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Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1906

Page

8

Bryan speech on government ownership hurts Democrats

Washington specials quoted in the New York Sun say Bryan's rail government ownership talk has destroyed the Democrats' chances to win the next House. Campaign managers and the national committee agree, with Taggart ordering a literary bureau shutdown and staff cuts, citing Bryan's indiscretion as the fatal blow.

Bryan Democratic Party Washington New York Sun Democratic Congress House of Representatives Democratic National Committee Taggart Robert V. Miller

Paired Merchant Files Bankruptcy Petition

Leonard Murray and a Paulding merchant filed bankruptcy petitions Friday with debts of 513.16 dollars and assets of 32.16 dollars.

Leonard Murray Paulding Merchant

Peoria Fire Destroys Business District in Union County

A Thursday evening blaze swept Peoria's business section in Union County destroying several structures including the post office and local telephone exchange. Fire crews battled the flames but containment was hampered by strong winds and limited water supply. No injuries reported.

Peoria Union County

Independence League Nominates Full NY State Ticket

The Independence League of New York on the thirteenth named a complete state ticket. William Randolph Hearst was chosen as governor and Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler as lieutenant governor. Bertha Krupp, heiress and metals maker heir, bought her Berlin wedding trousseau for 250 dollars.

Independence League of New York Wm. R. Hearst Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler Bertha Krupp Essex Trousseau Berlin

Republicans Nominate Splendid Dayton Ticket

The Dayton Republican ticket is described as splendid and worthy of earnest support. Every candidate is deemed amply qualified for the position and expected to serve the people with credit.

Dayton

Bryan hedges on government railway ownership stance

William J. Bryan in Cincinnati on Thursday evening avoided the railway ownership issue while claiming no change in his views. He spoke on many topics but remained silent about the creed question.

Willliam J. Bryan Cincinnati

McKinley Memorial Monument Unveiled in Columbus

The $50,000 McKinley memorial on the capitol grounds west end was unveiled this afternoon with Mrs. Nicholas Longworth removing the drapery. Gov. Harris presided while Senator Daniel and Justice Day delivered addresses.

McKinley Capitol Grounds Columbus Nicholas Longworth Gov. Harris Daniel and Justice Day

Marriage ends a political love tale in Lima district

Sept. 14 in Wapakoneta J Henry Goeke a Democratic leader in Ohio's Fourth district married Miss Catharine Nichole whose family has long been active in Auglaize politics. Goeke had planned a congressional bid but withdrew due to health and Miss Nichole’s consent, sending the couple to a Pacific coast honeymoon.

Lima Dan Cupid J. Henry Goeke Wapakoneta Goeke Pacific Coast

Republicans Name Winning Ticket in Ohio Campaign

The document praises Governor Andrew L. Harris and endorsement of Theodore Roosevelt. It outlines Republican platform: protectionist policies, anti monopoly laws, labor protections, navy strengthening, river and canal improvements, banking regulation, primary elections, and merit system expansion. It urges loyal support and elects Republican officials at state and national levels.

Andrew L. Harris Ohio Republican Party Theodore Roosevelt Chicago Tie House of Representatives Joseph Benson Foraker Charles Dick Senate Foraker Commonwealth Panama Canal Congress Ohio River United States Legistare State Central Committee

Resolutions Read by Harding Endorse Republican Record

The resolutions praised the Republican party for 50 years of leadership and national progress. They cite economic recovery, the gold standard, reduced debt, growth in the Philippines, and Panama Canal expansion, plus prudent state finances and temperance policy. The message ends with a reference to Lieutenant

Republican Party Republic Philippines Panama Canal

Teachers Examinations Schedule for 1906 1907

Examinations will be held the first Saturdays in September, November, December, January, February, March, May, June and July at Defiance College. The first Saturdays in October, April and March rooms. The third Saturday of April and August at Hicksville High School. Patterson examinations at Pasalie and Hicksville on second Saturdays of May. Y. B. Hagy, Chick.

Defiance College Hicksville Patterson Pasa Hic Y. B. Hagy Cick

Plunge to Death in the Maumee

Toledo reports a handcar train of up to twelve men, railroad laborers, rode the open Wheeling bridge draw at 6 50 pm and vanished into the Maumee. Only two bodies recovered. river searched as others remain pinned beneath the car amid unclear origins of the workers.

Toledo Wheeling Williston Trowbridge F. J. Sherer

Elevator accident at Turnbull Wagon Co plant injures two workers

An elevator broke its rope at the Turnbull Wagon Co plant on Wednesday the 12th, dropping from the second to the first floor and injuring two men, David Jarvis and Frank Bucholtz. Jarvis suffered serious external injuries. Bucholtz escaped with a hurt hand and wrist. The company surgeon found no internal injuries. The accident could have been fatal if timing had differed. Also reported was a fire at the Shelby county infirmary barn destroying its contents valued at $5,000 with 1,600 bushels of wheat and other stock. insured for $2,000.

Turnbull Wagon Co David Jarvis Frank Bucholtz Jarvis Bucholtz Mr. Jarvis Shelby County Surrey Ita

B&O Freight Depot Plans Advancing in Latty Grove

Removal of the old gas works site on Clinton Street paves the way for a new B and O freight depot to rise in Latty grove with construction starting this autumn. A passenger station will wait until spring. Rails are being laid in East Defiance and a new switch will replace the old siding to ease warehouse traffic.

Latty Grove Old City Gas Works Clinton Street American Steel Package Co Diamond Glass Co Mast Defiance

Williams Kidney Pills Offer Cure for Kidney Ailments

Williams Kidney Pills claim to cure kidney troubles caused by overworked nerves with symptoms including back and groin pain, frequent urination, and facial pallor. Sold by The 1 Drug Store in Cleveland Ohio, price 60 cents per bottle.

William Williams Mf’g.co Prop

Marion Teachers Protest Board Dress Suggestion

A number of Marion teachers are indignant after the school board president urged them to wear bloomers and declare they faced embarrassment. They protested oil on floors blamed for soiling dresses amid talk of short skirts before the president advised a more radical outfit.

Marion

Office and Residence Hours at 615 Clinton Street

The listing notes office and residence at 615 Clinton Street with hours 7 to 9 am, 1 to 3 pm, and 7 to 9 pm daily. Sunday hours are 8 to 10 am. A new phone number 415 is provided.

Clinton Street

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