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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1903
Page
2
Defiance Express lists weekly edition details with a yearly price of 1.00 dollars paid in advance and long distance phone numbers 14 and 34. The notice signals a local newspaper schedule and contact lines for readers seeking subscription and service information.
Advertises affordable Texas and Arkansas land from $2 to $5 per acre with timber pasture suitable for grazing most of the year. Highlights early fruit and vegetable crops, mild winters, and cheap fuel and building materials. Promotes literature on the Southwest and travel routes, with monthly cotton belt ticket deals from St. Louis and nearby cities to Arkansas Louisiana and Texas. Address E W Labeaume, G P & T A, St Louis for full details.
Low rates for one way and round trips from St Louis and Kansas City to Kansas Missouri Nebraska Utah Colorado Arkansas Texas Louisiana and Pacific Coast points. Through tourist and standard sleeping cars with free reclining chair cars on all trains. Best dining car service. Write for illustrated printed matter and full particulars to G A A Deane Jr at 200 Sentinel Bldg Indianapolis.
A San Francisco piece notes a buoyant, vigorous mood at a banquet where an appendicitis themed display with operating table instruments hot-water bags and wax dolls was showcased by a survivor. It suggests novel social entertainments incluyen vaccination parties rheumatism teas and other ailment themed gatherings with lively talk of infirmities.
The article reports that Boer settlers, unable to accept British rule, have purchased 200000 acres in eastern Texas to colonize and develop. It notes the climate and soil resemble South Africa and suggests a long reconciliation with the new conditions.
St Louis fair authorities announce a $3900 cash prize for a successful transmission of one tenth of a horsepower electrical energy over 1000 feet. The announcement signals a milestone in electrical science and follows many experiments in this direction.
Statistics show a population of millions consumes less than five pounds per person annually of the 400 million pounds of clean rice produced yearly, indicating a low rice intake across the nation.
A Newsy roundup notes the Senate on the 23rd passed the omnibus public building bill while Tillman spoke on the race question in the south. The House approved the general deficiency appropriation bill and later the Philippine currency bill. Contested Wagoner vs Butler cases surface with unseated Butler after hearings as Republicans push filibusters and railroads report earnings declines amid coal strikes.
Joseph Ramsay approves Pittsburg station plans and a $1,000,000 contract set for completion in ten months. Britain laboratories seek a uniform electric system for rolling stock. Fires, robberies, and accidents ripple through cities from Los Angeles to Battle Creek. Czar relief aid to Finland and a Panama Canal era engineer Col. Alfred Rives dies.
A self confessed killer from Hamilton Ohio, Albert A Knapp, was arrested in Indianapolis on murder charges. He told jail officials of a pattern of strangling women, including his two former wives, with no remorse. He claims a Kentucky wife Emma Stubbs is alive in Louisville and says he was involved in December hold ups in Cincinnati. Police note multiple prison terms and theories he targeted women and children.
A blaze in Cincinnati destroyed more than half the downtown block bounded by Vine Fourth Walnut and Third, with losses estimated at 1.5 to 2 million dollars. Pike Opera House was among early targets. two lodgers are missing. several firms including American Book Co Woodrow printing and Zambster box factory burned.
Washington February 27 Senator Burrows chairman of the senate committee on privileges and elections on Thursday presented to the senate a protest signed by Reverend J L Leilich representing the Ministers association of Salt Lake against the seating of Reed Smoot The sworn statement declares Smoot is a polygamist and now has a plural wife.
A warrant was sworn for Charles L. Conine, national secretary and treasurer of the United Brotherhood of Leather Workers and Harness Makers. He stands charged with embezzling 5676 from the union, after serving as treasurer for three years. He vanished from Kansas City August 16, 1902, and was not found until Wednesday as investigators traced shortages in his books.
Fort Wayne Ind February 27 Henry J Miller capitalist indicted on bribery charge to Councilman George Hench who died last fall. Five justices of the peace and ex-auditor William Meyer are indicted for misconduct. The sheriff is arresting gambling house operators among 74 named by the grand jury. all arrestees posted bond.
Washington February 27 The anthracite coal strike commission has made considerable progress in its labors. It has reviewed nearly all key points and a tentative agreement has been reached on some. No statement was given on when drafting of the report will start.
Washington February 27 Mrs Corre lia Cole Fairbanks of Indiana was unanimously re elected yesterday as president general of the Daughters of the American Revolution DAR keeping her leadership of the historic organization for another term with broad support from members.
Washington February 27 amid high party strain the House unseated James J Butler of Missouri and seated C R Wagoner in his place Democrats had planned a filibuster from now till March 4 to block legislation and staged a dramatic roll call fight as the voting concluded Dalzell presiding faced accusations from Richardson and the chamber erupted in jeers before Wagoner was seated in a closely contested session
Car No. 65 of the Cleveland, Elyria and Western Railway plunged down a 20 foot embankment near Henrietta Center five miles west of Oberlin Ohio. With over 20 passengers aboard about 11 were bruised some seriously but all escaped death as the car somersaulted and ended on its side. The crash occurred just before 6 pm after a front wheel failed at speed about 40 mph.
New York reports the sudden death of Dr R J Gatling at 84 years old in the home of his son in law Hugh O Pentecost. He returned from business at the Scientific American offices and lay down after stating he would rest. Despite efforts, he died in his daughter’s arms. He invented the Gatling gun and several agricultural devices after graduating from Ohio Medical College but never practiced medicine.
President Roosevelt spoke at Carnegie Hall in New York City to honor John Wesley and Methodism. The event, organized by a bank’s local Wesley fund effort, drew a crowded hall with many turned away unable to enter. The fund, part of a $20,000,000 nationwide campaign, funds Methodists’ twentieth century work.
St Louis report states the Post Dispatch that the grand jury will expose a system trafficking young women under police protection. The investigation followed a raid on resorts begun Thursday under Circuit Attorney Folk. It is said agents operate in country towns luring recruits to St Louis with promises of lucrative employment.
New York February 27 no official statement on the St. Louis and San Francisco railway deal was issued yesterday. The situation suggests only minor details remain and the outcome may reveal a far reaching merger plan involving Frisco Rock Island Atchison and Southern lines.
London February 27. Hon Stewart Rolls, famed automobilist, set a new world record for a kilometre, covering 3,280 feet in 27 seconds. The feat occurred at a private gathering hosted by the Duke of Portland at Welbeck Abbey estate.
Columbus February 27 four hundred delegates attend current session as the Association of Hardware Dealers selects Cleveland as next year’s meeting site.
At Stanmford City Raleigh county a dawn clash between Deputy U S Marshal Cunningham Sheriff Cook and rioting miners left three miners dead two mortally wounded and many others hurt. About 73 arrests were made as federal and state forces combined to quell the riot and enforce the blanket injunction issued by Federal Judge Keller amid the New River coal conflict.
Jennie Thomas, a 24 year old stenographer, went to Fritz Broderson’s room in a Lincoln commission house and fatally shot him. She then shot herself and is likely to die. Broderson, 30, allegedly ruined her a year ago and refused marriage.
Wesley Geahring and his son John of Jackson township near Kokomo are gravely ill from rabies after a stray dog bit John on the calf as it was fed at their home. Wesley intervened to save his son and was severely bitten, both taken to Newcastle for treatment.
Sixty nine five men teams contested the national championship with prizes totaling 1775 dollars awarded after the event closed. Chicago's O Learys Wrigleys and Carl Richters led final standings while Akron Grands claimed fourth. Columbus Standards and Badgers also earned prize money. ten Chicago teams appear in the list.
Elizabeth New Jersey February 26 Ten trolley cars departed for Chicago aboard their own wheels marking a historic first for railroad practice. The Aurora Elgin and Chicago railway owns the cars and sent them westward from the city.
Sioux Falls Feb 26 An earthquake shock was felt yesterday at Cacoma in Lyman county lasting several minutes and severing ice on White river. The tremor caused noticeable ground movement and disruption along the riverbank.
President Roosevelt asks Congress to pass the Philippine tariff bill at once. He cites Taft's cable on urgent needs for sugar tobacco and general industry, warning of factory and hacienda losses, rising rice prices, and potential famine without tariff relief. He stresses humanitarian duty and stable economic ties with the United States.
R G Dun and Company reports increased purchaser interest in iron and steel products in the United States as milder weather boosts demand and eases fuel pressure. Prices rise in wire products by $2 per ton and ore schedules average over 25 cents higher per ton, raising costs for independents while leading producers may restrain finished steel prices. Failures fall slightly to 211 in the U S and 28 in Canada from last year.
Indianapolis Feb 28 During the hearing of the case of Charles Kelso of New Albany charged with contempt of the federal court in ignoring the receiver appointed for M Zier Co Judge Anderson imposed a sentence of 60 days in jail against Charles Kelso the receiver appointed by the Floyd circuit court ten days in jail for Thomas Smithwick the custodian appointed by Kelso for the property 20 days against Raymond J Morris sheriff of Floyd county and ten days against Claude Sittason the deputy sheriff
Philadelphia Feb 28 The Pennsylvania Railroad will invest 67 million dollars on its Philadelphia to Pittsburgh lines to improve capacity for current traffic and growth. The report notes gross earnings of all Pennsylvania lines operated directly by the company in 1902 totaled 112,663,330 dollars.
Grand Rapids report states two robbers blew open the Hub Bard’s private bank at Cedar Springs during Thursday night securing between four thousand and five thousand dollars. They gained admittance with keys and opened the safe using two dynamite charges.
Cherokee Kansas reports Laflin Rand Powder Co plant press mill exploded Friday near Turk eight miles south of town. Three workers died and fifteen were injured, with three in critical condition. Investigators probe cause as community mourns.
Toledo reports ten masked robbers attacked the Joehlin residence two miles from the city limits at 11 PM. They battered doors, bound and gagged all family members including children, demanded 20000 dollars, but secured only 300 in cash and jewelry. Victims suffered burns, with Christian Joehlin severely bruised.
The Ohio coal combine is dissolved after a pleading by Judge Doyle representing the operators. The state seeks to oust the six major companies from their charters. Under a new agreement the Ohio Coal Producers association and related bureaus will be dissolved and membership ended.
Al Wade confessed yesterday to the 2 year old murder of Kate Sullivan at the end of a highly sensational Toledo trial. His attorney offered a plea of guilty to second degree murder but was refused by the state's attorney. Two attempts by the sister of the victim to assault Wade in court failed. Wade fainted and doctors fear mental breakdown from the ordeal.
Cincinnati date February 26 The department of superintendents of the National Educational Association yesterday elected officers Henry R Emerson president Edwin B Cox and John W Abercrombie vice presidents J H Hineman secretary The roster includes superintendents from Buffalo Xenia Ohio Alabama and Arkansas with Abercrombie of Tuscaloosa president of the University of Alabama and Hineman of Little Rock Arkansas.
Findlay Feb 26 seven miles east of Findlay a freight wreck on the Nickel Plate at Arcadia left head brakeman J. E. Hepner of Ft Wayne dead instantly. The train derailed at the L. E. W. crossing and six or seven cars piled up. The engineer and fireman stayed at their posts while Hepner, in the cab, jumped and died.
Gov Nash names a court of inquiry to investigate the recent ten round bout at Battery H Armory Columbus. Col W E Bundy Lieut Col Weybrecht and Maj J R McQuigg will convene March 5 in Columbus.
An accident on the Pennsylvania line at Middletown junction yesterday killed Charles Carter, 35, a freight conductor from London Ohio, and severely injured August Hershiser, 26, a brakeman from Columbus Ohio.
Zanesville February 27. Harry Tuby aged 21 has lost sight of both eyes after rubbing brass polish residue from his hands into his eyes. He worked at the Baltimore and Ohio shops where waste used to polish brass caused the exposure.
Cincinnati February 26 Trustees of the Methodist Episcopal Church Ohio corporation held their annual meeting. The board comprises six laymen and six clergymen, each serving eight-year terms with six chosen at each general conference. They oversee all donations bequests grants and funds conveyed to the church and manage proceeds per donors’ directions.
Canton report states H. H. Maxheimer was seriously hurt and Leander Mars slightly injured when a natural gas explosion rocked Maxheimer's grocery on Friday afternoon. Odors of gas filled the store as Maxheimer, investigating with a lighted lamp, descended to the basement.
John C Fenimore founder and treasurer of the United Commercial Travelers of Ohio and editor of the Sample Case died Friday in Columbus from pneumonia and heart failure.
Wellington voters face a two faction split with W. D. Hall leading one camp as a Republican mayoral candidate and his brother H. W. Hall backing the rival faction as a Prohibitionist candidate. The brothers head opposing blocs in the local race.
Coroner Burke ruled the Berea operator L. J. Penontene negligent, finding the February big four wreck caused by operator error. The verdict was delivered late Thursday afternoon in Cleveland after the inquiry into the fatal collision.
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