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Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1903

Page

3

Wind­sor Junction rail crash in Nova Scotia kills several

An Intercolonial railroad collision near Windsor Junction, 17 miles from Halifax, leaves four dead and two fatally hurt with several others injured or missing. The Montreal to Halifax express and a Halifax to Montreal freight collided after a mis-timed move. Conductor Haynes and Fireman Hill perish. Driver Cope Land and others are injured or missing as wreckage blocks communication for hours.

Halifax N. S Intercolonial Windsor Junction Canadian Pacific Way Montreal Boston Condu Copeland Juncion McGrafferty Haynes Jtation Wellington Oakley Hill Thorp

Crime Chronicle from Buffalo: Multiple Fatal Encounters

A Buffalo shooting fray last night left a nine year old boy dead and a woman mortally wounded. Joseph Kwastkowski, 51, is jailed on charges of shooting his landlady and killing the child. George Denning, 55, attempted reconciliation with his estranged wife, shot her, then died by poison. Lawrence Ratyak killed John Nowak, 20, in a disputed shooting. Marie Beers, 20, actress, died from morphine. Bertha Vaughn, 23, overdosed as well. Police await clarity on manslaughter or murder in some cases.

Buffalo N.Y Joseph Kwastkowski George Denning Denning Salvation Army Lawrence Ratyak John Nowak Marie Beers Bertha Vaughn

Fatal Fire Claims Two and Injures Many in Indianapolis

April 13 Indianapolis reports a deadly blaze at Dr. Joseph Haas residence. Nathan Morris and Frank Haas perished in the flames while Mrs. Haas Miss Haas Rose Haas Louis Lemon and Grace Lemon sustained serious injuries. Fire started at 3 o clock on the second floor as the family slept. The body of Frank Haas and a governess were found on the back stairs. Louis Haas escaped with a broken leg. Firemen saved the remaining family.

Indianapolis Nathan Morris Indiana Frank Haas Jos. Haas Joseph Haas Miss Haas Rose Haas Louis Grace Lemon Morris

Tariff policy debate backs trusts and wages

President Roosevelt’s Milwaukee and Minneapolis speeches defend a high tariff as essential to American wages and prosperity. The Chicago Inter Ocean reports he rejected the “take-off-the-tariff” lure, arguing trusts can be curbed within the tariff framework and that lowering tariffs would mislead voters.

Roosevelt Milwaukee Minneapolis Chicago

Bryan Likely To Lead Democrats In 1904 Campaign

The piece argues William J. Bryan could become chairman of the Democratic National Committee for 1904. It notes ex Senator James K. Jones will be removed, and Bryan’s experience and influence within the party could guide the campaign. It also suggests Democrats face slim chances regardless, with Bryan unlikely to harm the party more than its own candidates.

William J. Brylan Democratic National Committee James K. Jones Senate Bryan National Committee United States Shaffer Wage Committee The Amalgamated Association Columbus

Demands of Harmony Clash with Democratic Supremacy

In a collection of quotes from various papers, Col Bryan attacks Democratic reorganizers and argues that harmony is not desirable. he asserts democracy seeks triumph of principles, while voters view supremacy and harmony as opposed. The Venezuelan affair is cited as passing without disaster thanks to Roosevelt and Washington prudence.

Cleveland Col. Watterson Indianapolis News Ind Col Bryan St. Louis Globe-Democrat EFA Berlin Roosevelt Washington Col. Bryan Des Moines Albany Jonnson Columbus Tom Johnson Myron T. Herrick M. E. Ingalls Cincinnati Johnson

Tariff Revision Viewpoints From President Roosevelt

President Roosevelt argues tariff changes should be cautious and stabilizing. He warns sweeping changes could destabilize business and harm labor by aiding large corporations while weakening small firms and inviting foreign competition. The Minneapolis address and Root speech frame administration stance on tariff revision and trusts.

Roosevelt Congress Minneapolis Root Boston Home Market Club Chicago Tribune

Where Is The Basis For Democratic Rehabilitation

The Troy Press argues that Arthur P. Gorman’s reinstatement into senatorial leadership signals democratic reform and a shift away from free trade. The Albany Journal cites factions within the party: protectionists, free traders, and the Kansas City platform supporters. Three divisions hinder any consensus on party reorganization or leadership under Cleveland, Gorman, or Bryan. Where then lies the basis for hope?

Troy Arthur P. Gorman Gorman Grover Cleveland Democratic Party Albany Journal Democracy Cleveland Bryan Kansas City Platform Sound Money

Harmony in the Democratic Party Sparks Leadership Talk

The Troy Times reports William E. Curtis says Bryan seeks to chair the Democratic National Committee by persuading Arkansas Senator Jones to retire. Officials note opposition to replacing Jones, urging Bryan to wait for the new committee and nomination. Cleveland and Bryan future plans discussed amid calls for harmony and continued public activity.

William E. Curtis Troy Times Washington Curtis Bryan Democratic National Committee Jones Arkansas Senator Jones Sir. Jones Nebraska Cleveland Princeton Messrs Cleveland Seel

Ohio News Roundup on Tax, War, and Local Incidents

Ohio state notes report Auditor Guilbert guiding county auditors to drop suits against five public service firms over valuation additions. Other items cover Governor Nash and Gen Dick talks, a 12 company regiment plan for St Louis, a large whisky fine, locomotive explosion damage, water quality concerns, brewery strike injunctions, civil service rulings, and various local accidents and political standoffs.

Tor Columbus Guilbert Wright Cuyahhoge County Ohio Auditor of State Publi Service Johnson Thon Wim Charles Dick Gov. Nash St. Louis Exposition Grounds Col Stanberry Toledo Cincinnati Thi State Board of Health Health Libeseda Civil Service Akron St. Louis Werner Company F

Ohio and national items from April reports

April dispatches report investments in Marion Electric Light and Power, plans to triple capacity, extend lines, and boost service. Other items cover a Havana body-disinterment fee dispute, Ohio State professor Ernest Eggers’ suicide, Notre Dame winning a debate at Oberlin, and political moves in Wellington and Eden egg feasts. A saloon shootout near Jacksonville, a large fish hatchery forecast, a Jackson County labor summit, and an Indianapolis brewery strike are also noted along with a fatal engine collision near Ashtabula and a new judge appointment in the Ohio district.

WII Marion Electric Light and Power Marion Street Railway Cos John G. Webb Springfield Columbus, Delaware & Marion Electric Railway Co Toledo Utchard United States Havana Cuba Southard Homer Pugh Navy API New York

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