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Newspaper

Defiance County Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1886

Page

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Wall Street Banker Fredrick White Dies in Carriage

Frederick White, a Wall Street banker, died in his carriage on Staten Island as he departed for his office. The report notes other items: Blaine’s second volume issued with praise for its clear and interesting start. Samuel Brigham of Wyndham National Bank faces $15,000 bail on charges including embezzlement. James K. Winters ends his life in Reading by gas. Hazen sues George Jones of the New York Times for $100,000 over libel tied to Arctic expedition remarks. Grant memoirs contract yields 70 percent profits. first volume edition of 325,000 printed, fewer than 12,000 left. Mrs. Grant received $200,000 last week with more expected by July 1 and total around $500,000 anticipated.

Frederick White Wall Street Staten Island James G. Blaine Blaine Samuel Brigham Wyndham National Bank of Norwich Conn James K. Winters Reading General Hazen George Jones The New York Times New York Dispatch Grant Columbus Ohio George Q. Cannon Salt Lake Dixon Cincinnati Martin Brockman Fred Hermann City Canada Cuba Frank Smith Minnesota Reed Wisconsin Central Road Chicago Niantic Ill Joseph Phillips Nicopolis Flora Chambers Phillips Milwaukee Centralia Iowa George Smith Indendence Kalamazoo Deming New Mexico Crook Geronimo Wheatland Cal Liberty Dalton Robertson Senate Committee Presidi Lugg Janesville Wis Attorney General of Supreme Court Hastings Dakota St. Paul Sioux City Edward H. Coates A. B. Keith St. Louis Coates Keith Carl Detloff Grover Cleveland Detloff Detroit Con Maybury Grover Cleveland Indiana Supreme Court Edison United States Supreme Court Indiana Ritzinger Bank Indianapolis Ritzinger Weibern Wartena Rensselaer Ind Dregher Warrena T. C. Dutro Col W. J. Florence McVicker's Theater Bob Brierly High Ory Norwich Zanesville TR. Bryant Bryant Cumberland Robert Whitaker Youngstown James Bowers Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad Bowers Goebel Hamilton County Probate Court Martin Brockmann F. A. Herrmann Cincinnati Infirmary Springfield Jackson Township Noble County Messrs Wickens and Gessell Macksburg Maysville Wm. Smith George Bryant John Kelly Independence Warren A. M. Jewell Mahoning Valley Hubbard National Bank Cleveland Rolling Mill Company William Smith John Sabot John Ross Theodore Lanning Gilmore Galbraith Cleveland Tiffin G. Schwartzky Coe Street Thomp Burton W. H. Vangorder Burton Akron Mt. Vernon Knox County Zanesville, Mt. Vernon and Marion Louis Ball Washington D. H Mingo John King Twelfth Street Newsboys

National convention sets price scales and arbitration board

The West notes the Columbus Ohio national convention of coal mine operators and miners agreeing on price scales for various sections and establishing a national arbitration board to settle disputes. Other items include legal actions, crimes, and notable society events from across states.

Reverend Sam Jones Draws 15000 in Chicago Sermons

Evangelist Sam Jones preached three sermons in Chicago last Sunday drawing about fifteen thousand listeners. He held the crowds spellbound as he delivered powerful messages throughout the day.

Sam Jones Chicago

Banished for Pension Fraud and Bank Failures Dominate West Virginia News

Federal Judge JoupGe Jackson orders George J. Williams banished from the state after sentencing for pension frauds. Houston Savings Bank in Houston closes with D. F. Smith named receiver. deposits total 250,000 and capital 100,000 amid a run following a nearby bank collapse. Texas and St. Louis Railroad division sold for 7.401 million to bondholders. Louisiana pardons board rejects petition from 26,786 citizens regarding Ford on Mur dy murder case. Governor sets March 12 for executions.

JoupGe Jackson Federal Charleston West Virginia George J. Williams Houston Savings Bank Houston Reams D. F. Smith Houston City Bank Missouri and Arkansas Texas and St. Louis Railroad Louisiana Board of Pardons Murdy

Senate bill to use sinking fund for branch railways telegraphs

Senator Van Wyck introduces a bill creating a board of the Treasury and Interior secretaries plus rail company presidents to convert sinking fund securities to pay maturing debts and build branch lines. It details construction methods and rates and links to company networks. Secretary Manning warns tariff shifts cut revenue by about 12 million and urges clear classifications to avoid litigation.

van Wyck Senate Thurman Secretary of the Treasury Secretary of the Interior Union Pacific Kansas Pacific Railroads Treasury Manning Morrison Ways and Means Committee Congress Sanburn House Committee On Agriculture Texas Swinburne Lawler Chicago Twelfth Street Sixteenth Street House Committee On Indian Affairs Indian Territory Fort Scott Kansas Fort Worth Denver Kansas and Arkansas Valley Kansas City The United States

Hudd Wins Fifth Wisconsin Special Election

In the Fifth Wisconsin District a special election chose Thomas R. Hudd, the Democratic nominee, to succeed the late Representative Rankin. A separate Washington dispatch notes Senators at a Michigan Club banquet discussing return to Washington, while Ohio appeals court upholds Cincinnati police commissioners’ removal.

Wisconsin Rankin Thomas R. Hudd Washington Michigan Club Detroit Jones Florida Edmunds Don Cameron Europe Sharon Senate Senator Jones

Ex Senator Barnem Retires As Iron Cliff GM

The former senator William H. Barnem retires as general manager of Iron Cliff Mining Co and is succeeded by John Abeel of New York. Reports from Canada claim six mounted policemen were killed by Indians near Boge see et SeaSee. The circuit court in Columbus affirms a contempt judgment, sending the case to the state supreme court for final settlement. The Rochester American Rural Home notes crop reports from over five thousand correspondents warning farmers to adjust wheat production amid foreign competition and exports decline. The pacific coast reports indicate winter wheat under snow is fair but faces freezing thawing conditions. little grain movement and no large rise expected. Amalgamated Association of Ironers remains referenced.

William H. Barnem Iron Cliff Mining Co John Abeel New York Canada Saskatchewan America Circuit Court Columbus Ohio Dalton Supreme Court of the State Rochester American Rural Home Amalgamated Association of Iron

Labor union proposes Pittsburg depot to supply workers nationwide

The Steel Workers union plans a Pittsburg depot to store provisions clothing tobacco and more to subsidize shops across the country at wholesale or commission prices for organized labor. N C Ford & Co distillers and merchants at Simcoe Ont have failed for 100000 dollars.

Pittsburg Arg N. C. Ford & Co Simcoe Ont

Morley Named Chief Secretary for Ireland Draws Mixed Reviews

Newspapers in Ireland respond with cautious optimism to the appointment of John Morley as Chief Secretary for Ireland. Amid talk of potential re election defeat for Morley in Newcastle, reports mention possible efforts to find him a constituency in Britain and notes on opposition to home rule by the British Chamber of Commerce in London.

John Morley Ireland Green Isle Morley Newcastle Parce Athens London Greece Napoleon Ton of Preten Monte Carlo Monaco Hughie Brown Liverpool Poierier Chamber of Deputies M. Clemenceau Metz British Chamber of Commerce

Notable Crimes and Disasters Sweep Across Regions

February saw a debt decline of 2 70216331 dollars. George Graham confessed to murdering his wife near Springfield Missouri and disposing of her nude body in an abandoned well. Winnipeg depot fire cost 2 million in losses including bus and contents. Obscene literature case bound over for trial. A Portland mob expelled 80 Chinese workers. Evansville laborer Erwin Oliver killed at a dynamo station. Miami Powder Company dry house exploded killing three. W Scott Ray criticized by New York Times for attacks on President Cleveland. Victor Hugo birth anniversary celebrated in Paris. Cypress Hills Street Railway depot fire in Brooklyn. Senate executive session on executive department suspensions. House measures and labor bills discussed.

George Graham Springfield Fort Wayne Ind Canadian Pacific Railroad Winnipeg Andrew S Andrew J. Bebout East Portland Albany Evansville Indiana Erwin Oliver Brush Electric Miami Powder Company Xenia Ohio Henry Frankin Christy McCann Michael Haney Ireland W. Scott Ray Democratic Editorial Association of New York Times Democratic Party of Cleveland Ray France Paris Victor Hugo

Indianapolis Market Prices For Grains And Seeds

A fragmented listing from Indianapolis shows prices for various grains and feeds including winter wheat, spring wheat, oats, and corn products. Entries mention specific grades and brands such as Liberty and Gatile with price ranges and lot identifiers, reflecting a historical commodity pricing page.

Liberty CaTrie—Best Catnosishvadin Gatile

Words of Cheer at Detroit Banquet Unite Republicans

The Michigan Club held its first anniversary on Washington's birthday in Detroit with Senator Palmer presiding. Evarts, Conger, Manderson, Harr and others spoke as Alger, Foraker, Jerome and Guenther attended. Palmer praised the party, warned against Democratic fraud and urged Republican unity in defense of law and order. Manderson followed with a response on the West.

Michigan Club Michigan Detroit Washington Thomas W. Palmer Evarts Conger Manderson R. G. Harr Gov. Alger Foraker David Jerome Guenther Palmer Democratic Party Epfort Alger Lee Ohio Illinois New York Ing Ington Baby Pet Chicago Abraham Lincoln Lincoln North Republican Party Congress Publican Party J. B. Foraker Iblican Party Union Appomattox Zachariah Chandler Richard Guenther Wisconsin Evarts Head Logan Georgia Arion Quartet Senator Run Pepe Lone Tees Democratic Blican Vantee Himels Democrats Ieee Florida South Carolina W.lindis Iowa Minnesota Rendent Law and Order Repebtican Party Pope Cleveland South Senator Evarts C.F. Manderson Nebraska West

Demagogues split party over tariff and silver issues

Railing at Cleveland and party factions, the piece argues the administration is splitting the Democratic Party over tariff and silver. It cites editorials from Chicago Tribune New York Tribune Indianapolis Journal and New York Sun criticizing Attorney General Garland and government actions in monopoly cases.

Bell Company Department of Justice Bell New York Tribune Secretary of the Treasury Republican Party Indianapolis Journal

President faces tough Senate after rye bloom remark

The Philadelphia Press notes the President must deal with a stubborn Senate and may seek to sublet the contract before the rye blooms, illustrating political friction and timing challenges.

Senate Philadelphia

A Frenchman Describes Superstitions in America

A Paris letter from New York reports American women as extraordinarily superstitious yet cordial hosts. The writer notes belief in luck from horseshoes placed over doors and to counter a black cat sighting, a horseshoe talisman is kept. He also cites a custom of throwing rice at newlyweds and mentions a street-view house nearby.

America New York Paris Boston Record

Indiana Campaign Begins with Election Boards Under New Law

Indiana political activity heats up as election boards adopt the new Ohio law provisions. Other measures of interest include changes in local procedures and potential impacts on voter access and oversight.

Indiana Ohio

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