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Newspaper

Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1904

Page

9

Ansberry Wins Defiance Fifth District Democratic Nomination

Timothy T. Ansberry of Defiance was nominated for Congress in the Fifth District by the Democratic convention in Napoleon after a long ballot process. He received 106 votes including Defiance, Williams, Henry, and Paulding counties, with final 1205th ballot declaring him the nominee. Delegates A R Geyer and Hiram Long were chosen, along with alternates Jos. Kersting and Ralph Magee. James C. Waltermine was named presidential elector. The convention adjourned at 2:45 am.

Timothy T. Ansberry Congress Napoleon Defiance Williams Henry Paulding Putnam Risser Saltzgaber van Wert Snook Berry Williame A. R. Geyer Hiram Long Edgerton Jos. Kersting Ottawa Ralph Magee Briceton Jas. C. Waltermine Deshler

Reception to Mr Ansberry honored Defiance victory

A crowd of several hundred gathered at Hon. T. T. Ansberrys Holgate avenue home Friday evening. The event honored his congressional nomination with a Band selection, speeches by Judge T. T. Shaw and John Deindoerfer, and thanks to Mr. Decker of Paulding. Nearby notes report marriages licenses, travels, and a 6800 farm sale.

Defiance Hon T. T. Ansberry Holgate Avenue Mr. Ansberry John Deindoerfer T. T. Shaw Decker Paulding W. D Hill Qnwefi

List of bishops now complete

Special to Express Los Angeles May 32 The Methodist general conference elected bishops and resolved to defend Dr James R Day against a scurrilous attack by the Examiner. Day was chosen bishop on the fourteenth ballot with 474 of 696 votes. Other bishops named include Berry Spellmeyer MacDowell Bashford Burt Wilson Neeley. Four missionary bishop seats remain to be filled. The assembly backed a push for uniform divorce laws and considering individual communion cups by a two thirds vote.

Los Angeles Cal Methodist General Conference Examiner Hearst James R. Day Syracuse University Day The J. W. Munhall Philadelphia Joseph F General Conference Congress Methodist Church

Bryan Team Defeated Despite Strong Effort

The Bryan high school team fought hard but lost the ballgame at Bryan. Defiance connected for 11 runs off Coy Jones while Bryan managed only 3 hits. The article also notes future games, local visits, and community notices surrounding residents and events in the area.

Bryan Bryan High School Defiance Brownell Gabriel P Jones Wilhelm Lamb Bigelow Morris Beerbower Deark Turnbull Beatty Stearn Hull Christman Miller Beal Cunningham Coy Jones Gaibel Ayersville

Torpedo Factory Explosion Kills Dozens in Findlay

A massive blast at the Lake Shore Novelty Co torpedo factory in Findlay on May 21 killed five workers instantly and caused multiple deaths and injuries. Names of the dead include Joseph Sherwood and Jay Sherwood, with many others severely injured or missing. The blast occurred in a crowded drying room, likely due to a longstanding factory risk, as 28 workers had rushed in to meet Sunday orders. The plant, located near oil refineries, employs about 100 people. investigators note the exact cause may never be known.

Lake Shore Novelty Co Sherwood Boys

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted As Blood Remedy

An 19th century claim promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a internal remedy that reaches the disease in the blood and mucous surfaces. It asserts the medicine is a non quack prescription from top physicians, forming a tonic and blood purifier blend. Testimonials offered, price 75 cents, sold by Druggists.

Hall F. J. Cheney, & CO Toledo

First Communion at St Marys Church Seventy Guests

A Sunday morning service at St Marys Catholic church saw thirty one girls and nineteen boys receive their first communion. The article notes Bishop Horstmann's illness delaying confirmation and lists the communicants by name. It also mentions Rev Julius Kitter heading to Cleveland for ordination and staffing changes at the post office due to illness and new substitutes.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church Horstmann Laura Wahl Margaret Krummel Amber Beatty Marie Wrede Karene Evans Elsie Maranda Stacia O’conner Rose Shhindler Elva Brubaker Grace Anna Burke Teresa Kunish Anna Stein Julius Kitter Chas. Kitter Cleveland Horstman Ritter

Defiance Telegraphy School Promises Quick Career Access

The Defiance School of Telegraphy promotes rapid advancement and good pay for men and independent, lucrative opportunities for women. A large telegraph office adjoining Western Union, with endorsements and a guaranteed job offer for graduates. Manager J. J. Malley supervises training from 9 am to 9 pm daily except Sunday, Defiance Ohio.

Defiance School of Telegraphy Ountry Western Union

Hollister Tea Promises Wellness at 35 Cents

Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea by Weisenburger and Emery markets tea or tablets at 35 cents each, claiming to bring happiness by making people well.

Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea Weisenburger & Emery

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Timothy T Ansberry Ansberry Cuff Henry County Judge Donnelly Spock and Decker Beavers MR Ansberry Lena Schultz Tiffin Township Lennie Noffsinger Orintha E. Berger Richland Township Jacob Adams Ocean Springs Miss Mrs. A. Groney Washington, Mo Champaign, Il Art Everst Canada C. E. Bronson E. N. Lewis Joseph Weber New Riegel Mable Evans Philips Ft. Wayne Chicago St. Louis India China Japan Dr. Price Price Cereal Food Company Illinois J. F. Singer‘s Mazie Hoeffel Minnie Kehnast Michigan Ed Polson Little Son Mrs Christ Gottwald Pittsburg City Margaret Roehrs Edward Foreman Chicago, Ill W. L. Myers Jackson Street Stever Willis O James Hackett Ill B. F. Rapp George Marcellus Mr. Albenas Klein Wapakoneta J. A. Klein W. F. Speiser W. A. Snider Louis Speaker J. P. Davis Youngstown Frank P Florence Hockman Clara Audrey Fridley Holgate Frank Hall Evansport E. W. Hall F. Speiser E. R. Mallett Findlay Terrence Cunningham Cincinnati St. Vincent’s Hospital Northwestern Ohio Oratorical Association Kenton C. M. Coulter Thompson Joseph M. Phillips Fred H. Zollers Phillips J. E. Blair Defiance, Ohio J. J. Malley Royal Baking Powder CO New York Faust Hational A. Designated Depository United States Treasury United States Courts Defiance County Defiance City Balt. & Ohio “Railroad
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