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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1900
Page
4
The Defiance Express announces its office at Latty Building Court Street near Court House. It is entered at the Defiance Ohio post office as second class mail matter. The daily edition costs 10 cents to city subscribers per week and 10 cents per week by mail. Long distance telephone numbers are 14 and 34.
The publication states a new subscription rate of one dollar per year if paid in advance and one dollar fifty if not in advance, with the price to be fixed and strictly observed.
A Crescent News correspondent cites a Monday Express article praising Judge Hay and questions who reduced Hockman’s 1896 margin to 787. The writer asks if a man who renounces convictions for pay is safe to represent the public and notes Hay’s municipal ownership stance.
A terse political item urges voters to back Lybarger with emphasis on the auditor’s role and skirts the political climate. It mentions Dom Peter’s influence and a call to vote for Yeagley as a contrast.
Express urges support for Judge F L Hay as a home candidate for Congress alleging he embodies local values. Defiance County voters are urged to back Hay to secure a congressman from their area.
On November 3rd a massive demonstration is planned in New York City described as the greatest ever. An estimated 155,000 men are expected to participate in the ground money parade.
The piece speculates Yerkes as the Republican nominee to win Kentucky governor while noting Bryan ticket gains may approach 2000 votes, though doubt remains. It claims Hay would align with congressional trust supporters, and denies Cres cent News’ claim he would join the trust.
A Defiance county endorsement portrays Hon F L Hay as a trusted Republican candidate for Congress. The piece highlights his long public service record, legal skill, accessibility, and dedication to sustaining McKinley era prosperity and national prestige.
A partisan tribute extols Republican Frederick L Hay as a steadfast public servant. It recounts his 1888 Defiance mayor win, 1890 reelection, probate judge victory in 1898, and a 1896 re election bid despite typhoid. It urges voters to elect Hay to Congress, praising his character and district support.
New York reports show little betting on the election with Bryan admirers scarce a fourth against him. Wall Street odds favor McKinley four to one, while firms and individuals offer large wagers on McKinley carrying key states and Brooklyn votes, signaling shifting confidence ahead of next week’s result.
The piece accuses Dom Peter Coress of economist denials and criticizes his role in a 1899 Auglaize river bridge repair. It claims costs inflated by the Bracket Bridge Co. and alleges a $550 profit, calling for reform and endorsing AP Yeagley for commissioner to curb such alleged misdeeds.
Richard Croker moves headquarters from the Hoffman house to Tammany Hall on East Fourteenth Street and tightens grip on New York City politics. He warns of a possible Republican surge and demands daily reports from district leaders. He plans small rallies in Assembly districts during the last campaign week and praises Bryan's state tour as boosting Democratic prospects.
Thompson reports his uncle Blume in Boston and New York says politics favor President McKinley in those areas. The note indicates party alignment influencing early campaign sentiment.
Voters are urged to back Isaac C Osborn for sheriff describing him as a young man of fine attainments, industrious and frugal who would make a model officer. The message attacks opponent A P Yeagley as incompetent and calls for Osborn to win.
The piece alleges misuse of bids on the Second street bridge repair in 1899. It claims commissioners rejected higher offers from Bellefontaine Bridge and Iron and Bracket Bridge Co then awarded Bracket Bridge Co. a reduced $850 contract, allegedly netting $500 for the county and accusing the Crescent News of deception while naming local figures and party members.
In a Democratic primary, voters backed challenger Jane over incumbent Dom Peter citing alleged incompetence and neglect of business duties.
The letter notes WW Wilson Democratic candidate for infirmary director ran a liquor business until recently and may reopen if elected, stirring questions about integrity. Ele Valentine Lybarger defends straight talk and refuses to dodge issues, portraying himself as an equal and forthright figure.
The Hon. A.B. White, Republican candidate for Governor of West Virginia, speaks in New York via the New York Times and Express. He warns Democrats face a hard fight and notes betting odds shift as Bryanites grow reluctant to wager. Republicans see a national trend with wary voters in key states inclining toward action.
A new remedy for billions needs is on sale at Woodward's drug store called Chamberlain's Stomach on Liver Tablets. It gives quick relief and will prevent the attack if given as soon as the first indication of the disease appears. Price 25 cents per box. Samples free. Oct.
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