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Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1902

Page

2

Vatican to Name Manila Archbishop and Create Philippine Dioceses

The Vatican plans to appoint archbishop of Manila likely Bishop Sebastian Messmer, a Swiss canon-law professor in Washington since 1890, as apostolic delegate for the Philippines. Three new Philippine dioceses will also be created.

Philippine Islands Vatican Manila Sebastian Messmer Catholic University Washington Leonie Jodoin Flushing L. L Mackay Greenwood Cemetery New York City John W. Mackay Fort Stevens Astoria Ore Ellen Wright la Salle St. Martin’s Pinto W. H. Feathers J. N. McClanahan Corydon Masonic Order of Iowa Leyds Transvaal South Africa Chamberlain London Chicago Nova Scotia Evanston, Ill Dallas Tex United States Royal E. Robbins American Waltham Watch Co Beverly Mass Trinidad Col William Walker Atlanta Oliver O. Howard New York Satory Versailles France W. T. Bryant Great Lakes Buffalo Detroit Mackinac Soo Milwaukee Cleveland Pawnee Okla Spah- Pah-Bgar

Letter to the President on Army Investigation in the Philippines

A Lake George meeting of anti imperialists adopts an open letter signed by Adams Schurz Smith Storey Welsh. They commend Roosevelts review of Gen Smiths court martial but urge continued inquiry into army demoralization beyond Smith and Maj Waller, spanning all ranks and services.

Lake George N. Y New York City Philippines Roosevelt Jacob H. Smith Charles Francis Adams Carl Schurz Edwin Burritt Smith Moorfield Storey Herbert Welsh J. H. Smith

Railway Merger Rumor Involving Morgan Controlled Lines

Baltimore July 28 A rumored absorption of the Louisville and Nashville by the Atlantic Coast Line, controlled by J Pierpont Morgan, is discussed in financial circles. If true, the deal would consolidate southern rail routes, totaling about 9 400 miles, with a price tag around 90 million dollars for the L and N.

Southern Roads J. Pierpont Morgan Baltimore Atlantic Coast Line Louisville &Nashville Railroad Coast Line Co Louisville & Nashville Morgan Coast Line Atlanta Georgia Railroad Augusta Tennessee Kentucky Southern Railway McMillin Morgan & Co Mississippi River

Hoist Collapse Wrecks Car Ferry in Wind Storm

A Detroit wind storm toppled a massive Brown hoist at the Wyandotte shipyard causing the hoist to crash onto the Michigan Central car ferry Transport. The wreck left the ferry’s upper works smashed and the overall damage estimated at 50 000 dollars.

Detroit Mich Michigan Central Car Ferry Wyandotte

Bishop O Gorman Letter to Roosevelt Thanks Pope

The Sioux Falls bishop’s Rome letter expresses gratitude for gifts to the pope and asks Roosevelt to accept a souvenir of the pontiff s goodwill. It lauds Judge Taft’s negotiations and says the pope’s sense of affection for the United States has grown.

Rome O’gorman Sioux Falls S. D Roosevelt Taft United States

Oxford Storm Leaves Widespread Destruction

A historic storm swept through Oxford Michigan on Sunday, lasting 25 minutes and damaging a corridor from Thomas to Rochester. Homes were unroofed, Harry Humphrey’s unfinished house was razed, crops ruined, orchards stripped, and farmer losses run into thousands of dollars.

Oxford Mich Thomas Rochester Harry Humphrey

German-born inventor Carl Klotz dies in Indianapolis

Carl F. Klotz, holder of letters patent for an airship, died in Indianapolis last night of stomach cancer. Born in Germany in 1845, he was a machinist who had invented a controllable airship set for trials at St. Louis during the exposition.

Indianapolis Carl F. Klotz Germany St. Louis

Cholera Cases and Deaths Reported in Cairo

Fifty two new cholera cases and thirty eight deaths were reported in Cairo on Sunday. An English woman was among those affected by the disease in the city.

Cairo Egypt

Water Cure and Poison Claims Stir Philippine Court Trial

The Manila papers reveal Maj. Edwin F. Glenn defended using the water cure on Igbaras president to obtain papers. He described Katipunan covertly waging war with poison drinks and weaponized arrows and spear tips. Glenn argued his actions shortened hostilities and saved lives.

Washington Manila War Department Edwin F. Glenn Presidente of Igbaras Glenn Maj Panay Katipunan Independencia Bohol Senate Philippine

West Virginia Coal Strike Sparks Evictions and Widespread Protests

Workers from Loup Creek gather in Charleston for the Richards trial halted by a railroad wreck. Evictions of strikers from company houses roll out next Monday in Kana­wha and New River fields while workers report back to work for June 7 1906 rates or face pay settlement and removal. In Bay City Michigan a union proposal is rejected as the strike drags on. Indy reports say W U M W secretary Wilson says injunction is rescinded and parksersburg releases eleven alleged violators on own recognizance after court agrees to terms.

Saverom New York City Railroad Committee New York Azores Islands Horta Fayal Jenkins Department of Chinese Inspection Brooklyn N. Y United States Democratic Congressional Convention Texas Dublin Tex House of B. Duran Havana General Commission Egypt Cairo Canaseraga Erie Dresden New York Central Seneca Lake Williamsburg East River Contracting Steel Company Philadelphia New Bridge Gloucester Mass State Department Marcos Island Rosehill Indianapolis E. Wilson Kronprinz Wilhelm Treasury Department Paris Leonard Sedgwick Rock Springs Wyo Charleston W. Va Loup Creek Richards Keller Norfolk & Western Railroad Kanawha New River Bay City Mich Michigan Williams Michigan Mine Workers W. B. Wilson United Mine Workers Parkersburg Jackson Wilson Blizzard

Fire in Albany Business District Claims One Fireman

A major early morning blaze in Albany New York's business district left one fireman dead and one dying with several seriously injured. D K Bishop an auxiliary insurance patrol member prominent in social and financial circles is named as the deceased. James J Shelley another patrol member was recovered from wreckage severely burned with multiple injuries.

Albany N. Y D. K. Bishop Insurance Patrol James J. Shelley

Britain and Japan guarantee Corea's independence

A Seoul dispatch reports an agreement between British and Japanese ministers and Corean officials. Great Britain and Japan pledge to support Corea's independence and assist in important questions, while Corea agrees to raise naval and military establishments for defense.

St. Petersburg Seoul Corea Kato Corean Great Britain Japan

Lynching Follows Slaying of Policeman in West Virginia Swamps

In Womelsdorf West Virginia July 26 a mob shot to death a third black man 25 miles south of Elkins after two were lynched yesterday for murdering Policeman Wilmoth. The mob riddled the body then threw it into the Cheat river as Negroes flee the area.

Womelsdorf W. Va Wilmoth Elkins Cheat River

Powers May Decline Russia Invitation To Trust Conference

The Daily Mail reports believed powers will refuse Russia's invitation to participate in a conference on trusts, indicating potential resistance to Moscow's involvement in the talks.

London The Daily Mail Russia

Tafts Work in Rome Paves Way for Philippines Agreement

Archbishop Ireland says Taft reviews progress with the Vatican and that the pope and Rome approve negotiations. He criticizes certain Catholic groups for questioning U.S. policies in the Philippines and urges Catholics to trust American government methods. The Vatican’s cooperation is seen as advancing pacification efforts in the Philippines.

Ireland Philip Pine Friars St. Paul Taft Vatican Rome Gov. Taft London Philippines Washington America United States

Alleged forgers busted in Chicago railroad ticket ring

Chicago police and the local passenger bureau shattered a ticket forgery ring led by Charles J. Allardt. Arrested: Allardt Alexander Freeman James Donahue Ed Farnum and Maggie Davis. Nearly $4000 in tickets and gear seized. Officials expect railroad losses to run into thousands.

Chicago Chicago Local Passenger Bureau Central Police Charles J. Allardt National Ticket Office Alexander Freeman James Donahue Ed Farnum W. T. Davidson Maggie Davis Agnes Davidson Harry P. Bronson Passenger Bureau

Pennsylvania limited and special receive new equipment

The Pennsylvania Railroad will outfit its Pennsyl vania limited and Pennsylvania special with 52 new coaches at a total cost of 1.3 million dollars. The Pullman Co. handles the order and delivery is expected within eight weeks. Four trains per service will be equipped.

Chicago Pennsylvania Road Pennsylvania Limited Pennsylvania

Roosevelt Solely Considered by Masses for 1904 Run

In Cincinnati on July 23 Senator Foraker affirmed a radio or press quote about the 1904 Republican candidate. He said Roosevelt is the only man seriously considered by the great masses, while a few partisan seeds may flicker but will burn out.

Cincinnati Foraker Roosevelt

Another Earthquake at Kingstown in St Vincent

A severe earthquake struck Kingstown on Monday morning causing long duration shaking. Residents fled in night clothes into the streets and stayed outside until daybreak amid intense excitement.

Kingstown Island of St. Vincent

Cape Haytien Preparing for Combined Land and Sea Attack

Local authorities warn consular corps that Cape Haytien will be attacked from land and sea and that foreigners may not be safe. The alert emphasizes potential danger to non locals amid rising tensions in Hayti on July 23.

Cape Haytien Hayti Consular Corps

Death of Private Desmond Amid Foul-Play Suspicion

In Detroit on July 23 suspicion of foul play surrounds the death of Private Joseph Desmond of the Fourteenth United States Infantry. His mangled remains were found yesterday on the Pere Marquette tracks at Brighton near the rifle practice encampment.

Detroit Mich Joseph Desmond Fourteenth United States Infantry Pere Marquette Brighton

Cardinal Ledo chowski Dies in Rome After Illness

Rome reports the death of Cardinal Ledo chowski prefect of the congregation of the propaganda of the Roman Catholic Church after a long illness. The notice places the death in Rome on a Tuesday in July. No further details are provided in the fragment.

Rome

Grand Circuit Races At Glenville Nationwide July Meet

In Glenville Ohio on July 25 and 26 the Grand Circuit races saw Wentworth win the 2:23 trot with Dar win second and Miss Brock third. Daphne Dallas captured the 2:11 pace with Cas conda second and You Bet third. Greenline won the 2:17 pace with Major C second and Terumin third. Anzella led the 2:10 trot, Aggie Medium second and Dan Wilkes third. On July 26 Alice Russell won the 2:16 trot, Alice Carr second, Re-elected third and Baron Dillon fourth. Audubon Bay won the 2:06 pace with Shadow Chimes second and Fanny Dillard third. Chase won the 2:20 trot with Prince of Orange second and Antea third.

Cleveland Glenville Wentworth Darwin Miss Brock Hallie Hardin Daphne Dallas Casconda Greenline Major C Terumin Anzella Aggie Dan Wilkes Alice Russell Alice Carr Baron Dillon Audubon Bay Shadow Chimes Fanny Dillard Chase Prince of Orange Antea

Police Probe Shocking Past Assault Ties to Lynam Case

Cleveland officers learn a 14 year old girl alleged a two year old sexual assault by Frederick Lynam, the man murdered last Wednesday. She kept silence until six months ago. brothers cleared in murder inquiry. Police find Lynam had relations with four married women. Lynam buried Friday.

Cleveland Frederick Lynam Lynam

Kennedy Nominated for Congress in Eighteenth District

On the 208th ballot James Kennedy of Youngstown was nominated as Republican candidate for congress from the Eighteenth Ohio district after steady support for five nominees across 200 ballots. Final: Kennedy 177, Speaker 100, Grant 47. Nomination declared unanimous. defeated candidates pledged fealty and Kennedy gave a speech.

Salem James Kennedy Youngstown Congress Ohio Kennedy Speaker Grant

Four Killed in Pan-Handle Wreck Near Xenia

Four men perished when Pennsylvania Limited No. 2 collided with a coal car at Trebein Station three miles from Xenia Ohio. The dead include engineer William Clark formerly of Xenia now in Columbus, fireman Patrick Dwyer of Cincinnati, mail clerk MM Peters of Cincinnati, and mail clerk E F M McKeown of Greenfield Indiana with one body not recovered.

Xenia Trebein Station Pennsylvania Limited St. Louis New York William Clark Columbus Patrick Dwyer Cincinnati MM. M. Peters E. F. M. McKeown Greenfield Ind

Nash issues call for special session on August 25

Columbus reports Gov Nash issues Tuesday proclamation convoking the legislature in special session at 3 p m August 25. He will present a message outlining the session’s objectives to govern municipalities, address rulings by the supreme court, and repeal the Royer act to curb court jurisdiction.

Columbus Gov. Nash Supreme Court Royer

Tragic Blast and Tragedy Near Steubenville

In Steubenville on Friday afternoon John Carnahan and Thomas Sheets were killed when dynamite exploded prematurely at the Black Horse works five clay bank. Italian railroad worker Jim Benedicto was struck and killed by a westbound train after stepping from the eastbound Pan-Handle. Mrs. B F Meyers died Friday morning after taking carbolic acid in a state of mental distress.

Steubenville John Carnahan Thomas Sheets Black Horse Works Jim Benedicto B. F. Meyers

Harbor project funds outlined for Cleveland district

Washington July 26 reports from river and harbor engineers for fiscal year 1904 list Cleveland harbor 350000 for completion plus 4276756 total, Fairport harbor 200000, Ashtabula harbor 123520, Conneaut harbor 100000. Maj Dan C Kingman submits the figures for the Cleveland district.

Washington Dan C. Kingman Cleveland District Cleveland Harbor Fairport Harbor Ashtabula Harbor Conneaut Harbor

Fatal freight train wreck at Ravenna injures crew

At the B and O depot engine 1944 pulling freight No. 85 exploded with great force killing engineer J R Barnes of Akron Junction and badly scalding fireman C H Cabbin and brakeman Charles M Jones both of Shelley Junction.

Ravenna J. R.barnes Akron Junction C. H. Cabbin Shelby Junction Charles M. Jones

Beal Local Option Law Upheld As Constitutional

Circuit Judge Cook ruled the Beal local option law constitutional in Steubenville on July 24. The test case originated in Guernsey county where a saloonkeeper, backed by the State Liquor Dealers' association, opened a saloon in a local option town to be arrested and test the law.

Steubenville Cook Guernsey County State Liquor Dealers’ Association

Nash Vows Diligent Push on Ohio Code Bill

Gov. Nash begins full effort on a code bill after receiving advance sections drafted by Wade Ellis and Senator Longworth in Cincinnati. He spends the day with Special Counsel Smith Bennett reviewing sections and a synopsis of existing municipal acts to avoid missing key provisions.

Nash Columbus Gov Wade Ellis Longworth Cincinnati Smith Bennett Attorney General’s Office Bennett

Akron to Cleveland Electric Road Franchises Impending

Judge C R Grant President Wheeler of the India Rubber Co and ex Senator George W Lieber have obtained a city right of way to Cleveland and expect to apply for franchises in both cities soon to build an electric road.

Akron C. R. Grant Wheeler The India Rubber Co George W. Lieber Cleveland

Johnson to Fight Injunction Against City Council

Cleveland July 24 Mayor Johnson vows to fight the injunction suit brought by Judge Boynton. He plans to seek a circuit court hearing within two weeks to challenge the order and defend city council actions.

Cleveland Johnson Boynton

Man Dies After Coal Chute Accident at Bessemer Mill

Lorain July 24. John Lawrence fell into a coal chute at the Bessemer mill steel plant while unloading a car of coal and was smothered to death. He leaves a wife and four children all under 12.

Lorain John Lawrence Bessemer Mill

Woman Burned to Death in Gasoline Fire

Columbus report states Mrs. W. Dudley died and her son Chester was maimed for life after a gasoline explosion yesterday. Mrs. Dudley was cleaning a bed with gasoline when the fire started. cause of ignition remains undetermined.

Columbus

Knights Pythias Biennial Meeting Excursion Offer

San Francisco hosts in August with round trip train fare from Chicago to San Francisco or Los Angeles set at 50 dollars, return by September 30. Travel via Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Ry advertised as the Short Line between Chicago and Omaha with two through trains daily and sleeping and dining car service. Information available from F A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago. He who commits injustice is ever made more wretched than he who suffers it a Plato.

Knights Pythias San Francisco Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry Chicago Los Angeles Chicago, Milwaukee F. A. Miller

Allen's Foot-Ease advertised cure for aching feet

Druggists sell Allen's Foot-Ease for hot sweaty calloused feet with swelling and pain. Priced 25 cents with free trial package offer. Address Allen 8. Olmsted Le Roy New York. You may think you are a good man but the point is to get others to think so. Atchison Globe.

Allen Olmsted le Roy N. Y

Patent remedy ad touts Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets

A display ad claims one day cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and offers money back if not effective. The piece also includes a Beattie quotation and endorsements from John L. Boyer of Trinity Springs Indiana dated February and a note from the Atchison Globe warning about a dangerous man.

John L. Boyer Trinity Springs Ind

Dear Mrs Pinkham Testimonial Promotes Lydia E Pinkham

A Brooklyn woman laments ongoing pain after childbirth until Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is credited with restoring her health. The letter urges other women to seek the remedy and contact Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for advice.

Lydia E. Pinkham Pauline Edson Mrs. Pinkham Pauline Judson Secre Schermerhorn Golf Club Rooklyn New York Lydia Ingham Paving Judson Hoyt Street Brooklyn N. Y

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