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Newspaper

Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1907

Page

10

Cameron's Precedent in Ohio Case Involving Miss Martin

Jupee Joan P. Cameron of this city set a州 precedent by ruling in favor of Miss Lieua Martin in an appeal over janitor fees. Martin taught in District No. 5 and sought $16 for eight months, after losing in magistrate court. The Board of Education of Palmer Township may appeal to the circuit court.

Jupee Joan P. Cameron Ohio Lieua Martin Board of Education Palmer Township Putnam County Ottawa Miss Martin Common Pleas Court Cameron Circuit Court

Thomas Passes After 79-Year Maumee Valley Residence

Thomas, a long time resident of the Maumee valley, died in Waterville on Thursday after a lifetime in the area. He lived in the valley for 79 years and was remembered by his community.

Thomas Pray Maumee Valley Waterville

Roosevelt appoints Rapon Tucker as assistant auditor

Rapon Tucker, an encolored man from Columbus, was named fourth assistant auditor of the treasury last week by President Roosevelt.

Rapon Tucker Columbus The Treasury Roosevelt

Campbell Installed as Chicago Postmaster After Busse

Danny L. A. Campbell was sworn into the office of postmaster of Chicago on Sunday afternoon, succeeding Fred Busse who had been elected mayor of the city.

Dannyl. A. Campbell Chicago Fred Busse

Tragic Accident In Continental Claims Boy Arm and Leg

Nine year old CuHakes Mosher of Continental fell beneath freight train wheels while attempting to catch a moving car. The mishap severed his left arm and leg.

CuHakes Arthur Mosher Continental

Mercer couple marks sixtieth wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs Wesley Cope Land of Mercer celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary last week on the same Mercer County farm where they were married.

Wesley Cope- Land Mercer Mercer County

James A Eckens Bank Leader Dies Suddenly in Chicago

James A Eckens president of the Commercial National Bank Chicago and former comptroller of currency died suddenly Sunday from heart disease. Born in Princeton Illinois November 22 1858.

James A. Eckens The Commercial National Bank Chicago Princeton Lll

Minister Calls Adam Story Myth in Lecture

Rev. C. Tinstey of Youngstown declared in a lecture that the story of Adam is a myth and that the Bible is an embarrassing book due to its numerous contradictions.

C. Tinstey Youngstown Adam

Mooney Enters Race for 32nd District State Senate

Daniel P. Mooney a prominent Democratic lawyer of Sir. Marys announced his candidacy to represent the 32nd district in the state senate, aiming to succeed Senator Berry who has moved from Van Wert to Spencerville.

Daniel P. Mooney Sir. Marys Berry van Wert Spencerville

New York World Fined for Obscene Mail Matter

The New York World was fined 31000 dollars for printing obscene material and mailing it. Years of publishing Personal advertisements in the want column with suppression failures are noted as contributing factors.

New York Worsd

Sultan Survivors to Hold 24th Reunion in Xenia

Fremont pastor Rev S H Ravpesanan, president of the Sultan Survivors association, calls the annual meeting at Xenia on April 30 for the 24th reunion and 42nd anniversary of the Sultan disaster in which the boat exploded and hundreds perished.

S. H. Ravpesanan Fremont Sultana Survivors’ Association Xenia

Post Office fraud order targets Madison Cigar Co Toledo

The post office department issues a fraud order against Madison Cigar Co in Toledo for allegedly luring salesmen with salaried jobs and a $5 deposit then pressuring them to quit. Complaints span multiple regions. The Wabash railroad to discontinue freight division at Ashley Indiana and relocate to Montpelier attracting about 80 families. Wabash plans include passenger and freight lines, roundhouse, repair shops, and a $50,000 railway hospital.

Post Office Department Madison Cigar Co Toledo Saleman Wabash Railroad Aghley Ind Montpelier Ohio Wabash

Multimillionaire Tuomas Connor Dies Leaving Estate

Tuomas Connor of Joplin Missouri died, leaving an estate worth over 2 million dollars. He had earlier served as a senator and adopted a child with his wife. A will found in a St Louis bank gives 100000 to Tiffin, 100000 to Joplin, and the child receives one sixth of the estate. Mrs Connor was declared insane after being denied admission to Joplin society.

Tuomas Connor Tiffin Joplin Joplin Society St. Louis City of City

Jurors Drawn and Local Notices Highlight Toledo Area Court Actions

The article lists jurors drawn for the next term including Grand-Gust Gardner and Fred March among others from multiple wards. It notes probate actions for Wm Zaller’s will and Ira Carlisle’s state administration, plus social visits, Knights Templar events in Defiance, and preparations for a Spanish American Encampment festival with district canvassing and plans for fireworks and a fort salute.

Gust Gardner D. F. Ixrotz Fred March Jacob Fillman Fourth Ward Fred Conrad W. F. Kline Simon Rose N. B. Hull Robt. Maston Hickeville Theo. Schwarzbeck Wm. H. Mueller Washington Ben Roop Mark Geo. Hiliott Richland H. W. Balke Defiance Moses Haver Frank Beem Delaware Peter Hornish Adame Chas. Lawton Tiffin Petit H. H. Hudson Henry Schoonover Otis Rhamy Wm. Edwards Highland M. P. Kelley Henry Gardner G. L. Hineh L. Clinker Ciffin Geo. Morer Adams Geo John. R. Wilhelm Santiago Harbor

Firemen's Convention Plans Advance in Van Wert

A legislative meeting at the Van Wert City Building organized by the North-western Ohio Firemen's Association committees and citizens reported rising enthusiasm and progress toward funding. Prizes were set for drills, uniforms, bands, and parades with a lodging committee named to secure accommodations for visiting delegations.

Ohio Firemen’s Association van Wert Oliver H. Perry J. Curt Schaller W. E. Ball

Miss Anna Jayne Visits Brother in Detroit

Miss Anna Jayne departed Saturday to visit her brother in Detroit.

Anna Jayne Detroit

Cost of a Good Meal in the House of Commons

A thirty cent parliament meal offers a chop, potatoes, bread and a bottle of ale of the best quality. The item reflects the cost and quality of dining within the House of Commons dining room.

House of Commerns

Scotch Cakes

Wash salt from one pound of butter. Mix in two pounds of white flour and one quarter pound of granulated sugar. Boil them and bake in a quick oven.

Return of Homer Morrison Sparks Parole Challenge

Special to Express Columbus April 13. Effort to have courts return Homer Morrison a Williams county firebug to the penitentiary rests on whether the board overstepped releasing him on parole. Morrison, serving three ten year sentences concurrently, is held as a fugitive in Williams county amid rumors of bribery and mortgage ties.

Columbus Homer Morrison Williams County Board of Managers Morrison

Funeral held for Mrs Antoine Daoust at St Mary’s

The funeral of Mrs Antoine Daoust was held Thursday at 9 30 o’clock at St Mary’s Catholic church. Rev J F Collins conducted high mass and delivered an earnest sermon. Floral offerings were numerous and handsome. The same gentlemen served as pallbearers. Interment followed at Riverside Cemetery.

Antoine Daoust St. Mary’s Catholic Church J. F. Collins Daoust Riverside

Advertised Letters at Defiance Post Office Week Ending April 9 1907

Uncalled letters listed include H. E. Bates L. H Chaney F. Edel Edward Frassia Dr A. Herring Ralph A. Jackson Jacob Leiner Worlds Correspondence School of Pen Art Miss Pearl Bender Rachael Bower Mrs Lola Zimmerman. If not claimed within 14 days they go to the dead letter office by law. Advertised calls please cite list date.

Defiance Ohio H. E. Bates L. H Chaney F. Edel Edward Frassia A. Herring Ralph A. Jackson Jacob Leiner Worlds Correspondence School of Pen Art C.J. Thompson

Uncle Sam Protects the Last Swamp Giants

The article reviews early 20th century conservation moves to shield the last Florida alligators and remaining buffalo from extinction. It notes federal policy, park designation, and planned regional protections to regulate hunting while preserving these named species and their habitats. It also recalls historical abundance and the shifting public view toward wildlife protection.

Uncle Sam United States

Sign of Secrecy in Greece

The rose symbolized secrecy in Greece and was hung over the table during entertainment to indicate that nothing heard there would be repeated. This gave rise to the expression sub rosa.

Greece

Kosher Meat Practices and Jewish Slaughtering Traditions

The article explains kosher slaughter as overseen by rabbis and mashgichin, with shochat performing one precise knife thrust. It describes inspection of lungs for blemishes, removal of veins from forequarters, sealing and dating of meat, and how Swiss bans knife slaughter have pushed Hebrews toward vegetarianism.

Mashgichin Adolph Spiegel Maimonides Switzerland Europe

Titicaca to Power Peru Southern Railway and Lighting

Electrical engineer M. Emile Guarini reports Lake Titicaca can supply motive power for Peru's Southern Railway and electricity for lighting. Current coal use costs about £2800 per day or £102,200 yearly. electric generation would likely cost far less and serve other needs.

Lake Titicaca Peru Southern Railway Republic M. Emile Guarini London M. Guarini

Patent Office needs larger staff to improve search

A writer in the Engineering and Mining Journal says the American Patent Office operates with about half the staff needed. There are no patent digests, making it hard for applicants to distinguish new from old claims at high cost. If such searches were affordable before filing, much examiner work could be saved.

American Patent Office Engineering and Mining Journal

Drops of Air in a Cold Lab Demonstration

The passage describes liquefied oxygen and nitrogen in a laboratory creating drops of air that fall on a lecture table like water droplets on a hot stove. The table is described as red hot by comparison to the extreme cold of the liquids.

Maps of Armenia Banned in Turkey Report

A Bagdad Bible society agent reports that recent consignments of British Bibles arrived with maps torn out showing Armenia. The Bagdad British Consulate dragoman explains that Armenia’s name on maps is forbidden in Turkey.

Bagdad Bible Society Armenia Turkey

Examinations Schedule At Defiance College And Hicksville High

Examinations will be held on the first Saturday of September November December January February March May June and July at Defiance College and on the first Saturday of October April and August at Hicksville High School. The first Patterson exam is at Defiance College on the third Saturday of April and the second Patterson at Hicksville on the second Saturday of May. V E Hay clerk.

Defiance College Hicksville High School Patterson Hicksville V.E. HA@y John C. Diehl Anna Diehl Carrington Foster County North Dakota Defiance Home Saving and Loan Association Court of Common Pleas Defiance County Ohio John ©. Diehl Southworth Defiance John Diehl Winn & Hay

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