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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1901
Page
4
The Weekly Express now expands to become the largest weekly in northwestern Ohio. It promises better general selection with short and serial stories, agricultural items, and county news. Subscriptions are $1.50 annually in advance. editors urge correspondents and new subscribers statewide.
Gro W. Koun of Van Wert seeks the Democratic nomination for senator in the district. W E Decker of Paulding is believed to oppose him and stand in the way.
Canadian papers mock American defectary tone and recall Grover Cleveland in discussing King Edward VII. They argue Americans have no cause to boast or complain about leadership, reflecting cross border press tensions.
The Columbus paper reports the state board of equalization is under discussion. It notes the members work two days weekly and receive five dollars per diem for seven days. Some may have served as county commissioners previously.
The Columbus congressman John J Lentz faced strong opposition in the House as he attacked the army in the Philippines during a Thursday session. His remarks, described as false and insulting, were met with sharp criticism and viewed as an example of anti imperialist arguments in defeat. Senator Towne's earlier farewell speech was noted as dignified by comparison.
Advice on treating grip with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy claims a quick recovery and notes the remedy prevents pneumonia, with many users reported to have recovered. Mentions N G Wood and Feb and a residence for sale or rent on Francis Street.
Defiance Ohio February 27 1901 notice from the board of deputy state supervisors of elections informs voters the spring election will be held April 1 1901 and nomination papers must be filed by March 16 1901 papers mailed March 16 or later will not be on the ballot blanks available from M J Walz clerk of the board.
The board met in R H Gleason's office with members Gleason Davis Ort Rath Sass Winn Gorman present. They read approved minutes and discussed physics supplies, telephones for schools, and fuel purchases. Bills totaling several hundred dollars were approved and reports from Supt Mitchell and Truant Officer Hatfield were placed on file.
Washington on February 27 reports available cash in the general fund at 145,558,562 dollars and gold at 78,342,690 dollars excluding the 150,000,000 dollar gold reserve in the redemption division.
An old style advertisement claims Seamecy Boyd's Ointment cures a range of skin ailments including ful joints scald head salt rheum new or old sores. The notice directs readers to purchase at your local shop.
Feb 26 market notes show cattle, hogs, sheep and calves across Chicago Cleveland Buffalo Pittsburgh Cincinnati New York and Boston with price ranges by class and origin. No. 2 wheat corn oats quoted. regional variations include Texas and western stockyard rates.
Washington report notes a senate approval of an amendment to the Philippine section of the army appropriation bill restricting public land sales and franchise grants. Senator Morgan attacks Cuban terms and denounces Admiral Sampson amid sharp exchanges over promotions for Navy officer Charles Morgan.
Washington news reports a heated House clash as Democrat Lentz accuses the speaker of withholding a speech critical of Senator Hanna. Debates escalate with motions, party lines rigid, and adjournment ends the standoff amid intense factional tension.
A 500 man British force marching 114 miles into Somali country to punish for Jenner killing was attacked at Samsas near Afmadu. Seventeen British soldiers died including Lt Col Maitland, while Somalis lost about 150. Cattle were stampeded and lost. Expedition returned to Afmadu.
Population tallies for Germany top 56 million. The Newark tug wrecked in the Philippines. Centennial bank at Ashley closed with deposits of 36 000. C T Pfaff of Columbus killed in Florida. Cordova hotel in Memphis damaged by fire. Wabash Train No 9 wreck near Millersburg injuring twelve. A dement ed Mrs Maggie Deithorn threw her children into a river at Pittsburg. one rescued. Fire at Alden Organ Stop plant in Waukegan. Captain J E Lighthall of Washington died in a New York hotel. Three Ire land children burned to death in Cold Spring Harbor. House destroyed.
Sheriff J W Taylor and deputies captured Sid Appleby Ross Graves Arle Benning after a pitched battle in Battle Kansas. Reed was killed when he refused to surrender during the dawn standoff. The outlaws terrorized Wauneta and Cedarville by riding and firing pistols.
The Defiance County Board of Deputy State Supervisors of Elections solicits sealed proposals by 7 p.m. March 1 1901 for printing official ballots for the April 1 1901 spring election. Ballots must be perforated with back signatures, bound per precinct, and comply with printing laws. Proposals require a bid bond double the bid and two sureties. contact John Lenhart or W H McClintock for details.
In Upper Sandusky Ohio on February 27 Representative William C Gear received a letter threatening to waylay and disfigure his daughter and burn his home unless he pays 500 dollars at a specified spot. The letter is signed P Mc B H C F and police are investigating.
J I Hale, architect, is preparing a fine new residence plan for Bryan parties. NG Woodward the druggist offers Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to refund your money if not satisfied after use. They cure disorders of the stomach biliousness constipation and headache. Price 25 cents. Samples free. Feb.
Fire alarms sounded thrice from Wednesday to Friday with fires caused by kindlings on a stove and smoke seen at the B and O depot and the Rohn building occupied by Adolph Dotter. Local residents J A Hire and Mrs George Daoust travel, repairs planned for the M E church, visits to Defiance and Hicksville noted, social events and trips of W F Wagner and Charles Eisabeth documented.
An OCR fragment lists numbers and terms: Haiti appears with figures such as 43 17 467 and monetary values like 175,000 00 and 1,200 00. The context is unclear but presents a financial snapshot or ledger style entry connected to Haiti.
Beginning Tuesday February 12 low rate tickets will be on sale every Tuesday through April 30 to Oregon Montana Washington and all points in the northwest. Write wire or phone or contact nearest agent C A Asterlin T P A Ft Wayne Indiana or F L Twining Fostoria Ohio. No 10 detours Tue Thu through Apr 30.
Henry J. Platt naval stores operator on the Suwannee river was shot by an unknown negro who fled but was caught by Sheriff Mathis and a posse. The suspect fired as surrender was demanded, mortally wounding the sheriff who returned fire and killed the assailant. Platt survived but with no chance of recovery.
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