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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1900
Page
3
The item lists a Defiance Ohio office address and postal details for a daily edition with subscription rates. It includes two political quotations criticizing democracy and mentioning Mark Hanna and a general reflection on personal fortune, attributed to unnamed speakers.
The text shows Coin Harvey denouncing the election outcome as a menace to civilization, labeling opponents and the process as dangerous. It portrays him as confidently convinced of his claim and eager to push his viewpoint.
The article notes Bryan's electoral tally of 155, four shy of the traditional Solid South total, and critiques the Democratic party leadership as weakened by the appearance of a youthful speaker.
A light sketch suggesting Mr. Bryan might enter the ministry and choose sermon texts. Possible verses include Prov 29:2 Ps 37:27 Ps 35:16 tied to a Tammany dinner, Ps 38:8 Prov 1:24 Prov 6:19 Prov 11:1, and notes against free silver.
The article notes McKinley appears to have the largest presidential plurality yet, surpassing Grant's 1872 margin by about 50 000 votes plus. It compares McKinley with Grant and Greely in 1872 and cites 1896 Republican gains as a reference point.
The population center of the United States continues to move west, though not as quickly as before. In 1900 it stood at Columbus Indiana, about twenty miles shifted since 1890. From 1880 to 1900 the westward shift averaged forty eighty miles per decade, with movement along or near the thirty ninth parallel past cities like Baltimore Cincinnati St Louis Denver and San Francisco.
Senator JB Foraker spoke in Columbus on Thursday praising Ohio's actions on the 6th insc and said he has not yet surrendered his senate seat to a Democrat. He predicted little trouble next year with a governor and legislature to elect a U.S. senator and noted about 70,000 votes needed in Ohio. He doubted John R McLean would run strongly, and saw a Johnson McLean clash potentially complicating either candidate's bid.
A family query prompts a quick answer with Try Jeli a delicious two minute no bake dessert. Mix with hot water and set to chill. Flavors include leisure en crangé raspberry and strawberry, advertised at grocers for 10 cents.
A Defiance Express editorial denounces county commissioners for targeting local papers with bill cuts and harassment. It argues newspapers serve as community watchdogs and condemns partisan suppression while calling for ongoing scrutiny of courthouse finances and officials’ conduct.
Political notes report free silver and anti imperialist factions within the Democracy favoring a strict reorganization. In Chicago, Bryan’s headquarters will stay open permanently with a policy that only Democrats who helped elect Bryan may have party voice. Traitors are to be barred.
The Wichita Eagle argues that complex ballot design and a flawed registration system reduced McKinley’s Kansas margin. It calls for a bipartisan legislative committee to draft a new election law trimming the number of elections by half.
The Richmond Times condemns outside capital withdrawal from Virginia and links distrust to debt repudiation and Bryanism. It urges state legislation to invite investor confidence and assure capital that investments in the Old Dominion will be safe.
The Kansas City Star notes mixed Democratic eras with credit for Louisiana purchase and Monroe doctrine under Jefferson, but criticism for civil service looting under Jackson and flag burning under Buchanan. It cites advocacy to give up the Philippines under Bryan and says successes came when conservative elements predominated.
Gov. Tanner and Representative Can nop of Illinois announce candidacy for United States Senate. The contest is billed as highly exciting, recalling the Lincoln Douglas era, while Senator Callum seeks re election and says he is not worried.
Representative elect Kitchen of North Carolina declares the Democratic reform plan to drop free silver fusion injunction imperialism and Philippine talks. He says his election will be contested as Republicans vow to bar a Kitchen annex to the new House if possible.
Assistant Secretary of War Meiklejohn reports the official count from Omaha and Douglas county. One Republican senator and seven representatives elected. The result gives the organization of the house and senate with 72 votes on joint ballot and a constitutional majority of five.
A meeting at Mr and Mrs M Kittner home on Holgate avenue organized a local Eastern Star chapter. Officers elected include W M Mrs Geo W Deatrick W P John P Cameron A W M Mrs HB Tenzer C Mrs M Kittner AC Mrs R T Whitaker treasurer Mrs L E Beardsley secretary Miss Mary Hardy. A provisional charter is planned with a dispensation request to follow next week.
In a testimonial from Washington DC and Le Roy North Carolina C F Myers asserts Grain-O is superior to all other beverages because it is solid grain. He urges health conscious families to use Grain-O for the welfare of children and general well being.
This piece argues a true Sunday school teacher must be a Christian servant who study and prepare a week ahead, engage all pupils, and apply core truths through planned methods. It profiles Andrew St. John born 1815 and died 1900, a long serving tanner and Mason, respected in Michigan and Ohio communities.
A farmer says the Sunday school column is the best part of his county paper and asks how many will convert Thanksgiving Day into a worldly feast or a real Thanksgiving Day, referencing November 29.
The Friday concert by the St Pauls ME church choir was delightful and met predictions. Soloists Mrs Schrack Miss Rife Miss Foust and the Whitlock Bros. impressed. Juanita club singing was fine and well received. Henry Gerke led and earned congratulations for the success.
A vivid sketch contrasts arc and gas lit streets with crowds heading to entertainment. The poet notes mimes, life, joy, despair, and the incidental vigor of spectators who pass by and glimpse tragedy in the urban throng.
Louis Wormser tops the list of winners as New York bets on the election surge past a million and a half dollars. The Tribune notes liberal estimates and odds from McKinley at 2 to 1 to 5 to 1 at campaign end, with many wagers placed in the financial district.
Advertises a rail fare of one third for a round trip on the Nickel Plate line from Nov 28 to 30 with return by Nov 29. Valid within 150 miles. Contact nearest agent C Asterlin TPA Fort Wayne Indiana No 252 by write wire phone or call.
On Thanksgiving the Nickel Plate road will sell tickets on November 28 and 29 with return valid until November 30. Round trip fare is one and one third for travel within 150 miles. Contact nearest agent C A Asterlin T P A Ft. Wayne Indiana No. 251 by wire phone or in person.
The text describes bets across several states and groups with a vast total at stake. Louis Wormser leads with about $92,000 in gains, followed by Jacob Field at around $75,000. Mendham Bros. expected to net $50,009 from customer bets. J. J. Judge has paid $20 of his bets against McKinley money and will pay the rest after revised returns. Bell & Co and other betting brokers have deferred payments awaiting new tallies.
The Mafin interviews Yu Keng the Chinese minister who says the princes will never be executed and accuses powers of wasting time. He urges bringing the emperor back to Peking and, if needed, using force to free him from the empress influence.
Memphis reports Republican challenger Zachary Taylor has served notice that congressman elect R. M. Patterson of the Tenth district will be contested in the next house. Taylor provides no grounds for the challenge.
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