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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1900
Page
5
The ExPRESS will cost 1 per year if paid in advance and 1.50 if not in advance. This price is fixed. A quote from William Jennings Bryan in Knoxville dated September 16 1896 is noted.
A Lincoln Republican cites Democratic attacks on Lincoln from 1864 and compares them to criticisms of McKinley in 1900. He quotes the Indianapolis Sentinel and argues against the Democrats while praising Lincoln and warning of constitutional danger if McKinley is defeated.
The letter attacks a Bryan supporter who claims to be a Lincoln Republican asserting Bryan as the peer of Lincoln and superior to President McKinley. It argues voters must decide by conscience, condemning the idea of elevating Bryan above historic figures and warns against such populist rhetoric.
In Kentucky last Saturday Governor Roosevelt described Bryanism as a Vicious, dishonorable force tied to Goebelism Altgeldism Crokerism and Aguinaldoism. He warned that Bryan supporters back a national party ring of crooked politicians aiming to control the judiciary and government.
The New York Herald exposes Democratic bluff on key states. Canvass results from Manhattan and Brooklyn show Bryan likely to win only in Manhattan by about 18,000, with McKinley carrying Brooklyn by about 24,000. The piece argues Croker and allies misrepresent local support and urges Republicans to mobilize and vote.
Bryan questions why Roosevelt did not suppress the New York Ice Trust and Teddy explains the reasoning briefly.
In this fragment the tax inspectors are described as stirring up animals in strong condition with implied use against the Oom's foes. The text suggests public awareness is needed about their relocation or use.
Pension Commissioner General John C Black, a Cleveland era official, has endorsed McKinley and Roosevelt. He supported Palmer and Buckner four years ago and now rejects half measures this fall.
The piece notes how detractors of McKinley today would later call him among the greatest presidents. It compares current opinions with Lincoln era denouncements and argues that old Republicans are not safe from Democratic praise.
The Crescent News reports Civil Service Postmaster learned through Kov that Coin Harvey visited town. Democratic sources say a leading Clinton Street business man attended the Harvey meeting and pressured bosses for funds while claiming credit. He refused to donate, warning that backing the cause could ruin the country, as trust magnates and Prosperous Democrats weigh risks.
The piece critiques William Jennings Bryan’s January 4 1900 remarks on militarism. It argues McKinley’s 1898 army expansion occurred during a Philippine crisis, with broad GOP support and few Democrats opposing it. It also notes local distrust in a Democratic newspaper trust and internal party factionalism.
Readers call for Frank Monnett to confront what they describe as a powerful Democratic newspaper trust. The appeal signals concern over perceived media influence and calls for investigative scrutiny.
The Ohio Democrats view factory smoke as a persistent nuisance and advocate stronger measures to reduce it. They yearn for reform era standards akin to the 1893 period, aiming to restore cleaner air and public comfort.
The writer argues Ohioans remain stubbornly engaged in ordinary business despite the nation’s reckless path toward ruin, insisting local life continues as normal even as the Republic faces dire circumstances.
The speaker recalls Bryan's warning of Ohio export shutdowns and wage cuts if McKinley won in 1896, noting those dire forecasts did not come to pass and Bryan is not reiterating them now.
The 1896 crowds greeted Bryan poorly in Ohio while McKinley won by a large margin. Prosperity and differing mood reduced Bryan’s appeal, with Ohio expected to deliver a 60 000 to 100 000 majority for McKinley. Democratic claims of Ohio turning pro Bryan are disputed by local sentiment.
German press in Illinois shows 19 newspapers backing McKinley this year, one favoring a gold standard, and 12 supporting Bryan. All but three keep their 1896 positions with those three flipping to McKinley.
For sprains swellings and lameness there is nothing so good as Chamberlain's Pain Balm. Try it for relief. Advertisement placed by N G Woodward in October.
Chicago dispatch notes Henry C Payne, Republican National Committee vice chairman, releasing first election forecast. States are grouped into four classes: 24 states with 270 electoral votes for McKinley, 12 with 115 for Bryan, six even races totaling 38, and three states with 24 votes favoring Democrats 60 to 40.
Voters are urged to examine a county board dispute over Adams township where Oom Peter Carezsel allegedly demanded three dollars per day for work not performed. The letter questions his economy and integrity, noting his past as a pool table player and accusing him of a hollow record.
The article accuses Bryan campaigners of collecting funds in advance to force train stoppages in Ohio during 1896 and again this fall. It states a regular rate schedule was allegedly agreed upon with the Democratic national committee to ensure stops and speeches.
Uncalled letters for the week ending Oct 16 1900 include LADIES apene at the Defiance Ohio office.
L R Snider and Miss Emma Daft, both of Evansport, were married at Rev. O Shreaves’s home in Stryker. The ceremony was simple with friends present. Afterward a wedding dinner was served and the couple will reside in Stryker.
A heavy frost settled overnight leaving grass blades stiff and icy. The cold snap produced a frosted landscape with plants showing visible damage and a sharp chill in the air this morning.
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