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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1899
Page
4
Political ticket candidates listed with regional origins
A fragmented OCR excerpt lists candidates for governor lieutenant governor and other state offices with associated counties. Names include George K Nash Franklin for governor John A Caldwell Hamilton Marion for judge or attorney general John M Sheets Court W Davis Ottawa State Treasurer I B Columbiana State Auditor WB Noble and public works Frank A Huffman Van Wert Cameron Guilbert Guilbert with unclear assignments and locations. The fragment ends without a clear outcome or complete offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George K. Nash
Franklin
John A. Caldwell
Hamilton
Marion
John M. Sheets
W. Z. Davis
Ottawa
I. B. Columbiana
W. B. Noble
Board of Public WorKs
Frank A Huffman
van Wert
Cameron
Guilbert
County Ticket Names Listed for County Officials
County ticket shows representatives and officials including W. C. Burke as representative, J. L. Baylis as auditor, George Elliott as treasurer, John Tf erd as clerk of clerks, C. Biglow as probate judge, John Ivis as recorder, M. F. Wilson as prosecuting attorney, Jel O. Fisher as commissioner, and B. D. Lintz as infirmary director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Burke
J. L. Baylis
George [Iliott
John 4. Tferd
C. (. Biglow
John
Ivis
Atterey
M. EF. Wilson
Jel O. Fisher
B D. Lintz
Local Ward and Village Roster Names Exposed in Poll List
Delaware A Mason Defiance S M Shirley First Ward L E Beardsley Second Ward Peter Kettenring Third Ward John W Tate Fourth Ward A Viers Farmer O A Rice Hicksville W H Getrost Aighland O 8 Blue Milford E O Stone Mark C 8 Elder Noble Jacob Dickman Richland Robert Davis Tifin F W Kellermire Washington B F Bostater
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
A. B. Mason
Defiance
S. M. Shirley
L. KE. Beardsley
Peter Kettenring
John W. Tate
A. Viers
Farmer
A Rice
Hicksville
W. H. Getrost
Aighland
Blue
Milford
O Stone
Mark
Elder
Noble
Jacob Dickman
Richland
Robert Davis
Tifin
Post office purge by Thomp son for a hungry Republican
The article contrasts Mark Thompson’s firing of Mike Walz to create room for a hungry Republican with a later tale about Kerns racing home after women in Georgetown enjoyed playing with eggs. It presents two odd local anecdotes as a single item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Thompson
Mike Walz
Post Office
News
Democrat
Kerns
Georgetown
Back Taxes Question Stirring County Voters
The Evening News and Democrat appeal to Democrats and Republicans alike to scrutinize candidates Kerns Bedringer and their tax records. The papers highlight charges of lying and corruption tied to the Ex PRESS and Savings bank crowd, urging voters to resist fraud in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening News
Kerns
Bedringer
Express
News
Defiance County Nominee J. O. Fisher for Commissioner
Republican candidate J O Fisher tax payer and trusted Defiance city resident from the Third ward is praised as a fearless, honest contractor and building inspector with strong judgment. The text urges voters to support him, condemning crooked deals and lauding his integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Fisher
Ohio
Chicago
Defiance County
Town gossip about Hicksville candidate Ainsworth and Aineworth
A citizen questions a Hicksville man’s weeklong activity in town, alleging he works for Aineworth’s bid for representative. The talk also touches on political manipulation of a Republican newspaperman, with mentions of Kerrs and Bedringer and a call to verify details with Hicksville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicksville
Tam
Aineworth
Republicans Work For Your Ticket Amid Party Shifts
Message argues Republicans gain as hundreds of Democrats switch support to keep the status quo. No dates or places given. The tone urges action and reflects political maneuvering.
Tax dodgers on the turf calf pasture end of rope
The text depicts Johnny and Charley as tax dodgers whose hoofbeats on the turf pasture signal their nearing downfall. It also warns a community leader to heed the people’s political concerns as they affect his affairs, stressing the urgency of paying attention to vital questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Charley
Democrats nominate Kerns for treasurer
The party has chosen Kerns for treasurer with W. W. Heater to handle the duties if elected. The move prompts questions about why a more competent candidate was not nominated from the start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerns
W. W. Heater
Rumors on Deputy Treasurer Post for Kerns Aide Debunked
The News and Democrat says the Express reporting about C W Kerns hiring W W Heater or others as deputy treasurer is false. It notes Heater was in Defiance to deny the tale and mentions rumors of J H Rethmel from Tiffin township being rewarded for services to Kerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Express
C. W. Kerns
W. W. Heater
News and Democrat
Ies
Heater
City of
Defiance
Republicans of Defiance nominate more than two offices
The Defiance county Republican slate is praised for a clean ticket with men of moral character. The paper supports the full ticket but warns against incompetent or dishonest opponents. It urges citizens to vote for capable officials and condemns alleged bad governance at the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance County
Nemis
Democrat
Express
Court House
Wnemns
Tax-dodgers on the Democratic county ticket rise
The Albert Coy mortgage saga sweeps the nation, described as a political wildfire. The story centers on financial improprieties tied to Coy and its explosive spread through public discourse amid Democratic county ticket coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Coy
Man Calls Tax Dodger Unfit For County Commissioner
A critic denounces a man who dodges taxes and would push to shut local factories as unfit for county commissioner, signaling strong local opposition to his candidacy.
Behringer Named Board Trustee Rumors of Salary Grab
Charles Behringer sits on the city cemetery trustees board, with Bechel’s friends alleging he has pursued gain since joining the panel. The tension centers on verifiable board actions and respectability of financial decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Behringer
Bechel
George
Observations from a Defiant Democratic county convention
Daniel Webster Coy withdrew his name for county treasurer citing the difficulty of winning a nomination without backing. He warned of corruption and warned farmers about surrendering to rebels while criticizing the party’s stance on war and imperialism. He quoted Aguinaldo urging support for Filipino independence and urged Democrats to face the political moment honestly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Webster Coy
Hawaii
Philippines
Willke
Aguinaldo
Agit
America
Notable Pledge Faces of November Politics
A fragment urges remedy by using a pencil in November to defeat opponents and secure ten years of office. It predicts partisan battles over patriotism and progress as a high platform, with references to Aguinaldo and public contention.
Political slates and graft accused in city campaign
The piece alleges a political gang controls nominations, with Kerns as treasurer and Behringer as commissioner. It claims others were sidelined, warns of taxpayers bearing the burden from delinquent rebates, and suggests officials dodge taxes to serve the gang’s interests, increasing taxes on farmers and workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerns
Behringer
Coy
Malley
Wes
Barney
John Wisda
Bryan to Speak in Defiance on Political Science
William Jennings Bryan is scheduled to appear in Defiance tomorrow evening. His lecture will be brief but aims to teach followers political science by explaining the intricacies of finance and how silver prices influence overall costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jennings Bryan
Questioning Behringer's Qualifications for Commissioner
The Express stays silent on Charley Behringer's eligibility as commissioner though the topic sparks street debate among Democrats who question his literacy. Auditors' notices display misspellings, suggesting broader concerns about competency on the current board.
Resignation of Charley Behringer At Turnbull Wagon Works
The Express is questioned for not explaining Charley Behringer's resignation from his $3000 a year Superintendent post at Turnbull Wagon Works. Rumor claims he excels at poker. readers are urged to know his other occupations since leaving the works, amid political pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Express
Charley Behringer
Turnbull Wagon Works
News and Democrat
Behringer Loses Bid as Labor Boss in Ward Clash
A scathing local critique attacks Charley Behringer for exploiting workers at Turnbull's factory and failing to win Fourth Ward support. The piece predicts Behringer cannot secure votes and hints at political machinations by the old Savings Bank faction. It notes nearby quarry stone for sale and cites Hon. John E. Hopley’s return from South Hampton with record business. Also reports St John’s Catholic fair opening with large attendance and upscale fancy work, supper, and music by Gessner’s orchestra. the fair runs all week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Behringer
News and Democrat
Turnbull's
Aimaster
Darkey
Kerns
Behringer
Savings Bank
John E. Hopley
United States
South Hampton
England
Zoledo News
Christian Mother Society
St. John’s Catholic Church
St. John’s Hall
Gessner
Uncalled Letters and Local Notices From Defiance 1899
Postal list for week ending Oct 17 1899 shows uncalled letters in Defiance Ohio including Miss Clark Li ar Sam Elliott Doria Myers and others. Card of Thanks extends gratitude for bereavement assistance from Mrs and MRs Geo Goon. Night School at the college begins Oct 23 1899 offering arithmetic grammar shorthand typewriting penmanship booking and more. Rev Francis Doherty convened a meeting of Our Lady of Perpetual Help church young men forming a society with 33 members, reading room and library to be established, officers elected and next meeting set. club name to be decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Doherty
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
M. A. Wieda
Terrence Cunningham
John Steinberger
Ray Calkins
Mutual Improvement Circle Holds Pleasant Meeting
The Mutual Improvement Circle met Tuesday at Mrs. J. L. Scott’s home with good attendance despite bad weather. Mrs. H. F. Houghton opened with a paper on The Silver Age, Mrs. E. N. Lewis read Mordecai and Esther, and Mrs. N. G. Johnston led a Psalms discussion. Delegates to the Federation of Women’s Clubs in Cincinnati were named, with Mrs. S. F. Shelly as president and Mrs. H. F. Houghton as alternate. Next meeting at Mrs. S. F. Shelly’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutual Improvement Circle
J. L. Scott
H. F. Houghton
Mordecai
Esther
Jarvis
E. N. Lewis
Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets Candy Cathartic
An advertisement promotes Cascarets as a cure for constipation with an offer for druggists to refund money if it fails. The copy emphasizes a quick solution and urges readers to try the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.C.C
Also Mentioned on This Page
Defiance Express
C. J. Thompson
Latty
Court Street
Ohio Daily and Weekly
Defiance, Ohio
Postoffice
Abour “Town
Ainsworth
Manen Bug
Yeasir
Women’s Home Missionary Society
Kerrs
Washington Township
Rethmel
John R. McLean
Onke Or
Rita J S
Miss Clark
Sam Elliott
Doria Myers
B. F. Freeman
Frances Miller
Chas. Hardy
Amos Thompson
John Hanson
William Myers
David Meats
W. Ream
Arthur A. Simmons
M. C. Weaver
Geo. Goon
Astori
Minsel’s Drug Store
U. C. Kuhn Lumber
Perry Street
Ivan
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