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Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1901

Page

15

Value of foreign coins cut reduce mint statement June 1901

Washington dispatch notes a quarterly mint report showing foreign coin values fell from 0.6225 to 0.60236 cents per fine ounce. Customs officers told to adjust duties accordingly. Also recorded: no Cuban troop reductions. pension rolls added 49,612 names. public debt decreased to 1,044,739,120 dollars. Various other items include Mexico claim denial, resignations, speeches, and accidents.

War Department Cuba Wood State Department Charles S. Allen Mexico Allen Ensenda O. L. Pruden

Multiple deaths and strikes mark late May events

Obituaries report Oliver S Carter of New York dies in Saratoga of heart disease. Notes on southern New Jersey glass factories ending June after strong season. Interocean Telephone and Telegraph Co incorporation filed in Albany to connect Cleveland and Buffalo. Rev. Byron Sunderland dies at Catskill at 83 after 60 years in ministry. Mrs Eliza Rogers Potter dies in New York. Easton workers strike in sympathy with bricklayers. Erie boilermakers settlement returns 500 workers by July 8. Reading railroad shop hands reach agreement to return May 5. Chief Wilkie announces Ward arrest in Jersey City. The Briggs House suicide and Rogers Locomotive owner death in New York. Harrisburg hospital founder John K Corwin dies. National Fire Proofing Co plant fire in New York. Labor leader Gompers recovers from brain concussion. Samuel Moffatt dies in Goshen New York. Bank of Nebraska founder journey on horseback in 1857.

Oliver S. Carter National Bank of the Republic New York Saratoga Connecticut New Jersey Albany N. Y Interocean Telephone and Telegraph Co Secretary of State Cleveland Buffalo Catskill Byron Sunderland Washington, D. C Orrin Day Eliza Rogers Potter Henry ©. Potter Easton Erie Susquehanna Reading Railroad Boscher Baer Wilkie Secret Service Thomas F. Ward Jersey City N. J Peeke Ward Lemars National Bank Chicago Briggs House CC. H. Williamson Philadelphia Jacob S. Rogers Rogers Locomotive Works Paterson WN. J Union League Club John K. Corwin Harrisburg Wattten State Insane Hospital National Fire Proofing Co Gompers Federation of Labor Samuel Moffatt David Moffatt Denver Col Goshen Bank of Nebraska Missouri River

Noted deaths and disasters reported in brief notices

The article records multiple brief items including Samuel Turner found hanged in Louisville, a strike update from National Metal Trades union secretary Devens, a fire at Siebold's livery stable in Alton causing heavy losses, the death of George W. Partridge in Detroit from heart failure, a sale of International Sleeping Car Co. to an American syndicate, and a firestorm at Mattoon destroying several businesses with substantial insured losses.

Samuel Turner Louisville Floral Park South Ormsby Streets Turner Devens National Metal Trades Union Aii Siebold Alton George W. Partridge Zach Chandler Michigan Interior Detroit Mich Washington International Sleeping Car Co Belh Co Chicago Demaree Sterling Clothing Mattoon

Five Americans Captured in Town Near Pekin

Americans seized by Chinese troops near Pekin demanded 5,000 taels from a pawnshop keeper and fled with five carts of loot after firing on the town guard. later, 160 Chinese troops occupied the town and took custody of the captives.

Pekin E. B. Robertson United States Legation Guard Herr Schwedler Leipzig Swickau Mush Kurdistan Agham Peter Guthrie Tait Edinburg University Edinburg South Africa Cardinal Gibbons Rome Daily Mail Edward

Multiple local and international incidents reported from Hampton to San Francisco

Fatal train derailment in Hampton Iowa leaves two dead and two injured while a Manila bound Meade transport sails with 3 officers and 140 troops. In Des Moines a farmer kills wife and himself amid heat induced insanity and a Missouri neighbor shooting. Carnegie offers 750000 to San Francisco for a library if maintenance funds are provided. Also reports on Argentine siege, a Chicago grain merchant’s death, and Klondike gold shipments totaling a million dollars.

Iowa Central Hampton War Department Gen. Chaffee Meade Manila Ith Eighth Battery Field Artillery F. A. Brackett Atlantic Otis E. Powell Des Moines Brackett Albany E. A. McConkey John Bryant Bryants McConkey Western Union Telegraph Co John S. Hannah Board of Trade Carrington, Hannah & Co Chicago Dolphin Seattle Wash Skagway Canadian Bank of Commerce Dawson St. Michaels

G A R Committee Reports Funds for Cleveland Encampment

Cleveland July 2 Citizens executive committee reports Grand Army of the Republic entertainment fund has reached 8161 by June 29 with street railway contributions expected to lift total to about 99000. Massachusettes Grand Army post leaders visit for quarters and manpower for Cleveland encampment. Loyal Legion keeps open house with 500 for entertainment and headquarter search underway. Col O J Hodge and F A Edmunds named chairs for veterans groups.

Cleveland Citizen’s Executive Committee One Hundred Grand Army Executive Committee Grand Army Club of Massachusetts John H. Putnam Medford Mass Wallace Kenney W. H. Haddock Benjamin Stone, Jr Grand Army of Boston U. S. Grant Post Chicago Transportation Committee John S .Varley Grand Army van Wert O. J. Hodge F. A. Edmonds Sons of Veterans Loyal Legion Companions of Ohio H. K. Cushing H. Q. Sargent F. A. Kendall

Enormous War Department Audits by Quartermaster Division

Washington July 3 The quartermasters division of the auditor for the war departments reports a record year with expenditures audited totaling 120 061 378 dollars about 23 percent of government costs. Disbursements by quartermasters 73 700 000 commissaries 29 000 000. Monthly accounts settled 16 481 covering 2 340 000 vouchers across multiple currencies simplified to domestic values for each officer.

Washington Office of the Auditor For the War Departments Treasury Ecommissaries China Japan India Philippines Cuba

Ten Boys Die In Pittsburg Tunnel Disaster

Ten boys aged 11 to 18 were overcome by fumes in a tunnel near the Keeling mine of Pittsburg Coal Co. Two, Anthony Miller 15 and Patrick Gallagher 14, were killed. eight others survived after rescue. They had been loading a train and fled the tunnel when it stalled, then collapsed.

Pittsburg Keeling Pittsburg Coal Co Anthony Miller Patrick Gallagher Tipple South Eleventh Street

Fire causes $200,000 loss in Huntington hotel

A fire in Huntington West Virginia began in the Adelphi hotel on the fifth floor from an electric wire. The blaze burned from 11 am to 5 pm and destroyed part of the hotel, with guests including many women accounted for as the cost reached $200,000.

Huntington W. Va Adelphi

Night Street Car Crash Injures Dozen In Chicago

A street car collision at Lakeside injures eleven children one woman and a motorman. The crowded car speeding from a Sunday school picnic struck a lightning damaged car on the tracks. The motorman is badly hurt with poor chances of recovery.

Chicago Lakeside

Spanish treaty claims commission to stay in session

The Spanish treaty claims commission will remain in session during July with Judge Chambers as the sole member present. Former Senator Chandler and other members are on vacation. One member will stay in constant attendance to receive petitions and related matters.

Washington Spanish Treaty Claims Commission Judge Chambers Chandler

Church Destroyed by Fire in Brooklyn Lightning Stroke

New York July 3 St Agnes church Brooklyn was destroyed last evening by a fire sparked by a lightning flash. Loss estimated at 250000 dollars.

New York St. Agnes Brooklyn

Corea Seeks Closure of Japanese Posts in Corea

Reports from Seoul indicate Corea has abruptly asked Japan to close all Japanese post offices in Corea and withdraw Japanese officials. The move raises tensions between the two nations and unsettles regional stability.

Corea Yokohama Seoul Japan

Glowing Blaze Destroys Fourteen Buildings in Globe

A Globe Arizona dispatch reports a disastrous fire yesterday causing about 8000 dollars in losses. Fourteen buildings were destroyed and the blaze is now under control.

Denver Col Globe, Ariz

Review of Trade Shows Mixed Industrial Signals

R G Dun and Co Weekly Review of Trade notes fresh labor troubles but ongoing activity in jobbing and retail. Textile markets improve in the east while crop reports are favorable from midwest rains. Harvest of winter wheat progresses. manufacturing disrupted by heat and labor disputes. Prices hold after a 25 cent drop on No 28 sheets. Leather exports strong, woolens and worsteds firm, cotton demand steady. Overall manufacturing above seasonal norms despite weather and holidays.

New York R. G. Dun & Co Weekly Review of Trade Middle West New England Coates Brothers China

Albany Tragedy: Playmate Kills Boy Then Hangs Self

In Albany on July 6 Albert Albers age 13 shot Emanuel Koehler age 12 with a .22 flobert rifle, then hanged himself. Koehler died instantly. Albers, after fleeing, was found alive in the cellar but died minutes later. Koehler’s 8 year old brother Theodore witnessed part of the event.

Albany N. Y Albert Albers Emanuel Koehler Albers Koehler Theodore

Cloudburst Wrecks Western Michigan Railways Delays

A July 6 report from Grand Rapids, Michigan details a major cloudburst causing thousands of dollars in damage. Rail lines including the Pere Marquette and Grand Rapids and Indiana are crippled north of Grand Rapids with extensive washouts between Grand Rapids and Howard City and Saranac. Dams on the Rouge and Grand rivers have failed, mills idle, and the Grand River rose over three feet. The western Michigan peach belt suffered heavy crop losses.

Grand Rapids Mich Michigan Pere- Marquette Grand Rapids & Indiana Howard City Pere-Marquette Grand Trunk Saranac Rouge Grand River

Carrie Nation Arrested in Walnut Street Saloon Threat

Carrie Nation was arrested last night after attempting to wreck the Cheim Brothers saloon on Walnut Street, jailed in a patrol wagon and released by Captain Reynolds with warning to avoid further disturbances.

Carrie Nation St. Louis Cheim Brothers Walnut Street Central District Reynolds

Sunday Boat Excursions From Buffalo Shut Down

Toronto dispatch reports Attorney General Gibson ordered Sunday boat excursions in Ontario halted after a Fort Erie steamboat captain was convicted for operating Buffalo to Port Colborne trips. Crown authorities will prosecute infractions at Ottawa Kingston Brockville Sault Ste Marie Toronto and additional ports.

Buffalo N. Y Toronto Ontario Gibson Fort Erie Port Colborne Ottawa Zelleville Brockville Sault Ste. Marie

Four Negroes Hanged in Vernon Murder Case

Vernon, July 5 report says four African American men Belton Hamilton John Simmons Jim Harrison and Will Willis were executed by hanging for the murder of a helpless man and assault on his wife. The execution took place yesterday in Vernon, sixteen miles from Chipley, Florida.

Chipley Fla Vernon Here Belton Hamilton John Simmons Jim Harrison Will Willis

Bulls chase at South Omaha fair ends without injuries

Three more aggressive bulls chased about six toraderos in the arena at the South Omaha fair this afternoon. A fair sized crowd watched as the animals and riders escaped harm and no injuries were reported.

Omaha Neb South Omaha

Organizing Stock Company for 1904 Chicago Olympian Games

Preliminary steps were taken to organize a stock company to run the 1904 international Olympian games in Chicago. An application for incorporation papers was sent to the secretary of state at Springfield.

Chicago Springfield

Amphitheater Collapse Injures Six in Monticello Wind

In Monticello Wisconsin during a wind storm a grandstand or amphitheater collapsed sending about a thousand people to the ground. Six persons sustained severe injuries and were treated at the scene or local facilities. Emergency crews worked to clear debris and assist victims as authorities investigated the cause.

Monticello Wis

Comptroller Dawes Resigns to Run for Senate

Washington July 6 Charles G Dawes comptroller of the currency has tendered his resignation effective October 1 to seek a seat in the United States Senate for Illinois He cites proprieties and the impossibility of canvassing while remaining in office and notes his term would not have expired until January 1903 Dawes earlier helped reorganize Philadelphia's Chestnut Street National Bank and pushed prompt action against insolvent banks while expanding consolidation and liquidation efforts.

Washington Charles G. Dawes Dawes Mr. Dawes James H. Eckels Chestnut Street National Bank of Philadelphia Philadelphia Seventh National Bank of New York Dawe Congress United States England

Dowies Missionaries Driven Out Of Evanston

Twenty one followers of John Alexander Dowie faced a 1000 strong mob in Evanston as eggs and missiles flew during a planned revival. Police protection for the short event failed against the crowd, and the missionaries were forced to abandon the meeting and depart under guard.

Dowelles Chicago John Alexander Dowie Evanston Dowie Doweites Knight

Train Held Up by Striker Friends Delays Non-Union Workers

A special Southern Railway train carrying 12 non-union workers to fill striking machinists positions was stopped at Easton Home switch in Charleston. Strikers’ supporters forced the doors, causing frightened passengers to disembark as the switch was reset.

Charleston S. C Southern Railway Easton

Milford Youth Fatally Shoots Father in Hotel Bar

Edward Windsor fired a shotgun at his father Thomas B. Windsor in the Windsor hotel barroom after a dispute over using a team. The elder Windsor was mortally wounded and doctors predicted death. the son vanished, with police believing he may have killed himself.

Milford Del Edward Windsor Windsor Hotel Thomas B. Windsor Windsor

Electrical Storm Strikes Buffalo Wires and Transformers

A severe electrical storm hit Buffalo last night with lightning striking in a dozen places. The storm damaged supply wires from Niagara Falls to Buffalo and burned out transformers and electrical equipment at the Buffalo receiving house.

Buffalo N. Y Niagara Falls

Boilermaker Delegates Meet in Buffalo Assembly

Delegates from the United States Mexico and Canada representing the Boiler Makers and Iron Shipbuilders of America gathered in Buffalo New York for a meeting held yesterday and continuing discussions on industry issues and labor matters.

Buffalo N. Y United States Mexico Canada Iron Shipbuilders of America

Strike Looms Over 1000 Stogie Workers Demand Rise

A Wheeling committee from the 1000 union stogie workers will meet with manufacturers today to demand a 25 cent per thousand raise, boosting the rate to 3.75 dollars per thousand. Manufacturers oppose the increase, and a strike is anticipated.

Wheeling

President and Cortelyou Prepare for Canton Departure

The president and Secretary Cortelyou spent yesterday wrapping up tasks before the presidential party leaves for Canton on Friday evening.

Washington Cortelyou Canton

Burglars Torture Farmer as $200 Loot Is Hidden

Vermillion Ohio July 4 Mrs Herman Winkler wife of a wealthy farmer living two miles east of town answered a rap at the back door Officers report three masked men forced the door bound her husband and beat him severely in a failed effort to uncover $200 hidden in the house Mrs Winkler escaped and neighbors armed for battle arrived but the robbers fled The husband over 60 is badly bruised and may not recover

Vermillion Herman Winkler Here Herman Wolfe Winkler

Fourth of July Accidents In Delaware

Delaware on July 6 reports two accidents. Farmer Lora Gibson removed a shell and packed it with explosives and paper, detonating it and injuring his right hand. At Klee bottling works Lester Klee, son of the proprietor, was severely mutilated but may survive.

Delaware Lora Gibson Gibson Klee Bottling Works Lester Klee

Tragic Drowning At Toledo Riverfront Park

Three people drowned at the river in front of Walbridge park near Toledo on July 4. Victims are George F. Hirth a job printing shop owner, his sister Helen Hirth, and Aggie Felker. They and four others were boating when a sailboat drifted close and the crew rushed to the bank causing the boat to overturn. The remaining four occupants were saved.

Toledo, O Walbridge Park George F. Hirth Helen Hirth Aggie Felker

Clash at Fleetwood Park Ends in Stabbings and Beatings

In Ironton on a July evening at Fleetwood park John and Albert Slaughter were probably fatally stabbed by Luther Page and Abner Owens. Charles Martin and Riley Slaughter were beaten with clubs after a white boy was attacked by a colored man. A small riot ensued before the colored men were arrested and jailed.

Ironton Fleetwood Park John Albert Slaughter Luther Page Abner Owens Charles Martin Riley Slaughter Jai

Hawkins Kills Wife Then Wounds Self Near Newton Falls

Rollin Hawkins, a local farmer, shot and killed his wife in their home near Newton Falls on Monday after a quarrel. He then attempted suicide but was not seriously hurt and is jailed.

Newton Falls Rollin Hawkins Here

Sturges Bank Closes After Deed of Assignment Filed

Mansfield July 4 Banker Sturges filed a deed of assignment to Attorney H B Dirlam causing the private Sturges bank to close its doors. Sturges owned lumber works real estate and held a controlling stake in Mansfield Machine Works valued at $300000.

Mansfield, C Sturges Bank Sturges H. B. Dirlam Mansfield Machine Works

Heavy Storm Smashes Delaware Farmlands

Delaware County endured a severe storm last night with the river rising four feet in 12 hours. Flooded fields threaten crops, and numerous houses and barns were struck by lightning causing extensive damage.

Delaware Delaware County

Toledo Tragedy: Philip La Blanc Fatally Shoots Accuser

Toledo July 6 Philip La Blanc shot and killed T H Mortimer aged 60 after Mortimer confronted him over alleged affair with Mrs Mortimer. Mortimer had summoned La Blanc and Mrs Mortimer together and accused them, leading to the fatal shooting.

Toledo Philip La _ Blanc T. H. Mortimer Mortimer la Blanc

Patterson, NCR VP, Dies At Home In Dayton

Frank J. Patterson, vice president and leading stockholder of the National Cash Register Co., collapsed and died at his Dayton home late Thursday afternoon while leaving the bathroom.

Dayton Frank J. Patterson The National Cash Register Co

Farmer John Temple Found Dead After Heat On Way Home

Marion July 4 The body of John Temple an 80 year old farmer was found Tuesday night sitting upright in his buggy still holding the lines He was en route home from Larue when overcome by the heat authorities said

Marion John Temple Larue

Gas Explosion Fatalities At Torrence Road Shaft

Four men were killed and three seriously injured in a gas explosion in pit No 1 of the new water works shafts at Torrence road late Friday afternoon.

Cincinnati Torrence Road

Grain elevator burns in Bryan. $15,000 loss

The Raymond P. Lipe Co. grain elevator in Bryan caught fire Tuesday night and burned to the ground. Total loss estimated at $15,000 with $8,000 insured. The building had been erected within the past year.

Bryan Raymond P. Lipe Co Toledo

Train Kills Charles F. Clay in Kent

Kent July 4 Charles F. Clay a 27 year old colored veteran of Company 46 Twenty fourth U S L was killed by an Erie train here Wednesday. His head was crushed to a pulp. He was wounded at San Juan Hill.

Kent Charles F. Clay Company 46 Twenty-fourth Erie San Juan Hill

Woman and child escape as driver drowns in flood creek

Marion reports Mrs. Eva Campbell of Waldo died when her car plunged into a washed out creek bridge on the Ashley road Thursday night. Her 1 year old son survived the accident. Local authorities note heavy rains caused the bridge failure.

Marion Eva Campbell Waldo Ashley

Bride Lena Trimmer Fatally Burned in Gasoline Stove Accident

Mrs Lena B Trimmer wife of two months died after a gasoline stove fire at her Cleveland home Tuesday evening She passed away at Lakeside hospital at midnight The incident is described as another gasoline stove accident.

Cleveland Lena B. Trimmer Lakeside Hospital

Kohler Defendants’ Assault Case Postponed Two Weeks

Akron July 3 The charges against S H Kohler B G Work and G C Kohler for assaulting Editor Samuel A Kennedy were continued two weeks at the police court session led by Mayor W B Doyle Kennedy appeared in court showing facial injuries the case proceeds to a later date

Akron S. H. Kohler B. G. Work G. C. Kohler Samuel A. Kennedy W. B. Doyle Kennedy

Hotel Elmore proprietor Arthur Jewill dies suddenly

Fremont July 3 Arthur Jewill owner of the Hotel Elmore at Elmore collapsed and died in his office Monday night authorities and mourners react to the sudden death of a local businessman and hotel leader

Fremont Arthur Jewill Hotel Elmore

Sermon on Genesis Temptation and The Fall

The lesson surveys the serpent's question to Eve, the discontent that follows evil suggestion, and the consequences of sin. It links banishment from Eden to mortality and hints at redemption through Christ, noting Cain and Abel's later violence as life apart from God.

God Eve Garden of Eden Satan Adam Christ Jesus Christ Cain Abel Lamach

Notable Phrases about Riches and Notables

Ex Speaker Reed reads Italian as readily as English. Ex Mayor Hewitt says wealth must serve the public good. William J Bryan's earnings from writings and lectures estimated at about $50,000 in 1900. Gen MacArthur nearing 39 years of service and may visit Europe after Philippine command. Justice Brewer’s Lake Champlain estate Liberty Hall features a fine library and art collection. Five Backes brothers in Trenton are all lawyers with minimal schooling. father died in 1847 leaving six sons.

Reed Hewitt New York William J. Bryan Wright Bryan Jenks New York Supreme Court New York Law School Gen. MacArthur Philippines South Africa Europe United States David J. Brewer Thompson’s Point Lake Champlain Liberty Backes Trenton N. J

Salt Stops Smoke and Odor When Sprinkled on Burning Substance

A household tip states that sprinkling salt on a burning substance on the stove halts smoke and reduces the accompanying smell. This simple remedy is presented as an effective quick fix for minor stove fires.

Silo Construction and Weathering Techniques Discussed

M. C. Morris argues for framed wood silos 16 feet square with tongued and grooved yellow pine lining. He cites Wisconsin bulletin findings on stave silos failing in dry weather and describes tar coating for airtightness, deeming brick linings impractical and cement unsuitable except as a foundation.

Wisconsin Bulletin No Wisconsin Bulletin M. C. Morris Ohio

Great Variations in Milk Yields Across Pints at New York Station

A New York station test milking a cow pint by pint showed increasing fat content from 0.85 to 5.23 percent, with a over 600 percent rise from first to last pint. The note discusses age-related milk richness and cautions against accepting a claim that younger cows always produce richer milk.

New York

Modern Methods in the Dairy Breeds and Breeding

The article argues that testing cows to determine profitability is now straightforward. It urges removing inferior producers consuming as much feed as superior cows and replacing them with more profitable stock to improve dairy efficiency.

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