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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1900
Page
4
The Defiance Daily Edition notes its seventh year and weekly forty third year with publisher C J Thompson at Larry Building Court Street near Court House. It lists mailing details, rates, and contact numbers. A data line notes the corn crop value rising by about 85 million dollars versus 1895, and remarks on the Philadelphia platform fees.
A GOP win in Nebraska this year would cap the Democratic campaign built on false issues.
Mr Bryan’s tax assessor report counters his claim of declining wealth. Farmers who grow flax should note the U S flax crop was worth 100 percent more last year than in 1895. The Missouri governor is chosen as a delegate to the Kansas City convention and will serve as an object lesson.
A compact note observes that the Chinese pig-tail serves as a twisting material for those who have persistently provoked the British lion, implying a satirical view of international friction.
A commentary characterizes the Democratic Party as prioritizing foreign interests over those of Americans, claiming the party specializes in safeguarding foreign concerns at the expense of U.S. citizens.
Growers saw 72 million dollars more earnings last year than in 1895 as mills began operating. The improvement stems from new processing capacity boosting crop sales and local industry activity.
The LABOR movement asserts the right to organize alongside capital and notes the American Federation of Labor has added upwards of 400,000 members this year.
Farmers spent eighty two million dollars on the 1892 presidential election effort, suffering livestock value losses as the main drain on their finances.
Senator Morgan admits that some features of the Chicago platform are rather socialistic. He adds that Morgan is not a Republican campaign orator.
The Hon. John R McLean has retired from Ohio politics and sailed for Europe. His experience with Ohio voters was described as anything but encouraging and reflects a political exit amid mixed public sentiment.
Democratic speakers face a rebuke as farmers recall broom corn values rising from 40 to 150 dollars per ton. Western reports strongly suggest a poor political year for a party thriving on short crops and empty dinner pails.
Kansas City stands as the hub of a thriving prosperity belt with farmers from Kansas and Missouri reporting strong gains. The region’s economy is described as booming while warnings about potential calamities are deemphasized.
Democrats in the North Carolina legislature have rapidly passed a bill disenfranchising Black voters. The session returns to debate on governance without consent of the governed, reflecting racial suppression in voting.
The text notes that as people gain purchasing power, farmers receive higher prices for potatoes. It cites last year’s potato crop valued at $10,500,000 more than the crop of 1895, indicating price support tied to consumer affordability.
The farm price of cattle stood at 16 two thirds dollars per head on January 1 1897 just before McKinley’s inauguration and rose to 25 dollars at the start of this year. Over three years the increase totals 50 cents per head and the figures come from the department of agriculture reports as absolutely reliable.
Special correspondence argues Republican governance under McKinley has improved national finances and industry. It praises wage growth, price adjustments, and reduced iron costs, while stressing tariffs, the gold standard, and gradual policy shifts to fit a manufacturing era. The piece credits McKinley with foresight on labor, production, and consumer prices.
Residents on Washington street endured a loud midnight accordion performance described as excruciating and nerve jangling. The scene provoked calls for peace and threatened relocation if repeated, with neighbors expressing extreme annoyance toward the noisy serenade.
John Henry Williams son of R T and Elizabeth Williams was born in Springfield township Williams county February 12 1884 and died at home June 28 1900 aged 16 years 4 months 16 days He left a father mother five sisters one brother and many friends His illness with catarrh grew to mental imbalance and he took his life by hanging The community extends sympathy to the grieving family in their sorrow
The county treasurer will receive taxes until July 10 to avoid a 15 percent penalty as books close on that date. Everyone is urged to pay promptly.
Mrs. Wilson of 222 East High street credits Dean's Kidney Pills with curing her backache during a two year Defiance paper recommendation. She says recurrences occurred only after extra work and disappeared after a few doses, with local druggist G Woodward always stocking the remedy for kidney complaints.
We offer remaining bicycles at set sale prices. Syracuse racer now 31.75 from 40.00. Laclede racer tires 24.75 from 35.00. Three sets of Ladies and Mens Laclede at 20.75 from 30.00. Prices for sport cash and in stock only. Everyone warranted.
Ohio Wesleyan University student activist Edwin L Folk will visit St Pauls Church on July 10 and 11 at 7 30 pm. He promotes the student missionary campaign to connect volunteers with church youth and future leaders through a missionary committee library study class and prayer. Both lectures are free with no collections.
A Nichola and Shepherd ten horsepower engine in good condition is offered for sale at a cheap price. Inquiries directed to G W Fuller in Defiance, Ohio.
An advertisement for Dr Hobbs Sparagus Pills claims to cure kidney ailments. It offers a free sample and lists Sterling Remedy Co of Chicago or New York as the seller.
For sale by all dealers price fifty cents Mailed by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York sale agents for the United States Remember the name Doan's and take no other.
Mrs Beishein of Belmore visited sister Mrs Frank Shaw last week. Miss Dercy Spencer of Belmore visits uncle John Spencer and family. Mrs John Wolf and daughter in law Mrs Wm Wolf and Elmer were at Napoleon last week. Miss Estella Smith is on the sick list. GN Wolf has recovered. Children day services at Ayersville M E church Sabbath evening attended by locals. Miss Effie Beishein of Napoleon visiting aunt Mrs Frank Shaw. Lewis Archambeault hosted relatives including Defiance pair and Ft Wayne family. Wedding announcement expected next week.
Bold claim of Drummond Medicine Co to cure rheumatism with large bottles. Officials insist the remedy stands apart from cheap substitutes and offers a month’s treatment of two large bottles by mail or express for $5.00 from New York. Agents wanted.
Leslie Hay returns from Chicago with friends greeting him on the streets. His son Leslie rests after surgery, with a collar button still in his lung and a chance of recurrence if the wound heals around it. Appetite is good but weight is poor. skin peeling from X ray exposure. Mrs. Hay remains with him as doctors note only one similar historical case. They expect a three week stay before returning.
Cement sidewalks have been completed in front of Dr. L G Thacker and J J Jarvis. Work continues with a walk in front of Fred S Stever whose iron fence has been removed. The improvements enhance the street’s appearance as lawns are graded.
A New York Tribune excerpt recalls William M. Evarts’s wit in the State Department. He once relocated a consul to northern Sweden on a whim, and another time ignored an anti smoking sign in the presence of a senator. The elevator attendant and guard watched the exchange as Evarts laughed off the sign.
An agreement between the St. Louis Transit Company and its former employees ends the strike. Reinstatement terms provide a list of May 7 employees for future vacancies, limited to those on the list and excluding anyone with acts of lawlessness or violence.
Fremont July 3 Mrs. E C Sturm bought a two ounce bottle of poison to kill an old cat. Her two children Leo age 2 and Gladys age 4 obtained the bottle and drank all the poison. Leo died instantly and Gladys is seriously ill.
An advertisement proclaims rheumatism travels through the body and settles in one place. It touts Drummond's Lightning Remedies as effective against all stages and urges readers to contact the Drummond Medicine Co in New York or request agents.
Island Park drew many visitors Sunday as progress continued on the race track pavilion theater and restaurant buildings. Leaming and Thomas ran a refreshment stand while Fred Mink of East Defiance installed a steam powered merry go round set to operate later in the week. The park is expected to become a creditable local amenity once all planned work finishes.
A New York Sun quote explains the origin of loggerhead turtles by comparing their head and neck to the end of a log when a large turtle rises with only its head and neck above water. The analogy suits the common name given to the species.
Henry Coy aged 48 resident near Zimmerman was killed near his Xenia home when an electric Rapid Transit car jerked and threw him from the platform. His head struck a fence and he died instantly.
News of the World items report the murder of a German minister bound for Peking on June 18. The Chicago heat caused illness, four fatalities, and a reservoir collapse at Grand Rapids released 100 million gallons, flooding homes and causing substantial damage.
Kingston reports from Colombia that rebel general Camacho captured a government gunboat on the Sina River with officers and crew taken prisoners. A $10,000 stash was found aboard. Earlier June 23 government forces near Panama were repulsed, losing 100 men and their guns. rebel General Porras sent a July 4 ultimatum to Panama's governor.
The advertisement touts three car train sets between Chicago and Buffalo Boston with through cars to New York and intermediate points. Train No 2 departs 10 30 am for Boston New York and others Train No 4 departs 2 30 pm for Buffalo and connections along Lackawanna West Shore Road Train No 6 leaves 10 30 pm for Brocton and Chautauqua Lake Meals cost 35 cents to 1 dollar Rates claimed as lowest Agent contact C A Asterlin T P A Ft Wayne Ind No 116
The Nickel Plate Road promotes its Daily Express trains No 6 from Chicago at 2 30 pm offering routes to Niagara Falls Thousand Islands Adirondack Catskill Mountains and all lower Canadian points plus Rochester Syracuse Rome and Mohawk Valley destinations. It promises no express fare and low rates with dining cars serving Club Meals 35 cents to one dollar and mentions connections at Buffalo and Brocton for Chautauqua Lake points. A second listing repeats dining options and contact details for agents in Fort Wayne Indiana No 117 and 118.
The Wabash railroad offers reduced round trip tickets to Charleston for the National Education Association meeting from July 7 to 13. Tickets available for departures July 3 5 6 and 8 with return validity September 1. Details at the Wabash depot.
Ohio State Bar Association event in Pat in Bay Ohio runs July 10 to 13. Wabash sets one fare round trip with tickets on sale July 9 10 and 11. Return allowed from Pat in Bay by July 19. One fare for round trip to all points every Sunday via the Wabash.
B and O offers a Sandusky round trip excursion Sunday July 8 priced at 1.00. Defiance departure is 5 44 p m with return from Sandusky at 6 00 p m.
An old promotional ad touts No-To-Bac as a life changing tobacco cessation aid offered by Sterling Remedy Co. with claims of strength vigor and ease of quitting. It lists druggists price fifty cents and a promise of a free booklet and sample.
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