Local Ballot Names Include State Laylin and Officials
The draft ticket lists secretary of state Laylin of Huron Buprame Judge John A Schauk of Montgomery School Commissioner Bonebrake Knox Public Works Goddard Scioto Dairy and Food Commissioner Blackburn Balmont Congress Hay Defiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A Schauck
Montgomery
Wer
Bonebrake
Knox
Board of Public Works
Charles A. Goddard
Scioto
Wer Dairy and Food Commissioner
Joseph BH. Blackburn
Balmont
Congress
Frederick L. Hay
Defiance
Kentucky Democrats Aim to Carry State by Grand Jury Vote
The article notes Kentucky Democrats hope to win the state this year through the impact of a grand jury vote, signaling strategic political maneuvering and expected regional influence.
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Kentucky
Smokeless Factory Stack Praised as Democratic Achievement
The smokeless factory smoke stack stood as a leading feature of the last Democratic national administration. Foreign lobbies against American shipping interests may serve as a striking object lesson for American legislators.
Dam Strike Disappoints Democratic Leaders
The Croton dam strike failed to linger long enough to aid Democratic leaders in advancing their cause.
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Croton
Free Trade Club Opposes Shipping Bill with Foreign Backing
The Free Trade New York tariff reform club, aided by foreign money, and serving only foreign interests, is opposing the pending shipping bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Trade
New York Tariff Reform Club
Congressional clash over pending free trade bill
The pending shipping bill splits lawmakers along lines of free traders and foreign allies against protectionist Americans who push for passage. Congress sees this session as the moment to enact the bill.
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Congress
Tennessee Democrat Loses Seat Over Son Named Grover Cleveland
A Tennessee Democratic candidate was defeated in Congress after it was revealed he named his son after Grover Cleveland. The incident tests claims that the Democratic party remains a harmonious institution despite family naming choices.
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Tennessee
Congress
Grover Cleveland
Democratic Party
Puerto Rico Treatment Compared With Louisiana Admission
The government provided for Porto Rico is described as more liberal than that given to Louisiana at statehood. The remark suggests that Porto Ricans will soon see Republican intentions, while Democrats remain dissatisfied.
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Porto Rico
Louisiana
Pleasant Bend News Briefs Reflect Quiet Social Moments
Wheat appears fair in Shia ke eality. Frank Shaw visited Belmore Sunday to see his mother. Milo Merriman and Abie Eicher were guests in Toledo Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm Mootz. Linnie Chubb convalesces from typhoid. Nellie Wolf in Ayereville this week preparing to visit Rudolph and others, planning to start Saturday. ME church held Sunday services after three months. Continental quarterly meetings set for Saturday and Sunday with Elder JM Mills attending. W Demiand of Findlay visits his parents.
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Pleasant Bend
Frank Shaw
Belmore
Milo Merriman
Abie Eicher
Toledo
Wm. Mootz
Linnie Chubb
Mise Nellie Wolf
Ayereville
Five Hundred Dollars Reward for Rheumatism Cure
An advertisement offers a five hundred dollar reward for cases of rheumatism cured by Dr Drummond's Lightning Remedies. It claims to restore stiff joints drawn cords and hardened muscles and urges sending five dollars to Drummond Medicine Co New York for two large bottles and free shipping. It also seeks agents.
Populist Split Risks Bryan as 1900 Campaign Looms
The Populist party factions distance themselves from Bryan with Wharton Baker predicting a possible million vote drop from Bryan’s 1896 tally. The Cleveland Leader notes betrayal of the 1896 alliance with Watson and the Democrats, and analyzes silver as a fraught issue for Bryan in the coming race. It suggests Bryan faces a dilemma between silver politics and maintaining gold Democrat support, and warns his nomination could yield a larger defeat than in 1896.
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Wharton Baker
Cleveland
Bryan
People’s Party
Democrats
Tom Watson
McKinley
Contested Defiance County Primary Set For June 5
Democratic Central committee in Defiance outlines rules for the June 5 primary to nominate a county ticket. Asa Toberan enters race for county commissioner amid opposition to tax dodging accusations. Delegates to the May 22 Congressional convention debated mass caucus in Defiance with Otis and Ansberry factions at odds.
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Democratic Central Committee
Defiance County
Dom Peter Corresnel
Asa Toberan
Tiffin
Asa
Central Committee
T T Ansberry
Geo. K Otis
Congress
John M Ainsworth
Hicksville
Ansberry
Otis
Sherwood
Defiance man injured by falling adz during home project
Rudy Winkler sustained a deep cut on the back of his left hand when a foot adz handle broke while he tore out a partition in North Defiance. Dr. G Huffman treated the wound with seven or eight stitches and Winkler cannot work for some time.
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Rudy Winkler
North Defiance
G . Huffman
Mr. Winkler
Tad Chenevert
Paul Heitzwable
Tom Aunsberry
Jackson Street
Tom
Paul
Master Chenevert
Tad
Liverita advertised to cure liver complaints and indigestion
An 8500 reward ad promotes Liverita the vegetable liver pill claiming it cures liver complaints dyspepsia sick headache indigestion and constipation. Boxes priced 25¢ 100 pills 10¢ 40 pills and 5¢ 15 pills. Warns against substitutions and imitations. Sold by mail via Nervita Medical Co Chicago with local sales by E N Lewis in Defiance Ohio.
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Nervita Medical CO. Cor. Clinton
Jackson Sts
Chicago
Ill
E. N. Lewis
Defiance,o
Court Actions Update From Monday Sessions
Judge W H Hubbard presided briefly in common pleas court. Judgments entered in Michigan Mutual Life Insurance Co. v C nine et al for 4816.75. Leonard v Bronson sales confirmed. Assignment of Andrew Sater bank furniture sold. Inez Chenevert v Ridenour set for hearing May 12. Default judgment in 8 Goff v Joseph Clark for 374.85. Jurors described alleged improprieties in Johnson and Zuber trials. Affidavits filed on change of venue in Ohio v Floyd Rumbaugh. Board bill for jury boarding at Crosby house appealed. Zuker trial attorneys filed bills with county commissioners.
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W H Hubbard
Common
The
Michigan Mutual Life Insurance Co
Ve C. Nine Et al
Leonard
Bronson
Andrew Sater
Inez Chenevert
Ridenour
Goff
Joseph Clark
Hubbard
Geo. S May
Paulding
State of
Ohio
Floyd Rumbaugh
SS Weible
E P Hooker
J W Slough
H P Miller
L E Myers
D E Dozer
J.P Buffington
B F Enos
J W Winv
I N Mock
W L Hill
L B Peaslee
Zuber
Johnson
Rumbaugh
E E Hall
Crescent and County Accord
R D Webster
News and Democrat
Birdie Meeks
Ex Press
Wm. Kirtley
Crosby House
Common Pleas Court
Doctor Drummond’s Lightning Remedy Converts Rheumatism Sufferer
Curtis Buntin of Brooklyn writes that after three years of rheumatism and failed treatments he used Drummond’s Lightning Remedy. He reports immediate relief and swelling reduction, purchasing two more bottles and regaining health.
Third Ward Street Improvements and City Council Actions
The Defiance Ohio city council held a regular session with members Hoeffel, Arning, Marshall, Helmick, Schultz and Conkle present. They discussed lumber bids from Flannagan, street name changes, grade disputes on Holgate avenue, an arc light on East Hopkins street, Clinton street improvements, board appointments, and numerous claims and ordinances including printing bills.
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J I Hoeffel
Chas
Hoeffel
Arning
Adele
Marshall
Helmick
Schultz
Conkle
John Flannagan
Flannagan
Farrell
Abele
Chas. Hoeffel
Hopkins Street
West Hopkins Street
Fifth Street
Holgate Avenue
Warren
Deatrick Streets
Toberan
M Schultz
W. V. Coon
Coons
T'Eblis
Helmich
The
Express
Old Council
Hoeffe
Central City
Peter Smith
Washington and
Arabella
Dr. Harrie
Louis Degginger
Harrison Street
Degginger
LK Miller
Board of
Clinton Street
Vogel
Sidewalk Commission
Ralston
Che Spring
Erie Mill
Perry Street
Perr
American Lice Destroyer marketed to poultrymen
The ad proclaims American Lice Destroyer as the rapid, reliable remedy to kill mites and lice in poultry coops. It promises complete vermin control within 24 hours and claims a 1250 fowls protection per year per package, with money back if ineffective. The pitch urges not to buy home remedies and offers a $1.00 box through American Mfg. Co. of Terre Haute, Ind.
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Poultryman
Amcan Mfg. Co
Terre Haute
Ind
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Ryetary
Laylin
Huron
Silver
Boy Orator
Hewgags
H. P. Miller
Frank J. Mains
John A. Devndoerfer
Mr. Ansberry
Bartsfield
van Wert
Snook
Bourton
Schultz's Hall
Germany
Friesand
Gust Gardner
Ed Kiessner
Geo. Streicher
Joseph and
Mary Herr
Fred Henning
Peter Leithauser
John Mater
Edward Johnson
E B Moats
E W Baylis
Wm. Ebright
J W Gunderman
K V Haymaker
J D Lamb
Marion
F Young
W C Todd
S W Rohn
W D Hill
Moore
Wires
von Wagner
J P Alshouse
Wm. Kibble
AL Kibble
John Harriman
Johrson
J . Nedry Anss Weible
Zuker
F Enos
J P Cameron
John D Lamb
Posdoewtally
Curtis Buntin
Brooklyn, N. Y
Third Ward
Chas. Behringer
Board of Equilization
L Archambeault
John X Smith
W T Hill
Ben Dirringer
A Braner
Henry Bohlman
John Eberle
Board of Health
Evans
City Marshall S A Hall
DerIanc, O
City of
House of Ill Fame
City Marshall
R Winkler
N. W. Tel. Co
J B Tennyson
Aera Ake
Johnson & Watson
J Brubaker
N. W
N. W. ’Phone Co
Defiance Box Co
C. U. Tel. Co
Deindeerfer
C , Miller
G Woodward
Sunds
Evening News
W V Coons
Peoples Gas & Electric Co
J S Heeffel
Minsel’s
Nettie A. Belau, MD
Defiance Ohio
Clinton Stre
Myers’ de
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