’s office fifteen minutes before the service.
The annual election of Occonoxee Council No 55 K and SM was held Friday. Elected for the ensuing year are TIM AViers DIM CJ Thompson P Cof W LH Davis C of G FW Ory C of C RT Whitaker Treasurer LE Beardsley Recorder WH McClintock Steward CI Moree Sentinel FW Dittmer. Installation will be by retiring TIM Chas Davis.
The city council met in adjourned session with six members present. They approved a claim ordinance funding the city clerk’s payroll of 915.79 and street commissioner’s payroll of 172.26 and sidewalk repairs costing 24.75. The council adjourned to Wednesday evening, January 2, 1901.
The Defiance post office announces parcels post service under international arrangements with several governments. Packages may be up to 3 feet 6 inches long, 6 feet combined length and girth, 4 feet maximum girth, and 11 pounds in weight, with postage 12 cents per pound or fraction. Countries listed include Bahamas Barbados Columbia Costa Rica Denmark West Indies Honduras Jamaica Leeward Leeward Islands Mexico Salvador British Guiana Windward Islands Newfoundland Honduras Republic Trinidad Tobago Chile Germany Guatemala Nicaragua and New Zealand. C. J Thompson Postmaster.
The weekly church note covers a January Decision Day plan led by Mrs Martha McDonald and Mr Haver, plus Rally day reports in Defiance County. It notes county apportionment to the State Sunday School Association of 1 cent per scholar on 5,800 enrollments, with only 39 paid, urging schools to contribute. It mentions a vice president letter from Florida planning school reorganization and Decision Day observance, wallet-saving self denial, and urges reelecting officers and sending notices to ED Goller in Defiance.
A postal card from John G Wilda of Littleton Colorado shows advertising works. An uncalled letter list included one to Huezda which Wisda corrected as Wida and had the missive sent to his father in North Defiance. Wisda says he is in splendid health at 161 pounds and his father ex-treasurer John Wisda is traveling from Cripple Creek.
Washington reports the peace terms omit death penalties for high Boxer officials. The final note and preliminaries face signing delays in Peking with Washington urging quick settlement. Von Waldersee’s dispatch notes Boxer losses near Yung Ling as Chinese regulars retreat northwesterly.
Cape Henry Virginia December 22 telephoned report says schooner Jennie Hall stranded eight miles south of Cape Henry will be a total loss captain and two men drowned bodies not recovered four almost died from exposure rescued in the Breeches buoy one man clung to mizzen cross tree saved after heroic buoy haulout. Portsmouth Virginia December 22 big ocean steamship cut down schooner Emblem off Hampton Roads the crew reached deck and seized a dory as they were towed to Old Point Navy and North Atlantic squadron boats aided the shipwrecked crew.
Beh Wade, a suspected member of the Foster gang linked to a Findlay outfit, was arrested in Dayton, held on suspicion, and a warrant from Greenville marshal was sought in Kenton for burglary. He is also tied to a Kenton horse theft case.
In Worthington Indiana William Hoagland and Alexander Brown clashed over a trivial matter. Hoagland knocked Brown down then Brown fatally stabbed Hoagland. In Boston Massachusetts former Governor Roger Wolcott died at his residence after a bout with typhoid fever worsened by complications.
Senator Lodge explains Hay-Paunceforte amendments to remove the Clayton-Bulwer obstacle and secure American control of the canal. He says changes end promises to permit hostile fleets, drop invitation of European nations, and aim for friendly acceptance by England.
The London weeklies discuss the Hay Pauncefote treaty and the Nicaragua canal with sharp criticisms of the United States in a federal context. The Spectator and The Saturday Review comment on US policy and its effect on diplomacy and negotiations. In Washington, the senate territories committee hears Governor Murphy and Delegate Wilson of Arizona urging statehood for Arizona citing growing population.
The text notes that population wealth justifies the form of government and that the bill provides for this principle. It reflects a debate on how demographic and economic factors should shape political structure and legislative guidance.
The House met briefly for 25 minutes to honor the late Representative Wife of Virg who died at his Virginia home early Friday. A 15 member committee was named to attend the funeral. Adjournment was set until 1901 under a recent resolution. Storm Along the Coast Brings Heavy Snow Near Newport News and Lee's Hall. The C&O liner Ra grounded at Hampton Roads has been refloated and proceeded to Liverpool.
The telegraph operators strike on the Go Colorado and Santa Fe lines ended after 15 days. Officials announced no concessions were asked and workers may be permitted to return to duties. The strike committee issued a circular praising the effort while noting the outcome did not meet expectations. Houston, Texas, December 22.
In Topeka Kansas President Dolphin of the Order of Railways Telegraphers declares the strike off operators on the Santa Fe have ended their strike. Reinstatement decisions remain uncertain as General Manager Mudge declines to indicate if workers will be re employed. In Washington the agriculture committee weighs the Oleomargarine bill with opposition testimony from Armour Packing and Kansas City stock interests.
R G Dun reports improved general business on the Atlantic seaboard with stronger distribution of staple merchandise in southern cities. Holiday retail activity advances with no notable complaints. weekly failures total 18 in Canada and 18 in the United States versus year ago figures.
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