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Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1903

Page

3

Popes in History From Peter to Pius IX

A sweeping, period voice survey traces the papacy from Peter as foundational pope through Leo the Great and Gregory the Great to Leo X, Gregory VII, Sixtus V, Urban VIII, and Pius IX. It notes pivotal events: Charlemagne’s coronation, the Investiture Controversy, the inquisitions, Jesuit suppression, Galileo’s trial, and the eventual loss of temporal power.

Hrist Peter Leo the Great Gregory, the Great Leo Attila Rome Genseric Gregory the Great Aella Pépin Charlemagne Holy Roman Empire Napoleon Europe Leo III Old St. Peter’s Hildebrand Gregory VII Henry IV Germany Henry Canossa Gregory St. Angelo Clement III Urban IT Peter the Hermit Jerusalem Louis IX Tunis Innocent III John of England Stephen Langton Canterbury Innocent Philip Augustus France Marseilles Africa Genoa Gregory X Martin IV Charles of Anjou Sicily Martin Boniface VIII Hungary Lateran Boniface Urban V Heaven Earth Hell Philip the Fair Philip Papal Jesus Christ Dante Italy Clement V Avignon Molay Clement John XXII Elizabeth Henry of Navarre Clement VIII Marguerite Urban VIII Galileo Inquisition Innocent X Louis XIV Clement X Christina Gustavus Adolphus Clement XIV

Republicans Face 1904 Campaign Leadership Questions

The piece surveys who might head the Republican National Committee in 1904, noting Hanna's potential retirement and names like Lodge and Quay as possibilities. It argues Hanna may step down, but official decisions await the committee meeting, and overall campaign leadership should be capable despite uncertainties.

Senator Hanna Senator Lodge Senator Quay Payne St. Louis Globe-Democrat Hanna National Committee United States McKinley Bryan Cleveland

Stray Stories Snippet on Weddings and Pyrography

A fragment notes delight at wedding presents with a remark that many come from unmarried givers. It adds a quip about girls knowing about pyrography but not about pie making, attributed to the Ohio State Journal.

Ohio State Journal

End of the free silver era noted by Indianapolis Journal

The Indianapolis Journal welcomes the end of the free silver craze as decisive for American currency and credit. It argues the issue transcended party politics, condemns the silver push as threatening prosperity, and notes that many leaders who rode the wave will fade from public view as new figures arise in Indiana politics.

Mississippi Indianapolis Journal Bryan Shively Allen W. Clark Indiana

Government with tax repeal yields large year end surplus

The Indianapolis Journal notes a government that could wipe out taxes totaling nearly 40 million dollars and still finish the year with a surplus near 53 million, praising the prosperity of its people.

Indianapolis Journal

Nebraska Democrats and Populists to Fuse Again

The Philadelphia Press notes a probable renewed fusion between Nebraska Democrats and Populists due to their strong similarity. The Des Moines Register reports Grover Cleveland boasting of his health and youthfulness. A royal prince will lead the Japanese commission to the St. Louis world’s fair.

Nebraska Philadelphia Press

Postal Scandal Attracts Broad Probe Through Washington

The post office graft case involves senior officials and two assistant attorneys general tied to irregular payrolls. One official has been arrested and several removed. Investigations led by Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow expose widespread influence, with many implicated from past administrations. The public demands names of demanding officials and Congress members tied to these irregularities.

Post Office Department Bristow Department Civil Service The San Francisco Chronicle Cleveland Washington

Wyoming Ardent Support for Roosevelt and Hanna

Senator Warren of Wyoming urges Hanna as national Republican chairman to lead a Roosevelt campaign and predicts Roosevelt will be nominated by acclamation. He says Wyoming Republicans back Roosevelt, praise his mix of pro labor and pro capital policy, and favor no tariff revision now. He stresses tariff concerns mainly national and favors a strong navy.

Hanna National Republican Committee Roosevelt Warren Wyoming McKinley Ohio Labor Rocky Mountain Tom Reed

Comment And Opinion On Iowa Democrats Convention

A compilation of opinion pieces denounces Iowa Democratic actions as ignoring Bryan’s plank and free silver while noting Cleveland movement gains. It likens the convention to an attempted reform and compares money safety to a burglar-proof treasury, reflecting national party tensions.

Bryan Iowa St. Louis Globe- Democrat Kansas City Treasury Department Indianapolis Journal Cleveland Des Moines Register-Leader Gorman Troy Times

Springfield Man Declares Ohio Governor Candidacy

John L. Zimmerman of Springfield formally announces his bid for the Democratic nomination for governor of Ohio. He recalls past backing by his home county and seeks to unite party elements behind a bold platform addressing current state and national affairs.

John L. Zimmerman Springfield Columbus Democrats of Ohio Coil James Kilbourne Democratic Party

Court ruling may reshape Ohio police court power

In Springfield yesterday Judge J. K. Mower ordered Clifford Harris sentenced to Lancaster storm farm but released. The ruling questions police judge final jurisdiction in misdemeanor cases, claiming Section 1788 was repealed and that final power now requires a guilty plea and jury waiver. If upheld by the supreme court, it could trigger a statewide shift in police court handling.

Springfield Common Pleas Clifford Harris J. K. Mower Lancaster c Storm Farm J. Miller Supreme Court Mower Ohio

Woman Kidnaps Her Son in Sharp Bluffton Chase

Mrs Emil Kroft abducted her 3 year old son from the grandfather’s Bluffton home with a mysterious man. Emil Kroft, the child's father, pursued by buggy through Mt Cory. After a firefight he captured the woman, who is jailed on kidnapping charges. the male accomplice fled.

Mt. Cory Bluffton

Five Candidates in the Field for Gill’s Unexpired Term

Columbus July 9 The Sixteenth district republican convention to nominate a successor to Congressman Gill promises a strenuous contest. C L Weams from Belmont county, H S Armstrong of Belmont, David H Hollingsworth of Harrison, H J Eckley of Carroll, Addison C Lewis of Jefferson are named by friends as candidates. Gill seeks to dictate his successor and plans to oppose Lewis and Weams.

Columbus Gill C. L. Weams Belmont County H. S. Armstrong Belmont David H. Hollingsworth Harrison H. J. Eckley Carroll Addison C. Lewis Jefferson

Convention of Colored Men Opens Loyal Legion of Labor in Akron

The Loyal Legion of Labor gathered at John Brown's historic home in Akron on July 8 for its first state meeting. Gen A C Wooris welcomed attendees as the group, formed to advance Black interests, began discussions. A drive to purchase John Brown's homestead was proposed at the convention.

Akron Loyal Legion of Labor John Brown A. C. Wooris

Passenger Train Collision Near Berlin Center

A head on collision last night at Berlin Center 12 miles northeast of Alliance involved passenger train 211 due at 8 11 and an eastbound freight from Pittsburg Youngstown Ashtabula. Fireman Cecil McKnight 26 Espyville Pa was killed. C D Walker baggagemaster Alliance badly cut. engineer Charles Weaver Alliance left arm broken. Brakeman P W Meyers New Castle hurt. Lou Stuhr Hamilton Ohio badly cut.

Alliance Berlin Center Here Pittsburg Youngstown Ashtabula Cecil McKnight Espyville C. D. Walker Charles Weaver P. W. Meyers New Castle Lou Stuhr Hamilton, C

Contempt of Court Action Against American Strawboard Co

Prosecutor Platt files in common pleas court a motion to show cause why American Strawboard Co should not be held in contempt. The Tutin plant was previously found guilty and fined for polluting the Sandusky river and ordered to abate the nuisance, which affidavits claim has not been done. Hearing set for July 16.

Lorain Pioneer Thomas Gawn Dies at 74

Lorain mourns the death of Thomas Gawn a leading figure in the city wealthiest resident aged 74. Once owning the east side of Lorain he profited from its sale and previously held vessel interests. His efforts helped attract the Cleveland Shipbuilding Co to relocate its plant to Lorain.

Lorain Thomas Gawn Cleveland Shipbuilding Co Cleveland

Adams and Larber Promoted Oil Co Profits Revealed

Cleveland hear­ings show Adams and Larber earned 118236 dollars from promoting the Cleveland and Parkersburg Oil Co. Bookkeeper G N Surridge testified he worked for the firm since 1902. He said Adams drew 23000 dollars in salary and Larber 31000 since October. Agents paid 20 percent gross commissions, with 313 to branch managers and 16 23 percent to selling agents. Mileage was sometimes provided.

Cleveland Adams & Larber Cleveland & Parkersburg Oil Co G. N. Surridge Elyria Surridge Adams Larber

Newark Boy Charged With Lunacy After Rampage

Kirk Reed, 18, son of Granville waterworks superintendent O B Reed, is jailed on lunacy charges after a spree in Newark. He attacked his father with razors, threatened the postmaster over no mail, tried to drown a child, then struck several bystanders as he fled through town.

Newark Kirk Reed O. B. Reed Granville Austin

Contempt motion filed against American Strawboard Co in Tiffin

Prosecuting Attorney Platt asks common pleas court to compel American Strawboard Co to show cause why it is not in contempt. The Sandusky river polluter was fined three years ago for trash discharges and ordered to abate the nuisance. Hearing set for July 16 based on affidavits from the prosecutor.

Tiffin Platt Common Pleas American Strawboard Co Tutin Sandusky

Dog with Smallpox in Cleveland Reported

Health Officer Friedrich examined a dog with suspected smallpox and confirmed an actual case. He plans experiments with dogs and smallpox germs. The dog at the pest house is nearly well, with pustules drying and expected recovery in a few days.

Cleveland Friedrich

Glass Workers in Convention Opens in Cincinnati

The American Flint Glass Workers' union holds its annual convention in Cincinnati with President T. W. Rowe presiding and about 300 delegates in attendance. The Green Bottle Blowers' association meets next week to discuss consolidation. Glass Manufacturers' Association members convene this week to review wage increase requests from 4 to 15 percent.

Glass Workers In Convention Cincinnati American Flint Glass Workers’ Union T. W. Rowe Green Bottle Blowers’ Association Glass Manufacturers’ Association

Knapp Case Drags On in Hamilton Trial

William Jellison testified he saw Knapp go to Todhunter's livery stable on December 21, 1902 the day before Mrs. Knapp was murdered to hire a wagon but could not obtain one He claimed to be a government detective Ed King Knapp's brother in law testified he thought Knapp might be crazy

Knapp Hamilton William Jellison Todhunter Ed King

Woman Takes Her Life Amid Fear Of Desertion

In Columbus on July 7 Mrs Kate Myers of Roseville and Harry Taylor of Zanesville had arrived in the city. Myers shot herself early yesterday, leaving a note stating Taylor should not be blamed. Authorities report no other details.

Columbus Kate Myers Roseville Harry Taylor Zanesville Taylor

Ohio Firms Win Two War Contracts For Carriages

Washington July 7 The ordnance bureau of the war department awarded two contracts for six inch disappearing gun carriages. Morgan Engineering Co. Alliance Ohio received 15 units at 11085 each and Rarig Engineering Co. Columbus Ohio received 20 units at 9450 each.

Ohio Washington Ordnance Bureau of the War Department Morgan Engineering Co Alliance, C Rarig Engineering Co Columbus

Conference on Davis Contention Between Baseball Leaders

Cincinnati July 9 President Pulliam of the National League met with President Herrmann of the Cincinnati club in a lengthy discussion of the baseball situation. Herrmann reportedly did not yield from his stance in the Davis matter letter to Pulliam, saying he would bow to the will of the majority in the Davis contention.

Pulliam Herrmann Cincinnati National League Cincinnati Club Davis Hermann

Indian Woman Dies in Penitentiary after Life Sentence

Elsie James, an aged Indian woman serving a life term from Indian Territory for murder, died in the Columbus penitentiary yesterday of dropsy. She killed her lover by severing his head, fearing he would discard her. Her death follows a sentence of hanging commuted by President Harrison.

Columbus Elsie James Indian Territory Elsie Harrison

Toledo appoints Col I H Morrow immigrant inspector

Toledo reports Col I H Morrow aged 70 named chief immigrant inspector for Ohio with headquarters in Toledo. He has served as immigrant inspector here for many years and will focus on enforcing the Chinese exclusion act.

Toledo Col I. H. Morrow Ohio Morrow

Should Not Own Stock in Public Service Firms

Columbus July 8 Several members of the city council are said to own stock in local public service companies. At Monday nights meeting City Solicitor Butler was asked to give an opinion on whether a councilman may hold such stock. President Jones argues that under Section 6976 revised statutes a councilman forfeits his office and is liable to fine and imprisonment for owning this stock.

Columbus Columbus Council Jutler Jones Council

Postal Clerks Seek Six Year Back Pay

Columbus July 7 railway postal clerks traveling from the city began a drive to collect back allowances for six years. A law granted per diem pay for work away from headquarters but they say it has never been observed.

Columbus

Judge Refuses New Trial in Ben Wade Case

Toledo July 7 Judge Morris in common pleas court refused to grant a motion for a new trial in the Ben Wade case and sentenced Wade to be electrocuted on October 21 next Wade was recently convicted of the murder of Katherine Sullivan two years ago.

Toledo Morris Common Pleas Court Ben Wade Wade Katherine Sullivan

State finances show strong balance with funds totaling 8.1 million

Columbus reports Treasurer Cameron’s figures closing July 4 list general revenue 2,707,505 dollars sinking fund 1,908 common school fund 351,074 university fund 42,707 for a total of 8,103,195 dollars. Officials anticipate a further reduction in the state tax levy when the legislature convenes next winter.

Columbus Cameron

Tragic Trainside Accident Near Latimer

Ashtabula on July 7, Owen Kegan an employee on the Lake Shore low grade work at Latimer came to Ashtabula for the Fourth. At midnight he tried to catch a Latimer bound train and crawled under a freight car to escape rain. Sometime later his body was discovered on the track by a passerby.

Ashtabula Owen Kegan Lake Shore Latimer

Pastor declines higher salary after offer from Chicago church

In Cleveland on July 10, Reverend Carroll of Hough Avenue Congregational church refused a salary increase. He had been offered about $1000 more to lead Warren Avenue Congregational church in Chicago but chose to stay, declining the church's attempt to raise his pay in gratitude.

Cleveland Hough Avenue Congregational Church Warren Avenue Congregational Church Chicago Carroll

Would Amend Divorce Laws Proposal at State Bar

Judge E B Dillon of Columbus urged the State Bar association to modify divorce law. The plan would bar remarrying the party at fault and restrict licenses to discharged inmates of asylums, to the vicious and degenerate, or to those with inheritable or communicable diseases. A five member committee would lobby the next general assembly if approved.

Put-in-Bay E. B. Dillon Columbus State Bar Association Dillon General Assembly

Elyria man found dead in Monroeville hotel room

Bert DeWitt of Elyria formerly of North Monrovville was found dead in his Monroeville hotel room Monday night. The coroner ruled death from brain congestion.

Norwalk Bert DeWitt Elyria Monroeville

Abstainers Meeting Opens at Akron with New President

Archbishop Elder of Cincinnati attended the state convention of the Catholic Total Abstinence Union in Akron on July 9. Delegates from across the state filled the venue as reports from committees dominated the agenda. Patrick O'Brien ordered removal of dues-nonpaying unions including Youngstown from membership. Rev. N. J. Kelly of Xenia was elected president and Xenia chosen for the next gathering.

Akron Archbishop Elder Cincinnati Total Abstinence Union Patrick O’brien Youngstown N. J. Kelly Xenia

Findlay Fort Wayne & Western railway sold at Ottawa sale

Toledo July 7 The Findlay Fort Wayne and Western railway was yesterday sold at master's sale at Ottawa to Judge J J Moore of New York who it is understood represented the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton Railway Co which has held control of the property for the past year.

Toledo Findlay, Fort Wayne & Western Railway Ottawa J. J. Moore New York Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railway Co

Pleaded Guilty to Arson In Adjourned Common Pleas

In Bryan on July 8 an adjourned common pleas session before Judge Hubbard heard guilty pleas for arson. William Davidson William Matthews and Jacob Suter received two years each in the penitentiary while Albert Anderson and Wright Fisher were sentenced to one year each. The fires spanned 20 years and aim to defraud insurers. More cases await rulings.

Bryan Common Pleas Hubbard William Davidson William Matthews Jacob Suter Albert Anderson Wright Fisher

Large estate bequeaths to church and Burton ventures

George H. Fenn of Burton died Monday and left thirty three thousand dollars to a church. The funeral was held Thursday in Chardon. Fenn's estate is large and will go to Burton enterprises. The Congregational church receives a four thousand dollar legacy and the village two thousand.

Chardon George H. Fenn Burton Fenn Burton Enterprises Congregational Church

Mobbed for His Kindness at Mingo Junction Tragedy

Basilio Crabag e an Italian worker drowned while swimming at Mingo Junction. John Roberts attempted a rescue but was mobbed by locals who blamed him for the drowning and was rescued by officers.

Steubenville Basilio Crabbage Mingo Junction John Roberts

Ohio River Columbus Railway Boosts Capital Stock

Columbus July 7 The Ohio River Columbus Railway Co with headquarters at Ripley Ohio increased its capital stock yesterday from $10,000 to $1,000,000.

Columbus Ohio River Columbus Railway Co Ripley, C

Walker Is Released From Cleveland To Toledo

Edward Walker, the tallest and heaviest ball player in the American league, was released by the Cleveland club to the Toledo club of the American Association and will report to Toledo at once.

Cleveland Edward Walker Toledo American Association

Shoup Released After Accidental Shooting Charge

Warren July 7 Mayor Thomas of Niles released Benjamin Shoup after evidence showed the shooting of his son was purely accidental.

Warren Thomas Niles Benjamin Shoup

Burglars Loot Tontogany Postoffice Safe for $700

In Tontogany Tuesday night burglars blew open the postoffice building safe and took $700 in bills. The money belonged to Postmaster J. S. Phillips who runs a grain business. the silver and postage stamps were left untouched.

Bowling Green Postoffice Tontogany J. S. Phillips

Brick Makers Strike Hits Portsmouth Plant

About 300 Harbison-Walker brick workers in Portsmouth walked off Thursday in solidarity with Eastern colleagues also striking. The walkout affects the local plant operations and signals growing industry tensions within the company. The incident underscores labor unrest across the region as workers press for concessions and fair treatment.

Portsmouth Harbison-Walker Co

Hartshorn Siblings Tie Knot Beside Coffin

Marion on July 10 witnessed Arthur Harts horn marry Mrs Alice Hartshorn the widow of his brother beside the coffin of Mrs Sarah J Harts horn the dying mother’s wish was to have the ceremony near her coffin followed by the funeral service.

Marrica Marion Arthur Hartshorn Alice Hartshorn Hartshorn Sarah J. Hartshorn

Fourth of July celebration injures 150 in Cincinnati

One hundred fifty people were injured in Cincinnati during Fourth of July celebrations. Most seriously harmed were children, but no fatalities are expected.

Cincinnati

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