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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1900
Page
1
Senator M A Hanna spoke to Chicago commercial and retail groups amid a larger political day. He argued prosperity must continue and labeled Imperialism a bugaboo. He linked Tammany power to ice landings in New York and claimed McKinley as workingmen’s friend while suggesting Bryan lacks that support.
Mr Bryan wrapped up a day of 14 hours of speeches across Lacrosa Wisconsin addressing farmers about imperialism trusts and the Boer war. He noted no Republican would defend the administration's Philippine policy and spoke to three large audiences.
In Lincoln Nebraska on October 8 a monster Republican demonstration greeted Governor Roosevelt. The procession stretched about a mile and a half as carriages moved to the capitol square where Roosevelt spoke for about fifteen minutes. He revisited familiar themes of expansion militarism imperialism and patriotism to the assembled crowd.
Republican headquarters via Committeeman Manley reports 266 electoral votes for McKinley, 112 for Bryan, 54 in doubt. Bryan gains Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Louisiana Mississippi Carolinas Tennessee Texas Virginia. Doubtful: Colorado Idaho Kentucky Missouri Nevada Nebraska Utah Indiana with 15 votes also in doubt.
Perry Belmont was nominated by acclamation at the Democratic convention in Mineola for the First New York district, despite possession of a letter where he declined the honor. Belmont later declined to run after a committee notified him at his New York home.
Indianapolis October 3 many visitors arrive for the national convention of Democratic clubs opening at 2 pm in Tomlinson hall. W R Hearst president of the association will address the gathering during the convention.
Jones of the national committee May or Jones of Toledo Hon James R Sovereign Hon Bourke Cochran Hon Adlai Stevenson Hon William J Bryan and other famous men. Colonel Bryan will arrive here on Thursday.
Richmond on October 3 saw a large crowd gather at the Reservoir Park casino to hear Hon. David B. Hill of New York. Hill spoke against imperialism in a keynote constitutional argument, introduced by State Democratic Chairman J Taylor Ellison, and received an enthusiastic reception despite cold drizzle.
New York Oct 3. It is reported by sources that General Harrison will not be asked to speak until near the campaign end after Governor Roosevelt completes his New York state tour. He then plans at least two stump speeches, including some in this city.
Joe Gans of Baltimore and George McFadden of New York battled to a ten round draw at the Olympic club in Denver. The bout was fast with neither man gaining a clear edge. Infighting was savage yet the fight remained scientific throughout.
London dispatches report no fresh news from China beyond a Shanghai rumor that the allies have captured Shan Hai Wan and a Canton report that mission property was destroyed at Kung Mun on the Weat river.
W. C. Stinson of Cambridge shattered all three to 28 mile marks in the three cornered motor paced race at Brockton. He won by 3½ laps over James Moran of Chelsea and 4½ laps over Elkes, cutting the 25 mile record by 1 minute 37 seconds to 37 52 and setting a 39 29 best for 25 miles.
Crescens the great trotter completed a fast work-out mile at Glenville track in Cleveland. Secretary Sidney Giles and other observers timed the stallion’s last quarter at 28 seconds, with the mile reached in 2:06 as a preview for the Gentlemen's Driving club matinee next Saturday.
Durban reports the Boers seized a convoy of Natal volunteers between De Jagers drift and Blood river, burning several and capturing the escort. The homeward march of the Natal volunteers is deferred indefinitely, causing widespread concern across the colony.
In Albert Lea Minnesota on October 8 John Hare opened fire injuring Policeman Oscar Jones and civilian bystander Bob. A crowd subdued Hare with a rifle bullet to the brain. Officer Jones remains in serious condition with a gunshot wound to the left lung. his recovery is uncertain.
Construction foreman Timothy Linnibhan was killed by a train near Tiffin Ohio. A Kingston North Carolina car fire caused $18 000 losses including 400 cash. Peter Burke committed suicide by jumping from Highbridge New York into the Harlem River. The British steamers Eagle Point and Biela collided at sea with the Biela sinking and crew saved. Prince Albert of Belgium married to Duchess Elizabeth of Bavaria. Robert McCurdy Lord found dead in Mount Vernon New York with gas on. Shamikin Milling Company buildings in Shamokin Pennsylvania destroyed by fire valued at 30 000 with 29 000 stock losses.
In Eclectic near Wetumpka Alabama Wallace Townsend alias Floyd a Black man was burned alive after being accused of attempting to assault Mrs. Harrington The mob allowed a vote on the death method choosing the stake Townsend tied to a tree over a limb and bound with pine knots a crowd of hundreds watched as flame consumed him He reportedly confessed and implicated Alex Floyd who was hanged earlier for an attempted assault on Miss Kate Pearson
Montgomery officials report Wallace Townsend, burned in Elmore county, confessed implicating seven other negroes amid a spate of assaults on white women. Virgil Miller was moved to Montgomery jail after threats of lynching. Frank and Jake Floyd, brothers of Zeb Floyd lynched at Wetumpka, were arrested amid the investigation.
The twenty third annual Veiled Prophet ball and pageant attracted thousands to the Merchants Exchange. The pageant featured 22 floats representing the march of nations. Miss Susan Laskin Thompson was chosen queen by the Veiled Prophet.
Washington reports from General MacArthur reveal captured letters from Theo Sandice and E. Regio, agents for the Filipino junta in Hongkong. They discuss Philippine independence tied to McKinley’s defeat, a Chinese revolution, and Transvaal war delays. Tuberculosis and cholera threaten cattle and swine. Interstate Livestock Sanitary Boards plan federal legislation to stamp out diseases.
Indianapolis reports all local lines lack sufficient freight cars as they use every car available and still demand more. Officials cite slow unloading at Atlantic seaports as a contributing factor to the car shortage.
Greencastle Ind Oct 3 The description of the skull found at Cedar Lake Ind shows it cannot be Pearl Bryan s head Her teeth contained six gold fillings and eight or ten cement fillings with no plates or false teeth in place.
In Marietta Ohio on October 3 the Adams Express safe was robbed. The combination was cracked and a package worth 240.42 dollars taken while the office staff were present. No perpetrators were identified.
In Atlanta on October 3 the Georgia Democratic Party expects a sixty thousand majority. Populists fielding a ticket anticipate influence in local offices and some state assembly seats in doubtful counties. Republicans have no statewide ticket to vote on.
Dr. Wood, with 35 years in chronic disease treatment, will be at Room 52, Hotel Defiance, Oct 3 to Oct 9. He offers care for eye ear nose throat lung heart stomach liver kidneys and other ailments with focus on women and children health. Prices reasonable and office hours listed.
In Wilkesbarre on October 3 a massive miners parade and mass meeting drew an estimated 15 000 workers, led by President Mitchell and the national executive board. The march, six abreast, featured banners demanding fair food and union recognition as Mitchell praised unity and urged continued strike action until a settlement is reached.
Hazleton Pa October 3 The Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal company posted notices at its Audenreidh and Honeybrook collieries similar to those of Lehigh Valley Coal. Signed by General Superintendent Richards, the notices reflect the workers' district strength and suggest strikers will not return despite concessions. Bryan to the Gold Democrat questions if political alliances mask changing principles.
By September 14, over 332 million dollars of U S bonds were refunded at lower interest under the Republican law. The annual net saving equals 8.418 million dollars. The statement warns that Bryanism would spoil these gains.
Market report lists Oct 2 grain and livestock prices. Cattle ranges include good to prime steers around 5.45 to 5.55, cows 2.15 to 4.25, Texas fed steers 4.10 to 4.90, calves 4.00 to 6.00, hogs mixed to heavy 5.05 to 5.50, sheep and lambs 2.50 to 4.50, wheat No 2 prices not shown.
Western markets report cattle prices with ranges for Cleveland Pittsburg and Buffalo including fat steers good heifers and bulls. Hog prices vary by grade from prime mediums to light Yorkers with calves and sheep values listed. Wheat corn oats and rye prices appear for New York Cincinnati and Baltimore with regional nuances.
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