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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1903
Page
2
The St Louis Democrat notes in a vivid critique that modern hospitals turn surgery into public spectacle with moving pictures and cinematograph machines recording 1500 views per minute. It warns of clinics, spectators, and the ritualized atmosphere surrounding the patient, likening it to a sacrificial rite.
The text urges happiness through forgetting others faults slander temptations and peculiarities and focusing on the good points in friends. It counsels blotting out all life’s disagreeables and starting each day with a clean slate to write only lovely things.
The passage notes that a school child can be fatigued by waste products from peers as much as from own activity and that business people may be more prone to exhaustion than agricultural workers due to greater tissue saturation from confined air. It adds that fatigue from long rail journeys reflects crowded or poorly ventilated cars.
Miss Mary McEntee, a Morristown social figure, chased off a drunken man named Tierney who tried to enter her carriage. He tore her sleeve and hat, prompting her to strike him with the whip. Tierney was jailed briefly and later fined $10 for disorderly conduct.
The Lecompton Sun pays a homely high compliment to Mark Miglario, an Italian native who died after years of farming near Lecompton Kansas. The notice lauds his upright honesty and notes his wood loads were large, his cord of wood, and a bushel with four pecks.
The passage argues crime numbers rise with civilization as new statutes create new offenses. It notes most of the rise in statistics comes from newer, lighter crimes rather than more serious offenses.
A report alleges the king of England wore a red tie with a frock coat. There is no reason to believe he has yet consented to wear a tall hat with his sweater.
Old bachelors are being auctioned off at 15 cents each in Pacific Missouri. Prices are rising as demand grows, with most previously sold for little or nothing.
Reports from Rome July 6 to July 10 outline Pope Leo XIII's grave senile adynamic pneumonia at age 93. Despite failing strength and frequent medical bulletins, he remained lucid, directing the disposal of his writings to his secretaries as cardinals and officials attended.
William Rudolph of Union Missouri, jailed for a Union bank robbery and suspected in Detective Schumacher killing, escaped from the St. Louis county jail by breaking a skylight and leaping from the roof. He and partner George Collins were brought to St. Louis after Hartford Hartford bank heist arrests and remain at large near Seventh and Spruce streets.
Washington dispatch notes the week ending July 6 was very favorable with heat in all districts east of the Rockies. Drought relief comes for the northern spring wheat area while rain shortages are felt in the Ohio Valley, Central Gulf states, and western Texas. Cool in central and northern Rocky Mountain districts and North Pacific coast.
Samuel J. Beatty, Bordentown restaurant keeper, died at St. Francis hospital after being shot by his wife. Mrs Beatty, Mabel Brower and Lewis Palmer, all employed at the restaurant, are jailed in Mount Holly. Beatty claimed in a dying statement that his wife shot him. she says she acted in self defense.
President Roosevelt and Secretary Hay held a Sagamore Hill conference to discuss the B nai Brith petition to the Russian government. The document is not yet completed and no final method of presentation is decided. A follow up meeting with Simon Wolf Oscar Strauss and Leon Levy is planned for next Tuesday. The issue remains linked to Manchurian diplomacy, with Russia aware of the petition's nature before any presentation.
Probate records reveal Harriet Lane Johnson wills three hundred thousand dollars to the Protestant Episcopal cathedral foundation for a boys school to be run free of charge, plus sixty thousand for Johns Hopkins scholarships and one hundred thousand for a Buchanan monument near Mercersburg. Other bequests include support for the Harriet Lane Home for Invalid Children in Baltimore.
In Manila representatives of the Chinese chamber of commerce and the Evangelical union clashed for six hours over an opium bill. They argued on third reading whether to change or maintain the current opium sale system and whether to curb imports under government supervision. The bill aims to create a monopoly selling opium to the highest bidder, with critics warning of tampering and sensational conditions.
Chicago officials reported six deaths and several prostrations due to a heat spell. By 2 30 p m the thermometer hit 93 degrees the highest mark of the year so far.
Gainesville Ga July 9 Gen James Longstreet at 91 will undergo today surgery to remove his left eye damaged by cancer.
St Louis ticket brokers may continue business until October after Judge Vaillant of Missouri Supreme Court directs writs of prohibition to restrain circuit judges from enforcing injunctions. He orders show cause at the October term why the writ should not be made permanent, affecting railroad interests too.
Report from Ciudad Bolivar says government troops captured three American steamers near Apure on Tuesday while revolutionists in Ciudad Bolivar seized two American vessels.
John Lankershim a Harvard College sophomore was held in $1200 bail in Boston yesterday for a further hearing on July 16 on charges of breaking into a vehicle agency and stealing a $900 racing automobile.
Jacob Walter aged 11 and George Walter aged 13 sons of Frank Walter of Martie township were drowned in the Susquehanna River at Shoff yesterday. The tragedy occurred as the brothers were playing near the water, authorities reported.
A 45 cent per ton increase on all coal sold locally by the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Coal Co. raises delivered prices to 2.95 dollars per ton. This change affects the employer and local buyers in Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania beginning this week.
Newark, July 9. A. M. Ross, manager of the Empire Trust and Securities Co., arrested Tuesday night, was committed yesterday in default of 5000 bail. The company he manages is alleged to be a get-rich-quick concern.
Shanghai July 9 The American treaty negotiations stall as Pekin authorities fail to respond to the demand for opening Manchurian ports to trade. The deadlock raises questions about the pace and fate of the talks amid ongoing diplomatic tension.
A massive water spout and dam wall collapse near Oakford Park Sunday caused widespread flood damage from Greensburg to Jeannette. At least 20 people are dead with reports of many more missing, and property losses reach into the millions as towns mobilize relief efforts and search the debris for victims.
Lewistown Pa July 6 William Troberg John Storick W N Kline W E Bumbardner Woods Franklin William Woomer and Harry Heagy all of Lewistown have been jailed in connection with the robbery and murder of an unidentified man found near Lewistown Junction Saturday morning. Several other men were molested near the junction Friday night and the suspects were seen in the area causing disturbance. One suspect had been seen with the murdered man.
In Jersey City a fire yesterday destroyed pier H of the Lehigh Valley Railroad Co. used mainly for flour storage. About $100,000 worth of stock burned, with total damage estimated at $250,000 to pier and contents.
Twenty five persons were injured last night when two trolley cars crowded with riders collided on a steep hill near the entrance to Chestnut Hill park on the outskirts of Philadelphia.
Joseph Lamothe, sought in Winchester Massachusetts for the murder of Georgiana Guddu, died at St Luke's Hospital from a pistol wound to the abdomen. He had been wounded during a struggle with Detective Necker in the hospital reception room Saturday.
Santiago reports isolated bubonic plague cases in Valparaiso and other Chilean towns as of July 6, with authorities monitoring the situation and cases described as limited. The notice highlights regional spread potential and public health responses amid the outbreak.
An express westbound Pennsylvania train struck a wagon eight miles east of Cincinnati killing four occupants and injuring five others. The Copenhagen family traveled from the junction toward Madisonville with a neighbor’s daughter and four boarders. Despite whistle signals the collision occurred, mules stopped but could not be moved. victims were brought to Cincinnati hospitals and morgue.
Thousands of Christian Endeavorers gathered in Denver on July 10 for the opening mass meeting of the convention in a large tent. Presiding was Francis E Clark, with a 600 voice welcome chorus and addresses. Old officers reelected. Shaw as treasurer and Graff as clerk. Publishing department spending and assets listed. receipts total $9,593 for year ending June 1.
Washington July 10. DC commissioners blocked Alexander McKenzie from becoming auditor after it emerged he approved large payments to his own company while deputy. He offered to sever all ties or resign, choosing to quit the district service. He had been handling district and company business at the same desk in the government building. If no exchange with Auditor Petty is found, Petty may be asked to resign.
The Minnesota Supreme Court refused ex-Superintendent Ames of Minneapolis an appeal. Indicted for accepting money from women for “protection,” he received a six and a half year penitentiary sentence. The court deemed several key questions raised as properly rejected.
Indianapolis July 10 The national Manufacturers association plans to enlarge its scope and become the propaganda arm for aggressive anti labor methods, backed by a fund of 1500000. The executive committee completed a two day session reviewing a new constitution for the association.
New York reports six deaths from heat and two dozen prostrations across the city and Brooklyn. The heat, hottest since 1901, pushed temperatures to 94 degrees, with tenement districts and children suffering most under the sweltering conditions.
Springfield observers report a heat spike with the federal building thermometer at 97 degrees and street instruments showing 95 to 104 degrees in the shade yesterday.
Petersburg Indiana July 10 At a family reunion at James R Arnold home Monroe township twenty two persons were poisoned by eating ice cream Nine remain in serious condition and are not expected to recover all within the same family scene ongoing medical concern at the rural gathering
Detroit July 10 announces the United States battle for the pair championship at the American Whist league congress. Fifteen pairs from clubs nationwide entered the event and play also began for the American Whist league challenge trophy as the day extended into the evening.
On Thursday July 10 in Boston the temperature reached 90 degrees marking the year’s peak. The heat caused multiple prostrations among residents as heat endured through the day.
Riots erupt in Evansville as mobs clash after Lee Brown, the man who killed Patrolman Massey, faces lynching attempts. Police and militia guard the jail while casualties mount, with seven dead and many injured. State troops deployed to restore order as investigations proceed.
In Trenton on July 7 Judge Kirkpatrick of the United States circuit court directed Henry Tatnall as receiver of the Asphalt Company of America to sue Gen Francis V Greene and others for profits claimed from the syndicate reorganization. Defendants include William L Elkins William J Latta and Amzi L Barber based on a court report by Receiver Tatnall.
Denver July 7 Gov Peabody summoned an extra legislative session to convene July 20 to pass a new general appropriation bill funding state institutions. The bill approved at the prior session was ruled illegal by the courts.
In South Chicago avenue an explosion last night at a caps for toy pistols factory killed three people and left several injured, one fatally, as the blast wrecked the plant.
E E Hammond and L L Whitmen of Pasadena begin a cross country auto trip from San Francisco city hall. They plan to deliver a message from Mayor Schmidt to Mayor Low of New York within 60 days.
A fire believed incendiary destroyed the home of T B Goodnight in Wilmington California. Mrs Goodnight perished in the blaze while her husband was fatally burned trying to rescue her.
The conciliation board in Wilkesbarre discusses grievances from Seventh district miners, including discrimination, check docking, sliding scale pay, hours, and the nine hour Saturday work day. Decisions on facts require next hearing at Pottsville on July 24 with both sides to be heard. Harmony reported as adjournment follows.
Ed Delehanty renowned outfielder for the Washington Americans is identified from a mangled body found below Niagara Falls. The death is being investigated with theories of accident versus foul play. witnesses recount a Detroit spree and a train incident before the plunge into the river.
Washington reports the navy department will prevent further interference with American shipping in the Orinoco by government or rebel forces. Following advice from U.S. chargé d’affaires Russell, two Orinoco Steam Navigation Co. ships were detained at San Fernando, and three more were likely to be seized at Ciudad Bolivar. The Bancroft was ordered from Port of Spain to sail up the river and secure the releases.
New York on July 10 William Spencer a Black man who shot and killed Charles C Mc Farland superintendent of the Anti Policy Society in a court corridor on June 15 was found guilty of murder in the first degree. His insanity plea failed. The trial began last Monday and the jury deliberated 55 minutes. Spencer faces electrocution in the third week of August about two months after the crime.
Two boys died at St Elizabeth's hospital from lockjaw contracted while playing with Fourth of July explosives. The infections were already advanced upon arrival, leaving no relief possible.
Cardinal Gib bons sails from New York on the steamship La Touraine to be near Rome should the pope’s illness prove fatal and the conclave be called. The trip was undertaken July 9 as tensions surround the papal succession.
Newark authorities report evidences of a powerful irritant poison in the body of the late Col. William J. Best. The body, exhumed in Caldwell Cemetery, was examined by County Physician William J. McKenzie.
Elmer McGibbney aged 21 from Pittsburg was drowned while swimming in Gull Lake Kalamazoo Michigan on July 10. He was an employee of the Pittsburg and Lake Erie railroad.
Washington July 3 twenty three killed nine injured in a head on collision on the Virginia Midland division of the Southern railway at Rockfish Virginia between passenger train No 35 from Washington to Atlanta and local freight No 68. Engines baggage and express cars wrecked. Killed were Engineer Davis of No 35 Engineer McCormick a passenger on No 68 and a colored fireman aboard the freight. Freight crew chief Brubeck and Engineer Hale on the return run. After details note delays in following orders.
A powerful cyclone-like storm struck Chester causing major damage to utilities and buildings. The United Telephone Exchange was ignited and wires destroyed, with losses around $5,000. total city damage is about $20,000. At Marcus Hook an oil tank burned, destroying 80,000 gallons of oil and costing about $20,000 insured.
In Denver on petition of the American Smelting and Refining Co. District Judge Walter Dixon granted a sweeping injunction. It bars striking smeltermen and officers of the Western Federation of Miners and allied labor groups from interfering with the Grant and Globe smelters. Defendants are enjoined from posting pickets and from publishing orders or directives preventing workers or potential entrants to the plaintiff's employ.
Louisville, July 8. After a four year battle against incarceration, former banker J M McKnight lost in U S court. Judge Evans ordered his transfer to Atlanta to serve a six year sentence for his role in the wrecking of the German National Bank, following five trials and four verdicts against him.
New York reports the San Pedro Company and Oregon Short Line Company sealed a deal Tuesday with cash between ten and eleven million dollars. San Pedro gains all lines south of Salt Lake City and operating equipment, taking possession last night. The merger leaves a 300 mile stretch to complete a through line from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles.
In Washington Pa on Monday night A B Young a Pittsburg lawyer living at 43% Fourth Avenue shot his wife and then killed himself at the Hotel Stegel. The couple checked in as Young and wife and were found in their bed in night robes after hotel staff forced entry following a noon period with no movement. The woman had two chest wounds and Young one near the heart.
In Portsmouth on July 8 the British fleet under King Edward greeted the United States European squadron with cannon salutes and formal recognition. Admiral Cotton and Vice Admiral Beresford exchanged visits in a ceremonial exchange of greetings.
Seattle July 8 The steamship Dolphin arrived with 568000 dollars in Klondike gold aboard the largest amount carried by any vessel this season. The money was brought down from the Klondike during the present season and ships continue to carry cargoes of gold to the Pacific coast cities.
The United States battleship Kearsarge sliced through oceanic records by covering 3,345 miles from New York to the Needles at an average speed of 16.62 mph on its voyage to Kiel.
Plattsburg July 8 William O Connor known as Goat Kinch was electrocuted at Clinton prison for the murder of Night Watchman Matthew Wilson at Cobleskill in November 1900.
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