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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1906
Page
2
A brief notice references telephone numbers 14 and 34 in long distance service listings. The item notes dialing or routing details for Northwestern Telephone and related services without additional context.
The New York legislature passed a broad anti docking measure prohibiting docking horses tails and forbidding importation of docked horses. Proponents argue the practice is cruel and degrades animals while opponents claim breeders would suffer. supporters say capable drivers can manage spirited horses without losing control.
Four Track News notes English spreading into Mexico with many Americans residing in Mexico City and briefer English phrases appearing along rail lines. The piece observes cross border bilingualism, with Mexicans and tourists using English and locals in Mexico City often guiding visitors in basic inquiries.
Forest service statistics show 159 firms with 232 pulp mills used over 3,000,000 cords of wood in the last year to produce 1,993,000 tons of pulp. Sulphite 1,538,000 cords, soda 410,000 cords, ground wood 1,068,000 cords. The 1900 pulpwood census recorded 1,986,310 cords, marking a over fifty percent rise in six years. This demonstrates the drain on forests by the pulp industry.
A Philadelphia mother pleads with the Atlantic City police to locate her son who has strayed from home. The woman describes him as a youth but officers discover the missing man is a 24 year old man, five feet eight inches tall and 175 pounds.
Dr. Daniel Bella, a New York minister, has compromised his claim against the New York Central railroad after a viaduct collision last fall. Based on $1,000 per bone for 20 fractures, the company agrees to pay $20,000, seen as a significant advance in personal injury claim standards.
A New York lawyer admitted charging a client 115 for a 39 bill and was told by the judge that the conduct was a disgrace to the bar. The proper fee should have been 39, the court ruled.
The Ways and Means Committee chairman and Representative McCall clash over tariff changes at this session. McCall cites Massachusetts Republican stance on protection, while Payne argues conditions have not warranted a general tariff revision. The public backing favors maintaining the Dingley tariff and avoiding changes that could depress industry and wages.
The year 1905 saw bank clearings reach 413 874 902 598, a gain of 31 billion over 1904 and a historic peak. January alone registered 16 321 500 279, close to 2 billion above December 1904, signaling a potential 1906 total near 200 billion and fourfold growth since 1896.
Germany suspended plans for a tariff showdown after Ambassador Speck von Sternberg informed Secretary Root that the United States would receive the conventional rate on imports as a gesture of friendship. Congress considers a 25 percent retaliatory duty on nations discriminating against the US, prompting a swift German capitulation.
The February treasury statement reports the fiscal year now in surplus by more than $1,000,000 with receipts exceeding expenses for the first time in two years. The prior deficit arose from extraordinary payments including Panama Canal costs, but the tariff act is increasing revenue and reducing outgo, placing the country on easy street per the Troy Times.
The Missouri State Board of Law Examiners has eliminated Application No 13 for aspiring lawyers after a prospective applicant tore it up when issued. The action ends use of that number for admissions pacing.
A Kansas City Star note questions Mr. Bryan as a conservative shelving hopes of a homecoming from Asia while the Milwaukee Sentinel omits any Vardaman presage from Judge Parker. The St Paul Pioneer Press argues Germany will avoid a tariff war despite prior threats.
The article reports 1905-1906 gains in New York savings bank deposits and resources, coal and metal output reaching record highs, and strong bank clearings and railroad earnings. A looming coal strike is noted as a potential disruptor, with cautious optimism for 1906.
March 1 reports indicate the treasury moved from deficit to a surplus of about a million dollars with expectations of a substantial year end, crediting the Dingley tariff for higher customs duties and internal revenue. Analysts note prior deficits due to canal payments and Cuban treaty expenses, but current receipts exceed expenditures amid prosperity and high wages.
Opinion excerpts from multiple papers discuss tariff policy and party politics. Critics question Hearst’s Democratic stance, Bryan’s return, and tariff effects on labor and economy, noting record foreign trade figures and debates over free trade versus protectionism.
The Troy Times quotes a House exchange showing Democrats favoring near free trade. Texas Democrat Burgess opposes the Philippine tariff to avoid any U S duty on exports to the islands, while Leader Williams supports the measure as the closest approach to free trade possible. The question remains whether Democrats in power would abolish protection in favor of free trade.
A Troy Times note questions Col Bryan's magazine article denouncing socialism and hints at a possible break with Hearst. It contrasts this with remarks from Cincinnati Star accusing the democracy of short memory regarding free trade, recalling the 1893 market downturn and recovery.
The article extols the New Croton Dam as larger than Europe’s three great dams combined and notes it will add 34 trillion gallons to New York City’s water supply. It cites a 14 year build, a $7.7 million cost, a low loss of life, and a brief workers’ strike with the Seventh Regiment deployed.
The article reviews the Croton dam as a landmark of 19th century engineering. It details the design to resist water pressure and ice, the spillway and bridge, the 2400 foot long foundation, and the lake that forms behind the dam. It also notes site selection, rock foundations, and the dam's immense scale and dimensions.
The pattern No 5590 offers a boys knickerbocker suit with full trousers worn underneath in cashmere serge flannel pique or linen. Sizes 2 to 6 years require one and seven eighths yards of fifty four inch fabric. Pattern sent for 10 cents with size and number on the coupon.
The pattern shows a shirt waist with narrow tucks and box-pleats in ecru wool batiste. Duchess front closing with two pearl button rows, bishop sleeves with straight cuffs, high standing collar. Suitable fabrics listed and yardage for medium size.
Technical World Magazine notes a new inventor could curb fog and its effects. Four weeks of London fog costs railways about 1,000,000 dollars and cabmen 5,900 dollars daily, with merchants facing immense losses. Excess gas from fog would run a town of 40,000 for a year. Annual fog costs London 15 to 25 million dollars in wasted expenses while winter sunshine is scarce. Smoke from chimneys worsens air quality and death rates from accidents and respiratory diseases rise seasonally.
Col William Elliot of Beaufort South Carolina a former congressman has been appointed by Secretary Taft to mark the graves of Confederate soldiers who died in northern prisons.
A Western financier and his family relocate to New York for fashionable society. The story portrays Mrs Brown hosting a high church caller and boasting a pew rent of $1,000 a year as they pursue status and comfort in Smelter City’s former locale.
A Georgia man reportedly owns a hen aged twenty years, a detail noted in this morning’s paper and cited in a Cleveland Leader quote questioning widely held stereotypes about southern behavior.
Commissioner Fran c is E. Leupp presented a theory to the New York chapter of the Colorado Cliff Dwellings association that ancient cliff homes rose high due to a once nearby river whose flow eroded the bed. He noted doorways average three to four feet, built for bodies to pass while animals needed smaller openings. The scene was described as grand with continuous quiet.
Mrs Munn peeks into the parlor at 11 30 pm to interrupt her daughter and her young man in a late night chat. The daughter confirms it usually gets late at this hour, as noted in Tit Bits.
A dialogue between Young and Old Sharpshins describes a matrilineal snare as a true lovers knot. The elder explains it is a clever trap women craft from affection, while warning of danger hidden in romance terms.
Wynford Phillips stands six feet three inches, Owen Phillips six feet seven inches, and Ivor Phillips six feet four inches, all three sons of Rev. Sir Erasmus Phillips, joining the English parliament as liberals.
The Chicago Daily News cites Knoutt in a witty exchange about aging and prudence, framing the proverb as part of the banter among the older generation. The item reflects a humorous debate on mortality and reputation within a periodical column.
A Houston Post item quotes a gas company manager evaluating a meter inspector applicant. The manager states no drinking among employees, while the applicant admits drinking affects his vision. The manager proposes allowing one drink daily before starting meter inspections.
A father laments a dull razor while his son Tommy recalls a morning when the razor was sharp. The exchange reveals a simple domestic moment as the boy mentions making a boat and the pair discuss the tool's behavior.
In a Cleveland Leader excerpt, Mrs Clinton Streeter John wakes to a cook yelling burglars. Mr Clinton Streeter Great Scott vows to go down, while Mrs Streeter cautions dangers of being shot and theft.
A brief exchange at a concert features Mrs Nonote marveling that Beethoven was deaf and could not hear his works while Mr Nonote quips about his luck, reflecting light humor from the audience.
Maude recalls crying when Jack announces a one month departure. Clara questions the lack of tears and Maude jokes about her waterproof complexion in this humorous exchange from the Chicago Daily News.
A Chicago Daily News item reports the milkman's daughter drowning after slipping into watered silk. The incident highlights hidden risks in everyday fabrics and environments.
A humorous exchange features a man asking about a costume and the maid replying with sea themed humor. The man suggests a low tide pun while the maid references the sea in playful banter.
The Houston Post records a disagreement over calling on a gossiping woman. One says she gossips, another defends her honesty, and the clash highlights social friction in local circles.
The Cleveland Leader notes plans to uniformly bind poems, with a light quip about fatigue. The item reads as a brief literary snippet reflecting a print-era custom and playful wordplay.
Yonkers Statesman notes that hazing a fellow student who takes lessons by correspondence is the concern. The piece frames the issue as an absent or inadequate approach to treatment or remedy for such hazing incidents.
A brief quotation from the Houston Post contrasts plain people's judgment with a self serving remark about recent election victory. The exchange highlights political irony and public scrutiny of elected officials.
An Ohio man asks about captains of industry in his state. A Kentucky resident replies that there are only colonels, not captains, in their region. The exchange highlights regional humor and title use.
Mr Reddevie Here questions why the driver did not stop when waved to on the corner. The chauffeur apologizes, saying it was force of habit from his days as a trolley motorman.
A speaker quotes Dustin Stax saying many wonder where the money came from but notes there is enough interest in his plans to keep life comparatively comfortable. The Washington Star reports the exchange.
A Washington Star quote features an earnest citizen and Senator Sorghum debating resilience of truth. The citizen declares truth will rise again while Sorghum notes it often lags until after the referee counts ten, highlighting political anxieties about accountability and timing.
In a brief exchange Miss Lacey voices discomfort with a waist size feeling too comfortable for a proper fit, while Miss Ascum questions why. The Philadelphia Press records the exchange highlighting garment fitting tensions.
A Houston Post lyric vignette depicts fashion shifts with women favoring near silk and hats adorned with near plumes, men adopting nearspats, and lovers trading near caresses. The speaker recalls courting Dolly and receiving a near kiss, framed in playful verse.
A brief note from Chicago records a man hosting a guest for dinner, indicating a social or domestic scene without further details about identities or context.
A breezy line notes that the small germ keeps to the scene regardless of wind or weather, suggesting its constant presence amid changing conditions.
In a playful note from the New York Sun, Adam begins naming the animals, lamenting no one is present to assign names and declaring they are not to be cigars. He proceeds with the task, inaugurating a whimsical collection of creature names.
A courthouse anecdote from the Houston Post recalls a defendant addressing the judge with I am troubled by kleptomania and asking for treatment. The judge replies with Take sixty days as a directive in a wry, legal tone.
A brief dialogue snippet shows a young man making his first call and a young woman asking if he has met her father, illustrating early courting manners. The exchange appears in Cassgell's Journal with a witty remark about romance.
The dialogue notes a Major alleging a death toll of ten horses while under his command. A contrasting remark mentions a flat over a sausage factory.
In Tit Bits humor, a quip questions whether the speaker smokes from a celluloid case or the cigar itself, noting the cigar’s high cost and the showy packaging.
A brief exchange between Mr Wade Parker and Mrs Wade Parker notes the silverware appears dirty though it has not been cleaned in a short time. The quip about two girls ago adds domestic humor to a Cleveland Leader item.
A humorous exchange features a doctor advising a patient with a dreadful head cold to simply blow her nose. The line captures a light moment from the Houston Post.
A witty aphorism contrasts patience with tipping a waiter, suggesting timing and generosity affect outcomes. The exchange plays on proverbs and practical humor about waiting and service.
Meandering Mike asks Pete about government ownership. Pete replies he has little experience with government institutions beyond jails and criticizes their operation, saying they don’t make sense to him.
A humorous exchange in the Weekly notes a happy couple, asking about marriage while the husband quips they are engaged, reflecting a light social moment and witty banter. The brief item centers on a pair and their status.
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