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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1904
Page
2
Defiance Daily Express lists delivery details for city subscribers and mail rates. It shows weekly, six month and three month costs with cash in advance options and mentions Wednesday evening editions.
A long excerpt surveys the presidential nomination process and vice presidency concerns, noting conventions in Chicago and St Louis, the timing of platforms, and the vice presidency’s precarious role. It critiques candidate selection, urges worthy picks, and comments on journalism and social titles amid a wide range of public issues.
Secretary Moody defends the Mayflower as a naval vessel, not a private yacht, detailing its missions since 1902. The ship has cruised 22,000 miles in 21 months, the president spent about 40 hours aboard for official duties, and expenditures totaled 78,240 dollars for repairs and fittings.
The piece critiques Bryan’s weekly assaults on Judge Parker and the Supreme Court, arguing his speeches malign opponents with insinuations and egotism. It praises Parker and other judges as upright, while labeling Bryan’s method as inexcusable and insulting to readers and jurists alike.
The editorial warns that Democratic unity faces two risks. First, cooperation with Hearst to derail Hill’s Parker plan, aided by Murphy’s debts to Hearst and opposition to Hearst’s influence. Second, Bryan’s dominance at the national convention, poised to steer the party toward socialism and spark intense factional fury if challenged.
A St Louis dispatch reports William Hearst attempting to buy hotel rooms and delegates for the national convention. The piece decries the effort as a disgrace to American citizenship, arguing it equates to purchasing the presidency and mocks the notion as a Rome style bargain. The column condemns the use of money to sway nominations.
The article compiles various editorials from major papers critiquing Democratic figures and candidates. It notes Bryan, Parker, Hearst, and Grover Cleveland in debate over party loyalty, campaign strategy, and public perception, with mixed views on Hearst's influence and Parker's adherence to law.
A discussion traces pearls from ancient and colonial fisheries to a growing American freshness industry. A notably large freshwater pearl worth $2,000 was found in Arkansas, signaling rising domestic pearl activity among collectors and scholars.
The article traces the history of freshwater pearl discoveries from Notch Creek New Jersey to Ohio Kentucky Tennessee and Texas and notes how natives and settlers overlooked shell beds. It highlights the 93 grain queen pearl sold to Empress Eugenie and recounts bursts of harvesting in Wisconsin Arkansas and beyond followed by resource exhaustion and shifts in focus to new locales.
A long summary notes the Arkansas Black River pearl fisheries surpassing $2,000,000 in value with large gems found. the U S Fish Commission began inquiries in 1894 to regulate pearl diving and protect mussels, urging better methods and tools used in Germany. other notable pearls include Florida finds of 68 and 58 grains, and Tennessee and London sales of the pink and sky-blue pearls. It then shifts to assorted anecdotes and sports items, including handball champion Michael J. Egan and notes on billiards veteran Henry Rhines, and unrelated jokes and lite notices.
Dalny, the Russia built port on the Yellow Sea, is described as almost impregnable with a harbor two miles by one, Tiger's Tail entrance, and East Port dock. Forts crown Kwangehin hill with breechloaders and quick-firing guns while mantow hill bears a lighthouse and signal station. The town divides into old Chinese quarters to be cleared for barracks and a new European town of official and private residences.
A jumble of humorous vignettes and captions from a late 19th or early 20th century periodical. Jokes about domestic life, mild domestic squabbles, and light social observations feature characters such as Mildred, a thoughtful mother, and various urbanites. The item blends pithy quips with short anecdotes, reflecting everyday concerns and social mores of the era.
A collage of humorous quotes from newspapers and magazines. Bits about fashion bills, wardrobe woes, and social quirks surface alongside wry takes on politics, travel, and daily life. Notable jests touch on hats, hair, and the absurdities of modern manners across Chicago, Washington, Yonkers, and Cincinnati.
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