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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1906
Page
8
The B and O railway faces delays on new Defiance depots with summer construction unlikely and possible shift to a downtown switch yard if taxes rise again. Grading for local yards is finished, with track laying soon to begin after engineers survey the city and Latty land.
Citizens of Defiance discuss forming a boat club to unite launches row boats and canoes on the Maumee Auglaize and Tiffin rivers. Island Park docks may be built to ease boarding and landing while safety rules and regattas would boost river recreation and local business.
Josephine Becker aged 34 wife of Joseph Becker died at her home in Auglaize township Paulding county on Tuesday July 3 after a short illness She is survived by her husband and three children She was a daughter of Wenzle Zimmermann of Richland township Mrs August Nagle also aged 34 died at her home seven miles northeast of the city after a short illness Interment and funeral were held Tuesday at 10 am at West Ridge Lutheran church with Rev Shulte officiating in West Ridge cemetery.
Mrs. Frank Baker and children left Saturday for a two weeks visit in Detroit. Mrs. I. M. Pease and children departed for Brockport New York to spend the summer. Miss Eugenia Ralston left for Toledo for a few days visit with her sister Mrs. E. R. Bevington. Prof Mitchell has been elected principal of the Ashville High School N C the second promotion and salary increase. Henery Goodenough of Richland township pleaded guilty to desertion and is bonded for 1000 dollars to support his family. John Limber a groceryman at Ayersville escaped serious burns after a gasoline explosion in his store rear room. Harold Waltz four year old son of Harry Waltz of Six Corners suffered burns from boiling starch and is improving under a doctor's care.
A boy bears life altering marks from an accident as he recovers from a broken arm suffered months earlier and is struck by another misfortune, leaving lasting impressions in Bryan Press account.
The Russian commander is wounded near death in the Straits of Korea and pleads guilty to hauling down the flag of St Andrews and surrendering the Bedovi. He seeks to protect Captain Baranoff while defending the fleet honor as death looms.
Washington officials rule that letters carriers receiving a 15 day vacation must include Sundays and holidays in the count. The decision affects how paid time off is calculated for postal workers.
The Crown Princess presented the Crown Prince a boy on July Fourth, the CXXX anniversary of the Land of the Free. The gift honored Wilhelm and Wilhelm Jennings Bryan, with the newborn named Wilhelm in tribute to Grandpa Wilhelm and Wilhelm of the Platte.
Alderman Geiger pushes to publish the auditor’s annual report in pamphlet form or in newspapers at a set price. Critics cite past desires of the finance committee and ex mayor Cameron while questioning the cost and fairness of printing methods.
Julius Spengler of this city was urged by both Democrats and Republicans for the deputy fire marshal job but was excluded from the eleven Democrats chosen to replace fifteen Republicans. The action, viewed as a Garber patronage move, may threaten Creamer’s position as state fire marshal after Gov. Harrie’s urging to pause changes.
Mathew C Hale longtime Sidney attorney and former mayor died Friday at age 73 after a long career in law and public service.
Louis B. Howck, secretary to the late Governor Pattison, finished his public duties Saturday noon and returned to his Mt. Vernon home.
Governor Harris on Friday appointed Judge C. C. Lemert of Kenton as executive clerk. Lemert previously held the post during the Nash and Herrick administrations.
Mrs Mae Thomas was convicted and sentenced to five years in the penitentiary for swallowing a $350 diamond stolen from a jewelry store in Omaha.
C. 8S. Buckley, a Leipsic druggist, was arrested last week on a charge of maintaining a place for liquor sales in a dry town and was acquitted after a trial before the mayor.
Chicago activist Mies Lucy Page Gaston leads a crusade against cigarettes as Tiffin council passes an ordinance prohibiting coffin nail sales with heavy penalties.
W. E Thompson, successor to the late W. H. McClintock, secretary of the State Board of Public Works, is confined to his Ironton home suffering from Brights disease.
A small boy rushes to a doctor's office demanding an immediate house call. The doctor asks for the boy's identity and is told they recently delivered a baby at that office, implying ongoing care. The exchange highlights a child's misunderstanding of medical routines.
The British Grocers association with 14 000 members cabled President Roosevelt seeking assurances that American meat products will be cleanly and healthful. A copy of the President's reply will be displayed in every grocery window, and a boycott will be declared if assurances are not received.
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