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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1902
Page
3
President Roosevelt spoke in Hartford detailing insular administration of Porto Rico and Cuba, called for reciprocity with Cuba, and outlined plans for the isthmian canal. He praised military gains in the Philippines and stressed self government, civil rule, and long term economic ties with the region.
The piece argues that Democratic leaders in 1896 and 1900 secretly supported free coinage of silver for political gain, while knowing it dangerous. It cites Mr. Bryan and Indiana figures who abandoned convictions after Bryan’s nomination and highlights claims gold output would ensure currency sufficiency despite silver advocates.
An analysis from its Washington correspondent surveys the political landscape at congressional headquarters. The piece states Republicans are stronger and notes Democratic disharmony, Bryan’s enduring influence, and the belief that unity without Bryan is unlikely. It urges continued effort toward a decisive Republican victory.
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat cites Mr. Bryan condemning a West Point remark that a soldier should be eager to fight while recalling his own past as Col. Bryan who urged in warto end it with his sword. The piece frames potential hypocrisy in strong terms.
The Chicago Inter Ocean views prosperity as the core issue of the 1902 campaign, praising five years of broad gains under McKinley policies. It cites large export surpluses, rising farm and industrial earnings, and shared wealth across all classes, framing Roosevelt’s bid as continuation of prosperity.
The piece argues Republicans will avoid tariff changes before the 1904 election and possibly delay any revision until after the presidential vote. It notes historical leverage, warns against frequent tinkering, and suggests any new tariff action would occur only after the election, with potential extra sessions by a 1905 Congress.
Norfolk, August 25. A Bay Shore Terminal head-on crash late Sunday afternoon killed motormen W. S. Yandell and C. B. Golden and 10 year old Linwood Fentress among many injured. The shorebound car failed to wait as ordered, causing a curve collision 400 yards beyond Futas siding. Golden and the boy died trapped beneath the overturned car.
A collage of editorials from Cleveland to Albany and Indianapolis remarks on Bryan politics and the Maine race. Analysts note Bryan cannot avoid public life and Democratic speakers are dispatched to Maine to aid the Republicans’ rivals.
A freight wreck near Georgetown Indiana on the Southern railway killed three men and left two others fatally hurt. Fourteen wheat-filled box cars and two locomotives plunged 40 feet into a ravine, blocking Louisville to St. Louis traffic. Conductor Walter Alvis and Brakeman John Burns escaped injury while Duval and Cox perished.
Indianapolis Aug 25 A race riot erupted Sunday at Haughville between 200 negroes and white workers of the National Malleable Castings Co. A postball game sparked the melee as stones bricks and clubs flew. Two hundred people surged into a fighting mass. Twelve to fifteen shots rang out with one black man shot. Whites prevailed driving blacks from the field and injuring several whites.
A Chicago and Alton freight engine boiler exploded 11 miles east of Mexico Missouri killing one man, fatally injuring three, and seriously injuring one. All workers were aboard the locomotive when the blast hurled the boiler 200 yards and wrecked nine cars.
Grace Lino aged 12 daughter of Harry Lino Kalamazoo and Wilbur Macey of Chicago drowned Saturday at Campbell Lake two miles east of Kalamazoo. They fell from a raft while gathering water lilies into eight feet of water.
Five explosions at National Steel Co. furnace north of Sharon, Pennsylvania, yesterday caused molten iron to break from the stack and flood into surrounding water. The blast rocked houses, damaged the plant, and forced the stack to close, with operations to remain idle for about a month and losses running into thousands of dollars.
James Vincent aged 35 from Battle Creek Michigan leaped from a train ten miles east of Minton West Virginia and was killed instantly with a broken neck. A coroner's jury ruled the death accidental.
In New York on August 25 a meeting of the Central Federation Union representing 250000 workers decided to press for a special congressional session to end the coal strike.
Ten members of the native constabulary were ambushed near Magdalena in Sorogon province by a band of 60 ladrones. The attackers were armed with rifles and bolos. One constable was killed, two wounded, and three captured after a close range fight.
Mount Altomonte in Calabria has been erupting since Friday with showers of stones and flames reported from Rome Amg. The activity continues as observers monitor the volcanic plume and possible impacts on nearby areas.
The War Department orders regulars and militia to Fort Riley Kansas for annual maneuvers. Governors may send observers, states with trained National Guards benefit from current practice, and the army plans to use reservations for exercises. American maneuvers will differ from Europe with fewer large scale fields.
Panama, Aug 21 The former government gunboat Boyaca now sails under the rebel banner after leaving Panama July 29 with 300 soldiers for Agua Dulce. The vessel, built in 1883 in Wilmington, was captured by Colombian revolutionists but not sunk. Governor Salazar had ordered no firing due to her poor condition, and officials believe eventual reinforcement from Barranquilla may deter further attacks if a prompt new vessel joins.
A Thomas City Custer county Oklahoma birth drew about 3000 attendees. Lot drawings started Friday with over 200 plots sold. Some $20 lots now show values of $1000 to $1500. A tented village formed with ample water and food. A newspaper printed within hours of land draws. A large October celebration planned.
The reverberatory building at the Butte reduction works owned by Senator W A Clark burned Friday. Originating at furnace No 1 from a roof collapse, the loss is about 30000 with half insured. The fire forces the smelter and three mines to close, throwing 1000 workers out for two months.
Federal authorities announce the biggest green goods roundup in New York City history. Five men and a woman were detained and an entire green goods plant seized. Arrests include Joseph B. Baker Elmer Brown S Gottlieb and the latter's wife in Newark with George Brown and Thomas Henry taken in New York.
Dr S L Foote aged 80 dies in his Argentine Kansas office after morphine taken by mistake. He took the drug Tuesday and was found hours later. He left a note describing his death struggle and directions for his property. Foote came from Ohio and leaves a daughter in Willoughby.
The new Big Four schedule of wages, agreed by the company and the men, takes effect September 1 and raises payrolls by about $100,000 yearly. Through freight conductors gain three cents per mile, up from 29.10 cents. Enginemen receive increases on large freight and passenger engines, while local freights are paid daily. Mixed passenger and freight crews also see raises.
The Fourteenth regiment of Austrian infantry conducted a demanding Alpine route from Maierhofen to Ahrnthal across the Zillerthal Alps in full marching order. Despite heavy snow and bad weather, no man dropped out, and they crossed the 10,000 foot glacier roped in sections of 25, spending a night exposed in the elements with alpenstocks for support.
Five children playing on Filey sands near Scarborough were drowned as the tide surged in. Mothers on the shore fought to rescue them but no boats were available. The eldest tried to save the youngest by lifting it in his arms.
A firm advocates against inflated trader pricing and extraordinary commissions, calling for fair dealing with owners and purchasers in the market.
A long classified listing details 80 to 430 acre Michigan and Ohio farms near cities, with dwellings, barns, water, and timber. Prices range from 400 to 6000 dollars, many offering exchange for city property, and several noting river bottoms, soil quality, orchards, and proximity to schools and railroads.
Nos 761 and 762 Lots in Indiana town priced at 100 dollars. No 783 a double store two story frame building in a country railroad town Pu county with a residence and lot and stock of general goods hardware groceries and dry goods. No 765 residence in city well finished with barn and 66 ft front lot water attachments basement kitchen cellar and room for another residence.
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