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Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1906

Page

9

Mail matter notice from Defiance Ohio

Entry indicates material mailed through the Defiance Ohio post office as second class mail matter.

P.O Defiance O

Republicans of Tiffin township meet for delegates and

The Republicans of Tiffin township plan a Friday evening meeting at Townhouse at 8 o'clock to choose delegates to the county convention elect a central committee member and handle other necessary business. Com. JJ Craine.

John X. Smith Republican Party Defiance County Herrick Central Committee J.J. Craine Clay Woodward Tiffin Township Com

Bryan Schemes on Railroad Ownership Stirring Criticism

The piece cites criticism of Bryan’s stance on government ownership of railroads, noting Gov. Folk’s opposition and Democratic leaders calling the idea impracticable. It argues his presidential hopes for 1908 are damaged, citing press dismissals and questions over financing and details of his plan.

Bryan Gov Folk Hawaii New York Post Roosevelt

Newspapers prove scarce as bids for local papers fail

The region sees two weekly papers suspend as lack of financial support ends attempts to fill the long felt want for a new newspaper. Montpelier Leader editor C E Thomas buys the independent subscription list. Sidney Sentinel dies amid waning demand. The piece mocks the notion of a local gold mine in publishing.

Don Independent C. E. Thomas Montpelier Leader Ikdon Bryan Democrat Sidney Sentinel Sidney Daily Leader

Bryanism Faces Decline Amid Campaign Speech

The article argues Mr Bryan urged costly policy that could burden the nation with debt and harm industry for a century. Since last Thursday night signs show his popularity waning as his reception speech is called a wet blanket on Bryan enthusiasm. Predictions place Bryanism’s decline around August 30, 1906 due to impractical campaign ideas without workable plans.

Mr. Bryan Bryan

Harris Reappoints M. D. Ratchford as Labor Statistics Commissioner

President Harris renominated M. D. Ratchford to head the Labor Statistics Bureau. Ratchford previously served as commissioner and will lead the agency’s data collection and analysis efforts.

Cambridge Beats Harvard By Two Lengths On Thames Race

In an international boat race on the Thames Saturday Cambridge defeated Harvard by two lengths. Cambridge boats led from the start and secured a clear victory over the American crew in a closely watched contest.

Thames Harvard Cambridge

Bowling Green Saloon Keeper Fined for Slot Machine

Henry Youne a Bowling Green saloon keeper was fined twenty five dollars and costs by the mayor for operating a slot machine after an order prohibiting them.

Henry Youne

Fisherman Charles Wheeler Drowns at St Marys Reservoir

Charles Wheeler, 77, fell from the bank while fishing at the St Marys reservoir and drowned on the 5th. The incident occurred at the reservoir location with local authorities noting the death.

Charles Wheeler St. Marys

Treasury Secretary warns depositories on fund flows

The Secretary of the Treasury notified government depositories that funds must not be sent to Wall Street to be loaned to securitizers, signaling a policy stance on how public money should be managed and invested.

Secretary of the Treasury Wall Street

Fire destroys Milburn Wagon sheds in Toledo loss sets record

The Milburn Wagon Co. of Toledo reports $40 000 in losses from a Sunday fire that swept sheds and lumber. Authorities suspect an incendiary act.

Milburn Wagon Co Toledo

Tragic Firekills Two Girls Near Scranton

WuiLe Nettie and Emily Smith died in a shanty fire near Scranton on Sunday as their clothes caught fire. Their father was badly burned while attempting rescue. authorities investigate cause and safety conditions at the shanty.

WuiLe Nettie Emily Smith Scranton

Fire at Mansfield plant costs state and firm thousands

A Sunday blaze at the Brownell Brush Co. plant within the Mansfield reformatory caused a state loss of 10 thousand dollars and Brownell Co. loss of 90 thousand. The fire also left 500 convicts without jobs.

Brownell Brush Co Mansfield Reformatory Brownell Co

Call the Roll and Bryan's Public Clash Over Democracy

Roger Suellivan, Illinois Democratic National Committee man, defends his record against Bryan's charge and attacks Bryan as a self serving politician. He asserts Bryan profits from politics and calculates he can win votes with rhetoric. He calls for Bryan to quit if he cannot abandon political money making and vows to resign if delegates back Bryan’s fraud claim.

Roger Suullivan Illinois Bryan Bryans Bennett Will Democratic Party St. Louis Byran

B. and O. Changes Prompt Shift in Pennsylvania Holdings

The Pennsylvania system sold about 40 000 B&O shares and 160 000 Norfolk & Western shares, cutting its control to around 20 percent in each. The move ends a dominant influence over B&O and N&W, affecting approvals for major improvements. Report says B&O may operate as an independent line, limiting Pennsylvanias influence over plans and traffic handling.

Pennsylvania Railway Baltimore & Ohio Norfolk & Western Pennsylvania System Pennsylvania Cassatt

Defiance Falls 2 1 to Bryan Aggregation at Island Park

Defiance was defeated 2 to 1 by a combined Toledo Farmer Center and Bryan lineup at Island Park Sunday. Coy Jones pitched for Defiance. Franzdorf’s miscue influenced the result. Carpenter scored Defiance’s run on a second inning rally. Bryan’s two runs came on early hits and an errorless defense. Defiance will face the Shamrocks at Fort Wayne Sunday with Mullen slated to pitch.

Defiance Toledo Farmer Center Bryan Island Park Hatfield Coy Jones Franzdorf Carpenter Wiebach S’ranzdorf Shamrocks Ft. Wayne Mullen

Cursory Observations and Local Notes on Theater and Cement

A scatter of brief notes cover Uncle Tom’s Cabin scene critiques, Aunt Chloe’s boot fashion, and emotional theater moments. It also reports a cement walk hump on Jefferson Street from August heat and mentions milk prices due to dry weather. Finally a humorous high school football tactic suggests taking the father to a game to win permission, with mother’s consent later.

Chloe Liza Eva Uncle Tom S. T. Sutphen Jefferson Street

Officer Miller Foils Assault By Delusional Man On Clinton

Police officer Charles Miller narrowly escaped a bullet when Lawrence Heberle, a 55 year old mason with suspected insanity, fired at him then was knocked to the sidewalk and handcuffed. Heberle, later jailed on a shooting charge, claimed the gun was only to frighten Miller. All read as a Delusion and possible intoxication influenced the incident near Clemens residence on North Clinton Street.

Charles Miller Lawrence Heberle Heberle Miller Clemens North Clinton Street Ward Officer Miller Front Street

Bankruptcy petition filed in Boston by Oliver Roppers and wife

Oliver Roppers and his wife Julian, formerly of Toledo, filed a bankruptcy petition in Boston. Rodgers shows liabilities of 42,896 and assets 1.70, while the wife has liabilities of 36,790 and assets 400.

Oliver Roppers Julian Toledo

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