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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1905
Page
8
A bank fire in Wayne West Virginia started by robbers caused about 100000 damage. A separate blaze at Illinois Steel Co in Chicago Monday led to estimated losses near 1000000. The fires point to arson as a likely cause.
Governor elect Pattison will have a dancing at the inaugural bell, but it will occur separately from the main inaugural ceremonies.
A dubious tax circus trust abandons the aim to bust all shows as too costly. Officials announce the coming season will feature no throatcutting, signaling a shift in program intensity and funding use.
Fire marshals report receiving accounts of volatile mixtures forming gasoline in a barrel of wine ingredients. The notes mention itinerant genders of compounds and a tank potential, with unclear details on intent and safe handling.
The Bellefontaine council plans a $600 annual salary for their board while St. Marys public officials receive nothing. The St. Marys Leader notes the contrast and praises their diligent work without complaint.
Charles M Gardner, president of the Colonial Insurance Union of Indiana and Ohio, is jailed in Toledo on a charge related to embezzlement from funds. The case stems from actions allegedly instigated by former national secretary and treasurer Dr. Chas Betts and former medical director Dr. H H Heatt, both in Toledo. Gardner denies the charges and accuses Betts.
A threaded cambric needle pinned to Mrs. S A Robertson's waist in Des Moines became entangled with food as she carried a fork to her mouth. The needle penetrated the entire length of the tongue, an operation removed it, with the accident discovered after.
The Ways and Means Committee debates a city football ordinance to curb heavy mass formations and close contact. The proposal limits first down plays to three downs, enforces punting, requires ten yard gains, and allows one tackler at a time with injured players removed from the field.
A lengthy president's message to Congress drew unprecedented cheers in both houses. It calls for elastic currency federal control of interstate commerce and insurance, publicity of campaign contributions, reform of naturalization and food safety, and wider representation and jurisdiction for territories and the diplomatic service.
John C Warters a Marion business man died suddenly from apoplexy on Tuesday at age 73. He was a well known local figure with ties to several area enterprises and was reported to have suffered a sudden medical collapse.
At a special Wisconsin legislature meeting Tuesday Governor La Follette accepted the United States Senate seat he was elected to in January and will resign the governorship during the session.
19 year old Clay Cook of Hepburn was struck in the face and breast when a shotgun discharged accidentally by companion Nelson Dobert during a hunt. He is expected to survive.
A six four passenger train derailed at Kent on Tuesday at the Erie intersecting signal. Expressman Dawson of Cincinnati suffered serious injuries in the wreck.
Examiners from the State department of inspection report alleged irregularities by present and past officials totaling 99 thousand one hundred forty dollars and twenty-eight cents. The sum must be returned to the treasury.
Mrs Ina Berry who has blocked officials from a Frisco railway toilet room in Girard Kansas since Friday with a gun was arrested Wednesday after fumes from ammonia saturated rags pushed through a car window partially overpowered her.
A blaze at Dunlap’s clothing store around 2 am caused massive stock loss with water damage. The fire spread from a stove, breaking floor boards into the basement, injuring plaster, glass, and displays. Insurance covers about 6500 of the estimated 10000 loss.
Joshua M Daw son executor of Benjamin Faurot's will sues in Lima naming Mrs Matilda Karns as principal defendant alleging she held six valuable city lots and a fashionable residence in trust for Faurot since 1895. The suit claims Karns became administratrix after her husband died and alleges no accounting has been made of the trust property.
A disastrous Tuesday afternoon blaze wiped out the Ainsworth Shepard department store in Hicksville with losses estimated at at least 30000. The fire started from a gasoline lamp in the show windows. Firefighters battled the flames but the dry goods stock was a total loss while the shoe clothing and grocery departments suffered heavy damage. Insurance around 3000 will aid repairs and reopening of the store.
LaConkey lost a horse last week. Mr Hammon s horses ran away Wednesday and in trying to stop them he was thrown to the ground with a wheel passing over him injuring him badly. Amelia Beerbower dies at eighty two in Farmer. funeral at church and interment in Farmer cemetery. Clark Hutchens' horse fell and died. Charles Thoure returns from Toledo after visiting his daughter Nellie.
A Parisian actor who once earned well in his profession now drives a cab to spite his divorced wife. She placed liens on his wages, so he chose driving where he earns nothing and pays cab hire. He claims he is now making a decent living and is happy.
A collection of thoughts on how observation reveals vast information in everyday street and car travel. It urges continuous learning and practical use of knowledge gained from others and surroundings.
The line presents a quip attributed to J. J. Rous, asserting sweetness as the primary trait for women, framed as a concise editorial or opinion snippet.
An organization of Defiance County township clerks trustees and officials formed to seek state help for better highways, poorer relief laws, and fair officer pay. Geo A Heatley named secretary and L A Breckler president. Next meeting set for Saturday December 16 at 2 pm in Defiance Ohio.
The article notes how ice is used to heat fruit cars during cold spells. A hose creates an ice blanket around a car, reducing heat loss and protecting cargo. Ice stoves at ends of California to eastbound fruit cars function as heaters in subfreezing weather.
A description highlights drama as a fusion of poetry with sister arts painting architecture and music. It celebrates stage lights and the intellects of a people shining at her show inviting all ages to attend. The quote references C related to Carlotte Cushman.
George Fair filed a quiet title petition in the Court of Common Pleas of Defiance County on December 6 1905 against unknown heirs legatees and devisees of Samuel Mothersbough deceased claiming fee simple title to the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 11 township 4 north range 3 east in Delaware township with a school granted half acre exception. He asserts adverse possession for more than fifty two years and asks to quiet his title and require defendants to answer by January 27 1906. Attorneys are Winn and Hay.
The Defiance Health Board reports six deaths in November, down five from October and up one from last year. Causes include gastric ulcer, heart disease, consumption, and Brights disease. Seven contagious cases were noted: five chicken pox, one whooping cough, one scarlet fever. No outbreak expected. scarlet fever patient convalescing and isolated.
The article describes making a pearl like film using nitrocellulose and alcohol in specific ratios with soluble glass as a solvent. It notes experiments in color and brightness by adding bisulphite of carbon and benzene to alter ester arrangement and intensity.
The council voted to compensate attendance at regular and occasional special sessions, setting $1 per meeting with a six-session cap yearly. unpaid after six. The president will receive the same pay as council members, previously earning only $1 yearly. A nine-member board discussed budgets, assessments, and sidewalk petitions amid other city business.
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