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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1901
Page
19
The item lists publisher J Thompson with office at Court Street near Court House in Defiance Ohio. It notes the paper is entered at the post office as second class matter and provides small subscription rates and telephone numbers for the daily edition and mail delivery.
The notice states the subscription price for the ExPRESS will be $1 per year if paid in advance and $1.50 if not in advance, with the price to be adhered to inflexibly.
A discussion argues against abolishing the American saloon in the Philippine Islands while noting strong liquor industry lobbying. It contends cleaning liquor quality, enforcing pure standards, and broad collaboration among church state and business leaders to reduce drinking, with business interests shaping policy and enforcement.
The Cleveland telegrams reveal Tom Johnson and John R McLean as rivals for US Senate, with Johnson aiming to topple J B Foraker while building a political machine through Northwestern Ohio newspaper acquisitions. The piece argues Foraker’s legacy, warns against letting money rule, and credits him as indispensable to Ohio and the nation.
The world learns of Queen Victoria's death on Tuesday night. She was the longest reigning English monarch and her influence was widely regarded as for good. The succession passes to the Prince of Wales, who becomes Edward VII, with policy implications left to conjecture.
An anonymous, poorly written letter from Columbus threatens Attorney General Sheets over quo warranto action against the Home Cooperative Union of Lima. It claims 3500 contract holders have blood in their eyes and many carry revolvers aiming to shoot him, and notes Lima postmark. The note ends with God still reigns and hints the army canteen may reappear nearby.
Admiring crowds honor the 20th Kansas infantry as medals are presented to soldiers in recognition of their service. Friends and supporters gather to laud the unit for its sacrifices and loyalty to the republic.
A fragment notes health deterioration due to not using German Liverwort sold at Woodward's drug store. The readable line lists a shop and a product but lacks clear date or full context.
The Casd of Thank grateful to friends who assisted during the sickness and death of husband and father Ephraim Hay.
Pomona Grange of Defiance County holds a regular session at Banner Grange Hall four miles northwest of Defiance on January 31. Officers will be installed and all Grangers are invited to attend. Sec. Loa Blanchard issues the notice.
The re election of Senator Quay marks a remarkable personal triumph as he holds his Pennsylvania lead against party opposition and is set to bolster the Republican majority in the Senate. His courage tenacity and steadfastness are highlighted as key factors in the victory.
Five hundred missionaries wanted to open Free Will Missions to rescue the unsaved outside Christian churches. Send 25 cents for rules and regulations to Bishop George H Messinger, York Pennsylvania, York County.
The Greenler and Zeigler families express heartfelt gratitude to friends who offered help during their recent bereavement.
Mary Rawson born June 19 1815 Cincinnati married W Spurrier in 1834 he died 1841 she wed Jonathan Perley in 1848 mother of eleven children eight by second husband and three by first one survivor Ruth Horner in Nevada Iowa and Argelletta Erickson in Welda Kansas died January 16 1901 aged 86 years 6 months 27 days funeral Saturday at 2 PM at ME church interment in Sherwood cemetery
Mrs. Wm. Andrews of 205 West Water street testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved her kidney pain and headaches, improved sleep, energy, and back ache, and that her husband also benefited. The ad urges readers to buy Doan's Kidney Pills, 50 cents, from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as US sole agents.
Rev E D Whitlock of St Pauls M E Church joined in marriage Mr Wm E Reagle and Miss Adam Worthington today at the M E parsonage. The couple will reside on a farm near Farmer center after the ceremony.
Mil ford tax collector James T Miller is in the city today. John G Babbinger and Miss Lillian Koons of Noble township have been licensed to wed. both ages listed as 41. Dr Cresger of Fremont, guest of Mrs C J Daoust, spoke previously at the National Union event. Willie Sheets in Harrison street turns seventeen with a club party and a pearl handled knife gift.
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