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Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1903

Page

8

Promote Health and Beauty With Gentle Outdoor Exercise

A renowned physician urges women to adopt ten minutes of daily light dumbbell routines to boost energy and strength. He recommends Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for irregular periods, weakness, and related ailments, touting its herbal, alcohol free formula and long track record of cure claims. Testimonials from Mrs A Belyer of Rockland New Brunswick and Mrs O C Scripture of Prescott Arizona praise relief and improved sleep and vitality after use.

R. v. Pierce Pierce Dr. Pierce 0. C. Scripture Prescott Arizona

Dilemma of Democracy in Ohio Politics

The piece laments Democratic splits in Ohio over Tom L. Johnson and free silver. It contrasts Johnson’s wealth-driven tactics with party ideals, recounts Bryan’s 1896 and 1900 positions, and criticizes Johnson supporters while defending Cleveland era lines and Gold Standard allies like Clarke. The article portrays a party torn by ideology and power plays ahead of 1904.

Tom L. Johnson Ohio Bryan National Party Johnson W. J. Bryan John H. Clarke Nickel Plate Railway United States Clark Napoleon Free Silver Democrats United States Senate W.J. Bryan Clarke Tom Johnson Grover Cleveland

Tax Dodging by Kaffirs Highlighted in Cleveland Meeting

A missionary from Umtali described Kaffirs evading taxes by consolidating huts into a single large dwelling to reduce assessments. Tax avoidance by a rich taxpayer in a big tent is raised as a comparison, prompting questions about blame.

Cleveland Umtali Africa

Levy Payers and a Cleveland City Hall Branch Mission

The dialogue asks who bears the levy on the big hut and proposes establishing a branch mission at Cleveland city hall. The questions imply fiscal responsibility and local church outreach in civic spaces.

Cleveland

Johnson sparks clash with county committees in Democratic power shift

Report says Yom L. Johnson will ignore county Democratic committees if not in his faction's control. Judge R. M. Ditty warns county organizations they face resented moves as Johnson builds a campaign machine. Defiance County politics highlighted as Johnson leaders aim to stand above local committees. Cuavery Deven referenced for humor in the Times description.

Yom L. Johnson R. M. Ditty Johnson Defiance County

Chicago millinery contest crowns Willie Walker winner

A young contestant named Willie Walker won first prize for the best dress design in Chicago's latest millinery contest. The text also comments on political views and gender employment, noting Mr Johnson's stance and a man crowding women from jobs.

Chicago Willie Walker

Balkan Fire Flares Across Turkish Border Towns

The report notes Turkish forces continually firing on towns and villages as conflict roils the Balkans, yet Christian powers see no direct impact within reach. The ongoing violence underscores regional tension and limited intervention prospects.

Tur Balkans

Local Bankruptcy Petition In Toledo Court

Alonzo F. Harley filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the U S district court at Toledo. Liabilities are 43998.58 with assets of 10772.78. Gus Gardner of Defiance Machine Works cut his left hand on a polishing machine and will be off work for several days after treatment by Dr. C W Zellers. A large reception at the home of Postmaster and Mrs Thompson honored Dr S Q Helfenstein and family and the college faculty. Superintendent H W Meachem inspected weed dams on the nine mile level noting a canal water surge but weed buildup should not cause further trouble this season.

Alonzo F. Harley United States District Court Toledo Gus Gardner Defiance Machine Works C. W. Zellers Gus Thompson S. Q. Helfenstein H. W. Meachem Melrose

Bricker and Crow sue village of Hicksville before judge

The case before Judge Hubbard involved Bricker and Crow versus the village of Hicksville over vacating land in the corporation. The village demurred and challenged the constitutionality of the act cited in the petition. A pigeon race note mentions a bird from Bourne traveling to New York, later traced to Earlsfield.

Bricker and Crow Hicksville Hubbard Bourne Minneapolis New York Earlsfield

Johnson Convention sparks division and protest clashes

At the Johnson convention, Frye faced questions about a staunch Democrat figure. Salzgaber invoked Liberty, Equality, Fraternity while Lentz and Sloane sparred over senatorial nomination. Delegates shouted No as Baker pressed mandates, amid broader debate on party core values and reform.

Democratic split over resolutions echoed in Ohio

The speaker M A Daugherty of Lancaster recalled the two year old protest by the true Democrats of Ohio against socialism and party control by Johnson's command. The minority report on resolutions was overwhelmingly rejected while the majority report, prepared by Chicago, was adopted.

Ohio M. A. Daugherty Lancaster Democratic State Executive Committee Johnson Chicago

One Common Tie in Ohio Politics and Trade Policy

The Unrichsville Chronicle notes the clash over John H. Clarke in Ohio politics stating he is a free trader aligning with Johnson against protectionism. It argues Clarke’s nomination upends Bryanism and underscores Johnson’s self serving tactics, with various party figures facing betrayals and shifting loyalties.

John H. Clarke United States Senate Bryan John J. Lentz Ohio Clarke Johnson Lentz Bookwalter Zimmerman Congress Jones Mark Hanna Tom Johnson Monnett Republicans Unrichsville Chronicle

JohnsonBolting From Democratic Convention Sparks Debate

The text recalls Johnsons opposition to constitutional amendments and recalls past political maneuvers. It notes disparate voter sizes in Ohio and Georgia and mentions Johnsons federal injunction delaying case merits. It lists figures such as Toledo Jones Bookwalter Zimmerman Ingalls Clarke Lentz Thurman and questions Johnsons motives for opposition to silver and wealth status.

Toledo Jones Bookwalter Zimmerman Ingalls John H. Clarke Johnson United States Clarke Lentz Allen Thurman

Home Rule and Johnson in Ohio Politics Highlight Controversy

The piece accuses Tom Johnson of rigging the Ohio party convention through the unit rule and delegates pressure, claiming fair elections were overturned for Johnson’s gain. It notes disenfranchisement in Cuyahoga County and questions Johnson's commitment to true home rule across counties.

Ohio Tom Johnson Johnson Cuyahoga Nobedy John H. Clarke Johson Cuyahoga County Cleveland Johnson's Columbus Hamilton County Preacher Bigelow

Route to Columbia via Toledo or Fostoria on Hocking Valley By

The route to Columbia, Lancaster, Logan, Athens, Wollaston, Jackson, Gallipolis, Middleport, and Pomeroy plus Central and Southern Ohio points is via Toledo or Fostoria followed by the Hocking Valley By. New Pullman built day coaches and palace parlor cars enhance the journey. When buying tickets, request travel via the Hocking Valley from Wabash or B. & C. agents.

Lancaster Logan Athens Wollston Jackson Gallipolis Middleport Pomeroy Central Ohio Toledo Fostoria Hocking Valley Pullman Co Construction Wabash Hock Ng Valley

Low excursion rates via Nickel Plate road via Oct 3 and 4

Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo in Col offer low excursion rates on Nickel Plate road with return tickets available by October 30 1903. For details contact nearest agent or C A Asterlin T P A Fort Wayne Ind.

Francisco Angeles Nickel Plate Road Asterlin T P A Ft Wayne Ind Otober C. A Asterlin T P Fort Wayne

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