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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1902
Page
3
The president urges Congress to grant reciprocity with Cuba arguing it benefits the U.S. economy and supports the young Cuban republic. He cites past aid to Cuba, wartime sacrifice, and warns against policies harming American industries while expanding Cuban markets for U.S. producers.
A June 3 outbreak at Kilauea, reported via steamer, shows flames and smoke rising from the crater. No lava or ash emissions yet, though earthquakes have occurred and smoke increased prior to the eruption. The report comes from Honolulu via San Francisco dated June 6 and June 14.
The house committee on naval affairs decided to postpone the retirement bill for Naval Constructor R. P. Hobson until the next session because of defective eyesight. The report says only gravest reasons would justify such legislation and that with rest and care Hobson may recover enough to continue in service.
William M. Jones formerly of Lincoln Nebraska testified in Detroit on the murder of George M. Heywood. He claimed he was in his room all night and did not kill Heywood despite an alleged intimate link between Heywood and his wife.
Elbow Lake Minnesota June 14 John Fox a farmer shot and killed his brother Peter and his mother then died by suicide. A family pattern of mental illness appears in the line, as another brother became insane last spring after a family suicide.
Reading iron works raised paddlers pay from 4.25 to 4.50 per ton and increased wages for many other workers in proportion.
Capt. Tranet Robinson of Port Morris and Mrs. Pluma Haines of Camden were drowned Friday when the sloop Henry 8 Robbins capsized opposite Chester while sailing from Port Morris to Philadelphia.
At Lord De Freyne's instance a writ is issued against many Irish parliamentary party members on a conspiracy charge related to tenant troubles on the De Freyne estate in Dublin.
A four story Rosenblatt & Co leather factory at Second and Oxford streets burned destroying the building and injuring about a dozen workers. Nets saved hundreds as flames chased through the upper floors and a celluloid room sparked the blaze. Losses total about 165000 with insurance.
R G Dun weekly review notes no drop in business from labor controversies. Lightweight apparel sales rise with higher temperatures and railway earnings in May exceed last year by 8.7 percent. Iron and steel contracts extend into next year, delivery delays persist, wool prices stay steady, and clothier complaints rise from slow sample pieces. Failures total 162 in the US and 20 in Canada, versus prior year figures.
Alexander City in Alabama suffered near total destruction after a Friday blaze starting in a foundry. The town of 1200 residents faces at least 750000 in losses, with insurance unlikely to cover it all. Fire spread rapidly in hot dry weather, aided by no water works. Dadeville sent dynamite to halt flames but arrived too late. The Central of Georgia railway station and many businesses and homes were burned.
In Chicago on Friday 21 Swift & Co union drivers were discharged fueling fear among teamsters that packers aim to replace them. Reports say Swift Morris and others plan rail delivery to sub stations, provoking unrest at the stock yards.
Havana reports the board of immigration ordered 43 Chinese laborers from the Monterey to be returned to New York by the steamship company. The decree marks the first application of Cuba’s new immigration law similar to the U S policy, ending unrestricted entry that had seen thousands arrive in the past three years.
On June 13 the New York members of the house of representatives testified before the appropriations committee in Washington requesting a $600,000 grant to cover the deficit of the Buffalo exposition.
In Ludington Michigan yesterday a wagon loaded with wood broke down crushing Mrs. Carter Smedley to death and badly injuring her 10 year old son who is expected to die. Mrs. Smedley leaves a large family.
William Marconi announced at a Royal Institution lecture that he invented a highly sensitive magnetic detector of electric waves enabling reading about 50 words per minute in wireless telegraphy.
Grand Rapids Michigan reports the death of Col Zacheus Aldrich a longtime Grand Army of the Republic member and Michigan political figure aged 73 following a stroke. He had been a prominent public servant for four decades in the state.
Rioting during a street car strike led Gov. Kimball to deploy 700 militia to Pawtucket Rhode Island. A 12 year old, Venner Peterson, was fatally shot as mobs attacked cars and deputies vented missiles. disorder spread to Central Falls and surrounding towns.
A young man about 27, well dressed, leapt from a Brooklyn Bridge car into the East River last evening. Policeman Dorn, closest to him, chased after but could not prevent the jump and the body has not been recovered.
Henry C. Ide of the Philippine commission for finance and justice received a petition from government printers asking salaries be paid in gold or another stable currency. Ide replied that the printers likely will see relief from the current pay in Mexican silver.
Oil City Pennsylvania reports that a city labor boycott led by the Central Labor Council has driven Citizens' Traction Co to park its cars in barns and pause service. A public notice declares the line abandoned until public sentiment changes.
The United States training ship Chesapeake grounded on a bar at Taylor's Island off Dorchester County in Chesapeake Bay. Tug Standish with a large crew of sailors is aiding. The vessel sits in about 18 feet of water but is not believed to be seriously damaged. The Chesapeake and the battleship Indiana left Annapolis on Monday with cadets aboard for their annual cruise.
The three days shooting tournament closed in Memphis Tennessee Rolla Heikes of Dayton Ohio won first prize with a 464 point average out of 495 Phellis and Squiers of Cincinnati tied for second with 454 each
In New Orleans on June 13, a deadly feud between two Italian factions left three Sicilians dead and two wounded, one fatally, as authorities investigated the violence and its underlying motives.
Harry Elkes set multiple world records in Boston by riding 41 miles and 250 yards in one hour defeating Stinson's 40 miles 330 yards. His fastest mile was 1 minute 23.14 seconds, achieving unprecedented marks on a single hour distance.
Manila June 13 Lieut Hagedorn quartermaster of the Twenty-eighth Infantry jailed for embezzlement is dismissed from the army and sentenced to two years confinement in Manila prison.
President Mitchell proclaims victory for the anthracite strikers as pumpmen and miners face actions across West Virginia New York and Pennsylvania. June reports note arrests in Fairmont and the Reading Company boosting pump crew staffing amid ongoing disputes and new concessions in Mile Branch and Hocking Valley.
Trainmen aboard the Pennsylvania railroad 20 hour special reported good speed but believed performance could improve on its maiden New York to Chicago trip. The magnificent train rolled into Union Station at 11:05 PM with time to spare for engine change and car inspections of the four cars.
In Paris the Grand Prix de Paris race of 200,000 francs over about a mile and seven furlongs was won by M. E. De St. Alary's chestnut filly Kizil Kourgan. Retz and Maxi mum dead heated for second, while Arizona finished fourth among eleven starters. American jockeys failed to place, with six riders not earning, and heavy losses reported on mounts ridden by J. Rieff and Henry.
Warsaw June 16 Col Grimm of the Russian army was found guilty of revealing military secrets to a foreign power. He received 12 years hard labor and loss of all rights.
The Court Circular reports King Edward unable to leave his room due to a lumbago attack from a chill. The update dated Sunday notes the monarch’s ailment involves back discomfort but no further details are provided.
The piece argues that the United States should allow Philippine self government as a test of fitness for independence. It claims local control grows with peace and order, including elections, taxation, law, police, and schools, under continued US protection until readiness for full independence is achieved.
The piece debates Gen Grosvenor's bill mandating labels on wool goods to reveal materials used. It argues the plan may boost shoddy detection while risking higher costs and import competition, noting British practice and tariff effects on domestic woolen trade. It warns labeling could curb cheap imports and favor foreign rivals.
Press opinions weigh William Jennings Bryan as a potential compromise candidate while editors forecast political fallout from policy shifts. Commentary cites reactions to Bryan's views on Cuba and Philippine policy, noting party tensions and predictions across several newspapers.
A New York Democrat interviewed after a conference with the late presidential candidate argues Mr. Bryan will not force his views on the 1904 convention but insists on loyalty to 1896 and 1900 platforms. The piece warns punishment harms the party and advocates attracting dissenters to win. It cites Illinois as an example of revenge failing in politics.
The piece argues Democratic calls for free trade as a solution to trusts reflect political desperation. It notes Republicans face tariff disputes, cites England’s shift from Cobden principles, and claims the Democratic return to free trade shows a party nearly devoid of clear principles while trusts grow.
A Kansas convention farce unfolds as populists and democrats fail to agree on fusion labels and platforms. Delegates admit confusion over ticket names and principles while rival committees blame each other for insults and indecision. The scene draws sharp criticism from the Kansas City Journal as trifling and contemptible.
The New York World Democratic column notes William Jennings Bryan remarks that some losses hold lessons and hints at his unusual chances to profit from political setbacks. It frames his statement as a caution about deeper consequences beyond electoral defeat.
A real estate firm proclaims opposition to inflated trader prices and extraordinary commissions added to home prices. It pledges fair dealing with both owners and purchasers.
Listings describe farms from 20 to 711 acres across Michigan and Ohio, with improved houses, barns, orchards, timber and water. Prices range from a few hundred to tens of thousands. many offer exchange on city or other property and proximity to rivers, schools, and railroads.
No 765 describes a city residence with barn and 66 ft front lot, water attachments, basement kitchen, suitable for another residence, priced at 4000 dollars. The notice stresses good location and solid finish with room for expansion and a second lot.
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