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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1901
Page
16
Readers are urged to promote the Express as a party paper and share it with Republican friends. The piece argues circulation strengthens GOP aims after a victory, warns Democrats will attack, and calls for constant vigilance and outreach to keep supporters informed and engaged.
A satirical lament calling for a financial crisis to derail the party and undermine opposition. The speaker invokes fear in banks, unions, and leaders, urging panic to profit the party and discredit rivals. The tone mocks political manipulation and past wars.
A controversial remark contrasts an African American viewed as an abomination by a Democrat with a Filipino described as savage yet smiling, illustrating race bias and stereotyping in political discourse.
Fragmentary notes attribute blame to Mark Hanna in a remark about political strategy. The quote contrasts a wise search for cause with a fool’s tendency to pile responsibility on Hanna. No additional context or names are provided.
A political writer notes prosperity lifts Republican prospects and makes Democrats appear weakened, comparing it's impact to thirty cents in value on their image and appeal.
A reflective note contrasts earning wages with free soup and urges marching to the factory whistle rather than following the Coxey army drum. It emphasizes practical work and organized labor over protest rhetoric, reflecting labor discourse of the era.
In a reflection on political change, the current rulers are praised by supporters while past leadership under Cleveland is remembered with sorrow and hardship, noting free soup and ragged clothing as symbols of tougher times.
The party confronts a heated internal clash over growth, with factions split between expansion and restraint. Rising tensions threaten unity as advocates urge broader reach while critics warn of overreach and potential backlash.
Judge James A. Price, former circuit court judge in this district, seeks nomination to the supreme bench and counts many supporters in north western Ohio.
The Fifth Congressional District will allocate 38 votes at the Republican state convention. Delegates are distributed as five from Henry county, five from Putnam, six from Paulding, seven from Van Wert, eight from Williams, and seven from another county.
Quick dessert suggestion promotes Jell-O as a two minute no bake option. Flavors listed include lemon orange raspberry and strawberry with emphasis on ease for family meals. Text reflects old fashioned grocery ad style and playful tone.
Leading merchants nationwide find government envelopes cheap for return cards. Orders of 500, 600, or 1000 envelopes printed with address on upper left corner. Prices include printing. 1000 envelopes cost 1.20 plus 21.20 for stamps. Damaged addressed envelopes can be redeemed for a 2c stamp at the post office.
Miss Mary Lyons died Wednesday afternoon at 4 25 from pneumonia after a week of illness. She lived with A F Harley on Jefferson street for thirteen years and leaves a sister Anna Lyons of Tiffin township and brothers August Lyons of Paulding county and Henry Lyons of Tiffin township. Funeral from St Mary’s Catholic church Friday at 10 a.m. Rev Father Doherty officiating.
Fifty year milestone marked by St John s Lutheran Church with services on May fifth. The article recounts early German Lutheran settlement near Defiance, the 1849 constitution, successive pastors, church growth, new brick building in 1870s, and jubilee celebrations including sermons by Rev Zucker and Rev Detzer. It notes local civic items and incidents tied to the community.
Tiffin township and several townships plan Sunday school conventions in May and June 1901 at local churches with sessions, leader Estella Fullmer and Marion Lawrence attending. The Chillicothe state convention June 4–6 offers fare discounts and credentials details for Defiance county delegates.
Deshler resident O H Foltz plans to enter the summer school beginning June 10. Debris from the dormitory fire is being cleared. Dr Latchaw travels to West Milton for college work with May dates at Versailles Buckland and Muncie Indiana. Commencement week runs June 3 to 6 with alumni banquet and lectures. Rev P W McReynolds to join in Ohio Indiana campaign and Chicago University summer program.
Uncalled letters listed for Defiance Ohio week ending April 30 1901 include Nora Frederick Jacob Anderson Miss Rosie Howard George Brickley Miss M E Kneringer Wm Hendricks Frank Hees D D Knapp George W Sheaf James H Smith Chas D Wilbur Letters not claimed within 14 days will be sent to the dead letter office Advertised in call to say Advertised and date of list Postmaster C J Thompson.
We the undersigned thank neighbors and friends who kindly helped in the sad death and bereavement of our little son Michael Schamberger and wife.
Druggist A W Sawtelle of Hartford Connecticut praises Chamberlains Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after a customer credits it with saving her life at the shore. A man afflicted by cold pains recovered after a dose and left the store smiling. Sold by Woodward the druggist in May.
Biliousness described as disturbed digestion with debiliated stomach torpid liver constipation and coated tongue promising relief. The product Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets claim to allay stomach disturbances improve appetite and tone the liver for healthier bowels. Sold by N G Woodward May.
Program for Highland township Sunday school convention at Center Chapel church on May 18 1901. Devotion led by Mrs Matta Hall welcomes Estella Fullmer response T H Mansfield and Myers discussion on how to conduct review lesson. Evening 7 30 devotion Anna Phillips addresses Gordon Metzner Latchaw case.
R W Wortman of Defiance Ohio advertises the highest price paid for wool from the Lewis Block readers.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers excursion tickets from west of the Ohio river to Lincoln Nebraska for the German Baptist Brethren annual conference at one fare round trip. Valid for return until June 4, extendable to June 30 with deposit and 50 cents. A separate May 9 to 13 sale to Frederick Maryland marks the United Brethren Centennial Celebration with return until May 17, 1901. For details contact a Baltimore and Ohio agent or General Passenger Agent B N Austin in Chicago.
The battleship Ohio launch in San Francisco on May 18, 1901 triggers a Wabash offer of one first class fare plus 10 dollars round trip direct routes. Portland or Puget Sound options cost 2.50 more. Tickets on sale May 7 and 8, valid 30 days. Also for United Brethren Church Centennial in Frederick Maryland May 10 to 15, one fare round trip, tickets on sale May 9 to 13, return by May 17.
Pan American Exposition offers $10.45 round trips with sale Tuesdays May 7 14 21 28 and valid returns to midnight Saturday of the same week. A $12.60 option is available daily with returns up to 15 days from sale. A $14.85 option is valid daily with returns up to Oct 31. Routes via Toledo L S M S Detroit Wabash or by boat. Inquiries at Wabash depot.
The letter from Fannie Williams of Le Roy New York reports her mother’s health improving after switching from coffee to Grain-O. The family, in Buchanan Michigan, says they use Grain-O weekly and that the mother has quit coffee entirely.
Mrs. 8. Spaid and children and Mrs. 8. Spaid Sr. left Kalida after visiting C. Weaner. S. T. Sutphen and son R. H. Sutphen returned from Paulding after a two day suit before referee Geo. S. May Jr.
In the Court of Common Pleas of Defiance County Ohio Joseph Tuttle of Waterville Washington Alice Cole of Petoska Michigan and Frederick Tuttle unknown residence are to appear regarding a court action. The notice outlines a pending matter with a date to respond as required by law.
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