Roosevelt Prepares Cabinet Shakeup As Old Guards Depart
Rumors say President Roosevelt will retire Moody in January and Shaw in March with a full cabinet shuffle. Report lists Cortelyou at Treasury Meyer as Postmaster General Bonaparte at Attorney General Metcalfe as Navy and Straus at Commerce and Labor replacing retiring officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moody
Shaw
Roosevelt
George B. Cortelyou
the Treasury
Charlee J. Bonaparte
Victor Metcalfe
Navy
Oscar S. Straus
Commerce and Labor
Splendid Republican Defies Party in Own Campaigns
According to certain interpretations a "splendid republican" is one who fights his own party at all times except when he himself is a candidate for office.
Petition in involuntary bankruptcy filed in Toledo
A petition in involuntary bankruptcy was filed in the U S district court in Toledo Saturday against the Morning Star Manufacturing Co of Napoleon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. District Court
Toledo
Morning Star Manufacturing Co
Napoleon
Tarr to Speak in Ohio Cities This Month
Secretary Tarr will deliver three speeches in Ohio. On October 27 he is set for Cleveland. October 29 he speaks in Logan in the afternoon and Lancaster in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarr
Ohio
Logan
Lancaster
Cleveland
J P Cameron Seeks Common Pleas Judge Seat
J P Cameron works the district to secure votes for the common pleas judge position. The candidate is praised as highly qualified and draws support from Republicans and many Democrats alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.P. Cameron
Common Pleas
Massive packing combine to control U.S. plants
A vast consolidation of major packing interests including Swift Armour Morris and Cudahy is planned with $500 million capital and English control. News cites Sir Thomas Lipton's Chicago visit as supporting evidence for the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift
Armour
Morris
Cudahy
Combine
Thomas Lipton
Chicago
Remember the Eagle Ballot for This Election Day
A reader is urged to vote the straight Republican ticket by marking the second column under the eagle rather than the Democratic rooster. The note warns Republicans to place their cross under the eagle and not forget this on election day, insisting forewarned means forearmed.
Taft to Visit Ohio Despite Local Republican Opposition
Democratic papers warned Taft would be blocked by Ohio bosses but now report he will visit the state. State Chairman Dick and Congressman Burton urged Taft to speak in Ohio. Taft, in Cuba then Washington, accepted after Ohio invitations influenced his plan to go to New York and the West.
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Taft
Ohio
Burton
Cuba
Washington
Sherman
National Congressional Committee
New York
West
President seeks Republican congress for political unity
The president urges a Republican Congress to push his agenda and avoid Democratic obstruction. A Democratic House would hinder progress, with “impossible and impracticable measures” aimed at forcing Senate defeats. The country should not repeat that past pattern, and indications suggest strong bipartisan support for a Republican majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Senate
Congress
Bryan Tour Aims to Mobilize Ohio Help with Demonstrations
Democratic leaders in Columbus dispatched instructions to county and town chairs to stage demonstrations for William Jennings Bryan during his Ohio tour. The plan calls for brass bands fireworks and display advertising to draw crowds, reflecting past Bryan campaigns in hotbed counties while noting current receptiveness to issues like railroad control free silver and imperialism.
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Columbus
Bryan
Ohio
Roosevelt
Squire Named American Minister to Panama by Roosevelt
Herbert G. Squire is chosen by President Roosevelt to serve as American minister to Panama, succeeding Charles Magoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert G. Squire
Roosevelt
Panama
Chas. Magoon
Smooth swindler targets merchants with gum and premium calendar
A smooth swindler robs merchants by offering five cent purchases of chewing gum with a costly calendar as a premium. He collects advance payments on orders and then departs for new fields.
Charles Moats Candidacy Cited for Defiance County Sheriff
The letter supports Charles Moats for sheriff of Defiance County describing him as a gentle man fully capable of the duties and promising a highly satisfactory administration if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Moats
Defiance County
Wife of Bryan resident found dead at home
Mrs. FEFrey HINEMAN of two miles west of Bryan was found dead in bed by her husband Monday morning. She appeared well Sunday night. death due to heart disease. She was 40 and survived by her husband and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fefrey Hineman
Bryan
Riverett Bricks
St. Wayne
Charles Milford
Artic
A. A. Vitzcharies
Monroe
Hicksville
Myrtle Mckee
Bates
Nlora Mclee
Luckville
Lawrence Litzcharies
Charles Irish
Welker Seeks Re election For County Commission Post
Three years after voters chose Republican Orley Welker for the county board he has performed duties satisfactorily and earned a renomination. The call urges voters to support him again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of
Orley Welker
Robbery Report Involving Actress Anna Held
Anna Held and her husband filed an affidavit in Cleveland asserting a genuine robbery after Monday reports claimed a staged theft. The satchel contained jewels cash and valuable papers totaling 280000 dollars, sparking questions of an advertising ploy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Held
Miss Held
Cleveland
Judge Vollrath Seeks Circuit Judge Seat
During his time on the circuit bench Judge Edward Vollrath proved himself an excellent master of intricate points of law and earned general satisfaction from the bar and public. He is a candidate for judge in this circuit and merits votes from Republicans and Democrats alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Vollrath
Advertised Letters at Defiance Post Office
The following letters remain uncalled for in Defiance Ohio for the week ending Oct 23 1906 Lewis Ankney Richard Christy If not called within 14 days these letters will be sent to the dead letter office as prescribed by law. In for some please say advertised and give date of list. C J Te Tr
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
Ohio
Lewis Ankney
Richard Christy
C.J. Te
Bryan and Bosses Rally Dug In National Politics
The piece portrays William Jennings Bryan as consistent yet criticized for courting corporate leaders and trusts. It notes his repudiation of Sullivan as a “corporation tool” while greeting steamship, gas, tobacco, and other trusts in New York. It warns that party leaders may press dictation from top to bottom, challenging Democratic ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bryan
Sullivan
Europe
Lewis Nixon
Steamship Trust
Metropolis
Bryan
Pat McCarren
New York Consolidated Transportation Lines
Bill Sheehan
Gas Combine
Mose Wetmore
Tobacco Trust
Democratic Party
Roosevelt Proclaims November 29 as Day of Thanksgiving
President Roosevelt issues a proclamation declaring Thursday November 29 a day of Thanksgiving nationwide, urging citizens to observe the holiday with grateful reflection and appropriate devotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Editor Returns to Assistant Editor Post in Democratic Organ
The Inspired editor resumes his former role as assistant editor at the Democratic organ after abandoning The Critic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Organ
Newark Man Lingapeller Sentenced for Forgery
Janes J. Lingapeller, age 65, was found guilty of forgery last month in Newark and sentenced to four years in the penitentiary on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janes J. Lingapeller
Newark
Defiance Voters Back Clarence Hawkins for Infirmary Director
The Defiance county electorate is urged to mark ballots for Clarence Hawkins as infirmary director. The notice praises Mr. Hawkins as a fitting choice and endorses the board’s need for men like him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance County
Clarence Hawkins
Hawkine
Republicans nominate Marpel Howard for infirmary board
A vacancy exists on the board of infirmary directors and the Republican Party has named Marpel Howard as candidate. If elected he is described as a man of integrity who would fill the position honestly and efficiently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marpel Howard
Howard
Dr Mahon Expert in Eye Ear Nose Throat Care
Dr Mahon, a Rush Medical College graduate, Chicago, is noted for specialization in eye ear nose and throat diseases and chronic conditions. He has studied in leading hospitals nationwide and achieved numerous cures across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahon
Rush Medical College
Chicago
Cure of Chronic Ailments Without Pain and Downtime
Accompanying ailments listed include catarrh ear and eye diseases and various internal conditions. The claim is a complete cure with no pain and no work absence, promising relief for eyes ears throat lungs kidneys urinary bladder diabetes dyspepsia constipation rheumatism paralysis epilepsy hemorrhoids.
European Treatment Cures Spermatorrhea and Impotence
Suffering young and middle aged men are promised a permanent cure for emissions paralysis and sexual decline caused by self abuse or excess. The advertisement claims a European treatment can restore health and ability without injurious remedies, addressing nervous debility and memory issues.
Pastor Barber Resigns From First Presbyterian Church
Rev. Arthur Barber tenders resignation as pastor effective November 11. Congregation to vote on acceptance at a meeting October 29. He will take a call from a large church in Lawrence, Massachusetts, with a salary $3,500, $2,000 higher than here. Final sermon November 11. begins work December 2 in Lawrence.
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Board of Elders
Board of Trustees
First Presbyterian Church
Arthur Barber
Barber
Lawrence
Mass
Presbyterian Church
Death of John Kroop in Highland Township
John Kroop died Tuesday evening at his home in Highland township aged seventy. He leaves two sons and one daughter. The funeral was Thursday at 2 PM in Highland chapel with Rev. Peoples officiating. Burial took place in Myers cemetery.
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John Kroop
Highland Township
Highland Chapel
Rev. Peoples
Myers Cemetery
Mrs Florence Peaslee Dies After Lingering Illness
Mrs Florence Alexandra Weaslee, born August 3 1859 in Palding Ohio, died after a lingering illness at her home Monday evening. She was the eldest child of Alexander S and Rebecca Latty and lived in the city since 1861. She married Livingston B Peaslee on December 5 1877, and is survived by her son Alexander. The funeral was private from her residence Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Alexandra Weaslee
Alexander S
Rebecca 8
Auto mishap ends tow attempt on country road
Frank G Miller's car balked Sunday afternoon causing a delay for a group of friends on a country road. UC bh Chenevert towed the auto toward town but the rear wheel broke, forcing abandonment. He later returned to gather the stranded party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank G. Miller
Mr. UC. Bh. Chenevert
Chenevert
Wealthy Union County farmer Foster Bennett dies from fall injuries
Foster Bennett, a prominent Union County farmer and one of the area’s wealthiest residents, died Monday from injuries suffered when he fell from a tree while gathering nuts two weeks earlier. He was 72.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster Bennett
Union County
Canal Inspection by State Officials Tours Miami and Erie Canal
State Board of Public Works members, lawmakers, and engineers inspected the Miami and Erie canal from Defiance to Toledo. The party, led by President George H. Watkins and Engineer Charles E. Perkins, viewed ongoing improvements financed after the recent legislative session. Members included B. A. Baldwin, W. A. Kehnast, George W. Little, R. Lerisch, Charles Hatch, Charles Gudel, and Canal Supt. Harry Meacham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Public Works
Toledo
Big Ditch
George H. Watkins
Portsmouth
William Kirtley
Charles E. Perkins
J. C. Wanders
B. A. Baldwin
Ashtabula
Legislative Finance Committee
W. A. Kehnast
George W. Little
Xenia
Committee On Public Works
Lerisch
Lyria
Charles Hatch
Akron
Charles Gudel
Coshocton
Harry Meacham
Evansport residents observe progress on electric line
Evansport and Defiance visitors frequent the town with business calls. Col Bell and J H Hoekman spoke of the Defiance to Montpelier electric line, saying construction will begin in early spring after final surveys and right of way moves. Residents anticipate a boom for the village with an electric railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Kh. Snider
Toledo
W. A. Snider
Defiance
Miss Hoagland
Latrange
Ind
A. Spangler
Carl Spangler
Zelma Howard
Stryker
C. H. Partee
John Sherman
Shuter
Celia Snider
Ney
Dan Snider
Bryan
Cameron
A. Snider
Napoleon
Marie Cosgrove
I. A. Fribley
I. J
Local Residents and Visitors Touch Down in Nearby Towns
West Milford reverend Jas Moore visits his son in Fort Wayne while Prof. Fr W Trish from Chicago visits his mother. A parade of locals share Sunday visits, moves, and small home projects from Hicksville to Lost Creek with illnesses and recoveries noted, plus property changes and farm work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Moore
Ft. Wayne
W. Trish
Chicago
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Defiance Express
C. Kegel
Offee—Latty Bldg
Court Street
P.O
Northwestern Telephone
Carmi A. Thompson
Lawrence Co
Renicr W. Dunlap
Ross Co
E. A. Jones
Stark Co
Board of Public Works
Pike Co
WM. W. Campbell
Henry Co
Crawford Co
John P. Cameron
Defiance Co
Delaware
Milford
Marple Howard
Boom Bryan
Jorron Mill
Crosby House
Wellington Hotel
Rev. Barber
Lawrence, Mass
Dr. Mahon
Winthrop Street
Evansport
G. D. Edgar
Crosby
Western Salvage Co
Kang
H. F. Preisendorfer
Defiange, Ohio
West Milford
Brooksville
S. B. Figley
Chas. Rath
Glenberg
Welker
Lunday
Houst Hanna
Mark Center
George Carver
Hattie Core
Sherwood
Weiland
Frank Acus
Brunersburg
John Acus
Perry Diamond
Eric Keoppe
Will Mavis
Cora Garber
Farmer Center
Mahlon Garber
John Figley
Florida
Walter Kennedy
Galatea
C. Kk. Sloppy
Nellie Goddard
Oakwood
I’red Brow
Lehman
Mr. Bittinger
George Smith
Myers
C. J. Sloppy
Ir. A. Goddard
North Ridge
John Brown
Kansas
Clara Speicer
Burg
Lost Creek
Geo. Richardson
Ditcher
Floyd Richardson
Otto Conoly
Carrie Sae
George
Paulding Line
Indiana
Colorado
Grandpa Nichols
R.S. Jensign
Matt Battershell
Shay Battershell
Jank Caller
Bronson Real Estate
Exchange
W.V. Hutchins
Defiance, Ohio
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