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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1903
Page
6
Defiance Express details mail class and delivery options for Defiance Ohio readers. It lists carrier delivery within city and outside city rates, weekly press schedule, payment terms, and long distance telephone numbers for the era’s local newspaper service.
Reverend P W Bilderback of Fourth Methodist Episcopal in Millville New Jersey introduces a Sunday evening choir of 30 young men who whistle. The group performed before a large congregation with several selections and gallery participants joining in.
The Chinese adore games of skill and chance, especially chess. The game uses flat wooden disks with marks and is widely played in public spaces as servants and passersby pause their work to play.
Austrian law restricts working time to 11 hours for women children and adult men. Overtime permits from authorities may be required though in small shops permits are often not sought. Sunday labor is banned with exceptions allowed for bakeries and restaurants.
The Kaw river valley recovers from a severe flood while Kansas anticipates the largest wheat harvest in its history. The crop should mature in abundance, delayed by heavy rains by a week to ten days, despite favorable conditions free of frost drought or insects.
London's first quick lunch restaurant began business on the Strand drawing a great crowd of curious cockneys despite Lancet warnings. Buckwheat cakes with maple sugar and griddle cakes drew the rush, and police were briefly called to control the crowd as the day wore on.
A proposed tax targets overweight individuals, exempting those 125 pounds and under. The measure imposes a graduated levy on heavier persons, with rates doubled for those over 180 pounds, arguing it mirrors prosperity and ability to pay.
Joseph Forro of Hazelton Pennsylvania was fined five dollars by Mayor William Reinhardt for wearing a large silk hat from 1870 that was several sizes too big. To keep it from falling he stuffed it with a handkerchief, creating a humorous and derisive street scene that drew police attention and led to his arrest.
Kenosha Wisconsin to open a municipal run grocery store and butcher shop under city council order. Stores will supply provisions to paupers with all middleman profits removed. Alderman Peter Jacobs leads plan claiming substantial annual savings.
In Constantinople Turkish authorities object to the American Bible publishing firm printing the word seedonia in two Thessalonians verses and demand replacing Macedonia with the vilayets of Salonica and Monastir. The publisher says it will stop circulating Scriptures in Turkey rather than change a single word. The reason for the ruling is not made clear.
A yearly event by Seymour's Bachelor Club assigns 25 members to draw lots. The member who draws a blank must marry within a year or forfeit 5 C already deposited, face expulsion, and lose all money paid into the insurance fund. The winner of the draw receives 200 dollars for wedding expenses. The club has existed 15 years and a member has never violated the oath until now.
W. C. Kitterman proposes an electric mail delivery system backed by Fulkerson, cashier at First National Bank of Buchanan County. The device uses trolley-like cars with two side boxes for mail. one box is dropped for the day's mail and the other box is returned with its contents, aiming to speed up rural delivery and reduce reliance on carts.
A roundup reports Mrs. Henry Siegel injured in a runaway at Mamaroneck New York. Civil and criminal actions include injunctions in Chicago over Bartlett Frazer & Co receiver, and various international and domestic cases with arrests bankruptcies and fires.
In a June 22 letter to Attorney General Knox, President Roosevelt urges exhaustive investigations of post office officials and others, supports appointing special assistants to handle indictments and charge reviews, and aims to prosecute all guilty parties, with Holmes Conrad and Charles G. Ponabarte serving as special attorneys.
Belgrade reports the crowning of King Peter with a morning oath before the skupshtina. He then reviewed troops, confirmed ministers, and accepted resignations as Ava kumovics formed a cabinet. He addressed the people promising constitutional rule and national welfare. Russian and Austrian ministers attended the reception.
In Hartford on June 24 Albert Larkum, a lineman, fell 35 feet from a cross bar to the ground and injured three others, one possibly fatally. Larkum suffered internal injuries and paralysis in his legs, while the others sustained unspecified wounds.
Coal shipments by river to the south totaled 9 million bushels for Tuesday and yesterday in Pittsburg Pennsylvania. Authorities expect an additional 2 million bushels to be shipped today based on current activity.
Chicago garment workers were served by the National Association of Wholesale Clothing Merchants with an ultimatum that nearly amounts to a lockout notice. The impact will unfold over the next two weeks.
Washington report states Robert L. Shannon aged 22 died less than half a minute after being struck by a baseball at Georgetown University athletic grounds yesterday. The tragedy ends a brief life at a prominent institution.
Chief F D Coburn of the live stock department announces more than 26000 prizes across classes for horses cattle sheep swine and poultry for the world fair next year in St Louis Missouri on June 25.
A Sofia dispatch to the Lokal Anzeiger reports Turkish forces seize the village of Sultantipe controlling the road to Sofia. Four battalions and 30 guns are cited in the move.
In Kiel on June 25 the American and German fleets exchange calls as Emperor William I I tours the ships aboard the Hohenzollern. The Star Spangled banner flies from the American ships and the German flag is dipped in salute. President Roosevelt later thanks the emperor for the welcome and friendship.
Former Congressman Driggs was indicted by a Brooklyn federal grand jury on four counts for unlawfully agreeing to receive and accepting a $500 check from Brandt-Dent Co. for securing a government contract to supply 250 automatic cashiers to the post office. He posted bail and offered no comment. He had earlier admitted a $12,500 salary from the company for introducing its machines, claiming the work occurred before his swearing in as a congressman.
New York regatta committee of the New York Yacht Club announced the dates for the special races of Constitution Columbia and Reliance at Newport have been changed and fixed as June 29 30 and July 1 2 3 and 4. The series was originally to end July 8.
Pueblo detective reports a real estate agent named Herrington from Omaha was robbed at Union depot last night. He was traveling east from Durango and lost a valise containing securities valued at about 69 000 dollars.
Des Moines June 25 delegates split on reaffirming the Kansas City platform as the state democratic convention began in the new Auditorium. George F. Rinehart of Newton chaired the meeting and named a ticket including Governor J. Sullivan of Creston and others for lieutenant governor supreme court judge and superintendent of public instruction.
The Oceanic reached the narrows at 12 15 yesterday with Sir Thomas Lipton’s flag flying from the mizzenmast. Lipton’s Erin, Morgan’s Corsair, R A C Smith’s Privateer and the Lipton tug Cruiser greeted the Oceanic as she entered quarantine. Passersby cheered in a general din of welcome for Sir Thomas Lipton.
A North Shore railroad passenger train en route to Casadero from San Francisco wrecked near Tocaloma station. Engineer Zach Williams was killed and fireman Robert Clark was probably fatally injured.
Glens Falls New York June 25 Firemen at the International Paper Co Fort Howard mills quit yesterday. The walkout plus a strike by unskilled laborers forced the complete closure of the plant.
The three member pairs from operators and miners organized a conciliation board, choosing William L. Connell as chair and Thomas D. Nicholls as secretary. The meet ing adjourned with plans to reconvene Thursday to address Schuylkill grievances, while Delaware Lackawanna & Western and Plymouth Coal Co begin paying the 2 percent sliding scale.
The president decided to forward the B NAI B RITH petition on Russian Jewish treatment after mature consideration. Ambassador Cassini’s call confirmed the plan to present the petition to the czar if feasible, though the outcome remains uncertain. Leo N Levi of New York has a copy of Secretary Hay's letter and will gather signatures for forwarding.
Yale's crews swept three boat races at New London on June 26 defeating Harvard in the varsity eight by three and a half lengths the freshman eight by two and a quarter lengths and the varsity four by one and a half lengths. Times showed Yale leading in all events with close finishes. The crowd thronged the harbor town to witness Harvard’s gallant effort.
Olive Hill Kentucky June 26 Deputy Marshal Gus Hall approached Everett Baity with an arrest warrant yesterday and was instantly killed by Baity who used a shotgun. Marshal Lewis White shot Baity dead. Baity reportedly loaded his gun and aimed at White. Baity had been wounded earlier by Frank Tyree and had recovered. He was a barber recently discharged on a charge of stealing tools.
About 1,000 carpenters at Chicago stockyards packed houses struck yesterday demanding an eight hour day and fifty cents an hour. Roughly half the workers were on new construction projects.
The first train crossed the restored Chicago Milwaukee St Paul bridge over the Missouri River yesterday after the flood. Streetcar service to Kansas City Kansas will resume next Sunday.
In Poughkeepsie Cornell swept the major events winning the varsity four, freshman eight, and varsity eight races. Pennsylvania placed second in the four-oared event and Syracuse showed a strong effort in the freshman race before Cornell’s overall dominance defined a notable Cornell Day. Georgetown and Wisconsin posted competitive times in the varsity and freshman races, while Columbia faltered finishing last in the four-oared.
New York June 27 R G Dun s Weekly Review of Trade notes no clear deterioration but several uncertainties creating conservatism. Low temperatures curb dry goods and clothing demand while iron and steel prices stabilize with fewer concessions. Contracts slow as buyers hesitate, production trims continue, and foreign demand shifts influence steel rail orders. Failures total 223 in the US and 19 in Canada.
Assistant Attorney General Robb announced to First Assistant Postmaster General Wynne that Paul Herman of New York submitted the lowest bid by 45000 under the current contractors and his bid meets legal requirements, making him eligible for the contract.
P. H. Worden of Carmel New York, enraged by Edith Roscoe's refusal to marry him, killed her by slashing her throat in Sherman Connecticut and then attacked Edith's sister-in-law Mrs Sherman Roscoe with a hammer, crushing her skull. He attempted suicide by shooting. jealousy given as motive.
Topeka reports the extra session adjourned with over 50 bills passed. Most measures grant counties authority to restore bridges washed away by floods, while only two are general in nature.
Michael H. Fitzsimmons acting as temporary administrator of Dr. Francis Tumblety's estate sues Henry Clews & Co. to recover $73,000 for Rochester heirs. The action stems from Tumblety's death in St. Louis and seeks control of the funds held by the banking house.
Bedford Indiana June 27 The great strike in the stone quarries that began May 1 and crippled building industries in many cities ended yesterday as hundreds of men returned to work.
A blaze in Milwaukee last night nearly wiped out the block at 313 317 Grand avenue. The flames extended in an L shape to Third street, impacting the Davidson hotel on Third street and the Boston store on Grand avenue.
The Lloyds of Chicago announce the liquidation of the Scottish American Fire Association. Underwriters will pay return premiums and exit the institution as of June 26.
New York on June 27 reports that Osgood W. Keppeler and John J. Ryan were arrested as suspicious persons after police connected them to alleged turf swindling cases in St. Louis.
Charles Emory Smith defends post office actions in response to Tulloch charges. He cites six main points including military clerk rolls, bond premiums, Puerto Rico contracts, travel vouchers, Washington post office lease, and examiner wage claims, while noting appointments under review and Spain war context. A separate New York note reports plasterer unions calling out workers amid a building trades dispute.
A petition signed by many Carthagena citizens urging Colombia's congress in Bogota to ratify the canal treaty has arrived at the Colombian legation in Washington.
E L Turney secretary of the Teamsters National union declared yesterday he favors unionizing U S army soldiers and affiliating them with the American Federation of Labor.
Harrisburg announces Charlie Botteiger, baggage master at Lykens Valley, arrested for rifling mail pouches, posted $1,000 bail to await the December term of the United States court.
New York June 27 Judge Thomas in the criminal branch of the United States circuit court yesterday sentenced the Italians who pleaded guilty to the recently unearthed naturalization frauds.
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