Home Rule and Defiance County Politics Clash
The Defiance Chronicle reports a Democratic county meeting in which First ward operatives centralized power, ousting Irish leaders and installing new bosses. It critiques taxes, outlines delinquent personal taxes, and portrays the election as a business matter with local candidates marked by the Crescent News.
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Defiance
Tom L. Johnson
Crescent News Company
Defiance Democrat
Tom Johnson
Democrat
the Express
Republicans nominate diverse county ticket for home rule
The Republican ticket for county offices includes Probate Judge A Baker, Auditor J E Hosler, Recorder H K Reynolds, Sheriff W E Hire, Clerk J J Craine, Commissioner J H Shutters, Infirmary Director J M Smith, Prosecutor W L McConnell. The slate emphasizes honest, well suited candidates across all wards and challenges Democratic home rule. The column contrasts Republican fairness with Democratic boss system.
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A. Baker
North Richland
J. E. Hosler
Delaware
H. K. Reynolds
First Ward
W. E. Hire
Mark Clerk
J. J. Craine
Tiffin
J. H. Shutters
Fourth Ward
J.M. Smith
Highland
W. L. McConnell
Hicksville
Tax Dodger Faction Scrutiny Calls for Defiance Change
The Cres ent News questions why favored classes exist in Defiance and Defiance County. It denounces tax dodging by farmers and others and asks why county officials fail to enforce tax collection. The piece urges taxpayers to set aside prejudice and vote for reform to recover missing funds.
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Defiance
Crescent News
Express
The Security Building & Loan Co Loaned More Money
The Security Building and Loan Co reports record lending in the last six months with low interest rates no commissions and nominal expenses. Partial payments are allowed and loans are closed promptly. Visit our office next door to see in Defiance Ohio.
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The
Security Building & Loan Co
Defiance
Ohio
Railways Valuation Sparks Ohio Tax Debate Across States
A northern Ohio discussion with Auditor W A Snider follows claims that railroads like B and C and Nickel Plate are assessed higher in Indiana than Ohio. Banks resist higher tax valuations, arguing lower actual valuations for tax purposes, while Ohio again compares rail taxes to Indiana and notes Ohio assessments may be fairer.
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Ohio
Wabash
Nickle Plate
Indiana
The
Express
W. A. Snider
Clark
Tom Johnson
Columbus
Cleveland
Snider
Defiance Democrats Feature Lemons and Legends in Candidacy Sketches
The Express Historian opens a biographical sketch series of Democratic county candidates. It lampoons a long list of figures from First ward politics, including lawyers, editors, and improbable veterans, with satire on the 1900s Defiance scene and local offices such as probate judge and county auditor. The piece pokes fun at education, clubs, and delayed taxes while naming figures like Marcus Tullius and Edward Evergreen Hall in a humorous, partisan mock biography.
Taxation and politics in Indiana and Ohio a heated comparison
The passage critiques Democratic leaders for deception over railway taxes comparing Indiana and Ohio valuations and tax rates. It argues Hoosier valuations higher yet tax rates lower than Ohio, enabling cheaper railway tax burdens for Indiana residents while Ohio neighbors pay more. The Express accuses Democrats of hypocrisy in taxation and home rule debates.
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Indiana
Ohio
The
Express
Foraker Honored by Hamilton County Supporters
Senator J. B. Foraker of Cincinnati, re elected last January to a six year term, was banqueted at the St. Nicholas Hotel by supporters and friends of Hamilton county. His new term begins March 4, 1903, and he is praised as a leading American statesman in Washington and within the Republican party and administration.
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Marcus Tullius
B.C
B. C
Rushville
Fairfield County
Ohio
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware
Ohio State University
Columbus
Ohio State University Law Department
Phi Delta Thetas
J. B. Foraker
Cincinnati
United State Senate
St. Nicholas
Hamilton County
Senate
Washington
Republican
Joe” Foraker
the Express
C. W. Kerns
Defiance County Democrats Seek Clerk Preference in Ward
A Defiance county Democrat convention from the First ward chose candidates for sheriff probate judge auditor clerk and commissioner. The writer proposes John J Craine for county clerk praising him as scholarly honest and progressive and argues clerkship should go to Tiffin township to divide honors.
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Defiance County
John J.craine
Tiffin Township
George Russell Runs for Congress
A pun hints at involvement of George Russell in politics as he campaigns for a congressional seat. He is identified as the candidate, with no further details on party or district provided in the fragment.
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Ber Congress
George Russell
Henry County
J. E. Hosier Seen As Strong Auditor Candidate
Republican nominee J. E. Hosier is described as the strongest man in the field for auditor and expected to win readily.
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J. E. Hosier
Hicksville Mayor McConnell Named for Prosecuting Attorney
W J McConnell, mayor of Hicksville, is on the Republican county ticket for prosecuting attorney. He is described as a clean young man and not a grafter, though that may hurt him some.
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W. J. McConnell
Hicksville
Dean's Ointment Claims Instant Relief and Cure
It declares itching piles are curable and offers Dean's Ointment as a permanent cure with instant relief available at any drug store for 50 cents.
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Dean
Defiance County Clerk Candidate Praised For Integrity
J J Craine of route No 1 Tiffin township a substantial Defiance county farmer is urged as a county clerk candidate with a claim he would be a good official and a note that he has never harmed anyone.
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J.J. Craine
Tiffin Township
Defiance County
Defiance City
Sence
Defiance
Hicksville Sewnenp
Milford Township
Farmer Township
Weeere Il
Enseee A
Ll Vv
Eeee Seeee
Adams Towns
Asens
Weenenes
Richland Township
Noble Township
Eerees
J H Shulters called nerviest Republican council hopeful
J H Shulters is described as one of the nerviest Republicans the party ever elected to the council. He can say no so hard that you can hear him across the county. If elected, there would be no new courthouse proposition for taxpayers. Elect him for a good commissioner.
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J. H.shulters
Court House
Bears the Astoria A E Kind You Have Always Bought
The notice presents a brief old advertisement style line promising a trusted item labeled as “Always Bought.” It reads like a typical copyright or branding line found in historic catalogs. No further details are provided in the legible text.
W Elmer Hire Nominated Sheriff Candidate
W Elmer Hire is a Republican sheriff nominee from Defiance county. He owns a large store in Mark Center and is described as self made, sober, industrious, honest, and clean. He would be a credit to the country if elected.
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W. Elmer Hire
Defiance County
Mark Center
Church Services Planned at St. John s and Zion Reformed
St John s Reformed Church at Fourth and Washington invites all to Sunday school at 9 a m and English sermon at 10 a m led by Rev F E Lahr. Zion Reformed Church in Sherwood holds Sunday school at 1 30 p m and English services at 2 30 p m. All are invited.
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St. John’s Reformed Church
Cor. Fourth and
Washington Sts
F. E. Lahr
Zion Reformed Church
Sherwood
Defiance Home Saving Loan Assoc Announces Deposits and Loans
The Defiance Home Saving & Loan Association will receive money on deposit for which certificates will be issued. Interest accrues from the date and is payable January first and July first. Loans on farm security at six percent per annum with no commission and small expense. C. B. Squime, Secretary.
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Defiance Home Saving & Loan Association
C. B. Squime
Sec’y
Progressive life insurance agent opportunity in Cincinnati
General agent for the Old Line Life Insurance Company seeks a reliable energetic businessman. Contract direct with the company. Address Agency Director, Box 363, Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Old Line Life Insurance Company
United States
Cincinnati
Ohio
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