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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1904
Page
2
A long editorial mix covers crime prevention by humane youth reform homes in St Charles Missouri, rail accident stats in the United States versus England, Carnegie era wealth and graft critique, role of women in education, bicycle use in South Africa, cooperative housing in Chicago, Greenland gold discovery, Panama annexation hat prices, and a quip about phrases in letters.
The London Protectionist notes Joseph Chamberlain and ally views push for moderate protection for British industry. It cites mixed public opinion on grain duties and broad support among manufacturers for duties on foreign imports while warning about potential price rises. American protectionists see value in allowing Britain to test a system that could boost home trade and reduce foreign competition.
The Cincinnati Commercial Tribune condemns anti-Roosevelt editorials as fundraising ploys by Pierpont Morgan Rockefeller and railroad owners. The Washington Star agrees the pieces serve a plutocratic agenda to influence both major parties, warn of hidden motives, and fear public harm from concentrated wealth.
A caucus of Democratic senators opposed ratifying the Hay-Bunau-Varilla canal treaty, arguing about Panama independence. The Atlanta Journal summarizes the party’s stance, noting fears of setting dangerous precedents while asserting the canal is essential, and that opposition would be futile. The piece cites broader trade claims, the Roosevelt era context, and compares party strength to the GOP.
The article argues that Democratic senators may block a Panama Canal treaty to aid railroad interests. It contends the public favors the canal while rail interests oppose it, and warns partisan maneuvers could hurt Democratic prospects despite political money.
A roundup of editorials shows Democratic opposition to reforms amid internal clashes in Congress and mixed reactions to the Panama treaty Cuban reciprocity bill and the 1904 campaign. Republican advantage is noted with Senator Foraker arguing Roosevelt’s leadership strengthens the ticket.
A historical look at Bolivar’s view of the isthmus and early plans for a canal. The piece traces Colombia's 1901 bloodless revolution in Panama, the 1831 split with Venezuela, and the long arc of canal ambitions from 1815 prophetic notes to 1870s surveys and the Hay-Herran era negotiations. It notes Panama's 1950s-like geography, population around 300,000, and Colon and Panama cities with their contrasting fortunes. The piece ends with a Proverbs-style quip about counting eggs.
The Newburgh board of education will award cash prizes for student inventions. Six prizes range from two to ten dollars for the best original ideas presented in writing or drawing. Entries are deposited in a box and opened at term end, with a committee evaluating merit and potential improvements in school work.
The London Statist argues that education across classes is contemptible in England and hinders national strength. It warns that Britain loses ground in trade and life while government, army, and departments show inefficiency. Reform toward scientific mental training for all is urged, opposing Mr Chamberlain’s proposals.
A Washington wag on driver claims half the brewer horses drink beer to work. he asserts horses savor beer and refuse to work without it, comparing to hogs and mash. The article cites revenue officers aided by hogs sniffing mash in illicit still hunts and notes drivers and horses receive liberal beer rations. The piece also mentions a Louisiana special session to tackle the bull weevil and recalls bullfighter Reverte in Bayonne.
William Insco Buchanan has been named minister to Panama. A veteran diplomat, he previously served as minister to Argentina from 1890 to 1900, directed the Pan-American exposition at Buffalo, and helped Iowa at Chicago. Born near Covington Ohio on September 10 1858 he studied in country schools and lived in Sioux City since 1882.
A Rural New Yorker excerpt describes stable layout for dairy cows with eight to ten inch deep manure trenches to keep cows clean. It recommends narrow trenches, ample bedding, and box stalls six by nine feet with a feeding alley and a drive for cleaning.
A description from Orange Judd Farmer explains a handy farm truck can lift a bar rel or bag of grain fruit or vegetables and roll away even on rough paths. A blacksmith mounts a wheel beneath a frame and a medium sized single wheel truck performs much work easier than a small double wheel truck.
An article outlines girdling grapevines to hasten ripening and enlarge berries though with potential vine injury. It also reports on efforts by agriculture experts to develop an ever bearing strawberry producing six weeks of fruit, plus notes on the rise of pure milk and pasteurization in city markets.
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