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Newspaper

Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1903

Page

7

Gardens autocrat and Burns myth lull readers

Long Washington piece portrays Col. William R. Smith custodian of botanical gardens as a fierce Burns idolator who scolds a guest. anecdotes recount Civil War incidents and a Garlands tale of Secretary Stanton’s snub to Mrs Clay and Gen Grant’s potential mercy.

Washington William R. Smith Col. Smith Bowers Robert Burns Bobbie Burns Confess Jimmy Burns Jake Washington Jimmy Grant Billy Lincoln Early Gen. Breckenridge Seventh Street Secretary Stanton Gen. Grant Garland Confederate Senate Andrew Johnson Gen. Garland Clement C. Clay Fort Warren Johnson Secretary of War War Department

Grant and Mrs Clay win release of Confederate brigadier

The account recounts General Grant authorizing the release of Clement C. Clay after learning he was a Confederate brigadier. Mrs Clay confronts Secretary Stanton with Grants note, secures the release, and honors Grants integrity. It also recalls Grants firm control over cabinet decisions and a tale of Charles Nye, sons and appointments.

Stanton Gen. Grant Gen. Lee Lee Gen. Garland Mrs. Clay Grant Senator Nye Nevada White House Charlie Nye Nye Interior Department Charles Nye Smith D. Fry

Brilliant Canton Banquet Honors McKinley Memory

President Roosevelt and party attended a quiet Canton banquet honoring McKinley. A large, dignified crowd greeted them at the station and hotel. Judge Day and Gen Young joined the reception, with Roosevelt delivering a moving eulogy at Grand Opera House.

Canton Roosevelt William R. Day United Stattes Supreme Court S. B. M. Young McKinley Westlawn President McKinley Judge Day Canton Republican League Grand Opera House Ohio Gov. Nash James W. Grant Hotel Justice United States Supreme Court Root Philippines Luke E. Wright Charles Emory Smith Philadelphia Press Washington

Odd Cormorant's Nest Gifted to Royal Institution

A curious gift to Staff Surgeon Beadwell of the royal navy from the Royal United Institution at Whitehall arrives in London. A cormorant nest containing five eggs was found in the lockout on the foremast of H. M. Sybille, wrecked near Lambert's Bay on the southwest coast of Africa. The nest, woven from seaweed and bound with wire, shows the bird's great effort to assemble it from wreckage.

Beadwell Royal Nave Royal United Institution Whitehall London H. M Sybille Lambert's Bay Africa

Hair of Duke Wellington fetches twenty dollars at London auction

The Chicago Record-Herald notes continued sentiment as a lock of hair from the Duke of Wellington sold in London for 20 dollars, with a remark that coal remains undervalued by comparison.

London Duke of Wellington Chicago Record-Herald

Dominican government accepts Powell arbitration offer

The Dominican government has accepted United States Minister Powell's proposal to refer the Santo Domingo Improvement Co. claims to international arbitration. The New York company seeks $5,000,000 for alleged unjust loss of valuable franchises after years of dispute, with the government previously resisting settlement.

Santo Domingo United States Powell Santo Domingo Improvement Co New York Improvement Company

Teller U S Senate election upheld by attorney general

Denver January 28 Attorney General Miller rules Henry M Teller’s election to the United States Senate is legal and Governor Peabody will sign the certificate of election as soon as it arrives.

Denver Miller Henry M. Teller United States Gov Peabody

Fire at Colney Hatch asylum wipes out fifty inmates

A fire at Colney Hatch asylum in London on Tuesday morning killed about 50 insane patients. The blaze started in the Jewish wing and quickly gutted five wooden buildings including dormitories and the doctor's apartments as staff struggled to evacuate the inmates.

London Colney Hatch Asylum

Shark attack on Italian coast shocks Naples bathers

A shark attacked and devoured a swimmer off the Italian coast near Naples marking a rare danger at sea. The incident comes as authorities and lifeguards reassess shore safety while the community mourns the loss.

Delusion About Republicans Claims in Courier Journal Critique

The column cites the St Louis Globe Democrat accusing the Louisville Courier Journal of error over the 1854 Republican name and stance. It argues Republicans of 1854 61 were on Jeffersonian ground opposing slavery expansion, while Democrats of 1850 61 embraced Calhoun inspired expansion, reframing the party’s conservative versus radical lines.

Louisville Courier-Journal St. Louis Globe-Democrat United States Jefferson Congress of the Confederation Ohio River Congress Ohio Calhoun Rhett Benton Douglas Courier- Journal

Taft Chooses Service Over Supreme Court Honor

Gov Taft of the Philippines renounced a potential U S Supreme Court seat to remain and aid the Filipinos. The Albany Journal notes his selfless decision, praising his ongoing governance, civil uplift, and development work in the archipelago. The move is hailed as a lasting benefit to both the Philippines and the United States.

Gov. Taft Philippines United States Supreme Court Albany Journal Manila Taft Archipelago United States

Soap and the Presidency in 1900s Democratic scheme

The Cleveland Leader reports Mayor John Hinkle of Columbus proposed a soap funded political aid for the 1904 Democratic campaign. The plan would donate $1.20 per gross sold to a party fund supporting public ownership of utilities, universal taxation, and opposition to wars or monarchies.

Indiana John Hinkle Columbus Cleveland Democratic Fund White House Hinkle Tom Johnson

Democrats Follow Quay Lead in Congress and in Philippines Gold Standard

Political note from St Louis Globe Democrat reports that several Democrats are surprised by their party aligning with Senator Quay on congressional policies and backing the gold standard in the Philippines.

Senator Quay Congress Philippines St. Louis Globe-Democrat

Democracy's Low Ebb Across States in 1903

The piece argues the Democratic Party is feeble nationwide as 1903 opens, noting only four northern and western states with Democratic governors. It cites Montana, Rhode Island, Nevada, and Oregon, with Republicans dominant elsewhere and a looming 1904 election shaping a solid Republican north and west. It contrasts regional trends and party fortunes from 1896 to 1903.

Schom Montana Rhode Island Nevada Oregon St. Louis Globe Democrat Delaware West Virginia Ohio Massachusetts Republican Party Congress

Reciprocity and Republicanism Across Eras

The column argues for reciprocity as a core Republican principle citing Blaine McKinley and party platforms from 1890 to 1900. It contrasts protections with reciprocity and notes later calls to renew these agreements. It references Theodore Roosevelt and political maneuvering around trust regulation and presidential support.

Grover Cleveland Blaine Republican National Platform William McKinley United States McKinley

Diplomatic Push Aims At Venezuela Settlement Compromise

Washington and Caracas report a proposed compromise among Great Britain Germany Italy over Venezuela claims. The plan would grant 30 percent of Porto Cabello and La Guaira customs to the three allies for six to twelve months, then share payments among all creditors by claim size as talks continue. France seeks revived direct collection rights under older treaties as France presses officials in Caracas.

Washington Venezuela Great Britain Germany Italy Bowen United States Porto Cabello la Guaira Caracas Castro Europe America France England Foreign Ministry

Coal Strike Commission Probes Coal Production Limits

Philadelphia reports show the coal strike commission continuing inquiries into responsibility for limiting hard coal output. Lehigh Coal and Navigation Co presented its case with Thomas Whilden as key witness. Reading Company officials and workers agreed weighing coal in southern fields is impracticable, addressing a disputed point.

Philadelphia Anthracite Coal Strike Commission Lehigh Coal and Navigation Co Thomas Whilden Philadelphia & Reading Coal and Iron Co Coal Strike Commission Reading Company

Husband shoots Walter Ramsey in Harrison apartment

Walter Ramsey of Harrison New Jersey was killed yesterday by Mrs McDowell s husband in the latter s home. The assailant fled with his wife after the shooting and remains at large. Mrs McDowell surrendered to Newark police and was handed to Harrison authorities.

New York Walter Ramsey Harrison N. J George McDowell

Railroads Move 20000 Freight Cars Amid Yard Congestion

Pittsburg reports that on Saturday and Sunday about 20 000 freight cars were moved on the Pittsburg division as weather stayed favorable. Each line pressed all available engines and crew worked extra hours to ease yard congestion. crews logged one or two days of overtime. While yards are not fully cleared, conditions have improved markedly.

Pittsburg

Steamer Avena wrecked near Lemvig Denmark

The Norwegian steamer Avena, after calling at Dartmouth January 28, ran ashore at Lemvig, Denmark. Three lifeboats and six corpses were washed ashore, with fears that the rest of the crew perished.

London Dartmouth Lemvig Denmark

Bank Robbery Strikes Dexter Bank for $1500

Three masked robbers wrecked the State Bank of Dexter in Dexter Kansas Sunday morning securing 1500 dollars. They fled on a handcar and eluded local citizens as authorities followed a trail for miles without success.

Dexter Kan State Bank of

Newsboys Fatally Scalded in Pittsburg Incident

Three newsboys sleeping in an area near the First National Bank were doused with scalding water by an unknown assailant shortly after midnight. Two of the victims are mortally wounded, with the third severely injured as police investigate the incident.

Pittsburg First National Bank

Fifth murder in a week shocks Clairton area

In Clairton near Pittsburg on Sunday, William Smith was shot and killed by John Jackson's wife’s husband after being found with the woman. The incident followed four other murders in the previous week in the region.

Pittsburg Clairton John Jackson William Smith

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