Defiance Express on Republicans and Island Park Campaign Tactics
A Defiance Express editorial attacks Democratic leaders for alleged manipulative tactics in the Island Park meeting and warns Republicans to resist liberal influences. It urges unity against Tom Johnson and socialist single tax policies, calling for voters to back Kehnast and oppose Judge Hay amidst cross‑party pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Island Park
Judge Hubbard
R. H. Gleagen
Tom Johnson
W. A. Kehnast
Marcus A. Weans
Hanna
Wm. McKin- Tay
Johnsonites
Kehnast
F. L. Hay
Marcus A. Hanna
Johnson and Clark
Patriot Day Vote Encourages Support for Hay
Fragmentary civic note urges citizens to go to work and cut friendship, urging patriots to stand by country and its interests and to vote for Hay. The text presents a political plea without clear date or location.
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Ion
Patriote
Hay
Tax incident highlights old county board actions
A 1894 to 1896 episode shows J. B. Tennyson’s tax handling during board of equalization actions, including a $400 addition to a tax duplicate and a $19.50 refund after county commissioners’ order. The piece ends urging votes for Hay, Hosler, Welker and Carey.
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Crescent
Board of Equalization
J. B. Tennyson
Tennyson
County
Hay
Hosler
Welker
Carey
Taxation Amendment Sparks Local Debate and Alarm
The article argues against a proposed taxation amendment endorsed by the Democratic state convention. It warns it would empower the legislature to classify property for lower rates, invite lobbyist influence and corruption, and threaten land ownership by favoring farm interests and exposing a shift toward a Henry George style tax system. Local society notes follow with family visits and church services.
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W. A. Kebnast
Columbus
General Assembly
Treas
Ruiit
J. E. Hosler
Board of Infirmary Direct
Carey
West End
Ohio
Henry George
Tom Johnson
Kehnast
Crescent News questions editor integrity over Island Park convention
The Crescent News publishes a communication from Michael Warner of Hicksville Township a veteran Democratic leader. Warner challenges the Island Park convention and its ticket asserting his insider view and accusing the editor of falsity.
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Crescent News
The
Express
Michael Warner
Hicksville Township
Island Park
Warner
Oxtey Wellxer Named Campaign Commissioner Candidate
Oxtey Wellxer is described as a capable square man and the choice for commissioner. The message urges voters to support Wel ker in the election.
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Oxtey Wellxer
Welker
Hay for Columbus and Hanna linked by politics
The text urges Frep L. Hay as the honest choice for Columbus, ties a vote for Hay to support for Senator Hanna, brands opponents like John Spangler and Orley Walker with tax issues or diligence, and accuses a group of local figures of self interest. It laments Island Park convention manipulation by H. P. Miller and portrays Democratic figures as self-serving.
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Crescent News
John Spangler
John
Orley Welker
Welker
Deindoerfer
Kehnast
Patterson
The
Maine
Congress
Island Park
H. P. Miller
Local visitors and calls noted in Napoleon area
A long list records Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gordes of Napoleon and many others visiting or calling at homes in Defiance Evansport Delta Wauseon and nearby towns between Oct 13 and Oct 25 including relatives friends and several named households.
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Jene ’S
Henry Gordes
Napoleon
Catherine Moninger
Belle Chapman
Jennie Moninger
Ella M. Yeager
S. Meister
D. Whetstone
Alma Fribley
Evansport
Mollie
Nettie Schriner
Defiance
Christian Dieden
Hall
Roy B. Hall
Chicago Junction
A. A
Violet
Raymond
F. B. Goddard
David Stutzman
Wauseon
Catherine Berkebile
Delta
F. P.phierman
Schwieitzer
Schlimbach
C. F. Fuller
P.B. Wells
Vermontville
Mich
Eliza Moats
W. F. Moats
Lillie Richardson
Adella Moata
Moats
Ola
Alta Ream
Alta McElroy
Ada
F. Fletcher
Meeks
Hicksville
Jacob Dickman
Alta Overly
Ella Yeager
D. M. Whetstone
Telegraphy School Ad Promises Fast Jobs For Graduates
Guarantee of immediate well paid positions from Western Union backed by a Defiance school located over the bank. It claims superior prospects for women and men, 1200 feet of insulated wire, and an experienced manager teaching commercial and railroad work. Full scholarship costs fifty dollars in advance. References to several named railroad and telegraph employees. For details contact.
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Defiance College
Defiance School of Telegraphy
First _ National Bank
Defiance
Ohio
Western Union Telegraph Co
Defance
First National Bank
Western Union Telegraph Office
Main
Fred Fritch
Wabash R. R
Toledo
Earl Lind
Butler
Ind
J. C. Crandall
Burlington R. R
Chicago
Earl Rohn
W. U
Lima
Glen Rohn
Buckeye Pipe Line
Lee Lower
W. U. Cleveland
Grange Meeting set for Ney Defiance county Pomona session
The Defiance county Pomona Grange meets in Ney Ohio on November 12 1903 hosted by Banner Subordinate Grange Morning session at 10 and afternoon at 1 The program features talks on education rural homes fodder shredding mutual fire insurance essays and declamations by local speakers Also notes Mrs Barbara Cook of Toledo staying with John Miller slipped and dislocated her kneecap in front of Wm Helmick residence with local physicians in attendance
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Defiance County
Pomona
Grange
Ney
Ohio
Banner Subernate Grange
A. V. Beattie
Hattie Elliott
Fremont Stottler
Mutual Fire Insurance
P. P. Culler
Barbara Cook
Toledo
John Miller
Clinton Street
Wm. Helmick
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