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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1900
Page
4
The Defiance Express announces a new subscription price set at 1 per year if paid in advance, otherwise 1.50. The move applies to both city delivery and mail subscriptions with the paper operating from the Latty Building on Court Street near the courthouse.
About 1000 voters in Marshall Field & Co. wholesale department circulated a test paper to gauge political leanings and signups for a McKinley Commercial Men's club. Results favored McKinley and Bryan trended with tariff and trust issues, while Aguinaldo and Bryan managers urged action. Nebraska sentiment shifts reportedly boost Republican outlook.
The Staats Zeitung editor Oswald Ottendorfer declares his opposition to Bryan and will support McKinley. The piece notes lower expenses under a Republican infirmary board member and suggests Valen tine Lybarger as a cost cutting electio n candidate. Wilsor seeks re election but is described as costly to the community.
A P Yeagley, Republican candidate, canvasses the county as a seasoned farmer and steady official prospect. Democrats oppose re elector Peter Corestel on grounds of incompetency, noting a large share of the party vote in the primary. Elect Yeagley for fewer complaints about the commissioners office.
The Herald canvass argues McKinley Roosevelt enjoy a strong 258 electoral vote outlook with Bryan Stevenson at 168. Indiana Idaho Montana listed doubtful, New York deemed safe for McKinley, and Illinois Cook county noted as problematic for Republicans.
In Hartford in 1896 William Jennings Bryan argued that lowering the working man’s dollar would harm the nation, while farmers suffered from free trade and mortgagees remained protected. The text notes debt and mortgage trends across Nebraska from 1893 to 1897 during Cleveland and McKinley administrations.
The article notes 1898 mortgage cancellations in a state totalled $27,598,070 versus $19,213,382 in 1896. It argues this reflects improved agricultural conditions nationwide and credits farmers with a full share of the prosperity following the 1896 triumph of sound money and protection.
The appeal argues that Democrats seek to deceive through inaction while McKinley’s policies have made the nation more prosperous. It urges active support, voting, and spreading the gospel of the president’s pledges kept since 1896. Citizens are urged to be proud and outspoken in support.
An advertisement suggests Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets aid dull appetite after eating. It notes a price of 25 cents and free samples at Woodward's drug store with an October date reference.
The piece reports a Democratic newspaper trust formed by ex congressman D D Donovan and J P Patterson in Napoleon and Findlay. It notes acquisitions including the Van Wert Democrat and Crescent News, and outlines plans to publish more widely while pressuring nominations and endorsing John R McLean for US Senate. It also critiques imperialism and praises expansion as Americanism under President McKinley.
Chairman A Viers told a Toledo reporter that Senator J Foraker will speak to Defiance and surrounding county at noon on Oct 19. He will travel by special train and has a warm regard for Defiance. Details of the meeting will be published later.
A Republican candidate Isaac C Osborn is praised as an excellent young man who would be a careful accommodating official if elected. He plans to canvass the county and earn public trust by demonstrating himself a safe choice for the office.
Frank Otto of Mound City Illinois is visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Gus Otto in East Defiance. J W Broynton a Michigan railroad man was in the city Tuesday evening and traveled to Lima with H G Baker today. Mrs J A Foust and daughter Maud Fonser plan a Friday reception for Mrs Wilson and Mrs Kyle of Hicksville. Mrs J P Parker slowly improves after a gasoline explosion injury and is expected to recover. Frank Blanchard traveling with the Keystone Dramatic Co writes home delighted with his work. the company is in Newark this week.
Mrs Elliott and daughters Gertrude and Minnie of North Richlanda are guests of Mr and Mrs Conkle. Mr W H McClintock attends a State Central committee Republican meeting in Colambug. Our Lady of Perpetual Help church women plan an Autumn Bazaar starting October 24 with a grand supper.
Dr Wood of Toledo, with 35 years of experience and a specialty in women and children's diseases, rose throat and chest issues, and chronic skin ailments, will return for one week. The Express praises his mastery and permanent cures. A note mentions his Hotel DeFiance rooms.
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