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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1900
Page
4
Office listings for LADTY Building on Court Street near Court House. Post Office entry marks this as second class matter. Daily edition delivered to city subscribers at 10 cents weekly. By mail 10 cents weekly. Inquiries via Northwestern Telephone numbers II and 54.
A Crescent News May 12 letter by Iran Gardner, now in Cleveland, argues American Steel and Wire laid off workers for repairs, not hardship. It counters Gardner’s claims of 4000 idle workers, notes plant downtime during repairs is common, and defends prosperity under McKinley while criticizing Bryan and trusts. The piece also cites per capita gold and silver stocks in 1873 and 1899.
A column critiques county land appraisers for under valuing property, citing auditor instructions to appraise at actual cash value. It argues statewide inconsistency, calls for fair, uniform appraisals, and notes the need to reduce tax burdens if laws are properly applied. The piece cites the supreme court ruling that property must be appraised at cash value.
The article lists key figures on the new national campaign executive committee including Graeme Stewart of Illinois Franklin Murphy of New Jersey Frederick S 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 secretary and George W Boyd of North Carolina With headquarters to open in New York and Chicago on July 25 along with notes on past roles and ambitions.
The note suggests farmers in Kansas, busy with wheat and mortgages, will prevent Bryan from gaining support there. It implies a political outcome shaped by agricultural concerns and financial pressures.
The piece questions how Bryan supporters justify his 1896 stance while noting his wealth gained in four years and his sole apparent job is seeking office. It also highlights crowding in the county courthouse as officials press for more room and critiques a Democratic English newspaper for shifting its stance on the space issue.
A mixed page note lists a good condition Nichols and Shepherd ten horsepower engine for sale and an unclearly worded item about Remittance paid last week. A statement from G W Fuller of Defiance Ohio declares no blame for a long benefit delay and thanks Mrs John Madaras for expressions of gratitude.
Mayor J A Evans disposed of two cases last evening. James Thompson was found guilty of carrying concealed weapons and bound over to probate court in $100, jailed. James Langdon was fined $5 and costs on vagrancy and sent to the stone yard. Arrested by Marshal Hull.
Miss Bell Carr daughter of Mrs Anna C Carr died Tuesday at 2 p m at her mother’s home Summit street East Defiance aged 46 years 11 months 24 days. She fell ill Monday evening and died Tuesday. Survived by five brothers Franklin Oklahoma Territory R M Denver EK New Carlisle S C Marion Carr here. Funeral Thursday 10 am from house with Rev Bethards services Breckhill Ayersville cemetery.
A compiled list of Democratic and independent Democratic papers that oppose the Democratic ticket in 1900. Includes Manchester Union Worcester Evening Post Fall River Herald New Haven Register 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.
Parson area reader sends a letter praising the McKinley ticket in 1900. The writer likens Teddy and Mack to strong crops and predicts broad support and high prices for goods. The letter claims party unity and confidence in the Republican pair.
Fred M Campfield district inspector warns boiler operators in Lucas Wood Fulton Defiance Paulding Putnam Ottawa Henry and Williams counties that stationary steam boilers must have a testable low water alarm by November 15. Enforcement rests with J W Knaub and district inspectors. penalties include fines or imprisonment.
George K. Detwiler of Toledo applied Saturday for a lease of the therrie bank of the Miami and Erie canal from Maumee to Defiance to extend the Toledo Maumee valley electric railway. Detwiler controls the Toledo and Maumee belt lines and says a state lease would allow immediate work, with power at Maumee. The plan envisions water powered generators and a profitable Defiance route needing franchise approval.
County treasurer John Wisda sues Defiance banks for personal tax payments. First National Bank amounts listed include $4758.58 and $2837.38 for Hicksville. Banks contest 60 percent valuation vs 40 percent for other property. Judgments issued with various figures and possible settlements. T Case also notes law librarian appointment and bridge crossing orders involving Defiance Light and Railway Co.
Coroner R B Cameron held an inquest over M L Hassett who died near the B and O depot at noon Tuesday. Justice C E Maxwell telegrammed Chicago officials, who replied to dispose of the body. Hassett was buried in Riverside cemetery potter's field today.
Merchants including M Kittner A F Harley Van denbroek Shelly Wertheimer Lieberthal Wertheimer Harry King Backus Co D Wertheimer Joseph A Evans will close their shops at 6 pm except Mondays and Saturdays. The move aims to reduce working hours for many clerks.
The following letters remain uncalled for in the Defiance Ohio post office for the week ending July 17 1900 Miss Lila Mapes Geo Beechart William Bangart E Johnson Jacob Kamm H A Miller.
Dr S D Potters relocates his dental office to the upper rooms over J C Yingling’s jewelry store. He invites friends and patrons to visit and meet him at the new location.
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