This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 59 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1902
Page
6
Early returns show Odell winning New York as Republicans gain Ohio seats and push a strong national lead. Ohio claims 17 or 18 of 21 congressmen. statewide Republican margin nears 90,000 with a 204 to 179 House split. Other states report Republican gains and pending counts.
New York City voted Democratic in mayoral era history and backed Tam many candidates for supreme court seats and state offices. In Kings County and Queens results favored Democrats while Oyster Bay and Albany reported Odell and Coler leads and a delayed statewide tally showed a narrowed Republican edge. Senator Platt commented the outcome reflected a cohesive Democratic gain with limited trust impact on policy.
Philadelphia with heavy Republican gains leads the state totals as early returns show a Republican plurality of 150 000 to 200 000 statewide. Governor Samuel Pennypacker is elected by about 175 000, with Democrats winning two or three of 32 congressmen. Allegheny fusion ticket will carry county by about 30 000.
Detroit reports show Gov A T Bliss and the full state ticket carried, with Republicans winning about 30 000 to 40 000 votes and later estimates rising to 36 975. Durand loses Detroit by 4000 to 6000, while the legislature remains heavily Republican with one Democrat senator and ten Democrat representatives.
Early returns from Rhode Island show L F C Garvin Democrat leading the governor’s race by about 7000 votes with Abelard Archambault Democrat ahead for lieutenant governor by about 5000. In Woonsocket a city recount shifts three seats to Republicans, giving the GOP a four vote edge in the House while the Senate remains Republican.
Returns from Delaware elections place the state senate at 10 Republicans and 7 Democrats. The house stands 18 Republicans and 16 Democrats with one district tied. Complete Sussex county returns indicate the election of Thomas W. Jefferson, Democrat.
The Fifth district state senate race ends with a seven vote plurality for the winner over George E. Magee. In the legislature 27 Republicans and 24 Democrats on joint ballot, Ninth district Kent county tied. Regular Republicans split, lowering Addicks senate chances.
Early returns show Republicans winning heavy majorities to control both houses. State chairman Stokes claims nine of ten congressmen for Republicans while Democratic chairman Courley cites four. By Nov 6 the GOP holds seven of ten seats and maintains legislative control with reduced margins. in the Fifth district C. N. Fowler (Rep) defeats Dewitt A. Flanagan (Dem) as ex President Cleveland spoke for the Democrat.
Return data from Massachusetts shows Bates winning the governorship with 195,961 votes to Gaston’s 158,482, a 57,479 Republican margin. Democrats gain a single congressman, while the state slate shows Republicans sweeping the legislature with a 10 to 4 congressional delegation and a 31 to 9 Senate split, and 155 Republicans to 42 Democrats and 3 Socialists in the House.
New Haven Nov 5 Returns from 50 towns show the entire Republican ticket elected by pluralities around 13000 as four district congressmen and a congressman at large also go Republican. The General Assembly appears comfortably Republican ensuring O H Platts Senate seat re election.
Concord reports 125 towns and wards totaling 15 677 for Bachelder Republican and 11 610 for Hollis Democrat. Early 1900 results had Jordan 20 459 Republican and Potter 12 976 Democrat. A uniform percentage would yield a Republican plurality near 10 000.
Minnesota reporters note a larger plurality for Van Sant as his anti merger campaign gains approval. His lead is believed to exceed 50,000. Eight of nine congressmen have been elected by Republicans.
Chicago reports show Busse, the Republican candidate for state treasurer, winning by at least 8,500 in the city and likely 13,000 to 14,000 in Cook County. Democratic HQ concedes county turnout favors Republicans by about 10,000. Meagre returns limit exact results but indicate a strong Republican ticket overall, with a Republican legislature and likely successor to US Senator Mason.
Jacksonville voters show light turnout as Congressmen Sparkman and Davis win re elections without opposition. The state Democratic ticket is unchallenged and the legislature will re elect United States Senator Mallory. A constitutional amendment to add three supreme court justices passes.
San Francisco reports complete returns showing George C. Pardee, Republican, winning California’s governor race by 2,000 to 3,000. Interior counties erase San Francisco’s 9,000 Lane lead. GOP gains in legislature and U S Senate race. Milwaukee tallies set La Follette for reelection by 35,000 to 40,000 statewide. Spooner poised for Senate. Kansas and Iowa results solidify GOP majorities. Wade wins Iowa seat. Iowa state ticket GOP lead over 70,000.
Returns indicate a statewide Republican victory with a solid majority on joint ballot. W. E. Borang is poised to succeed Senator Heitfelt in the U S Senate, with the GOP holding both state and congressional seats.
Denver reports Republicans tout Peabody's gubernatorial win and gains for Brooks in Congress and Hogg in the Second district with Sha froth's First district seat to be contested. They predict 36 Republicans and 29 Democrats in the house and 22 Democrats to 13 Republicans in the senate. Helen L. Grenfell is re elected superintendent by 2400 votes.
Returns from Nebraska show Republicans electing five of six congressmen. The Second district where Omaha lies goes to fusionists with Hitchcock defeating Mercer. Governor Mickey appears elected by about 5,800 votes, with McCarthy in the Third and Norris in the Fifth also Republican. The official count should not alter these results.
Raleigh November 5 returns from 30 counties show a Democratic majority over 30,000 in eastern and middle counties, predicting a state ticket majority near 65,000. Only the Eighth and Tenth districts remain doubtful with both parties claiming.
St. Louis November 6 incomplete returns indicate the democratic state ticket is elected with a safe majority in the legislature to choose a successor to United States Senator West and 15 of 16 congressmen elected as Democrats.
Complete returns from Baltimore and statewide results show Maryland will send four Republicans and two Democrats to the next House, a Democratic gain of two seats. Except in Baltimore's Third and Fourth districts, candidates won by comfortable pluralities.
Wheeling reports show B B Dovener a likely winner in the First district by a smaller margin than in 1900. In the Second district John T Mc Graw leads over A G Dayton though Republicans dispute the result.
Guthrie Oklahoma November 7 A bitter struggle for a congressional delegate persists with west and southwest counties outstanding. Republicans claim McGuire leads by about 1000 while Democrats pick Cross by around 1460. Both parties concede the Oklahoma senate to Republicans by one seat and claim control of the house.
Practically complete returns from Utah counties indicate larger Republican margins. Joseph Howell retains Congress with a 5,427 plurality and the legislature is set for a Republican 41-seat joint-ballot majority.
Reports from 37 of 53 counties show the Republican congressional ticket with a 19,666 plurality. The remaining counties are expected to increase this plurality by about 2,000. Republicans have elected all but six or eight members of the state legislature.
Santa Fe November 7 Republicans swept county tickets in New Mexico, with the territorial legislature likely to include 11 or 12 Republicans on the Council and 21 Republicans in the House, alongside several Democrats.
Democrats concede Joseph M. Dixon has won the Helena district seat for congressman by at least 4000 votes. They also report W A L Halloway will be the associate justice of the supreme court by an 8000 vote majority. Legislative returns indicate Republicans will control both houses.
Richmond returns show slow progress but indicate Virginia will elect a full Democratic congressional delegation. Ninth district reports the only serious contest with Rhea as the Democratic winner.
Dallas reports indicate victory for the full democratic state ticket and all congressional candidates. From the Fifteenth district, Garner, the democratic nominee, leads by about 1,500 votes as Republicans were considered to have a narrow chance.
In Montgomery on November 5 the full Democratic state ticket is elected by a large majority. The Lily White Republican vote was not as large as expected.
San Juan reports a sweeping Republican win with Federico Degetau re-elected resident commissioner to Washington by a large majority. The federal delegation tally shows ten delegates secured.
The legislature sees loss of five delegates as federals abstain through intimidation. Fraud charges spread, with prosecutions promised. The American federal party led by President Palmer accuses government partiality toward Republicans and vows a national manifesto with proofs of outrages. Palmer plans a mass San Juan meeting to elect four delegates to urge Roosevelt for redress.
In Jackson on November 5 the Mississippi vote was very light with tabulations showing totals under 40 000. All Democratic congressional candidates were elected without opposition and constitutional amendments are believed to have been defeated.
Nashville November 5 The entire Democratic state ticket headed by James B. Frazier for governor has been elected by a majority estimated at 50 000.
In Reno on November 6 the fusion party wins Sparks for governor Van Dusen for Congress and the full legislature. Newlands secures a two thirds vote on joint ballot to choose the United States senator.
Indianapolis on November 6 reports the Republican state committee claiming 100 of 150 legislative seats. They also predict Senator Fairbanks will be re elected with the largest margin Indiana has seen since the Civil War.
Seattle voters see Democrats concede three congressmen at large by an average 9 000 margin while Republicans expect a 30 seat majority on joint ballot in the state legislature.
Phoenix voters on November 6 left the contest for a U S congressional delegate undecided with both parties likely to finish with a lead under 300 votes.
Meagre returns from Cheyenne show the entire Republican ticket elected. Mondell, the Republican candidate for Congress, will have about a 4000 vote majority.
In Rochester on November 7 the Catta ragus and Allegany reservations held blanket ballots. A bitter Democratic and Republican clash produced a Republican victory for president Eli jah Turkey led by the Democratic side against Frank Paterson of the Republicans. About 600 votes were cast on each reservation.
A polar bear aboard the Cevic, arriving in New York from Liverpool, spent 21 hours perched on an upper berth and briefly commanded the forecastle. After coercive methods and a hightension standoff, crew forced the animal back into its cage as officials and the owner intervened.
Government expects a profit of 40000 to 50000 this year from stamp book sales. The program faced a paper quality controversy with the Bureau of Engraving and Printing over paraffin paper causing stamps to stick. After upgrading to a higher grade paper sales have largely recovered and risen.
A French physician states ancient Egyptians suffered appendicitis and were often operated on. The Chicago Record-Herald notes he avoids claiming that every mummy had just left the operating table.
The Los Angeles Press notes Roosevelt pardoned an army deserter who had just married, suggesting the act may backfire as its own punishment.
In a provocative stance the Emperor declares electric cars a danger to mankind while the New York World defends them. He blames reckless drivers and errant cranks for any harm caused by automobiles.
Columbus Nov. 6 Ohio Democrats report 17 Republicans to 4 Democrats in Congress with minor district shifts. Henry C. Garber, chairman and congressman elect, accuses John R. McLean and Lewis Bernard of causing the Democratic defeat. He says Mayor Johnson and allies controlled party organs statewide except Cincinnati and aim to seize Hamilton County committee next year.
Mayor Tom L. Johnson released a signed statement noting large democratic gains in Cuyahoga County despite a higher total vote and Republican interest. He said the county ticket majority was elected and praised gains where Mr. Bigelow campaigned outside Hamilton County, attributing Cincinnati issues to dishonest election methods.
Five counties report a surprising trend with three minority parties drawing votes that could exceed last year's totals for four parties. Prohibition, socialist and socialist labor together tally about 23 000, hinting at an overall secretary of state vote above 800 000.
Robbers set fire to the post office and general store of Mr. Wharton and Tyler's blacksmith shop and residence in Laneview near Columbus. The fire department arrived just as the settlement faced total destruction.
Cincinnati November 8 The Ohio Superior Court dismissed Samuel Stevens petition for a receiver in a case about newspaper guessing contests. The demurrer was sustained and the court held such contests do not fall under Ohio statutes against lotteries gambling wagering or betting.
The Hamilton County plurality shows Laylin winning secretary of state by 27 547 and Nippert probate judge by 29 360. Cincinnati turnout was 15 percent below registration. secretary of state votes trailed governor by 7 172.
In Cleveland on November 6 the Republicans won one common pleas judge, the prosecuting attorney, probate judge, sheriff, and county surveyor. Democrats captured three judges, the county clerk, county commissioner, solicitor, and coroner. Bigelow led the county by a 2 502 plurality.
An official of the Wabash railroad says the company’s general offices will move from St. Louis to Toledo when the new line to Pittsburgh is finished. The announcement notes the relocation is tied to the completion of the Pittsburgh extension.
The Sandusky Southwestern Railway Company of Wapakoneta was incorporated with a capital stock of 1,000,000 dollars yesterday. The aim is to build an electric railway from Sandusky to Wapakoneta.
H E Everett of Cleveland led the Everett Moore syndicate and was elected president of the Toledo Railways and Light Co yesterday to succeed Albion E Lang who resigned from the post.
Columbus reports Republicans carried 62 of 88 Ohio counties. Complete results from the 13th district show Jackson, Republican, leading Norton, Democrat, by 647 votes. The delegation remains as in the current Congress with Republicans carrying most districts and Democrats holding four.
A Wheeling & Lake Erie passenger train struck an open switch at a gravel pit three miles south of Coshoeton Ohio on Tuesday afternoon. Engineer Christopher Reinhold and Fireman Charles Weldin, both of Canton, were killed. John Powelson, his son Melville, and Thomas Maston were injured with broken limbs while unloading coal. Many passengers suffered severe bruises but none seriously injured.
Akron report notes three prisoners escaped by cutting a roof opening in the Summit county jail Tuesday night. Escaped were Joseph Coy serving 11 years for assault on his mother, William Block charged with grand larceny, and Walter Wolf who pleaded guilty to larceny and was fined. Wolf had previously escaped on September 27 and was later captured at Wheeling.
Mrs M Isted of 1207 Strand Street Galveston recounts a post 1900 kidney illness with excruciating pain, nearly fatal. She credits Dean's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY with restoring health and weight from 118 to 155 pounds after three doses. Free trials offered. 50 cents per box.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.