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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1900
Page
2
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Senator Hanna’s April speech in Columbus praised the party’s record under McKinley, urged fearless policy and national expansion, and urged Ohio Republicans to support the president and the party line amid renewed cheering and applause.
Advert advertises No-l'o Bac as a miracle cure to quit tobacco easily and forever. Claims to boost vitality and nerve strength for men, sold by druggists for 50 cents or 1 dollar with a cure guaranteed booklet and sample from the Terling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York.
In a rousing address at the convention the speaker praises McKinley’s leadership, notes unwavering party contact from Washington, and calls for immediate unity to advance the Ohio GOP. He asserts confidence in McKinley at the wheel and urges a concerted effort to place Ohio in the front rank nationally.
The speech by Senator Hanna at the state convention is praised as a splendid effort and a well sounded keynote, highlighting his leadership and persuasive address.
The Toledo Bee laments the convention outcome with remarks on its Bourbonism and notes greater concern shown by the Toledo Blade. The piece conveys a humorous yet somber evaluation of local newspaper reactions.
The Hicksville Independent repeats that the Hon. T. T. Ansberry of this city is a Congressional candidate. The write up also comments that Brother Otis appears somewhat selfish in tone and behavior.
The legislature enacts a law requiring the county commissioners to itemize their annual expenditures. For two or three years the commissioners have attempted to suppress such information.
Republicans statewide placed a full ticket by acclamation with only the dairy and food commissioner race contested. Blackburn was renominated in cities while rural counties nearly rejected him, and reform ideas suggest rotating the dairy post each term to ease the difficulty of filling the office.
The county commissioners are criticized for their handling of landlord Kirtley and his billing. The Express argues Kirtley plainly rendered the service and should recover the full amount due.
Uncalled letters for week ending April 24 1900 at Defiance Ohio include Miss Mary Dusenberry C W Franklin Mrs M Flanagan Sam Spurgeon Mrs Helliya Miss M Hasley Mrs Ab Kantees Miss Nora Kellermier If not claimed within 14 days they go to the Dead Letter Office Advertised list date needed when calling C J Thompson Postmaster
A pamphlet outlining business opportunities on the railway's new lines is available by applying to W B Kinskern General Passenger and Ticket Agent at 22 Fifth Ave Chicago Illinois. May 5.
The Columbus Republican State convention featured harmony and praise for Senator Hanna and Senator Foraker. Ex-Gov Charles Foster resisted opposition to Grosvenor, who heads the Ohio delegation and is renominated by acclaim for election in the Eleventh district. Delegates were chosen by caucus, not by committee, and the Blade labels the delegate selection as bossism.
Ohio held a Tuesday and Wednesday convention with 852 delegate seats filled by primary and convention elections. Delegates acted independently, without central committee control, and four names were proposed for delegates at large to the national Republican convention. Senator Hanna faced opposition from former foes who urged him to yield, but Hanna spoke up for his own candidacy.
The convention sole contest re nominated incumbent Blackburn for a third term while Byron Lutz of Ross County would have won with proper support. The Supreme Court ousted Capital City Dairy Co. of Columbus for violating oleomargarine coloring laws, boosting dairy interests by forcing colorless margarine sales.
Mr Blackburn declares the ruling ends the only two oleomargarine factories in Ohio the Capital City Dairy in Columbus and Union Dairy in Cleveland. He credits lawyer Dillon and vows strong farmer support, calling the victory a pivotal precedent for state oleomargarine litigation.
Vincent Hammerschmitt aged 85 died Tuesday at noon at his son in law Christian Bouchhaeuser on Harrison Street. Funeral held Friday at St. John's Catholic Church Rev Gloden officiating remains interred in Mud Creek Catholic Cemetery. He was born in 1815 in Okershall Allanca and lived in Defiance County most of his life. He married Barbara Guetz in 1849 and Maria Kleinfelder later. ten children were born, nine surviving. Surviving children include Peter Maria Hammerschmitt St. Louis Henry John Constant and others. twenty seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He moved to a 160 acre farm in Washington township in 1870. second wife died in 1872. He moved to Defiance twelve years ago to live with his daughter on Harricon Street.
Dr J M Coombs of Hicksville led the delegation with Bruce Doughton as secretary. The group voted as a unit and praised Coombs and Doughton for their conduct and service. McClintock was elected state central committeeman for another term, praised for handling convention tickets at Columbus.
A Detroit firm, the American Tea Co., promises steady honest pay for sales agents selling teas coffees spices baking powders and extracts. They offer cash terms and freight paid to the nearest railroad town on orders of ten dollars or more and advertise earnings potential from modest to substantial for hustlers.
Capt J C Donaldson a U S Senatorial figure visited the state convention this week. He spoke with John KR Mallow and General Chas Dick at the Republican executive headquarters and appeared in excellent health. Dr J M Coombs led Defiance county’s delegation, and delegates Coombs Thompson Lynde and Doughton spent time at Neil Honee.
Marion Hartehorn, guard at the penitentiary in Defiance county, attended the convention with the county delegation and is slated for re appointment under the new board of managers. On Wednesday he guided John W Lynde and Bruce Doughton through the penitentiary, showing them the institution's notable aspects and receiving courteous treatment.
Postmaster Encke of Leipsic pressed for Senator Harbaugh as food and dairy commissioner but failed to win sufficient votes at the convention. His supporters pinned the outcome on lack of backing rather than advocacy.
Ed Matthews of Ottawa and Lon Marble of Van Wert failed to appear during the convention. They managed the Manington boom in the Fifth district. The balloon's untimely collapse likely influenced their retirement from politics.
Postmaster LaCost of Bryan Pur mort of Van Wert and Voight of Deshler were among onlookers at the convention, with LaCost accompanied by his wife.
Young Mr. Linthicum of Henry county presided over the Fifth district convention while Jake Foster editor of the Van Wert Bulletin discharged duties as secretary.
Large crowds at Senator Hanna and General Dick's Columbus headquarters prevented private talks as visitors pressed for handshakes, leaving many disappointed by the lack of individual access.
On Wednesday night at Logan, trees were in blossom and farmers neared finish of corn plowing. Garden making was over. Wheat prospects vary. southern state shows better yields than the northwest though not a full crop is expected.
The narrator visits the birthplace cottage built fifty one years ago by uncle Jacob E Butin. Now 86, he remains strong and spry and looks ahead to reaching a centennial milestone.
Businessmen in the southern part of the state report a busy year with no decline in trade during 1900, stating they have ample work and activity throughout the period.
A traveler describes a trip to Columbus with Major W. C. Burke via Newark on the B and O line. The long ride is eased by fine train service and encounters with Irish friends, including a meeting with Bill Ross, roadmaster from Sanducky to Independence, where Erin's flag flew over the camp for an hour.
Advert sees Cascarets Candy Cathartic promising permanent relief from constipation with 10c or 25c options. LuG C C. is claimed to fail to cure and druggists offer refunds of money.
More European travelers, Frederick Henning and family, father of County Commissioner Henning, secured passage to Antwerp via the Red Star Line and return via London or Southampton to New York. They travel with Mrs Mary Herris and others, ticketed through Char. J. Dioust, agent of the International Navigation Co., who offers a full line of European tickets and railroad fare to any point.
Obituary notes the death of Elizabeth L Speaker aged 82 years 11 months 18 days at the Delaware Bend homestead. Survived by three children J Denman Emma Gray and Frank Speaker with services set at Riverside chapel in Defiance after interment via B&O. Rev B W Slagle to officiate.
An old time remedy advertises Cascarete for constipation with claims of quick relief and a consumer refund offer. The ad presents a playful tone and references "Danny Cathartic" as a mascot or brand figure.
Postmaster Thompson recalls Taylor Durbin as the Republican nominee for Indiana governor. He notes Durbin's ties to the 1884 Blaine and Logan campaign and mentions Anderson leaders Henry Small McClure and W T Durbin. Democrats will face a strong challenger in the upcoming November election.
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