Fifth District Gubernatorial Survey Predicts Narrow Outcomes
In Putnam county a 1600 majority for the Democrats is seen as phenomenal if reached this year. Timothy Ansberry of Defiance is the Democratic congress candidate likely to win Putnam by 1500 and Henry by 400, with Defiance home county not exceeding 200 for him. Williams and Paulding tilt Republican with majorities around 1000 and 700, while Van Wert leans Republican by about 600. W W Campbell of Napoleon leads the Republican ticket and is forecast to win by roughly 200 in the district.
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Putnam
Banner
Bryan County
Putnam County
Timothy T Ansberry
Defiance
Ansberry
Henry
Williams County
Roosevelt
Paulding County
van Wert
Congress
W W Campbell
Napoleon
Campbell
Hon Tim Ansberry Campaign Visitin Van Wert County
Hon Tim Ansberry the Democratic congressional candidate spends two weeks visiting school houses in Van Wert County making a vote plea. The piece questions party loyalties and Saltzgaber’s leadership while noting Ansberry’s aggressive outreach and its implications for local Democrats.
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Tim Ansberry
Congress
van Wert
Ansberry
van Wert County
Roosevelt Boosts Prosperity in Defiance County Campaign
The Crescent News critiques the Democratic organ for opposing Roosevelt and praises Republican leadership. It notes W H McClintock’s vigorous support for Roosevelt and the ticket, cites strong farmer and labor backing, and argues that county voters should back Roosevelt for continued prosperity and improved local governance.
Van Wert Bulletin Names Tim Ansberry in District Defeat Efforts
The Van Wert Bulletin critiques the Democrat persistence in pressing district favors and highlights Tim Ansberry as a key figure who works tirelessly to ensure defeats for their side.
Dr. Davis Is the Man for Corner Coverage
Dr. Davis is identified as the key figure for the coroner role, guiding investigations and official duties. The notice highlights his prominence in public service and expected leadership in medical examiner tasks.
Bryan Democrats Reject Parker’s Candidacy
The Bryan Democratic Party withdraws support for Parker in a move signaling opposition to his bid. Party leaders cite policy disagreements and lack of alignment with party goals as the basis for the stance. Parker remains active in local politics but without party backing.
Fatt in boys and make it unanimous for Teddy
A concise note records a motion to elect Teddy by unanimous vote and mentions Fatt as a supporting name. The item appears as a brief political or organizational record with limited context and no additional details.
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Teddy
Capt Baughman Honored as Worthy Veteran
In a brief tribute a local line officer praises Captain Baughman as a worthy veteran and suggests honoring him with a youth prize or grant, reflecting community respect for his service.
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Baughman
Frank Snyder Set To Become Sheriff
The community agrees that Frank Snyder will be a capable sheriff, with broad local support and positive expectations for his leadership.
Mr Ansberry Reaches Sweating Stage in Frustrated Moment
The report notes Mr Ansberry has entered a sweating stage and shows clear unhappiness, signaling heightened tension or stress as events unfold.
Jacob Weber Votes in Edgerton from Milford Township
Jacob Weber collects mail in Edgerton Ohio while his residence is Milford Township Residents prepare to vote on November 8 with Weber listed as a local participant in the election.
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Jacob Weber
Edgerton
Ohio
Milford Township
Bulldozers Move Against Voters Opposed to Ansberry
Report notes an attempt to pressure or intimidate residents dissenting from TT Ansberry. Construction crews laid out a large scale project as part of the effort. This terse summary reflects observable actions without graphic detail.
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T T Ansberry
Roosevelt Support Said Firm After Summer Fight
In a defiant rallying cry, supporters urge unwavering backing for Roosevelt, urging allies to stand by him through the campaign and avoid waver.
Frank Blue Election Promise for County Survey Work
Frank Blue, a trusted surveyor, pledges that his election would eliminate the need to hire an additional man to handle surveying tasks for the county. He argues efficiency and cost savings would result from his leadership.
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Frank Blue
Local Ticket Praised by Voters as Good Men
Citizens express support for Snyder Weber Blue Baughman and Davis as a strong ticket. They say the slate aligns with public interest and reflects visible engagement with the community.
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Snyder
Weber
Blue
Baughman
Davis
Bryan Back Parker Bid Faces 1908 Leadership Test
Bryan endorses Parker while opposing Parker's platform as he pursues leadership in 1908. William J. described as a sly cuss appears in the discourse surrounding the maneuvering factions.
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Bryan
Parker
William J
Township Trustees Take Steps to Clean Camp and Appoint New Officers
The Express notes the trustees plan to tidy the camp and install a fresh slate of officers, aiming to improve governance. This move signals ongoing administrative adjustments within the township leadership.
Davis Seeks Broad Support For Coroner Campaign
Dr J W Davis, the coroner candidate, plans to meet voters widely and personally. He is described as a splendid young man, aiming to secure broad backing.
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J W Davis
Roosevelt Favored In Ulster County Election Suggestion
Analysts predict Judge Parker's home county Ulster in New York will deliver Roosevelt a strong majority, reflecting expected support for the Democratic candidate.
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Ulster County
New York
Parker
Roosevelt
Frank Snyder’s Canvas of Friends Gains Names Daily
Frank Snyder builds a growing list of acquaintances as he pursues public life and is regarded by locals as a strong sheriff prospect.
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Frank Snyder
Captain J A Baughman for infirmary director
Capt J A Baughman is making an earnest intelligent bid for infirmary director. He receives steady encouragement and keeps up the good work through the campaign.
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J A Baughman
Roosevelt Favored Son of New York in the Gubernatorial Mood
The piece argues New York voters will choose Roosevelt with strong certainty, portraying him as the state’s favorite son and predicting a Roosevelt victory for the Republican ticket in New York.
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New York State
New York
Roosevelt
Court release reduces need for new inmate
A GN member of the Hockman family just left the courthouse and the report suggests no immediate justification to incarcerate another person. The note frames the action as a reduced urgency for new detention in the current case.
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Hockman
Democratic farmers balk at Parker vote after 1892 to 1896
The passage notes that Democratic farmers, now with solid finances, avoid provoking panic by voting for Parker. It recalls the difficult period spanning 1892 through 1896 and suggests lingering memories influence current choices.
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Parker
Times
Capt. J A Baughman Elected Infirmary Director
The announcement states Captain J A Baughman was chosen as infirmary director and will monitor when the infirmary advertises bids and identify the bidder who makes the correct bid. He will stand by the chosen bid.
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J A Baughman
Weber Visits East County in Republican Commissioner Campaign
Republican candidate Jacop Weber spent most of last week in the county east end, reporting a warm reception from local residents and strong show of support.
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Jacop Weber
Republican candidates finish productive week with strong outlook
The Republican candidates completed a successful week’s work on Saturday evening and have drawn widespread attention. They are encouraged by the favorable outlook and the momentum it suggests for their campaign.
John X Smith Refuses Resignation Amid Canvass for Infirmary Director
John X Smith will not resign as township trustee until the canvass for infirmary director is completed. He notes he is bound to retain some old office, regardless of the outcome.
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John X Smith
John
Democratic Voters Loyally Support Roosevelt in County
In the county the Democratic voters back Roosevelt to keep the current prosperity, resisting the Kirtley faction and signaling continued support for the incumbent policy direction.
Editorial Complains Over Kirtley and Mc Clintock
The Democratic organ laments the situation and predicts the editor will feel better after more time by the canal, expressing regret about current tensions.
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Democratic Organ
Kirtley
German Farmer Jacob Weber Targeted by Mockery
The Crescent News mocked Jacob Weber a prosperous German farmer of Milford township saying the paper targets him for his heritage. The article notes the insult will not influence voters and emphasizes Weber’s standing.
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Jacob Weber
Milford Township
The
Crescent News
Weber
Parker Stands for Cleveland’s 1892 Vision in Election
The text notes Judge Parker as Cleveland’s man and ties his candidacy to Cleveland’s 1892 platform, suggesting farmers fear another panic in Parker’s election and implying partisan contest between Democrats and Cleveland’s legacy.
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Cleveland
Judge Parker
Parker
Democratic Paper Publishes Certificates of Character
The Democratic organ is compelled to issue certificates of character for its candidates. It notes that the standing of and Davis at home is so high they do not need such certificates.
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Snyder, Weber
Blue
Rocky Mountain Tea Nuggets for Busy People
An advertisement promotes Rocky Mountain Tea Nuggets as a general remedy for constipation indigestion liver troubles pimples eczema impure blood breath sluggish bowels headache and backache. Sold in tablet form at 35 cents a box by Houtister Deve Company Madison Wisconsin. Golden Nuggets for Sallow People.
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Hollister
Houtister Deve Company
Madison
Wis
Youth Hearts For Roosevelt Arouses Strong Appeal
Across the nation, lines show about 90 percent of young men likely to vote for Roosevelt. The president's career and persona attract substantial support from the nation's youth.
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Roosevelt
Frank G Blue Seen Likely Elected County Surveyor
Opinion among voters largely favors Frank G Blue for county surveyor. If elected he would begin service immediately, requiring no extra public education before taking on duties.
Milford township sends off J W Miller for commissioner
The Crescent News prints a card praising J W Miller as morally and politically deserving while noting the Milford primaries ended with Democrats whipping Miller to death. The piece suggests others write letters about Miller.
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The
Crescent News
Milford Township
J W Miller
Miller
Milford
Parker backs gold standard in party clash
Judge Parker declares support for the gold standard while Bryan endorses Parker yet opposes Parker’s aims. Roosevelt appears set for 1908 victory and Bryan is named Democratic leader, with a note that Bryan plays a deep season game in 1904.
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Judge Parker
Bryan
Parker
Roosevelt
Ark politics shift as Democrats join GOP effort
The piece notes Democrats aiding Republican supporters to keep the old ark moving in a race as political tensions rise. It mentions a Democratic paper staging an oratorio about McClintock and Kirtley while a volcano of change looms beneath the party. It urges boarding the Roosevelt-Fairbanks ark.
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McClintock
Two Republican Achievements Under McKinley Era
The Dingley tariff law and the sound currency act establishing the gold standard are praised as the party’s great achievements. The text credits these acts with boundless industry and a sound currency, while stating the Democratic party opposed both.
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Republican Party
Democratic Party
Editor of Democratic organ fixated on yet distant delegates
The speaker notes with irony that the editor of the Democratic organ obsesses over delegates to the eight months distant Republican state convention. They warn such preoccupation may cost the editor his job by disrupting Defiance county’s Democratic Party.
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Defiance County
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Proof
A 19th century testimonial ad offers one hundred dollar reward for an incurable case of catarrh. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo promote Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood and mucous remedy priced at 75 cents per bottle. Local wholesalers Walding Kinnan Marvin endorse the product with endorsements. A free truth testimonial is offered and family pills are advertised.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. A Cheney
West & Truax
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
al A Ts
Tals
Milford politician moves and shifts in Williams and Hicksville
Bice MinLen leaves Milford township for Williams county while Geo C Serrill relocates to Hicksville. Bent Hootman is named the Democratic boes in Milford township and is praised as the evening’s orator with speeches on topical matters.
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Bice MinLen
Milford Township
Williams County
Geo C Serrill
Hicksville
Bent Hootman
Soe Democratic
Bourton
Bent
Mr Hootman
Roosevelt vote framed as endorsement of McClintock and Kirtley
The Crescent News argues that a Roosevelt vote endorses McClintock and Kirtley. It claims county farmers prosper under Republicans and warns that Roosevelt’s election would extend current stability and avoid a Democratic panic.
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The
Crescent News
Roosevelt
McClintock
Kirtley
Vote for Ansberry to Back Roosevelt in Congress
The piece urges Republicans to support T T Ansberry for Congress, arguing his election would defend the gold standard and protective tariffs that benefited farmers, artisans, and manufacturers, and align with Roosevelt for national prosperity.
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T T Ansberry
Congress
Tim
Roosevelt
Upper Sandusky Judge Won’t Back Parker This Year
Judge Allen Smalley, longtime Democratic voter who supported Douglas and Bryan, declares he will not back Parker. He accuses Parker of bowing to the money power and says he will aid the rest of the ticket if needed.
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Allen Smalley
Upper
Sandusky
Douglas
Bryan
Parker
Democratic Executive Committee
Judge Parker
Baal
Former Democrat Crowe backs Roosevelt for president
W S Crowe, a veteran Democrat from Coshocton and former prosecutor, now Oregon judge, declares he will vote for Roosevelt. He praises Roosevelt as honest and fearless, credits him with enforcing the trust law, aiding the coal strike, and pushing the Panama Canal for Pacific seaboard progress.
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W.S. Crowe
Coshocton
State Senate
Mr. Payne
Amboy
China
Cleveland
Oregon
Lincoln
Roosevelt
Panama Canal
Pacific Seaboard
California Tourism Exposition Catalog Released
The Chicago and Northwestern Ry issues a profusely illustrated folder titled California containing a state map a list of hotels and resorts with capacities and rates and a series of pictures highlighting California resources and attractions. Copies available by mail for four cents in stamps. One way Chicago to coast tickets on sale daily Sept 15 to Oct 15 for $33. Cleveland agent 234 Superior St.
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Chicago & Northwestern Ry
California
Chicago
eCleveland
Superior St
Cleveland
Notice to William Schultz in Defiance County Probate
William Schultz unknown residence is notified that on October 19, 1904 Charles B. Squire as administrator of Mary J. Schultz deceased filed in Defiance County Probate Court a petition to sell the real estate Mary J. Schultz died seized and to pay debts of 388.56 with estate administration costs about 75. The property lies in Defiance city and the petition seeks dower and lien adjustments and authority to sell free of dower. William Schultz must answer by December 16, 1904.
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Grace Protestant Episcopal Church of
Defiance
Ohio
Court of Common Pleas
Efiance County
City of
Defiance County
Chas. Seymour
John Adams
Chas. E. Chenevert
Walter Doenitz
Chas. J. Daoust
Nelson G. Woodward
William G. Jarvis
John C. Yingling
Trustees
William Schultz
Charles B. Squire
Mary J. Schultz
Laintiff
Mary J.schultz
Ottawa and
Defiance Free Turnpike Road
Section 25
Township 4
William Schultzin
Winn & Hay
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State of
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Sherwood
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Washington
Ney
Tiffin Township
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Richland
Highland Township
Ayersville
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Mark Township
Mark
Evansport
Post Office
J. E. Hosler
Deflangs County
Baitana
J. Freecorn
Chas. W. Butler
Jason A. Law
John W. Winn
M. J. Walz
W. A. Kehnast Company
Clinton St
Maumee Fertilizer
Fred Antener
R. W. Defiance
Wortman, ’ Lewis Block
Veflance College
Sherwood High School
Hicksville High School
Boxwell-Patterson
Sicksville
T. R.C
C. P. Bevington
Circuit Court
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Marion County
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Hardin County
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Henry County
Allen County
Auglaize County
Mercer County
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James H. Day
William T. Mooney
Caleb H. Norris
Weisenburger & Emery
A. J. Mangas
Defiance, Ohio
Standard Oil Company
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