City Clerk Report sparks clash over published finance statement
City council votes to publish the clerk's annual financial statement in the Express and the German Herald provoking accusations of law violations and party bias. The Evening News defends past practices, questions the clerk's authority, and argues the council could publish in all city papers without legal breach.
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Express
German Herald
Shutters
Evold
Shulters
Court House Ooms
Schneider
How Are Your Kidneys Dr Hobbs Spa as Pills Cure All
An old advertisement promotes kidney cures with a sample free offer from Sterling Remedy Co Chicago or N. The copy uses a dubious claim about Dr Hobbs spa pills curing all kidney ills and invites readers to request a free sample.
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Dr. Hobbs’ Spa
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
Council quips and sorrow blur city notes in print
The piece recalls a murky printing episode for the Express and the council chamber, where an Irish voiced clerk Malley and Preston’s muttered reactions stand out. The text hints that Mr. Schneider missed the broader point, and a tongue in cheek suggestion urges the Evening News to seek relief via poultices.
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Express
Clerk Malley
Preston
Schneider
Evening News
Democratic papers dodge tax payers’ questions over Wisda
The editorial critique claims the local Democratic papers refuse John Wisda’s hearing as part of a party policy to dodge vital taxpayer questions or conceal information the public should know.
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Democratic
John Wisda
Democratic Party
Political dispute over county borders in Defiance and Paulding
The piece denounces Democratic attempts to annex part of Paulding county to Defiance, claiming the plan would topple Republican power and raise taxes in Defiance. It brands Democratic politicians as a deep lot amid denials from Democratic press.
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Paulding County
Defiance County
Paulding
Gunfire at Haller residence after midnight disturbance
Nighttime shooting near the English Catholic church is followed by a domestic incident at Joseph H Haller’s home. Charley Haller and Lou Haller were in the barn when Lou fired three shots in the dark. No injuries or damage reported.
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The
Express
Joseph H Haller
Charley Haller
Lou
Chas
Local News From Hicksville and Nearby Areas
F N Horton of Hicksville visits the city on Thursday and Mrs T R Carroll returns from West Unity after a week away. Mrs Fil Switzer goes home to Sherwood following a pleasant visit. Mrs T H Bennett returns to Saginaw after visiting her sister Mrs W C Burke. The funeral of J M Gilkenson occurs this afternoon under Bishop post G AR. John F Frost reports the death of his brother J H Frost in Kansas City at 8 30 am Wednesday. The Toledo Blade notes A Viers files for voluntary bankruptcy with liabilities 4433 02 and assets 650. John W Slough travels to Wellsboro Ind to take depositions for C W Krotz of Ohio Farmer's Insurance Co, accompanied by Mr Krotz. The well at Cement mill may be abandoned after a failed oil test. future wells unsure. Harley marks his seventy eighth birthday with a family reunion and 6 o'clock dinner at Wayne street. relatives from Grand Rapids Pioneer Toledo and more attend. Mr Harley remains in robust health and active.
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John W Slough
Wellsboro
Ind
C W Krotz
Ohio Farmer's Insurance Co
Slough
Krotz
Harley
Wayne Street
John Burtch
Grand Rapids
Mich
Will Harley
Harry
Pioneer
Chas. A. Harley
Flossie Harley
Toledo
Col. B . Enos
Mooney
Blaylock
Hicksville
Lavey
Gilbert
Spencerville Road
Shamo
Bailey
Dave Conley
Antwerp
Kyle
Hull
Ehrsans
Arig
Jas. Kester
Zuber Murder Trial Opens with Time and Distance Dispute
Court resumes as John D. Lamb and B F Enos argue circumstantial evidence in the Enos Rath murder case. They clash on timelines from 12:02 to 12:15 am and the suspects movements from Hicksville to Antwerp, challenging witness reliability and the probability of guilt.
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John D. Lamb
Rumbaugh
Antwerp
Murphy's Ford
Ford
Ehrsan
Witnees
Ehrsan’s
Hicksville
Lavey
Rath
Nindville
Enos Rath Murder Trial Defense Alleges Faulty Time Evidence
The defense questions the reliability of eyewitness timing and track evidence in the Rath case. They highlight inconsistent clock readings, unverified shoe prints, and alibi witnesses while urging jurors to weigh circumstantial proof carefully before sentencing the defendant to the gallows.
Prosecution Aims to Prove Rath Murder by Enos Rath Suspects
J P Cameron argues for the prosecution that Enos Rath was killed by the defendant and two confederates. He appeals to jurors to convict if not fully convinced of guilt and to avoid innocent suffering. He emphasizes delivering a just verdict and asserts Frank Zuber’s involvement.
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J P Cameron
Mr. Enos
Enos Rath
Frank Zuber
Grain-O to Replace Coffee Wins Grocer Attention
Advertising copy urges shoppers to ask grocers for Grain-O the new grain based drink. It claims Grain-O mimics rich roasted coffee color and is suitable for children and adults with a price of 15 and 25 cents per package.
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Lee
Enterprise Meat and Food Chopper Advertises Chopping Power
The ENTERPRISE Meat and Food Chopper chops meats fish vegetables and more evenly and rapidly than any other device. Sold by hardware and general dealers in various sizes from $1.25. Trademark Enterprise on every machine. Free descriptive catalogue. The ENTERPRISE MFG CO of PA offers the ENTERPRISING HOUSEKEEPER with 4 cent recipe mailings.
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Enterprise
Enterprise Mfg. CO
Third and Dauphin Sts
Philadelphia
To Cure Constipation Forever Take Cascarets Candy
A vintage ad promises lasting relief from constipation with Cascarets Candy Cathartic. The copy notes a money back guarantee via druggists and references a rebate code 100 or 25a iC C C.
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Ic. C. C
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Ratty
Court Street
Ohio
Defiance
City Clerk's
F N Horton
T R Carroll
West Unity
T H Bennett
W C Burke
Saginaw
Mid
J M Gilkenson
Bishop Post
Gilkenson
Post
John F. Frost
J. H. Frost
Kansas City
Toledo Blade
United States District Court
Zuber
J. P. Cameron
B. F. Enos
Enos
Col Enos
Wm. Bricker
Griffin
Frank Snyder
Rob Reeder
John Evans
Ansberry
Cleveland
Terwilliger
Della Davidson
Bridge
Clyde Reed
Henry Marling
Frank Shepard
JV Fauver
Bricker
Mr. Kyle
Nettie Zuber
M Mannard
Mannard
Johnson
S Harding
Miss Pestle
Cora Miller
Kusian
John Brown
Maggie Wells
Cameron
Zaber
Billy
Murphy's
Momma
Jos. Barnhart
Jesse Lane
Burnett Livery
Burnett House
Barnhart
Wm. Brown
John
Father
Pearl Brown
Roy Dils
Bruner
Hieland
Ava
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