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Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1903

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Cheap Homes in Texas and Arkansas along the Cotton Belt Route

Advertises affordable farming and grazing lands across Texas Arkansas and Missouri with 2 to 5 dollars per acre options, highlighting crops and favorable growing seasons. Promotes literature on the region and the Cotton Belt Route rail sale offers one way and round trip tickets with stopovers and a 21 day return limit, addressed to E W Labeaume G P T A St Louis Mo.

Missouri Arkansas N. W Louisiana Texas St. Louis Thebes Cairo Memphis E. W. LA Beaume

Travel ad touts low rates to western and central states

An advertisement from Indianapolis promotes low one way and round trip fares from St. Louis and Kansas City to many states including Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Utah, Colorado, Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana and Pacific Coast destinations. It highlights through tourist and standard sleeping cars, free reclining chair cars on all trains, and best dining car service with full particulars available from G. A. A. Deane Jr. at 200 Sentinel Building.

S. Louis Kansas City Kansas Missouri Nebraska Utah Colorado Arkansas Lexas Louisiana Pacific Coast St. Louis G. A. A. Deane, Jr Sentinel Indianapolis

Blunt Knives Rule Enforced in Public Restaurants

Austria Hungary imposes a regulation requiring all knives used in public restaurants to be blunt to reduce harm in quarrels and potential bloodshed. The rule aims to limit injuries during unruly crowds and violent incidents.

ria-Hungary

Bell protection for cattle against tigers in Srimalaya

A simple new defense in Srimalaya mountains uses a common cow bell like Swiss herds use. The bell allegedly scares tigers, causing them to flee at once and save many cattle.

Srimalaya Mountains Switzerland

After Six Smokers Club Forms in London Office

In a London office a smoker club pledges not to use tobacco before after six. The group called the After Six Smokers sets six o’clock as the general light-up signal. Members may delay if they wish, but so far the hour triggers a mass striking of matches, with no exception on weekends.

London

Dorsey Family of Doctors Founded 135 Years in Hagerstown

Mr. Robert K. Dorsey died in Los Angeles after a long life in medicine. His father, grandfather and great-grandfather were part of a multi generation practice grounded in Hagerstown Maryland. The trio maintained 135 years of continuous medical work in that city.

Robert Kk. Dorsey Los Angeles Hagerstown Dorsey

Russian rules set minimum marriage age for Turan girls

The Russian government forbids Mohammedan girls in Turkestan to wed before age 14, replacing the prior custom of marriages at 10 to 12. Tartar and Turcoman chiefs resist, seeking the youngest brides. Officials say about 75 percent of girls marrying before 12 die before 20.

Turkestan Urcer

Eight year old’s letter to heaven wins guitar gift

A round hand letter to Our Lord in Heaven passed through Ost-Gothland Sweden postal offices. Opened at the returned letter office it revealed a touching eight year old child’s prayer for a guitar. Philanthropic subscribers provided the funds to fulfill the child’s wish.

Ost-Gothland Sweden

Ex Police Commissioner Murphy Dies After Long Illness

Ex police commissioner Murphy of New York died after a long illness tied to a throat obstruction. He underwent an operation thirteen years earlier for a near impassable stricture of the gullet and for the last decade could not swallow. Nutriment entered via a silver tube and he survived on crusted foods without saliva. The immediate cause was heart failure from slow starvation.

Murphy New York Col. Murphy

Panama can al treaty ratified and amendments debated

Short news notes report the senate voting 73 to 5 to ratify the Panama canal treaty on the 37th, with earlier executive session amendments not adopted. Other items include a Cuban reciprocity treaty notification, a fatal train incident in Rhode Island, and various military and public notices.

Senate Money Mississippi South

Hopper wins mile race in record time at Sydney meet

American cyclist Hopper clinched the $5,000 prize in the mile event with a record 1 minute 5325 seconds. Australian champion Walker finished second as updates from Sydney report.

THREE MEN KILLED IN MINE WRECK AT SOUTH FORK

A coupling broke at the Sunshine mine near South Fork Pennsylvania causing a runaway of loaded coal cars. Three men were killed Anthony Border Joe S Strank and Frank McClain and nine others injured including Coolbaugh Albert Paul and William Parker. The accident occurred about 5 pm as workers left the mine with a train of cars on a steep grade. The wreckage cleared by night with 350 miners employed and 800 tons daily capacity.

Johnstown Sunshine South Fork This County Anthony Border Joe S. Strank Frank McClain Ehrenfeld Coolbaugh Albert Paul William Parker Strank Border McClain W. W. Haupt Philadelphia South Fork Coal Co

Farm Hand Goes on Killing Spree Then Dies

Detroit reports a Bear Lake incident where Joseph Bradley, a mentally unsettled farm hand, shot and killed Mrs. F. E. Bowerman on her Bowerman farm four miles southeast of town. He also wounded her 14 year old daughter and shot at her 17 year old son, then killed himself. The son was unharmed.

Detroit Bear Lake Mich Joseph Bradley F. E. Bowerman Bowerman Bradley

Dynamite Explosion Kills Three Men in Bluefield

In Bluefield West Virginia on March 20 a dynamite blast along Main Street killed E. G. Davidson Dave Steel and John Harris while others were injured. Craddock of Lynchburg and two messenger boys were seriously hurt as bystanders helped Steel to a hospital. Windows shattered for blocks and in nearby railway cars.

Bluefield W. Va Main Street E. G. Davidson Dave Steel John Harris J. F. Craddock Lynchburg Steel

Anti-Imperialist Meetings Protest Philippines Truth

In Boston on March 20 two citizen meetings convened at Faneuil Hall to protest suppression of truth about the Philippines and demand a fuller official inquiry. Organizers were leaders in the New England Anti-Imperialist League.

Boston Faneuil Hall Philippines New England

Explosion at Dominion No 1 colliery leaves four missing

In Glace Bay Nova Scotia the mine explosion followed by fire caused 78 horses to suffocate and 500000 dollars of property to burn. The fan shaft broke the previous night leading many workers to leave while others stayed at work as pad gas gathered and a shot triggered the blast.

Sydney N. S Dominion No. 1 Glace Bay C. B

Grand jury adjourns after ten days with 250 indictments

Charleston March 20 The United States grand jury adjourned after ten days in session and returned over 250 indictments against miners and participants in the alleged holdup of Deputy Marshal Dan Cunningham at Almanville and in the Stamford battle. Indictments cover resistance to federal authority and conspiracy. Court adjourned until June. no trials set.

Charleston W. Va United States Grand Jury Dan Cunningham AlMnsville Stamford

Editor William Crozier Sentenced in Manila Libel Case

Manila March 26 William Crozier editor of the American was convicted of libelling General Davis commander of American troops and yesterday sentenced to two months in prison and a one thousand dollar fine.

Manila William Crozier The American Gen. Davis

Fire on Dutch Bark Amicitia Aboard Off La Roque

A Dutch bark the Amicitia, loaded with petroleum, is afire at La Roque near Bordeaux. The vessel had about 1,800 barrels of oil on board. Several lives are reported lost, with crews feared drowned as flames engulf the ship.

Bordeaux France Amicitia New York la Roque

Trade Bulletin notes strikes, railways, and rising trade activity

R G Dun & Co reports few strikes hamper industry and traffic blockades easing. Buying for spring and summer remains heavy, wholesale and retail activity upticks, and railway services show progress but require expansion. Iron and steel prospects stay positive. textile markets steady to fair. Failures total 220 in U S and 22 in Canada. labor costs hinder growth.

New York R. G. Dun & Co Weekly Review of Trade Chicago United States Canada

Hay Defines U S Position on Arbitration in Debts Note

Washington March 21 The Argentine note on combined action to resist debt collection by naval force drew a public response from Secretary Hay. He cites Monroe Doctrine assurances that punishment should not involve territorial gain and urges resort to international arbitration for unsettled claims between states, with all parties equal before law.

Washington Hay United States Congress America

Hotel Fire Kills Man in Grand Rapids Blast

A guest’s careless lighted match started a fire at 7 30 in the Clarendon hotel Grand Rapids Michigan causing a total loss estimated at 75 000 to 100 000 dollars One man William G Hawkins a traveling man from Bay City Michigan was found dead after the blaze As flames and smoke sent people to upper floors rescuers and firemen conducted several daring evacuations

Grand Rapids Mich Clarendon Hotel William G. Hawkins Bayity

Bank official charged in conspiracy to loot South Penn bank

Philadelphia March 21 George B White vice president of the South Pennsylvania National Bank Hyndman Pa was arrested Friday on a conspiracy to wreck the bank charge. He allegedly looted transacting the theft of 20000 dollars and was brought before a United States commissioner and released on 5000 bail.

Philadelphia George B. White South Pennsylvania National Bank Hyndman United States

Barrett Reports Success on Transworld Expo Mission

John Barrett commissioner general of the St. Louis exposition arrived on the Cedric in New York. He said he returns after a year of travel totaling 40,000 miles through 15 countries to urge global participation, expressing gratification at the expo's broad interest especially from China Japan Korea and Siam.

Barrett New York John Barrett Cedric China Japan Korea Siam

National dress makers plan 15 to 20 percent gown price raise

Chicago on March 21 reports dressmakers nationwide will raise gown prices by 15 to 20 percent following a decision at the national dress makers convention. The increase will affect both the poor and the wealthy alike.

Chicago

Fierce Macedonian Fight Between Turkish Troops and Insurgents

Sofia reports a severe clash in the Golay Hills Macedonia with Turkish troops and insurgents. Both sides suffered heavy losses.

Sofia Golay Hills Macedonia

Mr Dennison Disappears From Buffalo Hotel

Charles G. Dennison of Hinsdale near Chicago vanished from the Hotel Breezes in Buffalo on Wednesday and has not been heard from since. Police and detectives are searching and a notice is to be advertised to locate him.

Mr. Dennison Buffalo N. Y Charles G. Dennison Hinsdale Chicago

Forty more non union men brought to Pittsburg for Wabash bridge

Seventeen Deserted, Pittsburg, March 21. Forty more non union men were brought to the city Friday by the American Bridge Co. for work on the new Wabash bridge and 17 of these deserted and joined the strikers.

Pittsburg American Bridge Co New Wabash Bridge

Steamer Plymouth Collides With Freight Ship

In fog-bound Long Island Sound a Plymouth passenger steamer and City of Taunton freight steamer collided near Plum Island. Six aboard the Plymouth died, several were injured, and the death toll may rise as investigators probe causes. Immigrant witnesses aboard the Plymouth believe about 15 steerage passengers perished.

New London Fall River John Coleman Julius Dawson John H. Williams John Briscoe Plymouth Taunton Boston Pasquale Mitelo

Arrest of a Banker in Hyndman Bank Embezzlement Case

George B. White vice president of the Bank of South Pennsylvania Hyndman Bedford county was arrested on charges of embezzlement and irregularities totaling about $20,000. He is held in $8,000 bail for a hearing next Wednesday. Special Bank Examiner W A Mason stated he acted under Knox directions and that the bank was in bad condition leading to its closing and Mason being appointed receiver.

Philadelphia George B. White Bank of South Pennsylvania Hyndman Bedford County United States Craig W. A. Mason Knox Mason

Independent glass makers refuse overtures over blowing machines

Pittsburg March 21 The Gazette reports independent window glass manufacturers refused the American Window Glass Co s overtures backed by threats to introduce blowing machines. They cite three different blowing machine styles they believe equal to the American s. This may lead to a price reduction of about 70 percent for window glass.

Pittsburg the Gazette American Window Glass Co

Enjoined from Ordering a Strike at Felts Mills Mills

Walkertown New York March 21 An injunction by State Supreme Court Justice Rogers bars George Mackey president of the International Brotherhood of Paper Makers from ordering a strike at the Taggart paper mills Felts Mills or any mills that would affect St. Regis Paper Co whose mill employing 325 men has been shut down the last week due to a strike of machine tenders.

Walkertown N. Y State Supreme Court Rogers George Mackey International Brotherhood of Paper Makers Taggart Felts Mills St. Regis Paper Co

Brooklyn Legislator Ulrich Fatally Stabbed in Altercation

New York report says Frank J. Ulrich, a Brooklyn Sixth District state representative and prominent Democrat, was likely fatally stabbed yesterday by clerk William Getteys after a dispute over an insult aimed at two young women. The attack followed tensions at a public dispute.

New York Frank J. Ulrich Brooklyn William Getteys Getteys Ulrich

Five hundred Wheeler condenser workers strike in Rahway

In Rahway New Jersey on March 21 five hundred employees at the Wheeler condenser works walked out. The dispute began with laborers demanding 1.75 dollars per day instead of 1.50. A committee was formed to urge machinists to join the strike.

Rahway N. J Wheeler Condenser Works

Five Beef Packers Fined 5000 Each in Missouri Supreme Court

In Jefferson City five defendants Armour Cudahy Swift Hammond and Schwartzchild Sulzberger packing combines were fined 5000 each plus 5000 costs by the Missouri supreme court. The fines are payable within 30 days or the court will oust them from the state.

Jefferson City Armour, Cudahy, Swift, Hammond and Schwartzchild & Sulzberger Attorney General of Missouri Missouri Supreme Court

Government to introduce Irish home rule measure

London reports that a bill to extend local self government in Ireland will be introduced in Parliament by the government. Nationalists and Irish unionists were consulted, and outlines were sketched. Thomas W. Russell said a modified home rule measure is forthcoming but timing remains uncertain.

London Ireland Thomas W. Russell Enniskillen

Water Purifying Plants Planned for Union Pacific Route

Chicago March 21 The management of the Union Pacific Railroad Co. has closed a contract with a Chicago company for the construction of 250 water purifying plants to be built on that system between Omaha and Salt Lake City.

Chicago Union Pacific Railroad Co Omaha Salt Lake City

Chaffee Says No Chinaman Willing to Embrace Christianity

Maj. Gen. Chaffee told the Methodist Social union at the Hotel Savoy that he never met an intelligent Chinese person who expressed any desire to become Christian.

New York Chaffee Methodist Social Union Hotel Savoy

Gompers seeks protection for labor organizers in Tampa

President Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor telegraphed Tampa police demanding full protection for organizers James Wood and James A. Roberts and others facing threats. He cited earlier kidnappings in Tampa and said organizers have right to organize and strike if needed, warning of deadly threats from a capitalistic banditti. Gompers also noted letters threatening Wood and Roberts and reported similar messages to Cigarmakers International union members Jose Biaz George Brostow and Frank Kelly.

Gompers Tampa Fla Washington Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Organized Labor James Wood James A. Roberts A. Roberts Nigger Millian Ybor Wood Mr. Gompers Jose Biaz George Brostow Frank Kelly Cigarmakers International Union

WANTS A SHOWDOWN IN VENEZUELAN CONTROVERSY

Washington March 20 Impelled by reports of a possible direct settlement with President Castro the Venezuelan claims issue and delay over protocols dominated talks. Bowen Venezuela’s plenipotentiary sought clear allied intentions and sent a polite note to Sir Michael Herbert urging declarations on how the powers will proceed.

Washington Castro Venezuela Bowen Sir Michael Herbert Hague

Where is the Bar A Gold Bar Vanishes in Detroit Express Shipment

A gold bar valued at 23500 disappeared from the express car of the Wabash train No 4 at Detroit Union Station. Four bars were in the shipment and only three remained. The missing item was in the Pacific Express Co. care and was en route to Buffalo. Police search launched after the messenger reported the loss.

Detroit Wabash Union Station Buffalo Pacific Express Co Express

Tragic shootout near Riley station leaves deputy mortally wounded

At Riley station eight miles west of Lebanon Kentucky on the Louisville & Nashville line a posse led by Deputy Sheriff Williams confronted an armed maniac. Williams was shot in the body and deputies Gabriel Floyd and Samuel Payne were wounded while Samuel Devers suffered a scalp wound. Williams then killed the attacker with a shot to the head.

Lebanon Riley Station Here Louisville & Nashville Williams Gabriel Floyd Samuel Payne Samuel Devers

Cuban President's Son Weds Mabel Jacobs Quietly

New York reports Jose Estrada Palma, son of Tomas Estrada Palma, and Miss Mabel Jacobs, daughter of tobacco importer David B. Jacobs, quietly married on February 11. Palma, a Columbia student, flew to Washington to ask Cuban minister Gonzales De Quesada to inform his father of the nuptials.

New York Jose Estrada Palma Tomas Estrada Palma Mabel Jacobs the Normal College David B. Jacobs Young Estrada Palma Columbia University Washington Gonzales de Quesada

Liquor License Tax Bill Advances in State Senate

Albany March 20 The state senate committee on taxation approved by party vote a bill to raise liquor license taxes in first and second class cities by 50 percent. If enacted the measure is expected to yield several million dollars in new annual revenue.

Albany N. Y Stat Senate Committee On Taxation

Severe Red River Valley Storm Hits Grand Forks

Grand Forks North Dakota reports the winter's worst storm with continued snowfall since Wednesday night after a day of heavy snow in the Red River Valley.

Grand Forks N D Red River Valley

Wealthy Ogdensburg resident Henry Rode vanishes

Ogdensburg New York March 20 Henry Rode a 75 year old very wealthy resident disappeared from his home Thursday and is believed to have drowned himself in the St Lawrence river He is said to be worth about 500000 dollars.

Ogdensburg N. Y Henry Rode St. Lawrence River

A Traitor's Sentence

Manila reports Jose Javier, alleged head of the new Katipunan, tried for treason and sedition, convicted yesterday and sentenced to five years imprisonment plus a $5000 fine.

Manila Jose Javier New Katipunan Secret Society

Masked robbers raid LA Pacific line amid deadly duel

Three masked robbers attempted a hold up on the Los Angeles to Santa Monica electric line near the city Saturday night. A pistol duel with passenger C W Henderson sparked a chaotic firefight. Griswold was killed. Ellis Pearson and Dr Bowles wounded. Henderson fired at the raiders as they fled after emptying their guns. Griswold died before reaching Sawtelle.

Los Angeles Cal Santa Monica C. W. Henderson Charles Curry Henderson Ellis Pearson Dall Griswold Dr. Bowles Sawtelle

Rathbone Charges Against Gen Wood Over Cuba Post

Estes G Rathbone former director general of posts of Cuba filed detailed charges with the adjutant general against Gen Leonard Wood alleging manipulation of Cuban courts and gifts totaling 5000 to be admitted into Cuba free of duty Wood replies with a voluntary statement denying gifts beyond personal and noting attendance at the Jai Alai club in Havana with the bishop of Havana present and his aim to maintain cordial Cuban relations as governor general.

Washington Estes G. Rathbone Cuba Adjutant General of The Army Leonard Wood Rathbone Gen. Wood Secretary of War Maj. Rathbone Philippines Havana Wood

Fires in Northeast Philadelphia Cause 175000 Loss

Philadelphia on Saturday night saw three fires in the northeast. The Morocco works of Cooey Costello & Co. suffered the greatest damage, nearly destroyed with an estimated loss of 100000 dollars. Police arrested two men in connection with the blaze, which also partially destroyed the flint glass works of Gill & Co.

Philadelphia Cooey, Costello & Co Flint Glass Gill & Co

Venezuelan Congress Rejects Castro Resignation Demand

Caracas reports the congress unanimously declined to accept President Castro’s resignation and urged him to reconsider. It is believed Castro will bow to congress requested reconsideration and stay in power.

Caracas Castro Congress

Tow boat B. B. Finley Runs Aground Off Hoggs Point

Hawkesville Kentucky March 23 The big tow boat B B Finley broke a crank Sunday and went ashore at Hoggs Point above the city Of her tow of 34 coal boats and six model barges containing manufactured steels 13 boats and two steel barges went to the bottom Early daylight a few steel barges passed carrying men signaling distress Four men and three coal boats were landed below while the three steel barges were caught at Canneton Indiana

Hawkesville B. B. Finley Hoggs Point Cannelton Ind

Arrest of Alleged Bank Burglars at Granville Ferry

Halifax reports an armed Bridgetown posse captured two men suspected of blowing the Granville Ferry Union Bank safes. They seized about $3,100 in cash after a 15 mile pursuit ending in a barn. The suspects surrendered at dawn, armed with safe cracking tools and dynamite sticks.

Halifax N. S Bridgetown Union Bank of Halifax Granville Ferry

Wage Agreement Signed by American Window Glass Co

Marion Indiana March 23 reliable authority says American Window Glass Co has signed a wage agreement for the coming year with the old L A 300. This relieves fear that machines will supplant workers in the trust's factories for at least another year.

Marion Ind American Window Glass Co L. A

Death of Dean Farrar in London

Very Rev. Frederick William Farrar dean of Canterbury since 1895 died Sunday in London. He was in his seventy second year and served the church for decades as a leading religious figure.

Dean Farrar London Frederick William Farrar Canterbury

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