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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1901
Page
4
The Defiance Daily notes a lingering cold streak in the weather and reports that David B. Hill will not run for President in 1904, though a possible bid may occur later. The item reflects local newspaper tone and the era’s political chatter.
The excerpt comments on the South African war news with the phrase nothing doing and jokes about Mr Towne's works and a potential volume about the Senate. It also hints King Edward might reform the poet laureate position after a quiet period.
The item suggests Colonel Bryan will travel to Europe to act as his own correspondent. It questions why the young man Abrsal om is not given a chance and hints that if current trends continue General Jacob Coxey might sue Mrs. Nation over campaign methods.
Governor Beckham of Kentucky proposes jailing all feudists in the state. The plan is seen as a move to depopulate country districts and suppress feuds.
The formal declaration of the presidential vote is scheduled for the 13th inst, seen as unlucky for Bryan and the free-silver cause. A Spanish railway orders 520 cars from American makers amid a lively competition. Democratic ridicule of the ship subsidy bill echoes past tin industry clashes. Only one tenth of Philippine land is private. 67,000,000 acres of government lands will wait for Congress.
The article notes that the American merchant marine has fallen toward collapse and that guarding it is a key Republican principle stated in the national platform.
The statement notes Andrew Carnegie has donated 13 060 000 dollars in recent years for building and maintaining public libraries. It claims the sum elevates him to a status among literary fellows and highlights the size of his philanthropy.
Bargain buyers can score gum boots at 3.50 grade B, 2.75 Mackinaw socks and leather boots, with felt duck overs from 2.25 to 2.00 and 1.75 grade felts and gums at 1.35. Numerous rubber items promoted with urgency.
Defiance Ohio council in regular session heard Fire Chief Louis Spring present his annual 1900 01 fire report totaling 34 alarms causing 30034 85 in damage with 29319 85 insured and 715 un insured. He urged inspector of buildings and fireproof division walls to curb fires and cited last year’s big blaze destroying A Martin and J M Preisendorfer buildings. He asked support to prosecute culprits of false alarms and to strengthen fire walls and cornices.
The president signed a new army bill and Defiance hosts a recruiting office at Hotel Defiance under Capt S W Dunning. James T Gilmar tin leads the general recruiting service here to enlist men 18 to 35 who can read and write English for service in the Philippines, sending recruits from Defiance to San Francisco then to Manila.
The piece notes Editor Bryan’s strong stance against private monopoly and his decision to copyright the Commoner. It also comments that Li Hung Chang is as hard to provoke as a typical Fourth of July Chinese factory pinwheel.
London writer Mr. W. T. Stead proclaims the militant era ending worldwide and is compared to W. J. Bryan as Europe’s prophet. Scientists reveal an imperfection in Dom Paul's eyesight, signaling a notable revelation for Great Britain.
Obituary notices Anna Bernstein Kittner born November 17 1857 Urbana Illinois eldest daughter of Solomon Bernstein married Moses Kittner November 15 1876. She led Sorosis as president and supported music literature and charity before passing after years of ill health. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Ten years after leaving home at fifteen George Boehm is found in Hoopstown Illinois. His father John Boehm from Richland township brings him home to a joyous reunion as the wandering son is located after a long family search.
Invitations issued for the marriage of E Maud Maxwell daughter of S A Maxwell to Dey Ayers on Wednesday February 20 1901 at 6 pm at Cornelia street Hicksville Ohio. The ceremony will be quiet with close friends and relatives in attendance. Miss Maxwell is the daughter of ex Recorder S A Maxwell and is well known locally.
Herman A. Spangler and Laura E. Boston were married on Tuesday evening January 22 at the Reformed church parsonage with Rev. F. E. Labr officiating. The wedding was kept secret until today, as friends serenaded earlier and were unsure if vows had been exchanged. The couple plan to reside in Defiance and are praised by families and locals.
Beginning February 12 through April 30 Tuesday sales offer low rate settlers tickets to Oregon Montana Washington and all northwest points. Orders may be written or wired or phoned to the nearest agent C A Asterlin T P A Ft Wayne Indiana or F L Twining Fostoria Ohio. No 10 excludes Tuesdays and Thursdays through April 30.
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