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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1900
Page
8
A political argument asserts that imperialism is a misnamed fiction and that U S actions in the Philippines and previous expansions followed law and precedent. The piece contrasts expansion with imperialism, declares no imperial rule, and cites Jefferson era and other territorial acquisitions as lawful expansion under law.
A tale illustrates Napoleon I’s memory and learning during the Code Napoleon era. He claimed to have memorized vast passages from Roman law while confined as a lieutenant with only a chair and a book, studying Justinian and Roman decisions during ten days of arrest.
A discussion on the mental injuries of explosives shows that even mild shelling demoralizes besieged troops. Wounds may be few, but brain and spinal injuries from shock cause lasting fearfulness and weakness, leading to lifelong frailty and tremors. Similar effects occur after railway collisions.
Democratic and Populist leaders in Boise City arrange a fusion agreement from Chicago concessions. Populists to withdraw electors in exchange for the representative to Congress the state auditor and mine inspectors.
In Murray, Ohio, 21 year old John Greene fatally shot Samuel Treese, 60, during a quarrel among four neighbors. Captain Frank Grenshaw of Atlanta died of wounds from the Philippines. Former Presidents Harrison and Cleveland offered roles on an international arbitration board. Near Ashton, Nebraska, John also killed a Miss Zellineki. they were lovers and he says the shooting was an accident.
The piece argues that Democrats agitate without remedy while Republicans passed the Sherman anti trust act of 1890 and Supreme Court cases dissolving major trusts. It claims constitutional amendment is needed for federal power and notes Republicans supported it but it failed in two thirds vote due to Democratic opposition.
The passage notes that critics accuse Secretary Hay amid a Chinese muddle but recalls Hay’s role as a close ally and private secretary to Abraham Lincoln, who faced harsh denunciations as a butcher baboon and tyrant in his time.
South Carolina held its first Democratic primary with a bitter contest over prohibition versus dispensary. Colonel James A. Hoyt led the prohibitions in the governor race while M B McSweeney and others backed the dispensary. violence erupted at Midway and West Duncan precincts leaving Bessinger killed and several wounded.
San Francisco reports that the territorial bill wording may bar alcohol sales in Hawaii. Section 55 says sales are prohibited except under future territorial regulations. With the legislature not yet convened, penalties tied to old rules lapse, leaving Hawaii effectively open for liquor.
The grand lodge of Ohio Ancient Order of United Workmen met in Piqua August 29 with Grand Master Fred O'Honan of Cincinnati presiding. Delegates voted to hold next year's session in Findlay. The Degree of Honor closed the gathering.
The Cu bano Libre calls Governor General Wood a Canton doctor who urges unity despite protests over illegal elector registration. It accuses him of collusion with the Republican party to incite a bloody conflict, enabling continued American occupation.
Representatives of nine Cuban parties meet and draft a dispatch to President McKinley arguing that Cuba United States relations are not constitutional questions and should not shape Cuba's constitution. The telegram also requests a change to the convention order.
Marshalltown Iowa August 29 Among 35 tramps arrested and now in the county jail one named Gray has been positively identified as the man who killed Joseph Williams a colored dray man while defending two young girls from the assaults of a gang of tramps The murderer is strongly guarded and although the excitement is still intense among the negroes violence will probably not be attempted.
The National Afro-American Press association elected Cyrus Field Adams as president of the Chicago Appeal, George L. Knox of The Freeman in Indianapolis as vice president, William H. Steward of Louisville as treasurer, and Alex L. Manly, editor of the Washington Daily Record, as secretary.
George H. Ling, famed for saving scores of lives during the Johnstown flood, died instantly today after leaping from a Pennsylvania train at South Chisago.
Mrs. W. I. Squire wife of W. I. Squire prominent in G. A. R. circles and now in Chicago died suddenly in Toledo on August 29. The news notes her local connections and status.
Historical overview asserting Republican-led enactments shaping labor, abolition, and regulation from 1862 to 1890. Cites specific acts on Chinese exclusion, peonage abolition, seamen protection, alien contract labor, holidays pay, arbitration, and hours for letter carriers, noting Democratic opposition and party control of Congress.
Lincoln's Way recalls Richard Croker linking Towne's defeat to a New York organizer who treated performers poorly. The boss compares Towne to a monkey and Bryan to a domineering figure, arguing delegates favored Bryan and Hill over Towne.
The article notes Mr. Bryan remains silent on his failed 1896 predictions yet offers a new set of prophecies. It predicts these will be just as false as the prior forecasts, signaling renewed but unfulfilled expectations.
The article argues continued prosperity hinges on re-electing McKinley and maintaining a Republican majority in Congress, framing the pair as essential to economic stability and growth.
In Gilman Illinois a mob clash with Mrs C W Wright left two men dead three wounded one woman wounded and her residence burned Dessie Salter 16 died after hospital treatment Wright was wounded and moved to Watseka jail coroner's inquest held on the victims remains
Mrs. Richard Chamberlain sister in law to the colonies secretary and recent South Africa returnee says she interviewed and confirms every claim by William Ashmead Bartlett Bardett Coutts Conservative MP for Westminster about military hospital management. She says the surgeon general blocked medical supplies.
Aug 28 report lists Wood County Democratic Club Bowling Green 1000 Nickert Hunting and Fishing Club Cincinnati People s club Rudolph Wood county Colomb ian Morgan Handle Bar Niles 500 South Lima Oil Lima 10000 Cleveland Hotel Cleveland 2000 change of name Nokes Catch Basin Manufacturing to American Municipal Supply Cleveland.
Charles H. Barnes alias John H. Nelson, the Kentucky train robber who fled from 10 detectives, is reported found at Deer Trail British Columbia. Officers will attempt to land him.
New York Aug 29 The planned Maher versus Choynski bout at the Broadway Athletic Club was canceled due to Choynski falling ill with stomach trouble.
The United States transport Arethusia left League Island navy yard bound for Cavite and China stations via the Suez canal carrying supplies and 4000 tons of ammunition for the Asiatic fleet. It will call at Malta for coal, with a voyage estimated at about 60 days under Captain W. S. Secomb of the merchant marine.
Salt corrected by A Groney and Son with selling prices in New York per barrel by the sack 28lb for Dalry lumps rock per cwt.
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