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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1901
Page
8
The Defiance sub-district elected W H Hubbard over J M Killits by a slim margin likely under fifty votes. The official count could alter the result as Hubbard trails badly in the district where he previously won by about 2 000. The outcome shows shifting district sentiment and a bitter win for Hubbard.
The OCR fragment notes a Democratic victory in Mississippi with no dramatic confrontation or clash implied, signaling a straightforward win without notable turmoil or escalation.
A political group once dormant has reactivated, signaling a renewed push after a period of inactivity. The move indicates reorganization and a strategy to influence upcoming local elections.
Serx Low states he will not blame Democrats if his administration fails. He emphasizes personal responsibility and accountability regardless of political affiliation.
A sharp focus on strict electoral rules is presented as essential for Tammany's reform efforts, ensuring procedures are clear and decisions predictable. The piece argues legal safeguards help prevent irregularities and bolster public trust in the political process.
Nebraska shows a settled, steady appreciation of prosperity as state residents adjust to improving economic conditions and stable growth across communities.
The remark notes that neither Bryan nor Bill is the favored son of his own state, suggesting a balanced field with no strong regional backing for either candidate.
A Republican statewide majority of 80,000 in an off year indicates continued Democratic decline.
The Maumee Valley Record alleges the Democracy of Ohio waned as Republicans in Williams County opposed Mr. Killits. It claims Killits ran three hundred votes behind his ticket in the county and accuses Crescent News of Democratic bias and lies aimed at discrediting the opposition.
J. P. BELLENAP won re election as Henry County recorder by a majority of 612 votes. The result reflects voter support in the county as tabulated by local election officials.
Hon Jonn M Killits phoned the Daily Express to congratulate Judge Hubbard on his election Official count increased Killits votes by a few The official majority for Hubbard was 34 Killits praised Hubbard and his own Williams County victory in Defiance County The incident closed.
Calvin P. Goorey a Republican from Ottawa was elected to the senate representing his district. The article notes the result favors Republicans though the district remains strongly Democratic.
Fred Bruns of Stryker stood as a major political force in the race against John M. Killits. Killits won Stryker precincts by a sweeping majority, highlighting Bruns’ influence in local politics.
Hon. Joan M. Kiwaits acts to refuse to concur in the election of Judge Hubbard, signaling a broad minded stance. The decision marks him as a rising figure among Northwestern Ohio Republicans with a promising future ahead.
Uncalled letters listed for 14 days at Defiance Ohio include Mrs M E Bell Mrs Francis Howe John Bailey Miss Iva Lee Frolich L R Campbell Miss Mary Staub J C Monroe and others. After 14 days they go to the dead letter office per law. Postmaster C J Thompson notes the list.
Mayor J. A. Evans and Sheriff John McCarty were sent into Blakesly precinct to harpoon John M. Killits. Killits led his ticket in that precinct by 25 votes, and countywide shifts by Defiance politicians could have swung the result in his favor.
Ohio plans a winter redistricting adding Fulton County to the 5th District. The move tightens the district and strengthens Democratic prospects if Defiance Republicans keep backing non nominated candidates from Defiance.
H. P. Miller of this city spent several days in Brady township Williams county, old home, rallying for Judge Hubbard. He was aided by Ed Bruns, brother of Fred Bruns of Stryker. Nash's vote in the township stood 161 and Killits 183. Had the visitors stayed another day Brady township likely would have elected Killits.
A shy Rousseau fled to a country inn after a staged tale of his opera fooled the crowd at court. The impostor claimed the work had pleased Louis XV and he feared exposure, confessing in his memoirs that he trembled at the thought.
In the Findlay Republican article, the Hancock county syndicate faced a Democratic slump as Republican gains appeared in multiple counties. Fremont Nash Crawford Defiance Van Wert show stronger GOP results, with the election altering local representation and signaling party shifts.
A bookkeeper denounces the discount fiend who inflates profit by granting extra days on bills and even deducts 10 percent from 7 10 bills. He notes some merchants balk at full settlements, returning checks and demanding goods be redressed, while wholesalers are told to whistle for redress.
A lyric fragment from Lady Lindsay's The Prayer of St Scholastica and Other Poems. The speaker adores a maiden and a red rose, addressed to a blackbird and nightingale as echoes join the tune. The verse blends nature imagery with longing and the poet’s musings on beauty.
A humorous quip from the Chicago Record Herald about a husband’s late hours and a wife’s latch key question. The playful dialogue implies routine early returns and a training joke about household roles. The piece captures a light domestic tone.
The passage describes the west African water shrew with otter like fur a eel like tail and aquatic insect feeding habits. It details the eastern Himalayan panda with red chestnut fur black underside a long ringed tail and bear like habits. It also covers the binturong an Asiatic kinkajou from Sumatra and Java with a prehensile tail and dark woolly fur.
Rev Dr John Watson and others dined with W S Caine MP. Caine offered £50 to the person who could craft the best pun on his name within five minutes. As the deadline neared, John Watson quipped Dont be in such a hurry Caine.
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