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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1901
Page
9
The article states that Takoven believes Philippine natives will soon become an English-speaking people through the medium of public schools. This reflects language education policy and its expected social impact.
Allen O Myers urges Democrats to nominate John J Lentz for Governor while Paulding Republican J Coup land announces for clerk of the supreme court The remarks frame a tense party contest with support for named candidates and declarations of their fitness.
Reportedly Petti could run to replace Senator Kyle whose term ends in 1902. The piece notes Hanna might have to travel to boost Petti’s political chances.
The physician who cared for the Hon. Chris Magee of the Pittsburg Times during his final illness has filed a bill for $190,000. The note implies county commissioners are not the sole claimants to the printer's estate.
Applications for teaching posts in Philippine schools pour into Washington at about 150 weekly. Only 1000 instructors are needed and nearly twice that number have already applied. The small red schoolhouse will soon appear on Philippine hills.
By a large majority Alabama has voted to hold a constitutional convention to meet May 21. The chief aim is to devise a plan to erase the negro vote and maintain Democratic dominance, likely by disfranchising blacks while leaving white voters mostly unaffected, through alleged legal tricks.
The press shows broad goodwill for President McKinley and his Pacific coast tour. Partisan editors wish him well, and preparations for the reception along the route involve men from diverse political parties, seen as beneficial for the country.
The U S government now holds more gold than any nation in history and under Republican laws and administration. The assertion links this wealth to Republican policy and argues voters should keep the party in power for generations.
Ad for Jello-O dessert highlights four flavors lemon orange raspberry and strawberry. Marketed to households with the claim it pleases every family member. Available at grocers for 10 cents with a prompt to try it today.
Ohio political writer Ed K Rife notes visitors to Columbus including Hon John W Winn of Defiance ex legislator and author of the Winn law Ex senator Bill Decker in town with talk of Kilbourne waters and federal inducements Senator J P Shannon of Defiance meets Mc Lean lieutenants to gauge delegate prospects Chairman Dick travels to Cincinnati to coordinate with State Central officials and set a June convention window likely the last week of June
Cleveland hosts a home garden association that promotes home flower growing for children. Last spring it gave 50 000 penny seed packets with soil, planting, and watering instructions, with teachers adding talks. Fall school exhibitions show about 75 percent success, prompting support from Supt. R. W. Mitchell for wider adoption.
About twenty five survivors with their wives will gather in Linsey Ohio on April 30 and May 1 for a Sultana disaster reunion. Col S H Raudebaugh hosts at his home with a banquet on the 80th date. Camp fires and entertainments wrap the event as John Davis Ayersville and A W King Defiance County attend.
The Wood County Democrat reports Bowling Green aims to host the North western Ohio Volunteer Firemen's association convention on June 19. Funds are being raised for visitor entertainment and prize money with local merchants supporting the effort. Prizes include best drill team 50 dollars and top hose run 30 dollars among others.
Mrs Mary Moore aged about 85 died at her Fourth Street home at 5 50 p m Wednesday. Born in Ireland she had lived in Defiance since 1855 and left three daughters Maggie Moore Ellen Cummings and Mary Cummings. Grandmother of Sheriff John McCarty and Mrs Adam Behringer. Funeral from Our Lady of Perpetual Help at 9 am Saturday. Interment Riverside cemetery.
Defiance county readers are urged to enroll youth in a new Sunday school outreach. Letters will be mailed to participants at no cost to schools to recruit outside scholars and spark revival in local churches.
A family friendly dessert tip highlights Jell-O as a quick sweet option. Mix with hot water for a set, flavored with lemon raspberry or strawberry. Available at grocers for about 10 cents.
A brief men’s health ad from New York notes foot comfort products with casual reference to relief for skin irritation and moisture, mentioning Allen’s Foot-Ease as a remedy still marketed for athletes and laborers.
Baltimore & Ohio announces May 23 to 27 excursion rates for trips from west of the Ohio to Lincoln Nebraska for the German Baptist Brethren annual conference. Return by June 4, or extended to June 30 with deposit and 50 cent fee. May 6 to 8 excursion to Bellefontaine Ohio at one cent per mile each way, return by May 10. Also Frederick Maryland trip with Centenniel Celebration tickets return by May 17. Wabash offers a $1 excursion to Toledo and back on April 28, departing Defiance at 9 02 a m and Toledo at 7 30 p m.
The launching of the battleship Ohio is set for San Francisco May 18, 1901. Wabash offers one first class fare plus $10 round trip direct. via Portland or Puget Sound costs $2.50 more. Tickets onsale May 7 and 8, valid 30 days. Also for Frederick Maryland centennial May 10–15, one fare round trip, tickets May 9–13, return by May 17.
Tickets for the Pan Am Exposition offer three round trip rates. At 10.45 dollars, sale Tuesdays May 7 14 21 28 with return until midnight Saturday of that week from Buffalo. At 12.60 dollars sale daily with return within 15 days including sale date. At 14.85 dollars sale daily with return through October 31. Routes via Toledo Wabash Detroit or by boat. details at Wabash depot.
Travel notice for May 15 and 29 to Buffalo via Nickel Plate Road from Claypool Indiana. Train 6:32 p m depart, 7:35 a m arrival next day. Tickets valid for return within three days on Peerless Daily Express trains. Rates effective April 30 1991. Contact C A Asterlin Ft Wayne Indiana for details.
If troubled by a weak digestion, loss of appetite, or constipation, try a few doses of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Every box warranted. For sale by Woodward's Drug Store. Apr.
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