Local ballots list governor and state officers names
Ballot slate includes Governor George K Nash and John A Catwell for lieutenant governor with judge supreme court W Z Day for attorney general John M Sheets. state treasurer I B Cameron. state auditor W D Guilbert. board of public works Frank A Hukfman. Land appraisers A B Mason Delaware S M Slithey plus ward and town entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George K. Nash
Frank
John A. Catwell
Hamilton
Supreme Court
W. Z. Day Marton
John M. Sheets
I. B. Cameron
Columbiana
W. D. Guilbert
Board of Public Works
Frank A Hukfman
van Wert
Senator Foraker Supports McKinley Policy in Philippines
The article defends Senator J B Foraker against critics claiming opposition to President McKinley. It portrays him as a strong backer of American authority in the Philippines, praising his patriotism and steadfastness along with the president and the flag. It notes his Hamilton, Ohio speech as a rally for expansionist policy against domestic and foreign foes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Foraker
McKinley
Philippines
Senator Foraker
Hamilton
Ohio
Luzon
Admiral Dewey Arrives in New York Aboard Olympia
Admiral Dewey reached New York with his warship Olympia on Tuesday morning, two days early. All hands are well. A grand reception awaits the Manila hero and his men, who deserve honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
New York
Olympia
Manila
Will He Win Will John R McLean Dis organizer of party
In Defiance on August 12 1899 Judge H G Baker called John R McLean a Democratic party dis organizer and criticizes his wealth from trusts. The article notes a 1899 convention and a land lease in Tiffin township with Fremion of Paulding county and a $100 sale price for 74 acres, moving this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. McLean
H. G. Baker
Baker
Dey Ayers
Orlando Pastee
Tiffin Township
Josp2 Fremion
Paulding County
Akron Roosevelt Nash meeting draws crowd and praise
Reported remarks from C. J. Thompson describe Akron as a thriving Republican stronghold with 45,000 residents. Thousands traveled in from out of town for a parade with eight bands, a large dinner at the Elk club, and receptions for Roosevelt, Nash, Hanna, and Major Dick. The piece lauds Roosevelt as honest and patriotic, promotes Republican principles, and cites Nash and Foraker speeches favorable to the tariff and Philippine policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Ohio
Summit
Elk
Republcan
Nash
Roosevelt
Senator Foraker
Hamilton
Foraker
England
Grace Park
Geo. K. Nash
Tenth Regiment of Volunteers
Santiago
Will Te Win John R McLean Politician Charged
The text questions Wyatt T. Hill and asks who McLean killed politically. It notes Hill’s Aug. 12 1899 charge at Defiance Democratic convention and asserts Hill joined McLean’s club, refusing to withdraw. It also reports Mr and Mrs Peter Kettenring plan a northwest trip ending in Los Angeles for the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLean
Allen G. Thurman
Geo. H. Pendleton
Durban Ward
Ohio
Hill
Defiance
McLean Club
Peter Kettenring
State of Washington
Los Angeles
Cal
Lamp Fire in Wertheimer Building Office Injures Doctor
An upset lamp in Dr. Nettie Belau’s Wertheimer building Clinton Street office caused a couch fire at 8:30 Monday. Dr Belau and James McCarty carried the flaming couch into the street. Belau suffered minor burns, McCarty burned his right hand and damaged scalp. Firemen with a chemical extinguisher quickly doused the flames and Dr. J. C. White treated Belau’s hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Belau
Wertheimer
Clinton Street
Belau
James McCarty
McCarty
J. C. White
Minsell
Belan
Nationality questioned in Defiance county political row
A local News essay signed Tried questions using dialect to mock Irish and Ayersville Band supporters amid a Democratic versus Republican clash. The piece accuses a city combine of bias and suggests dialect borrowing aims to shield the real target, the group suspected of manipulating the delegation.
Irish voters and party loyalty in Highland township
An opinion piece discusses Irish political influence and party roles in Highland township, noting Welsh and Democratic contrasts. It defends Joe Leach against dialect accusations, praises bipartisan band members, and asserts Irish and Black communities’ political dynamics within the city.
Hicksville approves street bonds for High Street paving
The sale of 25000 street improvement bonds at 5 percent interest occurred in Hicksville on Monday. First National Bank of Columbus bought them at a premium of 925 dollars. Proceeds fund paving High Street from Pettits corner to the depot, with work to start immediately and hoped completion this fall. The town calls it a long needed improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicksville
First National Bank
Columbus
High Street
Pettit’s Corner
McLean Silver Club Speech Set at Court House
The Hon J H Hockman and Hon T T Ansberry are billed to address the McLean Silver club this evening at the court house. Success depends on enough Democrats attending a meeting, which seems unlikely. If Tim repeats his Aug 12 court house speech, a crowd is promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Hockman
T. T. Ansberry
McLean
W. 4. Hubbard
Court House
Bourbon Convention in Def Arca County Set for Sept 28
The Democratic convention of Def arca county will meet in this city at 10:00 a m Thursday Sept 28. Slated for nomination are W A Snider for auditor W A Schmaltz for clerk J H Hockman for probate judge and candidates for representative J J Malley J M Ainsworth and Zeno H Miller. Malley is backed by liquor interests which may aid his win. dry candidates face opposition. Treasurer contenders include Coy Wisia and Smith as leading figures others seen as stalking horses. Recorder hopefuls are Kitchel Hunter Riley Metz with Riley sidelined by township split. Nominees for six county commissioner seats include Behringer Deman Davis Hill Travis and Dowe with Davis favored over Behringer and Dowe gaining edge. Ulrich Ball seeks re election as infirmary director along with James Brown. Convention expected to be hot with contentious factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yhae. Riley
Recorder
Ayersville
Highland Township
azJee Lech
Defarca County
W. A. Snider
W. A. Schmaltz
J. H. Hockman
J. J. Malley
J. M. Ainsworth
Zeno H. Miller
Malley
W. H. McCauley
John Rowe
Ludger Blancham
Earnest Dalldorf
D. W. Coy
John G. Wisda
Henry J. Smith
Wm. Sheets
W. E. Kerns
Jas. A.kitchel
Chas. H. Hunter
Chas. E. Riley
J. H. Metz
Riley
Hunter
Metz
Chae. Behringer
John K. Deman
Jacob K. Davis
W. L. Hill
T. E. Travis
John F. Dowe
Building Stone Sale At Local Quarry Near Town
Four miles south of town a quarry offers building stone for sale at 35 per card. Lena Rudolph and Austin Harrow sought a marriage license from Judge Heckman but were referred to Paulding due to residents of Auglaize township. George A. Wilsburg, after resigning from a Pittsburgh wallpaper firm, returns to the city and resumes work at Dr. E N Lewis's store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Rudolph
Austin Harrow
Heckman
Auglaize Township
Paulding
Geo. A. Wilsburg
Pittsburg
Wall Paper House
E. N. Lewis
Daily Crescent Chronicle of Local Happenings and Notices
The Daily Crescent reports varied local items: a mistaken death notice for Vice President Hobart, a marriage announced for Alphonso B Preisendorfer and Emma Fipp, local house renovations by H L Brins, the Toledo widow’s funeral in Lima, a parish social at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, a puzzling defiance address to N G Cunningham from Defiance Ohio, a football challenge by Lower Towns Toledo, Helping Hand society planning and ministerial reception, Harry Brechhill moving to Bellefontaine as manager of the Bellfontaine Telephone Co with Ed Schupp joining as lineman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Michigan
Ohio
Clarence Merrill
Elm Street
Harry Brechhill
Bellefontaine
Bellefontaine Telephone Co
Brechbill
Northwestern Telephone Co
Ed Schupp
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Defiance Express
Latty
Court Street
Ohio Daily and Weekly
Mall Pospala
Defiance, Ohio
Jae
Delaware
A. B. Mason
S. M. Slithey
L. FE
Lewrdstey
Highland
U & Hh We
Milford
Stone
Mark—C 8 Elder
Noble
Jacob Dickman Richland
Robert Davis
Tiffin
Senator Forski
Hess
America
Bess
Nome
Mr. Thompson
Akron Meeting
C. J. Thompson
Roosevelt-Nash
A.m
Elka
Gov
Admiral Dewey
Theodore Roosevelt
Republican Party
Asia
Europe
Bryan
Cuba
Aguinaldo
Defiance County
Repubblican
Col
Chas. Dick
Gzeo
K. Nash
John R McLean
Wyatt T. Hill
Leau
Minsel’s Drug Store
Joe, Leach
Joe
Nevws
Combine
Jon Leachins
Country Democrate
Lan
Democracy
Down
W. C. Burke
Sons of Ham
Joe Leach
Special Dispatch Express
Wlean Club
Frances Doherty
Antwerp
the New Clothing
Vandenbroek & Shelly Switzer Bros
Old Stand
Cor
Clinton
Fourth St
The
Daily Crescent
Ily
Grover Cleveland
Hobart
the Crescent
Billie Deatrick
Kansas
Alphonso B. Preisendorfer
Emma Fipp
Ottawa
M. E. Parsonage
Ideal Pharmacy
H. L. Brins, Made
Geo. B. Waldorf
Flint, Mich
Lima
Children of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Schools
Sisters’ House
Washington Street
N. G. Cunningham
Helping Hand Society
M. E. Church
Pew
Bethard
G. C. Kon Lumber
Perry Street
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