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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1900
Page
3
In Knoxville on September 16 1896 William Jennings Bryan warned voters that the gold standard would not be maintained while he remains in office, promising to push to end the policy. He urged skeptics not to vote for him if they favor maintaining the standard.
The piece argues that William Jennings Bryan repeatedly supports an income tax and questions the legitimacy of taxation, claiming money is created by law. It contends that if money can be created legislatively, taxation becomes tyrannical and urges governments to fiat-issue funds to erase public debt and taxes.
A Democratic newspaper trust in the northwest pursues strategies to dominate all nominations in counties where it holds influence, signaling ongoing efforts to shape political outcomes.
A report claims Democrats attempted to mob President Roosevelt in Colorado and to strike Senator Hanna in Chicago by dropping ice on his head. The piece condemns these tactics as undemocratic and improper.
Major J M Carson of the Philadelphia Ledger reports a careful tour through Indiana finding strong support for McKinley and Roosevelt. He notes no present indications against the Republican ticket.
A brief notice promotes Jello O dessert as new and praised by families. Four flavors are listed lemon orange raspberry and strawberry with a price of 10 cents at grocers.
In Columbus headquarters Republicans declare overwhelming Ohio support for McKinley and victory in November. They cite labor and farmer backing, expansionist export gains, and strong party organization in cities like Cincinnati Cleveland Toledo Columbus and Dayton. General Dick leads the state committee with aims to push turnout beyond 100000.
Quoted Democratic speakers in the East condemn the United States soldiers in the Philippines as drunkards and robbers. The same rhetoric reportedly was used by Democrats during the Civil War against the union troops.
Isaac C. Osborn, Republican sheriff candidate, plans a countywide swing through township communities to meet as many voters as possible. He is described as a hale, fellow well met who would make a model sheriff if elected. The piece urges county residents to consider his claims and support him.
The Toledo Bee questions who opposed and then defended the income tax in Lincoln era politics. It contrasts the Republican party of Lincoln with today and notes Democrats’ stance on the tax, asking why the Kansas City platform omits it and accusing Democratic positions of inconsistency.
The piece describes A P Yeagley as the Republican nominee with an encouraging outlook. Dom Peter Carensel faces dissent from Democratic voters who may back him under party bosses influence. The writer notes Oom’s belief Democrats will support Carensel despite objections.
Hicks ville Republican nominee Valentine Lybarger spent Friday canvassing the county and projecting prudential results. He is described as a sterling gentleman who makes friends easily and urges taxpayers to elect him to the infirmary board for prudent business reasons.
In Portege, Wic., Bryan declares the only question is the size of the Republican ticket's majority. He concedes the ticket will win, noting the handwriting on the wall and implying a decisive outcome ahead of the election.
hurried notes argue the country faces a political outlook with a pledge of good times. The writer urges Republicans to vote and actively campaign to raise McKinley’s Ohio majority toward 200000, claiming it is achievable with sufficient effort. W. H. Me.
A stranger to a farmer insists on yellow journalism from two partisan papers, praising them as his side’s only read and denouncing the president with a violent wish to stop him. The anecdote highlights media bias and political fervor in farm communities.
The Indianapolis gathering of Democratic clubs drew a large local crowd but few outsiders and featured the absence of Editor Hearst. Reports say he was ill, while Chicago American claimed his welcome was enthusiastic. Observers note Hearst’s California expansion stance conflicts with New York anti expansion views cited by rivals.
The speaker criticizes sensational papers as fanatical and misleading. He urges reading agricultural journals to gain valuable information and stresses government depends on the people to uphold proper officials and honest voting. He calls friends to investigate rather than be swayed by partisan media.
A strong movement gathers among Wisconsin gold Democrats to back President McKinley. In recent days several Milwaukee leaders of the old-line Democratic faction have publicly declared for the Republican nominees.
Webster Davis has been distributing organized eloquence in Indian Territory while Democratic leaders keep him working in regions with no electoral votes to influence, avoiding a cross over to the Republican column.
Advertisement offering private funds to loan on a first mortgage security at 6 percent interest. Claims ownership of good 100 acre and 30 acre farms for sale and markets them as cheap. Signed by T. T. Ansberry.
Cabell White, assayer of the mint, reports from Nome City Alaska that the Nome beach has been worked out practically and some sluices have not paid expenses. The total beach product for the year is estimated at 250000 to 300000 dollars. Anvil Creek remains the leading producer with this year’s output around 750000 dollars and continuing promise.
The Wisconsin river rose to 13 feet above normal and three feet below high water. Washouts on the Milwaukee road at Pine River and Cedar Creek halted all trains. Six washouts on the Chicago and Northwestern between Eland Junction and Marshfield suspended traffic.
A collection of brief items reports a auditor James P. Curry of Nickel Plate railway dead, Welbeck Abbey fire in Nottinghamshire, an explosion at Beury powder mills near Shamokin killed two, and social clashes with injuries in Ghent. Also noted are a Dayton soldier home inmate killing another, jealousy incident in California, gas explosion in Urbana injuring a couple, a Wheeling attorney shot by a son-in-law, Newark fair pickpocket spree, and multiple escapes during pursuit.
A letter from Goshen New York praises Grain-O as a coffee substitute. The writer says Grain-O compares favorably with Java and Mocha and could serve as a superior substitute for coffee. The note closes with respect and regards to purveyor Genesee Pure Food Co.
Community Sunday schools report new teacher training class starting at Farmer. Donations include Independence M E school with 1.26. The county Sunday school association lists officers led by P N Richardson and V G Lord. calls for townships to send news to Ed Goller.
Tried and true remedy promises cooling relief for swollen hot feet, sweating and tired feet. It claims to ease smarting, ingrowing nails, corns and bunions and gives rest and comfort. Sold by all agents and shoe stores with trial packages. Address Allen S Olmsted Le Roy, New York.
The league announces the new edition of Tar Facts for Speakers and Students, 9 260 pages. Order by number only and pay 25 cents for address details. Send requests to American Protective Tariff League, 18 West 28th Street, New York.
Mary Ellen Lease, who campaigned for Bryan four years ago, now supports Republican McKinley. She denounces Bryan as driven by personal ambition and labels the Democratic party as retrograde, contrasting it with the Republicans in a Westwide appeal to unite cranks and voters.
President McKinley states in a letter of acceptance that if any issue is paramount the silver issue is immediate, admitting of no delay and no postponement. The wording emphasizes urgency and priority of the silver policy.
Governor Tanner of Illinois says Stevenson did not invent terms about Lincoln and notes Stevenson spoke of Lincoln in 1864. Tanner argues the Democratic vice presidential candidate should reuse Copperhead rhetoric by replacing Lincoln and Stanton with McKinley and Root and Hay.
Questioning whether Bryan has secured Tagal consent to his protectorate proposal or intends to impose it despite local opposition.
An occupant of a damaged Cambridge house wailed the loss of her purse. Firemen searched for the missing pocketbook but failed. The chief asked how much money was inside and the woman replied fifty cents, drawing visible disgust.
Foot-Ease powder promises relief for sore, swollen feet and growing nails. It claims to ease stinging corns and bunions, reduce sweat and calloused aching feet, and fits into tight shoes. Sold by all druggists nationwide. Baltimore, Milwaukee, and other cities listed.
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