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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1899
Page
4
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The slate lists Governor George K Nash from Frank Un Lieutenant Governor John A Caldwell from Hamilton Judge Supreme Court W Z Davis from Marion War Attorney General John M Sheets from Ottawa War State Treasurer I B Cameron from Columbiana State Auditor W D Guilbert from Noble Board of Public Works Frank A Huff man from Van Wert.
The Cincinnati Times-Star discusses Chicago papers and their influence on Ohio politics. It notes the Times-Herald as a staunch admin organ, formerly Democratic, now independent, backing the President. It cites recent attacks on the President and Senator Foraker as politically harmful to the administration.
The Chicago Times-Herald intensifies attacks on Senator Foraker over the 1889 Woods ballot forgery. A congressional committee found no involvement by Foraker and noted he was misled. Foraker cites his career and McKinley’s 1891 nomination to defend his innocence and denounce Kohlsaat. The piece accuses Kohlsaat of seeking to distract Ohio Republicans and threaten Nash and McKinley.
Spain describes Germany as its dearest friend and implies that Germany holds the price or value in their relations. The remark frames Germany as a trusted ally whose importance is acknowledged by Spain.
The text brands Aguinaldo a dictator unable to effectively lead, calling him a mere imitation of a tyrant boss and arguing his governance lacks genuine authority.
An able rural journal of the south notes water melons are now in our midst signaling a destined rise in popularity and availability, reflecting a shift in regional harvest and consumption patterns.
Western advices report the plow trust has broken apart, a development unlikely to frighten the sturdy farmer who labors the land. The tale signals upheaval in agricultural circles and hints at broader impacts for farming routines and implement sharing.
A wary note suggests Paris may soon see a rising demagogue who could define a moment of upheaval, though no decisive leader or timing is yet clear.
The state convention of the Daughters of Veterans of Ohio met at Memorial hall in the city at 1 30 pm Tuesday with Rose Dickman Miller May Needham and Leve Stevens auditing books. Officers named include Eva E Sheeler president Minnie Gaskill SVP Anna King Nellis JP Hannah Ware treasurer Ida M Huddleston secretary Minnie Triscott I and I officer Alice Gilbert guard Mattie Fisher inside guard Rose Howard musician Clara Diesinger and delegates from Cleveland Alliance and Massillon attended reception and banquet followed by reports and papers read by May Urias Cora Taylor Dell Adams and Gertrude Seacrist.
The piece argues alum in baking powders is poisonous and should be banned or labeled. It cites Minnesota Wisconsin and District of Columbia actions prohibiting or warning against alum in bread and urges state health bodies to publish brands of alum powders. It notes price contrasts and urges consumer awareness.
The Ney ceremony opens with invocation and music and proceeds to diplomas. A benediction ends the program.
A church notice invites everyone to Children’s Sunday at the Evansport church on June 25 in the afternoon. The announcement encourages attendance and participation.
Postmaster C J Thompson announces route C cannot be extended through Mansfield area due to road conditions. Skiver’s Corners will serve as a daily distributing point at A Van Skiver’s store with a United States mailbox and daily collection, except Sundays and holidays. Residents may sign orders to have mail left at the store.
Personal conduct travel circulars announced for an inexpensive summer excursion to California. June 20 departure via Missouri Pacific Railway with through tourist sleeping cars. Request circulars from Bissell Wilson, D P A, Chicago, or H D Armstrong, T P A, Detroit.
The Maumee Presbytery met in the city church with twenty two ministers and twelve elders in attendance. Officers and guests from Toledo and nearby towns gathered as committees were named, installations announced, and a church loan approved for Antwerp. The body adjourned for Rudolph on June 19 and Edgerton on June 26 after ordaining Messrs Offutt and Brand.
The McCann versus Cowen trial drawn to close with 35 witnesses. New filings include John Daniels versus Mike Flanagan. Civil actions against The Farmer Mutual Fire Protection Co. for $50 damages noted from Justice Hunter’s court. Seever versus Kelley and Schweitzer versus City of Defiance continued to next term. Lowe versus Wolf settled with costs. Spittler versus Greenler verdict for plaintiff. Hilton versus unknown heirs a decree for plaintiff.
Social statistics for Defiance county ending March 31 1899 record births totaling 528 with 302 males and 225 females including 1 colored, deaths 209 with 110 white males 2 colored males and 97 white females, and 220 licenses plus 9 banns for marriages. Nine naturalizations include Austrians Englishman Germans Swiss Bavarian. One boy sent to Lancaster Reform farm and unspecified males and 3 females sent to Toledo asylum for insanity. Wills probated 29 with 21 executors 31 administrators and 35 guardians.
The notice lists services next Sunday at St. John's Reformed Church in Defiance with Sunday school at 9 am and English preaching at 10 am, and at the Reformed Church in Florida at 2 pm. A special congregation meeting follows services, urged for all members. Pastor F E Lage.
The Maumee Valley Milling Co announces a daily wheat price of 73 cents per bushel today. This fixed rate applies to current market deliveries and reflects the company’s procurement terms for the day.
The Elks announce a reunion and grand lodge meeting in St Louis Missouri from June 20 to 23 1899. The Baltimore and Ohio railroad offers one fare round trip tickets with return by June 25 1899 and sales on June 18 19 and 20. For details contact a B and O ticket agent or B N Austin Chicago General Passengers Agent.
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