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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1901
Page
2
Chicago February 19 Gus Ruhlin and sparring partner Denver Ed Martin were arrested before a friendly three two minute round sparring bout at a local music hall. They were released on bonds of 500 dollars each.
Britstown February 19 reports say Boers occupy Vossburg and cut lines of communication. Estimates place 1,000 Boers at Strydenburg with others at Houwater, twenty miles from Britstown.
London February 19 The foreign office says the claim that Mr Kruger asked Britain to publish peace terms for South Africa is entirely untrue.
In Abingdon Virginia on February 19 a newly built reservoir ruptured spilling about 1,000,000 gallons of water. John Cook and a boy named Hall were swept by the current and sustained serious injuries.
The document lists individuals associated with events at New Orleans Oakland and Tanforan, including Riley Christopher Eva Rice Eenova Tasker Moridelmo Spike Dr Scharff Elmida Maggie Davis Lennep Alice Dougherty Matt Hogan The Phoenician Cunard Kenilworth Royal Prize Oscar Xolle, indicating a roster or lineup across locations.
San Francisco teamsters strike to fix abuses. Robertson and others report violent deaths from Pa to Ohio and New York. A Cincinnati wedding link and a New Jersey burglary with explosion add to a string of global and domestic incidents. A Smyrna Egypt trade tale ends with a short exotic bargaining vignette from Lilian Bell.
Reports from the sugar belt near Runnymede say quails eat iron rails. Birds pick at rusty spots rather than swallowing rails, creating holes that weaken tracks. Engineers think the quails use the iron as a tonic to ease distress.
Secretary Gage explains the countermovement duty on Russian sugar as a legal and factual matter. He notes the board of general appraisers will rule on disputes and urges a proper presentation to Russia to revoke the minister of finance's order. A separate report cites a strong swing at hazing rules affecting cadets awaiting commissions.
In Dyersburg Tennessee on February 19 Fred King a Black man accused of murdering Miss Elsie Arnold was lynched by a mob after a bloodhound pursuit. He testified in a local mock trial before twelve citizens and confessed admitting guilt and naming Bee Montgomery as an accomplice. Montgomery was arrested and jailed.
In Washington on February 19 the senate commerce committee finished reviewing the river and harbor bill. Amended provisions were reconsidered and recast to lower total appropriations below the house level. The Nicaragua canal amendment was voted down.
Washington Feb 19 The bill to authorize the 1903 centennial Louisiana Purchase Exposition at St Louis and to appropriate 5 million dollars passed the House under suspension by 191 to 41. Rep Cannon defended overall appropriations, estimating total congress funding at about 694.1 million dollars excluding a sinking fund of 53 million, versus 657.2 million this year.
The senate discussed the post office appropriation bill with committee amendments nearly finished, though a $500000 pneumatic tube service extension remains unresolved. Senator Pettus of Alabama opposed the ship subsidy bill, delivering a humorous but pointed critique of Democrats who backed it. The military academy appropriation bill was introduced before the body. Senator Daniel of Virginia spoke.
Four firemen died and one was fatally burned when a fire at an unoccupied New Haven factory exploded into the crew dock. Captain Joseph Condrenz and Firemen Edward Hale William Riley and Frank Williams perished. Henry Powell sustained severe injuries. The blaze burned before crews arrived and the front wall fell trapping several firefighters in the ruins. The fire did not spread to nearby structures.
Sheriff uncovers a saw, crowbar, and whisky in the cell of Javey Jackson and John Stovall. They face robbery charges as records from a United States Express Company heist last week trigger talk of an organized gang. Carrie Nation jailed in Topeka after peace warrant trial. bonds set for Nation lieutenants.
Harry Boore superintendent of the Continental Packing and Provision company was convicted of stealing 187 000 gallons of water from Chicago city mains used by his firm. The water valued at 14 96 will lead to a petit larceny sentence with possible fine up to 1000 dollars and up to one year in jail.
Washington February 19. The secretary of the treasury transmitted to the Senate a letter from the commissioner general of immigration urging mandatory legislation. It would require steamship companies to return Chinese passengers rejected by U S authorities to China. Current law lacks specificity for this action.
Cincinnati dispatch reports urgent orders to enlist all available men for infantry or cavalry in the Philippines. The recruiting head quarters instructs fast enlistment and plans to open stations across southern Kentucky within days.
Louisville February 19 The boxing match between Tom Sharkey and Joe Choynski slated for March 11 has been scrapped. Sharkey arrived in Louisville and said the fight would not draw enough money to cover training costs.
General MacArthur reports ships Hancock and Kilpatrick departed Manila Sunday for the United States. Hancock carries the Thirtieth volunteer infantry while Kilpatrick transports 400 sick soldiers.
In Columbus on February 19, two black robbers held up W S Tussing’s jewelry shop at gunpoint, taking about 50 watches and watch cases valued at roughly $1,000 before fleeing. the clerk was assaulted but uninjured.
Raleigh February 19 The North Carolina General Assembly lower house passes a resolution to impeach Chief Justice David M Furbes and Associate Justice Robert M Douglass over claimed high crimes in office tied to politically charged legal rulings. Democrats cast all votes for the measure. Furbes nears seventy and Douglass is a son of Stephen A Douglass and former private secretary to General Grant.
Lonbong February 19. The first division in King Edward VII's parliament cut the government's majority from 130 to 45. Churchill delivered his Westminster debut while Chamberlain defended policy amid a tense session. Lord Cranborne's refusal to answer foreign policy questions sparked scrutiny as John Dillon pressed the Conservatives.
Great Falls Montana February 19 one man dead a dying woman and a police officer seriously wounded after a resort shooting Rudolph Smith a railroad laborer shot an inmate known as Marie Bell when Officer Hogan appeared the would be murderer fired wounding the officer Hogan then shot Smith five times killing him instantly the officer expected to recover while the woman lies fatally wounded also Memphis fight draw at Phoenix Athletic Club February 19 Bobby Dobbs versus Young Peter Jackson ends in a twenty round draw in a crowded arena in Victoria British Columbia February 19 progress reported in mine explosion search at Union mines bodies of deceased workers still sought with gas cleared and inspectors near the first body location
M L Flynn a druggist in Musokee I T was sentenced by Federal Judge Thomas to five years in the penitentiary for selling intoxicating liquors. He had been indicted last year for a similar crime and pleaded guilty but was released on his promise to stop selling liquor.
In a quoted dialogue a man complains his wife treats him like a dog and seeks protection from cruelty. A medical consultant notes he is worn out and must give up head work, but the barber fears ruin from quitting.
A Mexican Herald item quotes a woman noting Ernesto’s wish to marry her. The friend asks for basis and she cites Ernesto's growing discomfort around her mother, signaling romantic intent amid family tension.
The advertising manager explains the heavy work behind each daily ad He coordinates department stock with assistants and personally edits copy to craft impactful messages He compares ad writing to refining literature and notes the hours spent on a single sentence to ensure results.
Reverend S. Baring-Gould and companions nearly vanished in Redmire bog as six bullocks were lost that year. He describes sinking to the arm pits, using a six foot bamboo to lift and push to the surface, then crawling to dry land after a quarter hour of gasping recovery.
Chicago markets show cattle prices across grades with Texas and western steers, hogs, and sheep values. Cleveland, Pittsburg, Buffalo, New York, Cincinnati, Boston, Toledo, Baltimore all list bids for cattle sheep hogs wheat corn oats and other commodities with varied ranges.
The article praises three top martial poems The Battle of the Baltic Ye Mariners of England and Hohenlinden calling them stirring. It cites Sir Philip Sidney on Chevy Chase as urging emotion with bold verse.
A Chicago News item notes that when the average man first wears a silk hat in public he imagines others envy him, reflecting on vanity and social perception in urban life.
The United States Philippine commission decided not to postpone provincial government in Tarlac and will appoint an American governor. Captain Wallis O. Clark of the Twelfth United States Infantry is the chosen official amid two native factions led by Macabulos seeking control. Local loyalty is questioned and public interest appears low.
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