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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1900
Page
2
Defiance Ohio newspaper entry lists publisher C. J. Thompson at Court Street near Court House. Office addresses and post office mailing terms show daily edition for city subscribers at 10 cents weekly with long distance and Northwestern telephone numbers.
The publication sets new rates: $1 per year if paid in advance and $1.50 if not in advance. The price is described as being adhered to inflexibly.
The piece accuses Republicans of planning a broad assault on Kentucky election officials under Goebel law, alleging widespread fraud in multiple counties including Lexington Breathitt Logan Olmsted and Lawrence. It cites specific alleged acts by Republican clerks and Democratic challengers, detailing inflated votes suppressed minorities and coerced access, and notes Moses will contest results in the Third district amid claims of fraudulent procedures.
Representatives of the Republican party accuse fraud in Kentucky precincts with five to ten votes, claiming a premeditated plan. They say in Democratic areas officials failed to comply with bill No. 19 and urge their side to avoid technical objections if votes are legally cast. The committee hints at exposing that Yerken’s defeat comes from manipulated law rather than voter majorities.
The piece lauds Marcus Alonzo Hanna as the driving force behind the Republican victory, praising his campaign management, practical approach, and steady public speaking. It notes his rise in public esteem, resilience against vilification, and the recognition of his effective leadership by the nation.
The piece cites James Ross describing a Marxist-leaning element in Franklin county Democratic leadership that damaged the party since 1896. He says reorganization is needed to restore trust and unity, claiming the election purged this “archistic cancer” and clears a path toward Jeffersonian principles.
Politically Bryan lies dead as a mummy in a grim, cryptic remark reflecting factional tensions and unclear succession within the local scene. The line hints at partisan quietism and a shift in influence amid political intrigue.
Republicans in Henry County chose their sheriff in a local election result. The race action centers on party victory and the ensuing administrative responsibilities for the county law enforcement office.
The Republican candidate in the Fifth district posted a strong showing in Tuesday’s race. In 1896 Bryan carried the First ward by 63 but this year he dropped to a 25 vote margin.
Snow fell Wednesday evening following Tuesday’s landslide event. The sequence notes a wintry pattern with a dramatic Tuesday result preceding the snowfall.
W T Hill seems tolerable about the outcome while Wyatt hints Bryan could triumph, fostering a quiet doubt about the result and shaping private expectations among observers.
Jack Malley asks Sheriff Kiser to open a political school and allow his entry. The writer believes Malley would gain many new points from such a program.
In the Second ward Bryan won by 181 in 1900 after a 154 majority in 1896, a drop of 21 points. The precinct is described as the county's stiffest Democratic area.
Dr. Cameron ran without opposition for coroner and is described as a fair fellow aligned with the Democratic party.
The Hicksville township swung to the Republican candidate by a 31 vote margin this year. Historical note recalls Bryan carried the township by 53 votes in 1896.
The Crescent News criticizes chairman John Poiser and argues Democrats lost heavily in Defiance county due to a self styled Democratic newspaper trust. It claims the old bosses were outmatched by this new power in the region.
W W Wilson, the infirmary director, is able to resume control of the saloon business after a period away. His return signals a reestablished management and anticipated continuity of operations.
In 1896 Bryan carried Highland by 45 votes. This year McKinley won Highland by 18, marking a clear shift in local political support.
In the Fourth ward today five voters aged 86 to 101 cast Republican ballots. Samuel Saltzgaber, 101, urged William McKinley at the top. Barnabas Niles, 96, voted with his cane and claimed nineteen presidential votes for Republicans. Others, Rev. Thomas Elcock, 90, Thomas Kessler, and Paul Rize, 86, followed with similar choices.
Sunday school notes from Brunersburg M E and Sherwood ME report Rally Day events, new organ, lack of Home department, and growing attendance. John Kuhn leads as superintendent while James Romine handles the news column. A proposal for a Banner standard aims to boost township organization and county outreach with conventions and publications.
Elizabeth D Miller widow of Chas Miller died at 1120 Perry Street at 6 30 PM Wednesday aged 72. A resident of the city for 50 years she was widely known. Funeral from the house Saturday afternoon with Rev Carl Spannut officiating.
Claud Shannon nine months old, son of Mr and Mrs J P Shannon, died this morning. The funeral will be held Saturday at 2 pm from the English Catholic church.
The Republicans of the Fifth district praise Senator Foraker for boosting the party with a special train trip at his own expense and note strong GOP gains in every county he spoke. They urge his re election to the Senate and back Fred L Hay for Congress after redistricting, highlighting his abilities and demand as a speaker.
The note indicates Io has moved many bundles of damp packages to shore up backers who expected Bryan to prevail. The action suggests effort to steady morale among Bryan loyalists amid uncertainty.
The fall dinner pail has been vindicated and its mention did not greatly insult the laboring man.
The German Herald notes this week that while Democrats won in Defiance county, their pluralities fell short of expectations, offering little consolation to the editor.
The piece describes Democrats who feel betrayed by party leaders for guiding them into a money trap following election results. It portrays frustration with the leadership and the consequences faced by rank and file supporters.
The Oom Peter Corsell appeared at the courthouse with a broad smile and cheerful demeanor, signaling a lighthearted mood as the crowd noted his playful nature and the people spoke on the matter.
A Wednesday evening concert at the UB church by Ithaca Conservatory Concert Co. filled the church and drew repeated encores. Students delivered artistically with Miss Jarvis the soprano, Miss Gluck violin, Miss Haist piano, and Mrs. Mangang as reader. The event was a musical treat and raised a neat sum for the church.
The Democratic postern Remember the traste was taken down from the courthouse interior. The message directs that the word be carried to John Wirda.
Joe Leach declared Bryan was doomed noting no hickory and no “crap” in sight. The forecast proved accurate as Bryan faced an early exit, matching Leach’s dire prophecy.
The Crescent News cautioned Democrats to stay calm after they faced losses from false claims about bets. The article suggests supporters overextended resources hoping for a favorable result and now confront financial strain.
The Democratic party plans a reorganization led by the gold Democrats while Croker maintains influence over the ice trust, signaling factional shifts and power realignments within the party.
Bryan predicts continued fight as Republicans win a decisive statewide sweep. Democrats carried only 26 of 88 counties and lost in nearly every close county. Only Brown Butler Crawford Pickaway and Richland remained Democratic counties.
Local editorial criticizes Democratic leaders and press for alleged lies about Bryan’s chances in Defiance County. Claims Sheriff John P Fizer’s defeat stemmed from misinformation spread by party elites and media. Describes the situation as a gad affair and laments the 500 vote margin.
Republicans carry Nebraska and Kentucky races with control of the Nebraska legislature now attributed to the party. The outcome signals a strong GOP majority across both states and sets the stage for upcoming policy agendas.
Joan J Lentz falls to opponent by eight votes in the 12th Congressional district race as the seat stays Democratic by about 2 500 in the district tally.
Mrs J P Parker, severely burned in a gasoline stove explosion seven weeks earlier, died at her North Defrance home at 10 pm Thursday. She was 59 years old. Funeral likely Sunday afternoon at the residence.
The stock in trade of the Democratic party is to play the people for suckers. The result Tuesday shows that the people cannot be bunched by Democracy.
An old advertisement urges taking Cham berlain s Stomach and Liver Tablets to cleanse the stomach tone the liver and regulate the bowels and improve wellbeing. For sale by N G Woodward druggist. Nov.
Jello O, the new dessert, pleases the family with four flavors lemon orange raspberry and strawberry. Available at grocers for 10 cents. Try it today.
Circuit Judges Parker Hallan Haines of Toledo held an adjourned session Wednesday evening to review the Edward Johnson case. The court ordered to end up a more perfect record and continued the case to the next term of circuit court.
Considerable sickness affects Washington Township with many children ill. Local residents made trips to Evansport mills Biola ville Kunkle Bryan and Michigan for visits sales and errands. Public sales by George Reynolds and A J Yarlett drew large crowds. Will Weber travels to Canada. new farm rentals and moves noted. schools resume after vacation.Church services planned with Rev Dill Jolly at Lick Creek chapel.
Advertisers claim the crackers offer top quality and superior taste. They urge customers to try them and let the flavor confirm the claim.
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