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Newspaper

Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1902

Page

9

Kentucky Whip Belittles Administration in Prince Henry Debate

In Washington on February 15, Representative Wheeler of Kentucky denounced the administration and state department over what he called the exposure of British attitudes. He attacked European flunkeyism, urged booting out the state department man, criticized Pauncefote, and condemned Prince Henry’s planned visit, drawing Democratic applause before Grosvenor rebutted.

Wheeler Hay Prince Henry Lord Pauncefote Washington Administration State Department Great Britain United States Grosvenor Lafayette France Marquis de Lafayette Mr. Wheeler Buchanan Gillet Mass Prince of Wales Kentucky Kiel

Russia Receives Anglo Japanese Treaty With Equanimity

St. Petersburg reports the official Russian view on the Anglo Japanese pact. Russia says England and Japan pledge to preserve China's integrity and Korea's independence, stresses pacific aims, and asserts readiness to protect Russian interests if peace is threatened.

St. Petersburg England Japan China Corea Russia Kurina America

President to Reveal Schley Decision in Coming Week

Washington reports the cabinet discussed the reply to Admiral Schley's appeal. The president plans to announce conclusions by mid next week after refining the draft decision which will clarify the Santiago battle facts as told by his summoned captains. The tone remains vigorous and the exact effects are not predicted.

Washington Admiral Schley Schley Santiago White House

Roosevelt Jr Improves and Feeds On Solid Food at Groton

Groton Mass February 15 1920 Friday uneventful day at the Groton school Theodore Roosevelt Jr has improved rapidly and for first time since illness partook of solid food Gammell and Potter boys also partook of meat The boys rested comfortably all day Dr Shattuck of Boston has discontinued visits Dr Warren Groton in charge Dr Jewett Boston spends time at infirmary all vitals normal Convalescence uninterrupted Bay hopes to sit up by Monday Lungs of Young Roosevelt clearing quickly with possible full recovery Soon out of town correspondents left Groton Report at nine p m says all three boys asleep Future medicine administration will be by sleep intake only.

Groton Mass Groton School Theodore Roosevelt, Jr Gammell Potter Dr. Warren Jewett Boston Warren Roosevelt

Car for the Prince Arrives from Wilmington Shops

The Pullman Palace Car company completes a palatial idler for Prince Henry of Prussia and his suite. The observation and state room sleeper features bronze and mahogany interiors, electric lighting, blue plush upholstery, brown tapestry, brown silk curtains, and electric fans for cooling.

Wilmington Willmington Pullman Palace Car Company Prince Henry of Prussia

Sheriffs Form Posses to Track Muskrove Bandits

Gov. Otero orders Guadalupe Union Lincoln and Chaves counties to organize picked men as posses to hunt down the Jack Muskrove bandits who have terrorized the region. A war of extermination is anticipated with exciting times ahead.

Paso Tex Otero New Mexico Guadalupe Union Lincoln Chaves Jack Muskrove

Snow blanketed Nashville with record depth

Nashville, February 15. The heaviest snow since 1895 covered the ground. By six o'clock it stood 8 1/2 inches deep on the level and continued to fall steadily through midnight. Snow began at 5:30 a.m. and fell without interruption.

Nashville Tenn

Parry Urged to Seek 1904 Vice Presidential Nomination

Indianapolis Indiana February 15 D M Parry president of Parry Manufacturing and vice president of National Manufacturing is urged by Indiana and other friends and politicians to stand for the vice presidential nomination in 1904.

Indianapolis Ind D. M. Parry Parry Manufacturing Company National Manufacturing Company Indiana

Plague Ravages Punjab Amid Non Intervention Regime

Lahore dispatch reports under the non intervention regime that plague is ravaging the Punjab with about 1,000 deaths daily. The alert comes as cities like India and London monitor the outbreak and authorities seek responses.

India London Exchange Telegraph Company Lahore Punjab

Ohio Republicans elect new officers at meeting in Springfield

A sparse turnout of about 20 clubs attended the League of Ohio Republican Clubs gathering in Springfield. D. Q. Morrow delivered the opening address as officers were elected with Scott Bonham named president and H. V. Spellman Marietta secretary. Delegates to the national convention include Morrow Dunham Kyle Tibbits Woodmansee Riggs with alternates Outeault Cole Herbst Brown Love Taft. Next meeting set for Columbus.

League of Ohio Republican Springfield League of Ohio Republican Clubs D. Q. Morrow Morrow Harley V. Spellman Marietta W. S. Eyefer Mt. Vernon Thomas B. Kyle Troy Scott Bonham Cincinnati Robert Nevins, Jr Dayton Walter C. Hudson Toledo E. D. Colley Joseph Russell Urbana H. V. Spellman W. E. Seiffer Columbus C. B. Brown Dayton George E. Love Fred L. Taft Cleveland

Disastrous Fire Destroys Main Street Buildings in Alliance

A major blaze in Alliance wiped out the Peterson house a two story frame business block John Senn meat market William A Smith grocery Joseph Frederick saloon Concordia society old Presbyterian church steam laundry all on Main street and Prospect street. Estimated loss about 30000 with partial insurance.

Alliance Peterson John Senn William A. Smith Joseph Frederick Old People’s Theater Concordia Society Main Street Old Presbyterian Church Prospect Street

Rough Experience of Ice Yachters Reaches Middle Island

Charles Stokes and Nelson Dwelle from Kelley’s Island rode an iceboat to Pelee island. A blinding snowstorm forced a slow return and they wandered until night, finding Middle Island. They broke into the government lighthouse to shelter and found only oatmeal to eat.

Sandusky Charles Stokes Nelson Dwelle Kelley’s Island Pelee Island Middle Island

Benzine Tank Explodes at Canfield Oil Plant

Findlay Feb 15 A 2200 barrel benzine tank exploded Thursday afternoon and burned fiercely. The fire department fought the blaze but was hampered by a water shortage. The Canfield Oil Co of Cleveland owns the plant and one worker nearby is missing, feared burned to death.

Findlay Canfield Oil Co Cleveland

Burglars Set Fire to House in Marion

Mrs. A. D. Matthews’s Marion home was broken into early Friday with money jewelry and valuables stolen. The burglars set the house on fire and burned matches were found after the blaze was put out. Inmates were overcome by smoke and rescued by police and firefighters.

Marion A. D. Matthews

Hayes Grandson Cremated in Cincinnati

The cremation of Rutherford Platt Hayes Jr the grandson of a U S president took place at a Cincinnati crematory The boy son of Rutherford Platt Hayes was brought from Asheville North Carolina his mother too ill to attend the service

Hayes Cincinnati United States Rutherford Platt Asheville N. C

Pensioned Old Couple Receives Carnegie Bequest

Bowling Green February 15 Mrs J W Gray of this city has received a Carnegie bequest of 50 dollars a month for life. She served as agent and operator at Blairsville for years under Andrew Carnegie. Mr Gray will receive 20 dollars a month.

Bowling Green J. W. Gray Andrew Carnegie Blairsville Carnegie

Marietta Men Escape Jail In Saloon Brawl Case

Harry Cooper, indicted for killing Jack Robinson, escaped from jail with William Skinner James Clemenger and Louis Smith. The group sawed through cell doors and barred windows using a full kit of saws and bits.

Marietta Tech Harry Cooper Jack Robinson William Skinner James Clemenger Louis Smith

Poisoned candy blamed in 6 year old’s death in Lima

The 6 year old son of William Williams died in Lima on Wednesday from convulsions attributed to eating poisoned candy. Authorities say a complete investigation will be conducted into the incident.

Lima William Williams

Highwaymen Hold Up Five In Columbus Standoff

Two armed robbers held Columbus residents at bay for 15 minutes starting at Spring and High streets. They robbed five men of watches rings pins and cash before police captured one suspect after a desperate struggle.

Columbus Spring High

Mayoral Edict Orders 100 Italians to Leave Findlay

Mayor Watson issued an edict forcing 100 Italians employed at the Ohio rolling mill to quit Findlay. Inspectors found huts in a shocking sanitary state and declared the occupants a menace to the city. They were ordered to depart amid fears the smallpox outbreak stemmed from their presence. Workers reportedly toiled 12 hours daily at 15 cents an hour.

Findlay Watson Ohio Rolling Mill

Tragic Factory Accidents Claims Shiemann at Forest City Works

Herman Shiemann, 31, a Forest City Paint and Varnish Works employee, died after being caught in shafting. His clothing tore away as he was whirled by the machinery hitting obstructions and breaking nearly every bone. He lived on Stiken Avenue.

Cleveland Herman Shiemann Forest City Paint and Varish Works Shhiemann Stiken Avenue

Ohio Legislature Passes Local Bills and Tax Reform Debates

The Ohio legislature, Feb 11 14, saw most work on local bills in both houses with measures on county fairs joint stock associations bridge bonds and taxation debated. The senate approved bills aiding veterans and insurers while the house passed a guardians medical care penalty law and a forest bird day proposal.

Senate Columbus House Joint Stock Association Erie County Abraham Lincoln Henry Hecker Warrensville Cuyahoga Savings & Loan Co Wabash and Erie Canal Paulding County Seese Summit County John E. Washer Akron Justices of the Peace Decker Paulding Carle Reneca Haginbush Ohio State University Ohio Archer Union

Domestic and international notes on trade and culture

A digest lists European, American, and Asian trends from alcohol decline in Italy to Spain emigrants, opium exports, Belgian police dogs, large beggar appeals, ship losses, Mississippi cotton seed oil, and curiosities from Bowdoin athletics to Hawaiian cabbage. Also mentions Taipei? No.

Foraker and Taylor Speak at Youngstown Lincoln Banquet

In Youngstown Ohio on February 13 Senator Foraker and Congressman Taylor were the principal speakers at the Lincoln banquet of the Foraker club. Foraker focused on republican policies regarding Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines.

Foraker Taylor Youngstown Senator Foraker Congressman Taylor Foraker Club Cuba Porto Rico Philippines

Ohio & Indiana Railway Purchases Toledo Bryan Line

The Ohio and Indiana Railway Company bought the Toledo Bryan Railway property. The line will be completed to Fort Wayne and Marion, Indiana, under the new company.

Toledo Ohio & Indiana Railway Co Toledo-Bryan Railway Co Fort Wayne Marion Ind

Kaiser's Car's Four Speeds and Photo Record Count

A Philadelphia photographer notes the Kaiser’s car runs three to forty miles per hour. He cites over 700 photographs of the German emperor and more than 300 of the king of England. The Kaiser tracks rifle development, has an armory with a rifle range, and collects every major rifle for rapid testing and comparison.

Germany Philadelphia England

Young Turk Exiled Founder of Constantinople Football Club

A young Turk who formed a football club in Constantinople has been expelled. The report notes his role in organizing the club and the authorities action leading to his removal from the city.

Constantinople

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