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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1904
Page
4
A local election item urging residents to support J A Baughman for the position of infirmary director. The appeal highlights qualifications and public service intent.
The piece urges voters to support the straight Republican ticket across Defiance county towns. It proclaims the party has named worthy men for each township and appeals to voters to ensure their election. The text then shifts to a social observation about women seeking husbands and fur sets, claiming ambition wanes after marriage.
Mr Parker notes a large overstatement of 450 million dollars in the cost of American operations in the Philippines. He warns such errors would undermine a state paper and damage credibility.
The article argues that low or revenue tariffs depress business and raise distress, while protection measures foster good business and general prosperity. It links tariff policy to economic mood and outcomes.
The Russian Baltic squadron fired on British fishing boats drawing strong British condemnation. The American press shows curiosity and keen interest as observers await the outcome.
The fragment references conceding to the Democrats and a nonstate identity, but lacks context or full details to determine who or what this item concerns. The text is incomplete and cannot specify people, places, or events beyond the basic party alignment notion.
The report mocks Port Arthur’s plight as if seized by beef and coal trusts or “writ up” by the buffalo calf and wild cat editor of the town’s Democratic organ, painting a chaotic editorial scene.
The local Democratic organ’s leading figure, nicknamed the mud slinger, continues in a caretaker role, not deceived as Parker was. He steps into positions left vacant by Ananias and guides ongoing affairs with steady control.
Fire swept the Coal and Coke Railroad Co facilities at Bellington West Virginia owned by ex Senator Henry G Davis Democratic candidate for vice president. The total loss was placed at twenty thousand dollars.
William E. Curtis notes during presidential campaign years salmon on the Pacific coast are rarely abundant. He says fish are especially shy and scarce in electoral periods.
Captain James J Hogan of Yale football is invited to join the Yale Democratic club at New Haven. He replies that he is a Democrat but plans to vote for Roosevelt.
Democratic leaders publicly deny mudslinging but privately steer against the Republican candidate. The Indianapolis Sentinel cartoons the president as a dog, reflecting partisan press tension.
Parker charged conditions in the Philippines were chaotic and Filipinos lived under despotism and abject slavery. Governor Wright cables a sweeping denial and suggests Parker has been grossly deceived in a toned down rebuttal.
A Republican postmaster named Thompson published a letter in the Express provoking the Democratic editor. The letter praised the Republican ticket and urged friends to support it, while drawing Democratic objections to a Republican official voicing such sentiments.
Reuben Alfred Hitchcock a 65 year old bachelor and longtime Chicago resident and treasurer of J S Ford Johnson and Co died suddenly of apoplexy Saturday afternoon while playing golf at the Calumet Country Club links in Burnside. His mother aged 90 and sister Miss Anna Hitchcock reside in Burton Ohio. The remains were buried in the family lot at Burton today.
Two election precincts were created years ago by a special legislative act in Delaware township. The split did not align with the votes cast under election laws. This fall a new precinct division was made on the Democratic prosecuting attorney lens, with many doubting the new law’s effect.
Lizzie A daughter of James and Elizabeth A Craine born near Petersburgh Michigan November 20 1857 died October 11 1904 aged 46 years 10 months and 21 days She married Fredric W Kellermier February 19 1885 and had three children one died in infancy She was a faithful teacher at St Johns M E Sunday School and beloved by her class The funeral was held at St Johns M E Church conducted by Dr S L Roberts with a large congregation mourning her loss and awaiting the resurrection morning
names of residents from Lockport Wa bash Brunersburg Glenburg Defiance Evansport Ney and Sherwood appear with mentions of visits by Pam Warfield Jos Shondel the Figley family and Mary Meyer. Couples and families travel between Brunersburg Defiance Ney and nearby villages on Saturday and Sunday reflecting social activity.
North Richland Mr and Mrs Peter Clemens visited the latter's parents in Pleasant Bend last week. Mr and Mrs Frank Sapp and Mrs Maude Korn and son spent Thursday with Mrs E Vandusen. Mr and Mrs John Brant and daughters Tillie and Martha attended the funeral of Adolph Goldnetz at Defiance. Mr and Mrs J E Dils visited the latter's parents Sunday. Miss Neaman Patten recovers from tonailitis. Mr and Mrs Chas Palmer spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Fred Spangler. Mr and Mrs Emery Elliott spent Sunday in Bryan.
Skunktowh Andrew Boyd and wife spent Sunday with their daughter at Pleasant Bend. Mrs Pearl Clark and children moved to North Creek last week. Jacob Geiger and children visited. Miss Anna and Dora Weisz called on Katie and Anna Knight. Dessie Moore and Orvill and Lester Weier dined with Mr and Mrs Harry Harper. J M Smith is putting in a brick cistern for A Scott this week. Mrs Charley Marshalls and daughter visited Henry Marshalls Sunday. Peck and wife drove to Defiance Tuesday. Gottlieb Wahl took a load of grain to Defiance Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Geo Jatho and Mrs Gus Miller of Defiance were callers Tuesday. John G Wolf of Loudonville Ashland county and Mrs Jos Witman of Wayne county visited. Rieke Mrs Goller and Mrs M Filechtner of Defiance were here Friday afternoon. Chas T Pierce and Chas Zeschke of Defiance called Sunday after ulesman. Mr and Mrs Henry F Danman of Defiance R R No 2 were business callers Monday morning. Mr and Mrs W Cotterman and niece of Bryan called Monday. Mrs John Wisler and daughter Blanch of R R No 1 called Monday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Orren Kennedy rejoice at the arrival of a bright little dishwasher. John Weaner builds a shed to his barn. John Delarber buys a fine horse from Frank Steffel. Henry Ash bacher has straw baled. Mrs Martin Moog visits Hicksville, returns home. Anna Ryan of Chicago visits Delarber family.
Evansport residents report visits from W P Cameron in Toledo and Frank J Mains Sr in town. Local social happenings include the Als house Hornish wedding and trips to Bryan and Defiance. Several residents attend Masonic Grand Lodge in Toledo and the St Louis world’s fair coverage. Mamie Bohn wins Mapes hall most popular lady. other notices include road work on gravel roads and bridge. candidates for surveyor FD Hockman and F G Blue tour the area.
Director J M Brown brought Gertrud Sucher of Tiffin township here Oct 5. Defiance residents A Cameron, Clarence, Flora Rankin, Ida Tittle visited last week. Burg visitors C F Leaders Oct 16. Londonville’s John G Wolf and Orville’s Mrs Joseph Whitman called Tuesday. Wes Sucher called Oct 17. Defiance pair Mrs A F Miller and Geo Jatho toured Oct 18. Mrs C Gollier and Mrs M Flechtner from Defiance paid a short call last week. Andrew Maier, an inmate, sent to Chicago Monday Oct 24. There are now 34 inmates, 20 male and 14 female.
A long feature praises Defiance Ohio for rapid 19th century growth and argues water power from the Maumee River will fuel a new industrial era. It cites steel mills and machine works, mentions potential 5000 electrical horsepower capacity, and forecasts tax relief, lower costs, and a city expansion to 25 000 plus within five years. It notes interest from Cleveland capitalists for a $350 000 plate glass plant and promises a forthcoming outline of requirements.
Neat fitting suit of clothes available at A W King and Son in Defiance. Contact details not provided.
Sherwood residents report social activity with visits and travel. Mr and Mrs Chas Dunakin left for St Louis Saturday for the fair. Mrs Alma Miller and others attended a district WRC event in Defiance and enjoyed it. Mrs Geo Hoberger of Mansfield is visiting friends in Sherwood area.
A good young farm mare is for sale. Enquire at Wellman's Music store located at 408 Clinton Street for details.
Market notes show potatoes, beans, wheat, oats, and barley with modest quotes. Prices for corn, hogs, eggs, and poultry appear uneven amid fluctuating demand and seasonal supplies.
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