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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1900
Page
4
Democrats Refuse Bryanite Populist Alliance
The piece argues Bryan will be the Populist and later Democratic candidate, forming a hyphenated alliance that mirrors Populist and Democratic doctrine. It contends old line Democrats reject Bryanism, preferring true Democratic principles untouched by Bryan and Populist influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Democratic Party
Democrats
The Parties Differ in Promise and Performance
The remark contrasts the Democratic and Republican parties noting that the former vows policies while the latter enacts change. It highlights a perceived gap between campaign pledges and legislative action as observed in contemporary politics.
Rural free delivery expansion under Republican rule
The Republican Congress has raised the appropriation for RvRAL free delivery to 1 750 000 dollars. The measure aims to extend door to door mail for more farmers nationwide under executive departments and Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Executive Departments
Congress
Tur Southern Democracy Under Fire Over Racial Repression
The piece accuses Tur Southern Democracy of disenfranchising Black people, enforcing Jim Crow on railroads, taxing without representation, and lynching accused individuals without trial, while warning of Republican pressure on Porto Rico natives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tur
Porto Rico
Drummond Elixir Promises Cure for Rheumatism
A sensational offer from the Drummond Medicine Co of New York claims a new preparation by Ju provides a permanent rheumatism cure. Two large bottles sell for five dollars and are sent by express with full particulars and testimonials. Agents sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express
Drummond Mecikee Co
New York
Aarti
Dick Yates Named Republican Governor Candidate in Illinois
Postmaster Thompson recalls Dick Yates as a young Jacksonville newspaper boy who rose from city press to be Republican nominee for Illinois governor. He notes Yates, under 40, follows in his father’s wartime governorship, and the city of Jacksonville as Athens of the West with state institutions and culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Dick’ Yates
Illinois
Illinois Courier
Jacksonville
Yates
City Press
Journal
Buck” Heinrichsen
Courier
Heinrichsen
Altgeld
Young Yates
Athens
Dick Yates
Democratic Caucuses Hotly Contested for County Delegates
In Defiance County on Saturday a Democratic caucus selected delegates for the May 22 congressional convention. Ansberry supporters claim twenty four of thirty two delegates align with him while Otis backers warn of disloyalty. Key wards and townships assigned delegates amid rivalries and accusations of pledges.
Good appointment Abe Baker to census bureau clerk
Abe Baker of North Richland township received notice from the Department of the Interior of his appointment as clerk in the census bureau at a salary of 900 per year. He passed a strict civil service exam and was appointed on the recommendation of Senator J. B. Foraker. He reports to Washington on May 25. Baker has long served as county school examiner and is completing studies at Defiance College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe. Baker
North Richland Township
Department of the Interior
Washington, D. C
Census Bureau
Baker
J. B. Foraker
Washington
Defiance College
Germany Tiffin Corn Planting Time Reported
Local notes describe corn planting activities in Germany Tiffin with residents including Ott Remansnider of Stryker and Edward Linebrink. Mentions of work, fishing, horse purchase, health issues, and social visits among Linebrinks, Stocks, and Peters. Ida Peter’s Toledo marriage reported with best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ott Remansnider
Stryker
Edward Linebrink
F W Stock
Mos Hall
Anna Linebrink
Dr. M Coy
Henry Gilbert
Independence Dam
L C Linebrink
Mand Peter
Jacob Young
Henry Miller
Emma Linebrink
J B Stock
Ida Peter
Toledo
Petit Jury Drawn for June Term of Common Pleas Court
The petit jury for the June term includes EF Travis J C Hatfield John Shaffer Jacob Adams John Correesel Wm Klechner Charles Ridenour M D Moog T A Boyd Fred Spencer Wm Jones Charles Newton and others. A special jury will be drawn to try Floyd Rumbaugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
EF Travis
J C Hatfield
Farmer
John Shaffer
Hicksville
Jacob Adams
Highland
John Correesel
Adams
Wm. Klechner
Charles Ridenour
Mark
M D Moog
Washington
T A Boyd
Fred Spencer
Wm. Jones
Charles Newton
Defiance
Floyd Rumbaugh
Local residents visit relatives and note college affairs
The Misses Rimer and Heater and Messrs Wisda and Steinberger drove to Stryker Sunday to visit Miss Heater's mother. Ferdinand Spangler enrolled in the Shorthand department this last week. Dr JR H A Latchaw went to St Louis last Thursday in the college's interest and will return next week. Prof Derbyshire spent Sunday with his parents near Delphos. A musical event was mentioned for the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rimer
Heater
Meesrs
Wisda
Steinberger
Stryker
Miss Heater
Ferdinand Spangler
JR HA Latchaw
St. Louis
Prof
Derbyshire
Delphos
Lively Run of Brewery Team Causes Small Town Chase
A brewery team on Clinton street dashed across a bridge and through town Tuesday evening, narrowly missing B F Enos and a passerby. The buggy outran the team until recaptured near the Boughton place with no damage reported. Kate Ayers starts in the Defiance post office money order department this morning. Flags are to be raised at Defiance township schools for the session. Burglars entered Gus Gardner’s house through a trapdoor, leaving no known losses. RD Wetster of the Defiance Democrat is a candidate for the board of public works. John S Snook and Stephen T Burtsfield were in the county back townships, possibly seeking delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Street
B. F. Enos
Clinton
Washington Street
Boughton Place
RD Wetster
Defiance Democrat
Board of Public Work
Columbus State Journal
John S Snook
Paulding
Stephen T Burtsfield
van Wert
City council passes streets and grade changes in Defiance
Defiance city council conducted a lengthy session approving vacating part of Broad street to Adams, authorizing a deed, and authorizing mayor to finalize. The meeting addressed street grades on Holgate Ave, sidewalk repairs, fire hydrant replacements, and several committee referrals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abele
Arning
J I Hoeffel
Chas
Hoeffel
Schultz
Helmick
Broad Street
Adams Blacksmith Shop
Wabash Bridge
Adams
John Adams
Malley
F J Wilson Co
Lewiston
Water Company
Holgate Ave
Warren
Wesley Streets
M A Costello
Chas. Hoeffel
Greenler’s Hollow
U B
Edward Squire
John A Deinhoeffer
Library Board
Greenler
Ayersville Pike
North Defiance
Bishop W R C Encampment Honors District No 2 Leaders
Delegates at Findlay report honors for District No 2 naming appointive and elective officers. List includes department president Hannah U Maxon Gallipolis and department secretary Agnes Entsminger Gallipolis, among others. National delegates Octava Saxon Delta and Louisa Weber Antwerp. Anna B Carroll Bryan served as chief conductor at the convention, largest ever in the state with over four hundred delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W R C
Findlay
District No. 2
Hannah U Maxon
Gallipolis
Emma S Nickles
Chillicothe
Johanna Starbird
Norwalk
Agnes Entsminger
Mary Bratt
Mary Musser
Napoleon
Vesta J Shoemaker
Dayton
Anna B Carroll
Bryan
Hannah M Gahagan
Troy
Millie Alexender
Toledo
Coral Poston
Nelsonville
Alminvitta Clark
Helen M Barnum
Geneva
Nettie Greenfield
Cincinnati
Emma Holson
Pioneer
Octava ‘Saxon
Delta
Louisa Weber
Antwerp
Notice to all creditors of Dr Zeigler estate
Creditors are urged to call at once at the late residence of Dr Zeigler and settle accounts. Address listed as 28 26 Bertha A Zeigler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Zeigler
Bertha A, Zeigler
Heading Factory Expanded by George H Dicus on Perry Street
George H Dicus completed extensive improvements at his heading factory on Perry Street. A dry kiln was added and several buildings moved. The plant resumes operation today and will run day and night with about fifteen workers, roughly a third more than before. Dicus sold a large stock stockpile and expects steady summer business due to high demand and favorable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H Dicus
Perry Street
Weather warms as local notices and events unfold
The warm spell brings travel to De fiance with John and Chas Gardner. Irvin Hartshorn plans to raise his barn this week. John Paul handles the work. Jos Batt Sr improves in health. Wu Loose spent days in Toledo returning Friday. Fairview church had Sunday evening preaching. A wind storm Thursday toppled Vint Hogan’s chimney and damaged John Myers' roof and spouting. Lee Kinsley sells wool in Bryan, Orley Welker buys timber on Squire farm. Decatur Crate factory to start stave work this week. A blind lecturer from Paulding county spoke at Fairview church Monday. Mrs Geo Smith in critical condition. Herby Smith travels to Sherwood for a small infant casket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Chas. Gardner
Defiance
Irvin Hartshorn
John Paul
Jos. Batt, Sr
Wu. Loose
Toledo
Fairview
Vint
Hogan
John Myers
Lee Kinsley
Bryan
Orley Welker
Squire
Decatur
Ind
Fairview Church
Paulding County
Geo. Smith
Herby Smith
Sherwood
Snider and Shuter Build Addition to Hardware Store
R Crosgrove and W P Cameron visited Defiance Monday. Mrs C Shuter of Toledo stopped here on a visit. Mr and Mrs Heatly were callers in Defiance Monday. Herman Leaders, superintendent of the Infirmary, was here Monday. Mrs S Stock and daughter Sarah passed through here Monday.
Wanted Five Extra Girls at Crosby House
Help wanted at Crosby house during congressional convention. Five extra girls needed to assist with duties and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crosby House
Defiance County Sunday School Convention Highlighted By Leaders
The Defiance township Sunday school association convened at the Baptist church with Rev. A Murphy leading devotionals. Estella Fallmer discussed early training and pride while Prof. L L Canfield, Miss Della Henderson and Prof. J W Sadler led sessions on supervision and teaching. A county work demo by Edward Goller featured a red white and blue illustration and a blackboard map. A brass band and Logan visit were cited as boosting attendance and urging broader use in state conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance Township
A Murphy
Estella Fallmer
L L Canfield
Della Henderson
Canfield
J W Sadler
Edward Goller
Logan
Hocking County
FM McKay
Journal Gazette
Clark
Defiance County
Great Solomon spectacle at John Robinson show May 21 1900
The John Robinson Great World's Exposition presents a grand Solomon era spectacle praised for its sceneography realism and lavishness. Audiences and press hail it as a triumph of art and historical revelation to be seen with other John Robinson exhibits on Monday May 21 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon
John Robinson
Danny Cathartic Cure Ad Promises Constipation Relief
An old print advertisement claims a remedy titled Danny Cathartic cures constipation forever. It markets a product called Cascarete and includes a dubious refund claim and price notation of 25c. The fragmentary copy suggests a clearance or refund offer and urges readers to purchase.
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Danny Cathartic
Geists
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Kid” McCullough
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College Notes
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People’s Gas & Electric Co
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Schneider Bros
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Chas. Hoeftel
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