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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1904
Page
10
Washington October 30 Mr Elihu Root of New York spoke with President Roosevelt at the White House about the political outlook. Root said the president should win easily with a New York plurality near sixty thousand votes.
The New York Herald poll projects a larger Republican majority in the next House with 210 Republicans, 161 Democrats, and 15 doubtful. Republican chairman Babcock predicts 220 seats, Democratic chairman Cowherd claims 225, dismissing such gains as absurd and noting disputed states like Ohio and Iowa.
An opinion piece mocks the Crescent News for backing Bill and Mack, noting its scant coverage of others and its crossfire with Democrats. It highlights mayor Jack Cameron and police chief Bill Hubbard as targets of a GOP attack and questions the paper’s single‑minded editorial stance.
George Killen Nash former governor of Ohio died Friday after a three year illness marked by constant suffering and hopeful spirit. He collapsed at his Columbus home while visiting his daughter Mrs Worthington E Babcock and had risen just before the stroke. The report notes a sudden end following a long period of decline.
Gov Nash died after a stroke in Wil, collapsing on a bathroom floor soon after entering. Born August 14, 1842 in Medina county, he pursued law, taught, and served as prosecuting attorney, attorney general, and supreme court commission member. A lifelong Republican, he led the party and twice won the governor’s chair, leaving a record of public service and civic duty.
AJ Sanford Republican candidate for justice of the peace in Defiance township seeks votes. A Civil War veteran, he previously won a county commissioner seat in 1894 by a large majority and has held trusted positions with a record of creditable service. Vote for Sanford November 8.
A defiant county editorial presses for Roosevelt in 1904, denouncing Parker as a trust candidate and attacking Island Park convention dissent. It blames Parker’s supporters for economic panic risks and praises Campbell for Roosevelt alignment, urging voters to stay with the Republican ticket through November 8.
Republican candidate Silas E. Hurin tours Defiance County to rally voter support for circuit judge. Born in Hamilton County, educated at public schools, Princeton, and Cincinnati Law, he was admitted in 1885 and has practiced in Cincinnati Findlay since 1887. The piece notes the circuit's Democratic history and urges voters to elect Hurin, citing his integrity and lack of partisan bias.
The New York Herald reports Roosevelt leading Parker 257 to 159 with 60 doubtful, citing regional supports and state forecasts. It notes West Virginia and New Jersey swing toward Roosevelt, Nevada close, and Maryland uncertain. It criticizes opposition groups and praises campaign work by Frank Toxyper and Dr J W Davie, while recounting local political tensions and a dynamite post office robbery in Catawba.
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