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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1900
Page
1
Horror at the Pleasant Valley coal camp near Colton Utah as 85 bodies are recovered and 250 workers remain missing or dead after a blast in No 4 mine linked to No 1. Rescue teams battle flames and choking fumes while authorities report 90 bodies found and identify several victims.
Scofield Utah May 2 The Pleasant Valley Coal Company mine No 4 explosion leaves at least 200 men dead or missing137 bodies have been recovered by rescue crews and volunteers work to bring all remains to the surface. Officials in Salt Lake City and the rail line report taking steps, while the death toll remains uncertain.
Albert M. Williamson editor of the Florida Journal and C. W. Stansell city councilman clashed as Williamson rode a bicycle. Stansell allegedly knocked him off with a cane and fired three shots, Williamson returned fire twice. Both men are not believed to be fatally wounded amid political charges at the Florida Journal.
In a Washington letter, Hon. Myron H. McCord praises Peruna after one bottle improved his catarrh. He cites relief from cold and sore throat and urges others to start treatment now, noting there are no substitutes and offering a free catarrh book from Dr. Hartman in Columbus, Ohio.
Boston reports the eight-hour day established in almost every district where building trades journeymen are organized. The concession came with little friction and only a few strikes as granite cutters led the demand.
Robert and William Chambers, prominent young men, were shot and killed by T. B. Abbey on Abbey's Webb plantation after a search for some negros led to an altercation. Abbey, noted as a quiet citizen, faces investigation.
The Strathgyre, a British steam vessel from San Diego via Yokohama to Hongkong, burned at Kobe with 600 bales of cotton and some flour damaged. She resumed course to Hongkong after the incident.
Des Moines on May 2 reports the advance guard of politicians arriving for the Democratic state convention to name a delegate to Kansas City. The plan favors instructing the delegation for Bryan while remaining free on the Kansas City financial plank. Some oppose C A Walsh of Ottumwa for delegate at large due to a bid for re election as national committeeman.
The president issued a proclamation extending for six months from April 11 the period for Spanish subjects in the Philippines to declare allegiance under the treaty of Paris.
Admiral and Mrs. Dewey toured the $33,000,000 ship and drainage canal from a railroad view and by boat on the canal. Receptions and luncheons followed, with Mrs. Dewey as guest of honor at two events.
Jamestown St Helena May 2 The British auxiliary transport Bavarian has arrived from Cape Town with 1099 Boer prisoners All are in excellent health They will be landed as quickly as possible though wharves are blocked with stores due to insufficient inland transport.
In Frankfort Kentucky Judge Cantrill starts hearing proof on bail and changes of venue for five Goebel assassination defendants Caleb Powers John W Davis Henry Youtsey Harland Whittaker and Richard Combs with a possible move to Bourbon Woodford or Scott counties. Hearings expected to continue through the week as prosecutors and defense argued venue.
The Supreme Court recessed until May 14 after Former Governor Bradley finished his argument for the appellants in the Kentucky governorship case.
May 2 reports show Richmond Seymour Logansport Crawfordsville and Terre Haute voting Republican with reduced margins. Democratic gains occur in Lafayette Greensburg Michigan City Bloomington Plymouth Bedford La Porte Lebanon Shelbyville Elwood Bloomfield Anderson Vedersburg. Columbus about steady. Brazil commands Democrats for first time in years.
Seymour Indiana May 2 Over 200 men idle as strike spreads among Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern railroad workers. All section men and extra gangs from St Louis to Parkersburg West Virginia out. About 3000 men refuse work demanding 1.50 a day. section men earn 1.15 and extras 1.25. Fear trainmen may join in sympathy.
After amendments were withdrawn the Alaskan code bill passed in the senate. The army appropriation bill totaling 114,951,590 was taken up and an amendment favoring purchases from non combines producers was defeated after a lively debate on trusts.
A dust explosion leveled the Marsden company feed manufacturing building in Owensboro Kentucky on May 2. Frank Straney was fatally burned Dock Tuttle and J L Stinnett badly burned and Lee Ballard injured by flying timbers.
Parkersburg West Virginia May 2 notice was served to the employer of the Standard Oil company here of an advance in wages. The raise is based on paying ten hours for nine and workers on twelve hour shifts will get a ten percent increase.
An explosion at the Part blast furnaces in Braddock Pa fatally burned James Powers and Michael Mrombiec Teckhacash men and lightly injured three others. The Pittsburg item notes the accident occurred May 2 and details the casualties from the molten metal blast.
Advertisement for the Royal Baking Powder Company located at 100 William Street New York urging purchase of its baking product.
Michigan Democrats at the state convention in Port Huron elected delegates to the national convention. Delegates at large include Daniel J. Campau Detroit, Thomas E. Barkworth Jackson, Wellington R. Burt Saginaw, Rush Culver Marquette. The platform condemns trusts and imperialism and backs Bryan for president Towne for vice president.
Lincoln May 2 Charles H. Dietrich president of the German National Bank Hastings appears set to win the Republican gubernatorial nomination. Running mate likely Colonel E. P. Savage of Custer. Delegates-at-large to be John H. McClay Lincoln and John A. Ehrhardt Stanton. Possible other delegate picks Rosewater and Thurston. Resolutions to mirror Indiana Ohio GOP lines.
The state convention of the fusion Populists met in Indianapolis and named delegates to the national Populist convention. The platform denounced trusts, imperialism, and the Porto Rico tariff, and endorsed fusion with Democrats, free silver coinage, government money issuance, government ownership of railroads and telegraphs, and the initiative and referendum.
The Christian Political Union held its first national assembly in Rock Island Illinois on May 2 after a Chicago conference. W R Benkett of Davenport Iowa was chosen temporary chairman and Rev W R Struble of Chicago secretary. Delegates total 31 as credentials committee reports. The morning featured a Pentecostal prayer meeting and committee appointments.
London dispatch reports heavier fighting near Thaba N Chu with General French directing operations and 15 000 to 80 000 Boer forces. British rear guard resistance delays Roberts Pretoria advance while Churchill describes Boer movements and Dickson cavalry actions. Amterdam banquet stresses no permanent Boer return or Free State submission.
Bloemfontein May 2 reports say most Boers retreating from Wepener and Dewet's corps head toward Winburg since Thaba N'Chu blocks Brandfort. Intensive retreat to Brandfort looks likely with no fighting expected.
Menominee Michigan May 2 forest fires destroy Arnold the fourth town to fall in the blaze. A passenger train arrived for the first time in two days while large cedar yards owned by Perrigo & Sons C H Worcester & Company and the Lindsley company are burned. Losses reach thirty thousand dollars with no insurance as wires are down and rail traffic halted. The fires cover about 30 miles and are spreading raising alarm for small towns in Menominee county.
The Trinity river flood is cutting Dallas off from western county areas. Crops for about 200 miles in the valley are underwater and substantial livestock losses are reported in pastures along the river. Further south and central Texas, flood conditions along the Brazos, Colorado, Leon and tributaries remain unchanged.
Milwaukee hosted Kansas City as Cleveland defeated Detroit and Minneapolis beat Chicago with wide margins. The scattered box notes show Cleveland 13 Detroit 7. Milwaukee 11 Kansas City 1. Minneapolis 13 Chicago 8. Additional lines mention Buffalo and Indiana in unclear fragments.
Grain and stock prices for May 5 list cattle ranges from good to prime steers at 4 to 5 dollars, hogs from 5.10 to 6.45, sheep and lambs up to 7.25, and calves around 4.50 to 6.00. Wheat 2 red at 9 1/2 to 10 1/2 cents, corn 39 to 40 cents, oats 23 cents, with Texas and western stock figures noted.
Prices for cattle steers oxen bulls cows calves hogs and sheep listed with varying quotes. Grain values include Wheat Corn Oats Rye with multiple grade classifications and price ranges.
The cattle market shows top grades at $4 75 to $5 40 with cows and heifers around $3 to $5 25 and stockers at $5 50. Calves sell near $5 50 to $6 00. Hogs and sheep ranges listed with best lambs at $6 40 and mixed or cull categories at lower quotes.
Market bulletin lists Wheat No 2 red at T4e Corn No 2 mixed 420434 Oats No 2 mixed 26e Rye No 2 bie Lard S7 and bulk meats 715 Bacor LRFN appears as a fragmented price notice with unclear entities.
April 29 Locust swarm over Mafeking drawn the whites and natives together in a rare effort to catch the pests, underscoring the town’s strained supply situation amid ongoing siege conditions.
Bloemfontein May 2 The fighting at Thaba N Chu is desultory. The entire front will be swept by mounted troops in preparation for a definite forward movement as forces are organized for action.
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