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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1902
Page
2
Congress reflected a quiet period with Senate notices of a death, adjournments, and limited business. Early December posts showed no action beyond honoring a late senator, while January sessions focused on canals and pensions with minimal legislative outcomes.
Secretary of the Navy submits a bill to Congress to establish a naval training station on the Great Lakes. Rear Admiral Wilkes is assigned to Pensacola and ordered to sea duty aboard the Asiatic squadron, sailing February 1 from San Francisco to relieve Rear Admiral Remey. The 1900 US mineral product value tops one billion dollars per the geological survey. Government laborers to enter civil service under forthcoming presidential orders.
On Lake George shores a bronze statue honoring Sir William Johnson and King Kendrick will stand, funded by the Society of Colonial Wars, marking a victory aided by Mohawk allegiance. Also reported: William C. Trimbee, trotting pioneer, dies at 76. two canal bills advanced. Gen. Francis J. Herron dies. a Pittsburg elevator crash. embezzler Chipp pleads. multiple tragic fires and other 1901-02 items.
At Bloomington Illinois George W Hurst a Civil War veteran who recently applied for a pension is found to have the heart on the right side. Meanwhile the Hudson River soundings for the Pennsylvania New York Extension Railroad Co are nearly finished with no major obstacles.
The city of Huntington West Virginia will build an 80000 dollar free library funded by local funds and a 25000 dollar grant from Andrew Carnegie. The plan includes a library to serve residents and further education across the region.
Across 16 Russian cities authorities declare a secondary state of siege to curb political agitation amid revived revolutionary ideas. Argentina and Chile settle protocol wording on Ultima Esperanza policing, pending British arbitration. Capitalists in Boston and Chicago buy controlling stake in Sovereign Bank of Canada, capital $2 million. head office Toronto, offices Montreal, with branches across Canada.
The column reports Detroit leader Francis G. Russell's death at 65, Quay's Florida trip and health, Gov. Stone delaying executions for Biddle murderers, a Short Hills post office break in with minimal loot, and Britain's volunteer recruitment woes with pay disparities. Also notes Padre of the Yuma Indians and Professor Lombard's spine soul theory.
In a New York Central tunnel under Park Avenue two local trains collided killing 15 and wounding 30. The White Plains train crashed into a stationary South Norwalk local. engineer John Wische and fireman Christopher Flynn were arrested. Officials blame signal disregard and probe the crash.
Commodore Edward Potter retired naval officer died of paralysis at his Belvidere home. Born 1833 in Medina New York he joined the Navy from Rockford Illinois in 1850 and rose to Commodore in 1895. He served with Schley at the start of the Civil War and commanded ships in key actions including Fort Fisher and the capture of New Orleans.
The Interstate Commerce Commission adjourned in Chicago due to missing witnesses and rescheduled the hearing to January 24. The commission will reconvene in Chicago on that date to continue examining railroad practices.
Seven hundred miners at the Buttonwood colliery in Wilkesbarre Pa struck in a labor dispute over the discharge of non union workers. Parish Coal Company officials refused to dismiss those workers prompting the walkout.
New London Connecticut January 9 The United States training ship Hartford remains stuck on a mud bank on the west side of the channel above Riverside despite tug attempts to pull her free.
The jury in Oxford Mississippi found Whit Owens guilty as an accessory in the murder of two United States deputy marshals, Montgomerys. He faces life imprisonment as the punishment.
Havana reports Gen. Wood suspends Miguel Gener, mayor, as Senor Nunez starts a civil investigation. Twenty-three of Havana’s twenty-eight councilmen petition for removal.
Miss Julia Foraker, youngest daughter of Senator and Mrs. Foraker, married at the family residence in Washington yesterday to Francis King Wainwright of Philadelphia.
Pittsburg reports a wide open window glass market with a proposed federation of cooperative and independent firms seeking to halt the price war. Independents balked at joining, doubting the Mambourg faction can control outsiders. Marching toward a joint agency, the issue centers on pro rating output by capacity versus equal shares.
Peeple of Savannah escort Rear Admiral Schley with a rousing welcome upon arrival. Mayor Myers and aldermen plan a formal reception at city hall. Schley visits Gen. W. W. Gordon and attends Mme Nordica's theater performance amid cheering.
Boston reports reveal government bonds valued at 15000 were stolen and delivered by N W Harris & Co on a forged certified check from the National Shawmut bank. A man named Bruce presented the check and requested ten 1000 dollar 4 percent coupons due 1925 and five 1000 dollar Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern 31/2 percent coupons due July 1 1925. The bank found the signature and certification forged after the bonds were handed over.
The New York Central rail road will switch from steam to electricity in the Park avenue tunnel within a year for all local trains. Trunk lines to Grand Central will be hauled by safer methods as soon as possible. An expert team is working in the tunnel since the recent accident to devise plans for a rapid conversion.
Indianapolis Jan 11 by a supreme court decision in John Payne v Terre Haute and Indianapolis Railway the court held a person with a free pass who signs a contract releasing the company from claims for personal injury or loss of baggage cannot hold the railway liable for injuries.
In Louisville on January 11 the trial of J M McKnight former president of the defunct German national bank continued. McKnight testified denying Alderman Reeder’s assertion that he gave $1000 to secure Reeder’s vote for his mayoral bid. He said he believed the bank directors would have paid the note when due and that the funds were not a bribe.
Boston officials announced a one year settlement ending a strike threat by the Master Teamsters association and the Team Drivers union. The agreement, reached after a conference with the state board of arbitration, covers 283 master teamsters employing 4,500 workers and includes a wage schedule and work hour terms.
Detroit mourns as J M French an early wealth horse owner and famed 40 camel wagon man dies at 71 in his Detroit home on Thursday night. He was once among the nation's wealthiest showmen.
Clearfield Pennsylvania January 11 Emmet P Roseberry dies from burns suffered in Thursday's explosion at the Rickerite Non-Explosive Company's powder mill bringing the death toll to three in the catastrophe.
Witness Reeves testified about a scheme involving Rathbone Neely and Marfield to burn stamps worth 310000, credit false amounts, and divide proceeds. He described commissions, falsified declarations, and Neely's plans for Cuba's civil government and treasury. Reeves also noted kickbacks and misappropriations totaling thousands and a final handover of 4600 to Gen. Wood.
Springfield Ohio January 7 John G Sadlier superintendent and general manager of the Springfield Foundry Company and of the Indianapolis Frog and Switch Company was shot and killed Monday afternoon by an employe recently discharged John W Kenney a molder held in custody after threats against Sadlier and another worker No eyewitnesses report five shots heard by Sadliers private secretary who cried Kennedy did it before he died
The Pennsylvania Railroad Co announced wage increases effective January 1 for most train and yard workers employed east of Pittsburgh and Erie. About 97,000 workers in clerical, train, yard, and shop roles will see higher pay, as management settled on raising wages to a higher standard after reviewing division by division.
Justice Shiras in the United States Supreme Court on Monday handed down an opinion in the case of Alexander E. Orr versus the comptroller of the state and the comptroller of the city of New York. The ruling supports the New York inheritance tax law taxing stocks and bonds, affirming the New York Court of Appeals decision.
The Massachusetts state sanitarium at Rutland reports for the past year that open air treatment for early tuberculosis yielded about 67 percent success, with only one death. There were 1,100 applications and 399 admissions, with cure or marked improvement higher than in the prior two years.
Gen. Riera and insurgent leaders boarded the Libertador in Curacao Sunday night and landed in Venezuela yesterday with arms. Reports say the Libertador captured the Venezuelan gunboat Zumbador during the action.
Corunna Spain Jan 7 A bark capsized at the river Lezaro mouth and 23 people including many women drowned.
The Ohio legislature convened in Columbus on January 7 in a biennial session. Both Senate and House elected officers from the preceding Republican caucus. Gov Nash's annual message was read in both chambers. The House considered a bill to allow municipalities to issue street railway bonds with a two thirds vote. Adjournment was set for January 13 with plans to recess for inauguration ceremonies.
In Cincinnati on January 9 a major suit was filed in common pleas court by Sanford Brown for Charles E. Haines against Household Money Co. The petition claims a charge of 20.60 for 50 loan over six months and seeks to correct the account, aiming to test the constitutionality of an act permitting chattel mortgage lenders to charge 1% per month or 18% per year.
Judge William R Day as president of the McKinley National Memorial association appeals to all state and territorial governors to set January 29 as a day for church school and society observance. The appeal follows Gov Nash's request for similar action to fund Canton memorial efforts.
An empty wagon driven by Elmer Harrison, a 35 year old farmer, was found on the Coitsville road three miles east of Youngstown. Blood on the seat and bags, no sign of Harrison. He recently sold cattle for about 50 dollars and reportedly carried 300 dollars more. Farmers and police search the area as investigations continue.
Thomas Fleming of Cincinnati habitually chews a toothpick or straw while driving his cab. A straw slipped into his larynx while he breathed deeply, causing a medical emergency until hospital doctors finally dislodged it after much effort.
Fire Warden Miller arrested Harry L. Weis a Cleveland architect on a charge of setting fire to his own home. At midnight two separate fires broke out in Weis residence, quickly put out by the department. Weis claimed his wife was at the theater and he was downtown to meet her.
Tucker Manufacturing Co Newark $50,000 Citizens' Building & Loan Co Marion $300,000 Scotch Woolen Mills Co Youngstown $50,000 Massillon Tu scarawas Coal Co Massillon $18,000 were incorporated Friday The Enterprise Glass Co Sandusky incorporated in Indiana with capital stock $100,000 admitted to the state
Mrs. William Anderson and her infant escaped death as Mrs. M. J. Cline’s home burned from a lamp explosion. Five hundred dollars in greenbacks were destroyed in the blaze.
Tim Hogan, a notorious mail box robber and escaped convict from Blackwell's Island New York, was released from the Ohio pen after his sentence expired. He was arrested at the gate and is held for New York authorities. His capture began when hotel keeper's daughter found evidence of guilt in his trunk.
Crescens owner and driver George H. Ketcham arrived with the world champion trotter after a west and southwest tour. The horse reportedly broke 22 track records during the trip.
In Tronton on January 10 a circulating rumor claims Detroit Southern Railroad Co has acquired a controlling stake in the Ironton railway property and intends to make Ironton a terminal.
Cupshocton January 8 The Pacific Express office at Avondale was burglarized Monday night and packages valued at several hundred dollars were stolen. The items were mainly holiday goods that had been delayed and awaited disposition.
Cincinnati residents report Joseph Dresch, a well known gardener, found dead yesterday in an abandoned cistern. He had been missing since Sunday and marks on the body indicate foul play.
S K Lent, delegate from Allegan County Michigan farmers, reports vibrant prospects in Western Canada. He traveled from Winnipeg to Edmonton, noting rich black loam soil, wheat yields near 50 bushels per acre, oats around 100, and superb root crops. He cites Minnesota buyers purchasing 12 and 20 sections near Saskatoon and Duck Lake, marking strong settler interest.
Short dispatch notes editor away from desk as Imp reports no illness and returns home to see sleeping baby after wife calls. Chirrago Daily News.
An 1900 reader note touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a cure for numerous ailments by restoring bowel movement balance. It markets the product as genuine and warns against imitations, with a 10 cent starter price. The text also includes unrelated quotes about concern for others and bread and butter compared to cake.
An old ad claims Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day with a money back guarantee if ineffective. It references a Washington Democrat quote about storytelling and a Putnam faceless dye product praised for ease of use.
A Mrs Pinknam writes of a three year struggle with female troubles treated by three physicians using different terms. she describes persistent pains and her fear of the anticipated time of delivery.
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