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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1899
Page
2
The Democratic slate names John R McLean for governor, praising his organizing skill and wealth while noting his controversial past and influence on Ohio party policy. Critics accuse his forces of corrupt ties and political assassinations, suggesting the nomination serves his Washington interests more than electoral victory.
In Defiance county convention the Democrats charged John R. McLean with being a political assassin and accused him of wealth from unlawful trusts and combinations. The Evening News is urged to support McLean despite the rebuke, noting the leopard has not changed his spots.
The Evening News claims a late seat on the McLean bandwagon while the German Herald seeks space. The Toledo Jade predicts Chas Haskell as a McLean candidate for congress in the Fifth District, a potential blow to Defiance county Democrats.
Critics allege John P Shannon is not listed in the city directory amid dispute over his appointment as State Central committeeman for the Fifth district.
In Pittsburg the president hails the return of the Tenth Pennsylvania volunteers and confirms that the Philippines are ceded by Spain and ratified by the Senate. He states the treaties fulfill the Constitution and pledge no reversal as the American people will not permit it.
Defiance county members harshly condemned John R. McLean yet influential voices at the convention helped nominate him on the first ballot. Judge H G Baker urged Charles Haskell, but his support proved McLean’s path to nomination. It shows how some leaders were swayed.
The Defiance county Democracy attacks John R. McLean calling him a political assassin. They label him a cut throat and urge Democrats to oppose him for Governor. Wyatt B. Aneberry H. G. Baker Judge W. H. Hubbard and Zeno H. Miller witness the denouncement.
The Evening News notes John R McLean was the easy choice for the Democratic nomination with broad delegate support. It accuses money from unlawful trusts and a Washington millionaire of influence, suggesting the outcome appeared secured yet not openly crushed.
Democratic leaders urge securing Hon. A. Allen Noe and Uncle Sanford to counter upcoming campaign efforts. McLean warns the county needs all orators as the race unfolds and a Noble township gold mine is a potential flashpoint.
The piece notes W. D. Hill and J. W. Winn at a contentious scene involving local figures John R. McLean and allies. It hints at political opposition and a pending landing place within a month, casting the dispute in strong local terms.
Judge W H Hubbard said at the late Democratic convention in Toledo that many Democrats believed nominating McLean would be suicidal. McLean was nominated anyway, and the convention’s judgment at the Boody house leads some to declare the Democratic party dead.
Dr Hobbs Sparagus Pills claim to cure kidney illnesses with a sample offered free. Advertisement by Sterling Kennedy Co based in Chicago or New York.
The Sherwood Signal notes Democrats in the county planning to stage readings of Allen O Myers to discuss Bosses and Boodle in Ohio Politics. It cites John R McLean and Wyatt T Hill era clashes, claims about a copyright sale, and a reconciliation under free silver banners. Packed houses are anticipated if Defiance county men join the project.
C Obermiller lost a horse aged 26 years. Mr and Mrs D E Short and sons Jay and Donald of Bryan visit friends on the pike. Charley Rickets returns to Deshler after visiting relatives. Peter Hetz works for J Mack. Chas Craft and family of Oakwood visit on the pike. Labor Day slated as next attractive day on the program. J Floehr plastering C Blocks house. Mrs Elroy Lutz visits relatives in Oakwood. Mrs Obermiller was in Paulding county Tuesday. Mr and Mrs J H Jarvis and Charley and Freda of East Defiance spend Sunday on the pike. The Black sale Wednesday at Foster farm drew a large crowd.
The Sherwood signer attacks for Zeno H Miller for representative as campaign momentum grows noting Defiance has two candidates from the same ward. The piece praises the township candidate as self made and able while criticizing regional rivalries and cross town politics. Local visits mention JA Law and others around Ney and Mark Center with names like F A Ziffel WM Hall and Juior League members.
The Evening News praises candidates as well suited for local offices while the Cleveland Plain Dealer denounces McLean, rejecting his banner. The paper charges that united Democratic support for McLean is a myth and signals a party division.
A Sherwood correspondent reports 12 kegs of beer at a Kreiger Verein meeting near Sherwood with many Defiance figures and some leading Democrats present. After the grove run dry, attendees stopped at a Sherwood grocer for drinks. The columnist doubts the gathering affects Democratic prospects despite past picnics.
In the Delphos Courant the editor argues Bryan risks defeat by anti expansion stance while urging support for victory in the war. He contends the public will back flag and army, favoring a quick end by suppressing the rebellion over compromise. He criticizes Bryan’s anti expansion talk as a losing game.
Sunday school meeting ends with songs and addresses after a rain delay. Williams Center, Lost Creek, Dry Creek Up and Farmer Union groups participated with selections and speakers including Charles Bercaw and Rev. Husted. Officers for 1899 1900 listed. plans for July program and Association Day noted with concert exercise titled The Nineteenth Century and the Sunday School.
Mrs. Julia Taylor Cavenaugh, representing the U S Army and the Tenth Cavalry, visited Defiance at a Wednesday reception hosted by Mr. and Mrs. R H Harrison. The province of Santiago, Cuba, is where her husband serves as a first lieutenant. The event featured cavalry motif colors and army regalia, with local residents Mary Ferguson and E M Harrison among the guests enjoying refreshments.
Bids opened for 13000 dollars of Holgate avenue and Third street bonds in the council chamber at noon. Premiums ranged from 210 to 677.25 dollars with Dennison Prior & Son of Cleveland offering the highest at 677.25 dollars.
Gorman Siler of Paulding visits his children. Defiance college attendees include Alive Neaderhauser Fred Neaderhauser Henry Carpenter Klyde Keister Chauncey Deepe Roy Hall Dell Rogers Ida Miller. Alva Speaker welcomes a new baby. Watera plastering workers add an addition to H Neaderhauser’s home. Tiffin township Sunday schools plan a big picnic rally inviting all.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a beauty aid by claiming clean blood improves skin. It promises ten cent, twenty five cent, and fifty cent sizes and notes druggists supply with satisfaction guaranteed.
Postmaster C J Thompson reports Rural Route A delivered 3743 pieces and collected 421 in August, Route B 4310 delivered and 457 collected, Route C 8397 delivered and 390 collected. Total 11450 delivered, 1268 collected, grand total 12718 pieces. Also notes Home Seekers round trips via Wabash and Henry County Fair rates Sept 5–8 with return Sept 9.
Opinion argues tariff supports prosperity not trusts arguing Havemeyer free trade stance undermines Democratic claims. It cites sugar oil rubber gas coal silk steel rails pottery tin and steel rail production under protective tariffs and export gains from 1895 to 1899 while dismissing tariff as trust creator.
Prosperity makes music as Santa Fe shipments of pianos and organs to western territories surge beyond any period since 1893. An Illinois firm ships 7,000 buggies to Nebraska in six months. Erie starts a daylight special to Binghamton for 16 carloads of Chicago manufactured instruments. Tom Reed is 60, trusted public servant noted for intellect and honesty. his net worth cited as under 100 thousand. W J Bryan, 40, now worth 200 thousand per his leading organ.
The piece notes Thomas Brackett Reed leaving public life after a lengthy, honorable career and hints at a future competence in old age. It contrasts Reed with W. J. Bryan, who earns $75 000 yearly as a public agitator and reflects on a shift in views on trade and industry.
A historic note contrasts the current high demand for beef with the limited need for free soup kitchens during the Democratic administration, highlighting shifting public relief and economic conditions.
A fragment from a newspaper hints at labor mood with the phrase Help Wanted. The brief notes tension between hopeful signs and shifting economic conditions in contemporary life.
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