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Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1900

Page

2

Ohio Senate Records Show Bills Defeated or Passed

Columbus March 28 Senate action lists Berry repeal election law defeated 50 to 41 while other measures pass or fail. Bills include county care for disabled, statewide election aid defeated 12 to 49, tax and municipal reforms, and adjustments to railroad and canal commissions.

Columbus Berry Crawford County Brotein Hamilton O’neil House Myers Nation United States Senate Paris Pers Supreme Court Ohio City and Coin Decennial Board of Equalization Ocler Orror Nator Howard

Funeral of Rabbi Wise in Cincinnati Scheduled

Rabbi Joseph Hermon vice president of the Conference of American Rabbis asked conference members nationwide to attend the funeral of conference president Rev M Wise in Cincinnati on Thursday.

Wise Fow York Josepherman Con- Conference of American Rabbis United Kes M. Wise Cincinnati

Mrs Brewer Endorses Peruna For Catarrh And Grippe

A letter from Mrs Lizzie M Brewer of Westerly Rhode Island praises Pe ru na as a cure for catarrh and la grippe. She claims rapid relief for coughs weakness and female ailments and urges readers to read the publisher's book. A New Lisbon Ohio testimonial from Mrs J W Reynolds adds that chronic catarrh of lungs head and throat was permanently cured. The company offers a free treatise on catarrh.

Hartman Brewer Westerly R. I la Grippe Lizzie M. Brewer Peru J. W. Reynolds New Lisbon Ohio Columbus

Dynamite Blast Kills Foreman in Quarry Near Waterloo

A premature dynamite blast at Allen a Russell's quarry near Waterloo New Jersey killed foreman George Lord and seriously wounded laborers Frederick Mooney and Emil Lozier. The men had prepared the charge and left the area when the explosion occurred, likely due to firing cap adjustment.

New York Allen & Russell Waterloo N. J George Lord Frederick Mooney Emil Lozier

New Incorporations in Ohio Cities Include Rail and Church Firms

Columbus reports list several new incorporations led by Saginaw Bay Transportation in Mentor Special District and Ohio Midland Railroad in Newark. Other entities include St Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church in North Baltimore and Broad Street United Brethren in Lancaster, with capitalizations ranging from 10 000 to 500 000 dollars and a relocation amendment moving a line from Columbus to Cleveland.

Columbus Saginaw Bay Transportation Company Mentor Miners’ Club King Mines Guernsey County Cleveland St. Luke’s Evangelical Lutheran Church North Baltimore Broad Street United Brethren Church Lancaster Ohio Oil and Varnish Company Cincinnati West Side Amusement Company Hard Coal and Iron Company Ohio Midland Railroad Company Newark

Briefs In Clark's Case Postponed For Senate Panel

Washington March 28 The argument in Senator Clark of Montana’s case before the senate privileges and elections committee was postponed until next Tuesday due to member absence. Both sides' briefs have been distributed, with memorialists filing 142 pages and the defense 232 pages covering facts and law.

Clark Washington Montana Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections

Grosvenor Renominated by Athens Republican Club

The Athens Ohio Republican convention nominated Hon. C. H. Grosvenor for congress for the sixth time. William L. Stinson was chosen elector with S. H. Berry as alternate. Delegates named C. F. Rannelle Vin ton John F. White Logan I. D. Axline Perry and P. B. Stanberry Meigs as alternates. Grosvenor urged renomination of McKinley.

Grosvenor Athens C. H. Grosvenor Congress William L. Stinson S. H. Berry Ross County C. F. Rannelle Vinton John F. White Logan I. D. Axline Perry P. B. Stanberry Meigs County

Bombardment resumes at Mafeking with shell hits

The Boers resumed shelling Mafeking on March 12 firing a six inch gun. Shells were largely ineffective against cover but injured pedestrians. A shell burst in the court house killing several natives and wounding four persons while several women sustained minor wounds.

Mafeking

Rutland Cashier Massey Held After Bank Embezzlement Charge

Charles W. Massey cashier of the Merchants National Bank faced a U S commissioner hearing on embezzlement of 145000 dollars. He was held under a 100000 dollar bond for further examination on March 30. default sent him to county jail. The complaint alleges larceny embezzlement and misappropriation of bank funds.

Rutland Charles W. Massey Merchants’ National Bank United States Merrill Massey

New Guatemalan Minister Arrives in Mexico City

President Diaz welcomed Manuel Cabral the new Guatemalan minister at the hall of ambassadors. Cabral, a noted lawyer and statesman, made an excellent impression during the ceremonial reception in Mexico City.

City of Mexico Diaz Guatemala Manuel Cabral

Passenger Agent Ford Dies Suddenly in Ocean Grove

E. A. Ford aged 56 traveling passenger agent for the New York and Long Branch division of the Pennsylvania railroad died suddenly at his Ocean Grove New Jersey home.

Ford Ocean Grove N. J E. A. Ford New York and Long Branch Pennsylvania Railroad

Senate Delays Porto Rico Tariff Bill and Free Coinage Amendment

In Washington on March 28 the senate spent nearly three hours on the Porto Rico tariff and governmental bill with Morgan’s free coinage amendment still pending. The Alaska civil code bill and Carter’s amendment on sea mining permits sparked a lively debate as the session continued.

Washington Senate Morgan Carter Secretary of War Alaskan

Russia Means Business in South Russia

Odessa reports nearly 250000 troops mobilized for active service as the Black Sea squadron and transports are kept in instant readiness. Tensions with the Sublime Porte grow daily while Russia pressingly demands concessions in Asia Minor, with potential serious complications if the Ottoman government and Germany resist.

Russia Odessa Black Sea St. Petersburg Germany Asia Minor

Mayor Harrison Bars Jeffries From Six Round Challenge

Chicago March 28 Mayor Harrison declares Jeffries must box six rounds with a single opponent or not box at all in the proposed Tattersalls challenge. The move targets the fifth world champion James J. Jeffries and aims for a decisive knockout.

Chicago Harrison James J. Jeffries Jeffries

Boers Raid Range in Free State as British Advance Delays

Four hundred Free Staters seize a road near Kimberley and position near Pandamsfontein with recovered horses to raid the railway toward Jacobsdal. British reports confirm bold Boer movements and possible rear-guard action by Commandant Olivier, while Roberts’ advance may be delayed as transport and cavalry losses mount.

Kimberley London Warrenton Kimberley-Bloemfontein Jacobsdal Olivier Charles Williams Lord Roberts Basuto Kroonstad Cronje Reil Cape Ports Cape Town Lady Roberts War Office

Roberts Advance Near Bloemfontein Amid Withdrawals

Cape Town dispatch says the Bloemfontein advance is unlikely for a month as General Clements pushes north in four columns. Lord Roberts will begin northward after Gatacre takes Bloemfontein, while the colonial government orders Cape volunteers to pull back south of the Orange River to ease racial tensions.

Roberts Cape Town Bloemfontein Clements Lord Roberts Gatacre Cape Orange River

Boers Guard Drakensberg Passes Under De Beer Command

About 20,000 Boers from the Free State guard the nine Drakensberg passes led by Commandant De Beer of Harrismith. They allegedly moved big guns from Biggarsberg as a stand there is not planned.

Ladysmith Drakenberg Range de Beer Harrismith

Sylvania Sails to Cape Town with 1500 Mules for British Army

New Orleans reports the steamship Sylvania departed for Cape Town carrying 1,500 mules for the British army. The voyage sets from March 28 as part of war supply efforts.

New Orleans Cape Town

Desperadoes Terrorize Hot Springs Streets

Three drunken men J W Floyd Guy Turner and Duke Lamb terrorized Hot Springs N C firing on people deputy Jack Paris was shot in the abdomen in a clash with Floyd Chief Rector wounded Floyd in the arm and the trio were jailed amid fear of mob violence as residents aided in the manhunt

Hot Springs N. C J. W. Floyd Guy Turner Duke Lamb Jack Paris Rector

Debate Over Army Appropriation Bill Ranges Wide

In Washington on March 28 the house debated the army appropriation bill. Topics included the Porto Rican tariff, the Boer war, and the Philippines. Pierce of Tennessee reiterated a charge about a campaign fund deal, Hull rebutted the anonymous accuser. Sulzer urged sympathy for the Boers, Lentz denounced militarism and the Philippine war, provoking Marsh to condemn Lentz’s speech as a disgrace to Congress.

Washington House Philippines Pierce Tenn Hull Sulzer N. Y Lentz Ohio Marsh Ill Amstrican Congress

Mob hangs accused murderer at Yazoo bridge

In Greenville Mississippi on March 28 a mob hanged Ed Willis alias Wing Smith at a Yazoo railroad bridge after he murdered Ed Johnson at Dulaney's levee camp. Deputy Chilton, injured, watched as 150 men seized the train, killed the prisoner and left.

Greenville Miss Ed. Willis Wing” Smith Ed. B. Johnson Dulaney Levee Yazoo Here Chilton Issaquena County Leland Deer Creek Bridge

United States Cruiser Arrives at Corinto Reports All Well

Managua dispatch says the United States cruiser Philadelphia arrived at Corinto with all aboard reported well. Other American warships are expected to reach the port soon.

Managua Nicaragua United States Philadelphia Corinto

Senate Committee Sails to Havana for Cuba Inquiry

The Dolphin sails from Havana on March 28 carrying the U S Senate sub committee. The senators will not discuss reports but will present them soon. They outline plans for gathering information and report having met representative Cubans to gather views on conditions there.

Senate Committee Havana United States Senate

British Occupation Reaches Jagersfontein and Fauresmith

General Clement's column occupied Jagersfontein and Fauresmith amid great rejoicing and enthusiasm with no opposition. British troops were warmly cheered and union jacks fly everywhere.

Australian premiers demand British supremacy in peace terms

Sydney March 28. The Australian premiers sent a cablegram to Mr. Chamberlain stating it is undesirable to end the South African war without terms that guarantee the absolute supremacy of British rule.

Australia Sydney Chamberlain South Africa

Captain Patten Dies in Indianapolis After Civil War Service

Captain James B. Patten former warden of the state prison died at his Indianapolis home. He served as lieutenant in the Seventeenth Indiana regiment and captain in the One Hundred and Thirty seventh during the Civil War. He was also a scout in General Wilder’s brigade.

Patten Indianapolis Ind James B. Patten Seventeenth Indiana Regiment

Football Players Stranded After Missing Detroit Manager

Ten Detroit football players spent the night searching for their manager A. W. Stewart at Union station. His failure to appear left them stranded, unable to secure transportation.

St. Louis Detroit A. W. Stewart Union Station Stewart

Death of a Priest in Chicago Parish Leader Dies

Rev. Father Dennis A. Tighe, long serving priest of Holy Angels Church at Oakwood Boulevard and Vincennes Avenue, dies in Chicago at age following pneumonia after an appendicitis attack.

Chicago Dennis A. Tighe Holy Angels’ Church Oakwood Boulevard Vincennes Avenue

Japanese Cotton Yarn Trust Formed to Rival U S Markets

In Washington on March 28 the Japanese cotton spinners organized a vast trust including at least 200 manufacturers to curb costs and prepare for competition from United States trusts. The head office will be in Osaka with branches in both cities.

Cotton Yarn Trust Japan Washington United States Osaka

Cattle and Hogs Prices From Markee Market Report

Market report from Chicago shows bid ranges for cattle from good to prime steers at 4.00 to 5.00 per pound, Texas fed steers around 5.00 to 5.40, cows 3.00 to 4.25, calves 4.50 to 6.50, hogs 4.90 to 5.20, sheep and lambs 4.75 to 6.00, wheat 0.68 to 0.69, corn 0.87 to 0.89, and oats 0.24 to 0.30 per unit.

Chicago Texas

Livestock Market Prices Hit Mixed Tones Across Classes

Cattle, hogs, sheep and lambs show varied values. Cattle and calves sell from about 4 to 5.50 per unit with tops near 5.50, hogs range around 5.15 to 5.40 for various classes, sheep and lambs list best lambs at 7.60 to 7.70 with culls down to 3.50 to 6.50.

Market Report for New York Live Stock and Grains

New York cattle steers quoted at 4 3575 30 per head and bulls cows and stockers priced variably. Calves and veals around 300 6 37t, sheep and lambs at 4 0 0 6 00, hogs at 5 per cwt. Wheat No 2 red 5 5 5 percent corn No 2 43c oats No 2 28e.

New York

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