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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1902
Page
4
Notice from the Daily Evening Edition of Defiance Ohio detailing mail delivery by carriers in city and outside rates. Includes pricing for 10 cents per week, 3 and 6 month mailings, and yearly outside city subscription.
Advertisement notes a weekly schedule to press on Wednesday evenings with a yearly price of 1 dollar paid in advance and references long distance telephone numbers 14 and 34 for Northwestern Telephone listings.
In Defiance county Republicans reject the countywide losses as a principled setback while Democrats carry the county by about 600. J E Hosler and J J Craine faltered in Defiance city amid strong Democratic turnout, and William Kirtley Jr wins a slim majority for state board of public works. Defiance and Hicksville results show local organization and scratching affecting outcomes.
The general results from Tuesday's election across Ohio and northern states favor Republicans while Democrats prevail in the South. Voters backed the party seen as maintaining prosperity and resisting change, with Ohio leading by about 100,000 votes and many other victories noted.
Dick Nevens wins election in Dayton district. Campaign focused on local concerns and representation. Nevens secured support from key community groups and local organizations, defeating rival candidates to take the seat.
In a terse dispatch Gero Russe carries Williams county by a 700 vote margin amid響 calls of political chants. The report notes the phrase Heraus mit em echoing in the crowd as the outcome is declared.
A brief noting that the expected snowfall did not occur the following day. The line emphasizes a missing element in the sequence of weather events with no further context.
Famed Doctor Norton of Tiffin loses his bid for Congress in a contested race. Local supporters react as results come in from the district contest.
Party officials say the poor county results stem from the Crescent News coverage being lukewarm and not firing up voters. They argue coverage failed to energize supporters ahead of the upcoming election.
A vintage advertisement asserts deafness stems from inflamed Eustachian tubes and catarrh. It claims cure via constitutional remedies, offers a $100 reward for an uncured case and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure and Pills from Toledo, Ohio.
A brief note recalls a Saturday event where a group pressed an advantage until a roll change stalled progress. A visitor named John Rethmel arrived from Tiffin with a wad, altering the scene.
Local election coverage notes one standout candidate, Mr. Kirtley, described as a sprinter of note and a point-maker on the ticket.
A historic note blames William Schmaltz for a force pump incident affecting city Republicans as hundreds of Democrats are praised for their civic duties.
Asa appears to have positives in hand indicating strong setup. reactions suggest dissatisfaction from JoAn Rethmel regarding the outcome in Tiffin township.
Mr. Hall led Defiance county with a 24 vote majority outside the city of Defiance. Mr. Hosler ran like a fox in the ballots as voters weighed the contest between the two contenders.
Citizens in Ohio rejected Tom Johnson in a decisive outcome on Tuesday. Mr Hall indicated he can accept those passes now, while Johnson will not become an accusing voice.
Columbus hotel managers complained of light business as travelers returned home to vote. Ohio traveling men expected to work for William Kirtley of Defiance, a Republican nominee for state board of public works, and bets circled on Defiance county backing him.
Voters backed Gov. Odell after trusts mobilized against him over mining region strike settlement. He secured a handsome plurality in a hard fought contest.
William Kirtley Jr ran ahead of his ticket by 1,000 votes in Lucas County. Billie supported the effort with active friends in the area.
A local ad proclaims Rocky Mountain Tea to enhance willpower stamina and charm the mind. Sold by Weisenburger and Emery.
Special to Express from Columbus on November 5 reports the Republican edge in Ohio voting. Returns show a large plurality but no gain in congressional seats, likely losing the 12th district while the 13th district may be carried. Ohio’s Republican history set against this year’s results.
Local readers praise Doan's Kidney Pills as a cure for back ache. Mrs G Morneau of 622 Washington street reports relief after using the remedy from N G Woodward's drug store, saying it ended hum of pain and prostration. Doan's Kidney Pills are sold by all dealers 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Doan's.
Fragmentary ad suggests a personal notice seeking a husband. Text mentions a doctor with unclear name and contact language, with readable fragments indicating a matchmaking or personal inquiry notice.
Wm. Kirtley Jr. receives an outpouring of telegrams today congratulating him on his election and praising the strong showing in his home county.
Travelers and residents list short trips and visits across Jewell Delta Evansport and nearby towns. W A Schmaltz Jas Spurgeon Palmer and wife Peter Cameron and others are noted in Jewell Swanton Delta Mark Center and Hicksville. People's Rapid Transit Electric Railway Co. reps were in Jewell to discuss work and surveys continued near the village.
Our townsman Hon. Wm Kirtley Jr was elected to the State Board of Public Works by a large plurality about 100 000. He carried Defiance county by 120 in a successful campaign and is praised for his state and county effort.
The Maryland congressional election proceeded without incident aside from a few minor disturbances in the eastern district of Baltimore.
Des Moines Iowa election results show Republicans winning the state ticket by about a 75 000 vote plurality based on precinct returns received up to 11 pm Tuesday.
Wisconsin results show a Republican landslide with Governor Robert M. LaFolette and the full state ticket elected by at least 35,000 votes. Republicans also win control of the next legislature, which will elect a U S senator to succeed Senator Spooner.
In Toledo and Lucas County on November 4 Republicans won every county ticket candidate by record margins. Southard led with a 7,500 vote majority, stunning Democrats and delighting GOP leaders who expected victory but not a landslide.
Special to Express Detroit Nov 5 Republicans elect Governor A T Bliss and the entire state ticket. They also win 11 of 12 congressmen and a large majority of the legislature. Vote total is light with early estimates ranging 30 000 to 40 000, chairman Diekema predicting nearly 75 000.
New Haven, Conn.昨日 election results show Connecticut voters selecting the full Republican slate for state officers and all five Republican candidates for Congress.
Topeka reports Kansas elected the entire state ticket and all congressmen as Republicans with a majority of at least 40,000. Republican gains sweep across the state.
Philadelphia on November 5 reports over 1,000,000 votes cast in state elections for the first time. Republican Samuel W. Pennypacker wins governor by about 175,000 plurality amid broad party success across counties.
F W Dickman his wife and mother were in Defiance last Thursday. F W Smith of Brunersburg visited relatives here last Friday. Fred Schanika and family and sister visited H Frank Sunday. Wesley Dirt Frank visited Henry Miller Sunday. Christ Deckrosh and family visited H Frank Sunday evening. Some relatives and friends visited C Demland Sunday. Peter Horning wife and little niece visited their uncle F W Smith Sunday. A Demland wife and son visited Chas Speith near Ayersville Sunday. Rives Lottie Young and Laura Demland called on Minnie and Katie Wahl Sunday. Called on John Bishop Sunday. Miss Bessie Young visited Lence Horning Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Demland visited Jacob Dirt Sunday. John Brinkman and family, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Freadhoff, wife and daughter visited Jacob Dirt Sunday.
The Defiance Home Saving and Loan Association will receive money on deposit for a time, issuing certificates that bear interest from the date and are payable January first and July first. Loans on farm security at six percent per year with no commission and small expense. C. B. Squirm, Sec'y.
The Markets column shows Wheat and Corn easing with December wheat around 71% to 72 cents and December corn near 52% to 53 cents on Chicago prices. Rye and potatoes drift lower, oats firmer, butter steady, eggs steady while live poultry remains easy with turkeys and chickens priced lower. New York follows with dull flour and mixed wheat corn and oats spot and futures moves across the board.
Hogs show mixed to strong packing demand with prices ranging from 6.20 to 6.65 for various grades and weights. Cattle quotes feature prime beeves at 7.70 to 8.00, good to choice beeves 6.90 to 7.65, and diverse feeder, stock, and range categories from 2.10 to 6.00, including Texas and western range listings.
Teachers examinations for 1902 and 1903 are listed by month and location. Dates include November 1 in Sherwood, December 6 and January 3 in Defiance, February 7 in Defiance, March 7 in Hicksville, April 4 in Sherwood, May 2 in Defiance, and June 6 in Defiance. C T R C course recommended by the Board. Bevington and Gruner presiding.
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