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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1900
Page
12
The Defiance Daily Edition lists office at Lady Building Court Street near Court House. Routings indicate mail matter of the second class with 10 cents weekly city delivery and 10 cents per week by mail. Also provides long distance numbers Northwestern 1d and 54.
The Crescent News published a May 12 letter from Iran Gardner now in Cleveland. He criticizes the American Steel and Wire Co for layoffs while repairs ran, arguing national prosperity and full employment, and urges votes for William Jennings Bryan while blaming trust power and free trade.
The table ranks thirteen principal nations by per capita gold and silver holdings. It shows the United States led only in silver after France and the Netherlands, while only France, Germany and Australia surpassed the United States in per capita gold ore stocks.
The passage notes Kansas farmers' focus on wheat and debt, implying no favorable path for Bryan in that state.
The piece notes many Democrats favor Bryan in the current year even as they recall his 1896 stance and the same platform. It questions how supporters reconcile past positions with present choices.
The text notes Bryan’s wealth grown in four years with his sole visible income from running for office. It asks what Bryan’s business is besides his presidential campaigns, implying a hidden or lesser-known occupation. No explicit answer given in the excerpt.
A long standing cry for more room at the county courthouse grows louder as officials crowd the building. A Democratic organ previously backed the call while denouncing the idea as politics. The debate over space remains unresolved and pressing. A 10 horsepower Nichols & Shepherd engine is offered for sale by G W Fuller of Defiance Ohio. A Cigar Makers union card note thanks members for delayed benefit payment, signed by Mrs John Madaras.
An editorial criticizes Defiance County land appraisers for under valuing property. It argues state auditors demanded cash-value appraisals, yet averages per acre remain far too low, with many parcels priced far below market. It calls for fair evaluation to reduce taxes and stop favoritism.
Mayor J A Evans disposed of two cases last evening. James Thompson found guilty of carrying concealed weapons and bound over to probate court in $100, sent to county jail. James Langdon fined $5 and costs on vagrancy charge, sent to the stone yard. Arrested by Marshal Hull.
Miss Bell Carr daughter of Mrs Anna C Carr died Tuesday afternoon at her mother's home on Summit Street East Defiance aged 46 years 11 months and 24 days after a brief illness Friends and relatives mourn her passing and she leaves five brothers Franklin Oklahoma Territory R M Denver EK New Carlisle S C and Marion Carr The funeral will be held at 10 am Thursday from the house with Rev Bethards officiating and interment at Breckhill Cemetery Ayersville
The piece profiles key figures: Graeme Stewart of Illinois, Franklin Murphy of New Jersey, Frederick Gibbs of New York, Harry S. New of Indiana, Cornelius N. Bliss of New York, Josh Manley of Maine, Henry C. Payne of Wisconsin, N Scott of West Virginia, Richard C. Kerens of Missouri, Perry S. Heath of Indiana, and George W. Boyd. It notes their positions, past roles, and influence within the party. Each person’s local base, business ties, or government roles are highlighted as context for leadership and potential candidacy.
North Carolina has resigned his position to accept appointment as a U S circuit judge in a northern district. Senator J C Pritchard is named to replace him. The committee will operate New York and Chicago headquarters on July 25.
A compiled roll lists Democratic and independent Democratic newspapers that refused to back the Democratic ticket in 1900. Entries include Manchester Union Worcester Evening Post Fall River Herald New Haven Register New Haven Union Hartford Times Brooklyn Eagle New York Times Philadelphia Record Philadelphia Times Detroit Free Press St Paul Globe Denver Republican Baltimore Sun Baltimore News Richmond Times Charlotte Observer Galveston News.
A July 13 1900 letter from Parsons Kansas praises McKinleys likely victory. The writer compares sunflowers to Teddy and predicts a big fall harvest for voters and sellers. The author believes Mack and Teddy are the best Republican ticket and expects an eventual unanimous endorsement.
Fred M Campfield district inspector warns firms in Lucas, Wood, Fulton, Defiance, Paulding, Putnam, Ottawa, Henry and Williams counties to fit stationary steam boilers with an acceptable low water alarm column. Effective after November 15, the alarm must test easily and trigger when water is at least two inches above tubes or crown sheets. Violations carry heavy fines or imprisonment.
Coroner R B Cameron presided over an inquest into the death of M L Hassett killed near the B and O depot at noon Tuesday. Justice C E Maxwell telegrammed A H Ferguson of Chicago who replied to dispose of the body. Hassett was buried in the potter’s field at Riverside cemetery today.
The following merchants will close at 6 pm except Mondays and Saturdays: M Kittner, A F Harley, Van denbroek & Shelly, L Wertheimer, L Lieberthal, R Wertheimer, L Harry, King, Backus & Co., D Wertheimer, Joseph A Evans. The measure aims to shorten clerks’ working hours, affecting many employees.
George K. Detwiler of Toledo applied Saturday for a lease of the Miami and Erie canal from Maumee to Defiance to extend the Toledo Maumee valley electric railway. Detwiler would start work at once if a state lease is secured, with power at Maumee and water driven generators. Local social notes mention visits and trips among residents including Mrs Ella Bartlett, Mrs J W Ackley, John Schneider, the Schlientz brothers, Auditor W A Snider, County Clerk W A Schmaltz, and Billy Fredericks.
County treasurer John Wieda sues Merchants National Bank First National Bank and First National Bank Hicksville for personal taxes totaling 4758.58 2837.38 and 1039.18 respectively. Banks contend 60 percent valuation unfair vs 40 percent for others. Judgment issued against banks for amounts shown with settlement expected. Also judge orders Defiance Light and Railway Co costs for bridge dispute and T T Shaw named law librarian.
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