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Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1903

Page

3

Administration Do Not Favor Any Trust Regulation Bill

Washington dispatches deny that the administration dictated or favored a specific trust regulation measure. President Roosevelt urged broad aims in his message, but will leave shaping the bill to Congress to require regular reports from corporations engaged in interstate and international commerce.

Senator Hoar Executive Department Hoar Washington Albany Journal Congress Roosevelt

Steel Trust Proposes Universal Profit Sharing Plan

The United States Steel corporation proposes to extend profit sharing to its 168000 nonshareholder employees, adding them to 55000 shareholders. The plan aims to align worker interests with corporate success by distributing a portion of profits in proportion to annual earnings.

United States Steel Corporation Carnegie Trust

Publicity in Industrial Combinations Here and Now

The passage argues for compulsory publicity of financial affairs for large industrial combinations. It cites United States Steel as a model and contends openness will curb evils from consolidation. It suggests Congress may pass a law making publicity a core feature to address current issues.

United States Steel Corporation Congress

Porto Rico Moves Toward American Public School System

The Porto Ricans embrace Americanized schooling as 874 schools served 40 944 pupils with 923 teachers in the latest year a 19 percent rise in schools and pupils. Enrollment reached 61 863, about 19 percent of school age. The island progresses toward statehood and broad American standards.

Porto Rico St. Louis Globe-Democrat Great Republic Alleghenies Pacific

Making workers share profits in a giant steel trust

The article discusses the plan to give all employees a term of years as profit sharers in the billion dollar steel trust. It notes wage increases, price stability, and stock gifts to loyal workers as signs of a broad venture to align labor and capital, while acknowledging potential criticism from those who split these forces. It contrasts this with Democratic nerves about Grover Cleveland and ends with a bank report showing strong growth in national banks from late 1901 to late November.

Steel Trust Grover Cleveland Denver Troy Times

Democratic boom for presidential nomination grows

The Cleveland boom for the democratic presidential nomination gathers pace despite opposition from Col. Watterson and Col. Bryan. Friends of Gorman Olney and Parker push vigorous canvass but worry if the effort is premature.

Cleveland Col. Watterson Col. Bryan St. Louis Globe-Democrat Gorman Olney Parker Albany Journal

Ice Gives Way in Basin Near Washington Monument

A large skating crowd at the basin near the Washington Monument fell through thin ice. Thirty people plunged in, two men and a girl died, while seven others were saved by Officer Bannigan who jumped into a boat and rescued seven.

Washington Monument Washington Jessie C. Thomas Bureau of Ethnology Arthur Wasserbach Bureau of Engraving and Printing Henry C. Hamill War Department Wasserbach Hamill Michigan Thomas Frederick Miss Thomas Bannigan Metropolitan Police

Ohio AG moves to remove six coal firms from charters

Under Valentine anti trust law Attorney General Sheets filed quo warranto suits in the Ohio supreme court to oust six coal companies from their charters. The defendants are The New Pittsburg Coal Co Sunday Creek Coal Co Central Hocking Fuel Co Congo Coal Co Inter State Coal Co and Hocking Coal and Iron Co. The petitions accuse a conspiracy to restrain output and fix prices favoring Columbus. No railroads are named.

Columbus Nash Sheets Supreme Court New Pittsburg Coal Co Sunday Creek Coal Co Central Hocking Fuel Co Congo Coal Co Inter-State Coal Co Hocking Coal and Iron Co

Coal robber goes free in Lancaster amid coal famine

Alfred Himmelsberger, arrested for stealing coal from passing cars on the Pennsylvania railroad, was discharged after claiming he stole to keep his family from freezing. A railroad officer declined to prosecute, citing the city’s coal shortage and widespread pilferage on trains.

Lancaster Alfred Himmelsberger Pennsylvania Railroad Himmelsberger

Detroit Coal Delivery Begins At Lindemann Yards

Detroit public coal sale starts Friday morning with the municipal commission delivering one ton per purchaser at $6 per ton. They hold 2,200 tons on hand, 400 more en route, and 20 cars idle on the tracks between Detroit and Toledo.

Detroit Municipal Commission of Detroit Lindemann Coal Toledo

New Steel Tile and Metal Ceiling Trust Formed

A meeting in New York launched the steel tile and metal ceiling trust with plants in New York Philadelphia Chicago Columbus Pittsburg Wheeling Canton Cleveland and St Paul. A manufacturers meeting is called for Pittsburg next Monday to organize. Capitalization will reach 10 million dollars.

New York Philadelphia Chicago Columbus Pittsburg Wheeling Canton Cleveland St. Paul

Judge Day Likely for Supreme Court That Is Pending Offer

Washington January 15 Judge William R Day former secretary of state is expected to be named associate justice of the United States Supreme Court to replace Justice Shiras who plans to retire The president has not yet made an offer and Day has not answered whether he would accept via Senator Hanna a request to consider the post

Washington William R. Day United States Supreme Court Shiras Day Hanna

Coal surplus found in Milwaukee yards eases famine

Milwaukee officials report that 10,000 tons of anthracite coal sit idle in Lehigh Valley Coal Co. storage, enough to end weeks of fuel shortages and suffering as residents begged for coal at high prices. The investigation confirms adequate supply amid the city’s winter crisis.

Milwaukee Wis Common Council Lehigh Valley Coal Co

Pennsy Enjoined by Federal Court Ruling

In Trenton New Jersey on January 15 the U S circuit court filed a decision in favor of Western Union Telegraph Company restraining the Pennsylvania railroad from interfering with the companys lines along the road and making the injunction permanent.

Pennsy Trenton N. J United States Western Union Telegraph Co Pennsylvania Railroad

To Fight Convict Labor

Indianapolis January meeting of broom makers and other manufacturers and labor organizations culminates in plans to combat convict labor nationwide. The gathering in the state capital aligns industry with unions to push alternatives and advocate reforms.

Indianapolis Wedseaday

Free Coal Bill Passes Both Branches of Congress

Washington reports that the free coal bill providing a one year duty rebate on foreign coal passed the House 277 to none with minor coal state opposition. The Senate quickly enacted the house bill with no debate and also approved a militia provision after an amendment. House judiciary chair introduced a resolution on Congress power to seize coal and related transportation if needed. President Roosevelt signed the bill suspending the coal duty.

Washington Ways ,E and Means House Canada Dalzell Pennsylvania Payne New York Senate Tillman Judiciary Committee Committee On Judiciary Congress United States Jan Roosevelt

Terrific explosion rocks Nanaimo powder works

A massive blast at Hamilton Powder Co near Nanaimo on January 15 killed twelve men including George Simonetta and James Falforte and ten Chinese workers. Only one body recovered. a nitro maker James Preston survived by keeping his machinery running as the facility’s guncotton and gelignite storage areas blew apart. The explosion destroyed buildings, tore up tramway rails, and shattered windows across the area.

Nanaimo B. C. Nanaimo B. C Hamilton Powder Co George Simonetta James Falforte James Preston

Fire at Tidioute Furniture Co. building destroys much

A large fire at the Tidioute Furniture Manufacturing Co. in Tidioute Pa. caused by a defective gas pipe nearly leveled the building. Workers fled by jumping to safety. John Dunn was burned to death. O H Holdridge suffered injuries likely fatal. Peter Noland and C Halleck were seriously hurt. Loss pegged at 17000, insured.

Tidioute Tidioute Furniture Manufacturing Co John Dunn O. H. Holdridge Peter Noland C. Halleck

Woman dies in Berwick fire after husband leaps to escape

In Berwick Pennsylvania a drug store explosion sparked a deadly blaze that forced Daniel Rowland to leap from a third story window. His wife Mrs. Daniel Rowland was found burnily dead in her bedroom. Rowland died from injuries later.

Williamsport Daniel Rowland Berwick Rowland

Smoot Named Republican Senator Nominee

Salt Lake City January 15. At a Republican caucus Reed Smoot of Provo an apostle in the Mormon church was chosen as the party nominee to succeed Senator Joseph L. Rawlins whose term ends March 3. The nomination is effectively an election.

De Forest Wireless Tests End at Washington Annapolis

The board of wireless experts completed final tests of the De Forest wireless telegraph between the navy yard in Washington and the naval academy at Annapolis. Ten cipher messages were sent from Annapolis and ten from Washington at 35 words per minute. The navy department will purchase a working outfit of the De Forest system as a result.

Washington de Forest Board of Wireless Experts Navy Yard Naval Academy At Annapolis Navy Department

Albany Canal Improvement Bill Introduced in Legislature

The anticipated $81,000,000 canal improvement bill was introduced in both houses. The measure supports the Inside Oneida Seneca Mohawk route and authorizes $51,000,000 in bonds at 3 percent.

Albany N. Y

Heatherly shop workers hear 5 percent wage rise

Hazleton Pa Jan 15 workers at Heatherly machine shops of the Lehigh Valley railroad have been granted a five percent increase in wages effective from January 1. About 200 employees are affected.

Hazleton Heatherly Lehigh Valley Railroad

Lord Rosebery to wed American in Cannes report

A letter from Mrs. Joseph Armstrong in Switzerland reports the engagement of Mrs. Alice Carr Chauncey formerly of Louisville now in Cannes France and Lord Rosebery former British prime minister.

Lord Rosebery Louisville Joseph Armstrong Vevay Switzerland Alice Carr Jhauncey Cannes France England

Thieves Loot Coal From Minneapolis Home

Burglarized the residence of Mrs. Adelaide Anderson on January 15 in Minneapolis. Thieves carried away 400 sacks of anthracite coal, leaving jewelry and silverware untouched.

Minneapolis Minn

Rail merger tale recounted in L and N sale

In New York testimony on the Louisville and Nashville and Atlantic Coast Line merger Ken tucky railroad officials allege rule breaking. Morgan and Morgan discuss the 306 000 share control and a cash bond stock deal totaling 50 million with Atlantic Coast Line principals and Gates, aiming to shield the Southern rail network.

Mr. Morgan New York Inter-State Commerce Commission Kentucky Railroad Commission Kentucky Louisville & Nashville Atlantic Coast Line Henry Walters Atlantic Coast Line Co Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Co Morgan & Co Michael Jenkins Walter Newcomer Elliott Walters J. Pierpont Morgan Messrs. Perkins and Steele Europe Louisville & Nashville Railroad Gates Northern Pacific Southern Atlantic Coast Railroad South

Steel Trust accused of keeping prices high to hurt rivals

Washington hearing before the house ways and means committee focused on a Lovering bill to permit export drawbacks when import duties apply to nonidentifiable materials. W H Seaver of National Wire Co testified that United States Steel Corp controls raw material prices and keeps them high, harming independent manufacturers while selling abroad undercutting domestic prices.

Washington House Ways and Means Committee Representative Lovering Massachusetts United States W. H. Seaver National Wire Co Mr. Seaver United States Steel Corporation Mr. Grosvenor

Municipal Ownership Bill Could Put Streetcar Ops Under City Control

Lansing January 16. Representative Greusel of Detroit offered an amendment to the state constitution allowing cities to construct acquire or operate street railways within their limits. No municipal railway act would take effect without a majority vote of the city's electors. A similar bill is to be pushed in the senate.

Lansing Mich Greusel Detroit Senate

Independent firms witness electric furnace direct ore steel test

In Lockport New York on January 16 several leading independent steel makers observed a test of the new process converting ore directly to steel in an electric furnace. The process is said to save about 33 percent in fuel and nine tenths in power.

Lockport N. Y

Shut Down for Lack of Coal in Lafayette Plants

Lafayette Ind January 16 four largest manufacturing plants closed due to coal shortage. Street car and electric light firms report only two days fuel on hand.

Lafayette Ind

Conspirators Are Sentenced In New Jersey Case

Freehold New Jersey January 16 Dr Hendricks and ex Justice of the Peace Stanion were convicted of conspiracy to seize the entire estate of Henry M Bennett of Pittsburg. They received two years and six months in prison each.

Freehold N. J Dr Hendricks Stanion Henry M. Bennett Pittsburg

Policeman shot dead in Pacolet Mills arrest attempt

Spartanburg January 16. Will Davis was shot by Officer Jacob Smith while trying to arrest a negro desperado at Pacolet Mills. Davis escaped and the town seeks him as the manhunt continues.

Negro Hills Spartanburg S. C Will Davis Pacolet Mills Jacob Smith Davis

Memorial Arch Dedicated for German Diplomat Murdered by Boxers

In Pekin this January, the Von Ketteler memorial arch was unveiled with a grand ceremony. Baron Von Der Goltz led the German side while Prince Chun represented China, pouring a libation and declaring the monument a warning and symbol of peace between Germany and China.

Pekin von Ketteler China Baron von Ketteler Tientsin Baron von der Goltz Legation Germany Prince Chun

San Jacinto Oil Co Placed in Receiver’s Hands

The San Jacinto Oil Co of Dallas, a major Beaumont field player, was put under a receiver after Texas Cotton Products Co won a contract dispute. Fifty contracts existed, but a drop in production left the company unable to meet orders, with an estimated shortfall near 1.5 million dollars and about 6,000 stockholders nationwide. Reverend J B Cranfill, president, confirms the contract and leadership.

Texas Oil Company Dallas Tex San Jacinto Oil Co Beaumont Texas Cotton Products Co J. B. Cranfill San Jacinto Co San Jacinto Company United States

Hewitt Former New York Mayor Dies at 80

Abram S. Hewitt, once mayor of New York and long-time congressman, died at six oclock Sunday morning in his 81st year after a ten day illness of obstructive jaundice. He was surrounded by his wife and all six children. Hewitt had been in frail health for months.

New York Abram S. Hewitt Congress

Shipbuilding interests to merge into single firm

The Herald reports that within ten days the Ohio and Mississippi valley shipbuilding interests will merge into one company with over 5 million dollars capitalization. Articles will be filed under New Jersey law. Leading movers are W. W. Hazzard of Chicago and Captain Edward Howard of Jeffersonville.

Louisville the Herald Ohio Mississippi New Jersey W. W. Hazzard Chicago Edward Howard Jeffersonville

Unique Wireless Chess Match On Transatlantic Voyage

A chess match by wireless telegraphy entertained the Philadelphia and the Lucania as they neared New York. The two ships first connected Friday and the Philadelphia team won the match aboard the liner, making a lively end to their sea voyage.

New York Philadelphia Lucania

Turkish reform leader Mahmoud Pasha dies in exile

Mahmoud Pasha, brother in law of the sultan of Turkey and head of the Turkish reform party, died in Brussels on Sunday while living in exile.

Brussels Mahmoud Pasha Turcey Reform Arty

Chief Clerk Upton Dies in Washington at 65

Jacob K. Upton chief clerk of the United States life saving service died suddenly in Washington after returning from Atlantic City. He was 65, survived by his widow and three daughters. Born in Manchester New Hampshire, he joined the treasury in 1867 and rose to assistant secretary before resigning to run a business, later rejoining the treasury.

Upton Washington Jacob K. Upton United States Life Saving Service Atlantic City Manchester N. H The Treasury Treasury Service

Scranton Collieries Run Extra Hours For Experiment

Delaware Lackawanna and Western Co operated Brisbin Cayuga and Diamond mines in Scranton on Saturday night until 1 30 and Storrs until 8 for 15 and 12 hours, producing 8500 tons, 2200 above normal. A canvass of workers showed only those mines willing to volunteer for the extended day.

Scranton Delaware, Lackawanna & Wetsern Co Brisbin

Zanardelli seeks emigration aid to curb US rejection

Rome cor respondent reports Premier Zanardelli approved spending 200000 dollars annually to educate Neapolitans and Sicilians who plan to emigrate to the United States to reduce refusals by American authorities.

London Rome The Daily Express Zanardelli United States

Explosion at Dexter pulp mill kills worker in Utica note

A digester at the sulphite pulp and paper mill in Dexter exploded on Sunday, killing one man and causing about 75000 dollars in damage to the mill.

Utica N. Y Dexter

Fort San Carlos Repels German Cruiser Panther

German cruiser Panther shelled Fort San Carlos at Lake Maracaibo entrance for an hour on Saturday. The fort fired four guns, Panthers withdrew toward Curacao, with no fort damage and three wounded among defenders.

Maracaibo Venezuela Panther Fort San Carlos Lake Maracaibo Cauracao Associated Press Bello Curacao

Gold Field Discovered Near Tanana River Alaska

A Dawson special reports a tremendous Alaska strike 18 miles north of a Tanana River point, drawing stampeding prospectors. Japanese prospector J Wada relays a Klondike like district with rich pay streaks, multiple creeks including Pedro and Gold stream, 100 workers, and Jack Costa rejecting a $50 000 offer for his Gold stream claim.

Alaska Fanfara River Seattle Wash Times Dawson Bob Henderson Klondike Tanana River Circle J. Wada Wada Pedro Tanana Costa Brothers Jack Costa Gold Stream

Railway Accident Record Shows 11000 Injured 45 Killed

The Interstate Commerce Commission reports for the year showing 12 107 total casualties with 845 killed and 11162 injured. During the quarter ended September 30 1902 rail traffic rose and railroads hired more workers for train and yard duties. Accidents included collisions and derailments totaling 2458 with damage valued at 2198500 dollars.

Washington Inter-State Commerce Commission

Platts Re election Assured In New York Senate Race

Albany January 19. The coming week faces a pivotal United States senate election to replace Senator Platt. Only one Republican candidate remains, Senator Platt, who both he and Governor Odell expect to win. Monday night caucuses will select candidates for both parties with Democrats backing John B. Stanchfield of Elmira.

Platt Albany N. Y United States Senator Platt Odell John B. Stanchfield Elmira

Wrecked by a Broken Rail Near Sycamore Ill

A Great Western railroad derailment near Sycamore Illinois on Sunday killed one and seriously injured 30 as the Des Moines and Minneapolis special struck a broken rail at a bridge. The train plunged down a 20 foot embankment with cars on their sides in a hopeless wreck.

Sycamore Ill Here Great Western Railroad Des Moines Minneapolis

Fatal Explosion on Massachusetts Off Culebra Island

Five men were killed and four wounded, two fatally, when a powder charge exploded in an eight inch gun aboard the battleship Massachusetts during target practice off Culebra island near San Juan Puerto Rico.

San Juan Porto Rico Jan United States Massachusetts Culebra Island

Doctor Everett Watson Dies in Arizona

Dr. Everett Watson died in Phoenix on Sunday from tuberculosis. He resided in Conneaut, Ohio, where he founded the general hospital, and his body will be returned there for burial.

Arizona Phoenix Ariz Everett Watson Watson Conneaut, C General Hospital

Plague Death Toll Rises in Mazatlan Jan 1

In Mazatlan Mexico on January 49 there have been 107 deaths from the plague since January 1 and many new cases are reported. The city's upper class has largely fled, leaving few women visible on the streets.

Mazatlan Mexico

Fatal Pan Handle freight kills two near Frankton

Miss Myrtle East aged 25 and Charles Harris aged 30 were killed instantly when a Pan Handle freight struck their buggy at a railroad crossing near Frankton Indiana on the night of January 19 as they returned from church.

Muncie Ind Frankton Myrtle East Charles Harris Frong Church

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