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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1900
Page
4
This notice lists mail matter classification for the Defiance Ohio post office. It specifies second class status, daily edition delivery to city subscribers, weekly and per week rates, and long distance telephone lines 14 and 4.
The Express announces a new subscription rate of 1 dollar per year if paid in advance and 1.50 dollars if not in advance, with the price to be adhered to inflexibly.
Evident business boom begins as voices hint at growth. Frank Monnett and Mayor Jones reflect on Bryan setback, while others stay quiet. the crowd’s silent vote conveys a favorable tone toward Republican prosperity.
A local note recalls an owl that inhabited the courthouse pasture long ago but is no longer present.
A columnist notes that even a superficial examination suggests the solid South is mellowing along its edges. The piece discusses shifts in political alignments and regional attitudes with cautious implications for future elections.
Defiance county Democratic leaders report ongoing nervous ailments following the late election, signaling stress after contested results and political tension in the region.
WJ Bryan plans to step forward with the issue he deems paramount for 1904, a move expected to mobilize many voters and shape the national discussion.
A dated critique asserts Democratic leaders, if they identify the man who tricked them into a feal issue of imperialism, should prosecute him for malicious mischief.
Col. Henry Watterson of Kentucky, angered by the outcome, traded his famed horned lion of plutocracy for a sway-tacked mule in a symbolic gesture mirroring political tensions of the period.
The piece lauds Nebraska for returning to its original party faith after recent events and credits South Dakota for a decisive choice. It criticizes Congressman Doc Norton as radical, contrasts him with John J Lentz who lost in the twelfth district, and praises Senator Mark Hanna for effective campaigning. It also mentions Kenabenshue's leadership of the Toledo Grade literary bureau at Republican HQ in Columbus as superb.
The Crescent News notes Judge F L Hay reduced the Democratic majorities in the Fifth District by about 3600 from 1896 and about 900 in the county from 1596. The editor calls the results a cheerfully modest day's work and draws consolation from Defiance County returns.
Elmer Smith of Fostoria buys hay while county figures attend events. The article argues German Americans favor Republican policies due to heritage, protectionism, and national unity, disputing Bryan’s appeal to German voters. It notes local officials and election results in Michigan and Ohio, including Doherty’s state senate win.
The official count in Defiance county shows 6,6380 ballots cast Tuesday Nov 6 1900, 73 fewer than in 1896. Vote tallies by candidate and party are listed with plural majorities, including Bonetrake Simpkins Seelye Gillett Thomas and others, with variances recorded as plur.
Paterson notes list candidates and votes for various local offices including judge, congress, sheriff, commissioner, infirmary director, and coroner. Reports mention Frank Kunz heading to Germany, Bernie Brechbill visiting Pickerington, and G K Lyons of Toledo in town not for education board business. Also updates on E Mettler recovering from surgery, J F Singer’s meat market expansion, and remodeling by Harry Wrede at the store.
Alfred A Ayers a long time resident of this city died at his Second street home at 8 30am He was born April 10 1819 in Preble County Ohio and spent youth in Warren and Cincinnati He lived in Texas briefly in 1840 Houston newspaper work during yellow fever era and later moved to Defiance in 1819 He married Clara J Porter in Milan January 21 1853 leaving seven children four of them with his wife surviving Funeral is expected Friday afternoon.
The Northwestern Ohio Teachers Association holds its annual meeting in Mansfield on November 30 and December 1 with a strong program. Speakers include T W Bookmyer Sarah W Smith A J Gantvoort A W Stewart J W Smith Bertha Ruegs D Mary S Law Ruth English and Anna M Reed. The event features a debate on whether high school pupils are overworked and an address by Prof. John M Coulter. Railroads offer a one and one third fare with reduced hotel rates.
The Woman's Relief Corps held a bazaar yielding twenty five thousand dollars last week for Memorial hall facilities. Bishop Post No. 2u commends the ladies for their enterprise and efficient labor and thanks the Daughters of Veterans and citizens who supported the effort.
The Riverside church of the Evang elist association North Defiance erected in 1890 reports all debts liquidated after a campaign of subscriptions and aid from the Indian conference. Trustees and leaders note past due subscriptions remain to be settled and urge continued support to repair and sustain the mission church. J W Metzer and H Neaderhauser sign as Pastor and Board President.
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