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Newspaper

Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1904

Page

21

Republicans Schedule Third Judicial District Delegate Convention

The Third Judicial Circuit Republicans meet in Lima Ohio June 3 1901 at 10 am to select a circuit judge candidate. Representation is one delegate for every five hundred votes and fractions over two hundred fifty per county Allen Wyandot and others will be allotted delegates as designated by the circuit committee. Jas W Halphall chairman W W Onarman secretary.

Third Judicial Circuit Lima Ohio Common Pleas Court Allen ‘Wyandotnes Circuit Court Jas. W. Halphall W. W.onarman

Quay Death and City News in One Notice

The report notes the death of Senator Matthew Stanley Quay, praising his energy and political skill and detailing his rise from Jefferson College graduate to Civil War colonel and U S senator. It cites his tenure as Republican National Committee chairman and impact on Benjamin Harrison’s election. Also reported are parole and release cases, a murder arrest, a gasoline accident, and a soldier’s death from spotted fever impacting New York City.

Quay Jefferson College Pennsylvania Congress Republican National Committee Benj. Harrison Hanna James P. McCann Philippines Cincinnati New York City

Wainy Playing Smart at 1 Springfield Age Seven Fatally Shot

A seven year old boy Willie Dickson was possibly fatally shot by James Woll a playmate of the same age in Springfield. Police and residents seek answers as investigation unfolds amid community shock. Separate fire incidents in Norwalk hit a meat market a gasoline house and a barrel house causing limited damage. A Dow tax payment of 20 dollars and 20 cents was made by two Eden Williams county druggists amid liquor sale doubts. The Presbyterian general assembly in Buffalo adopts a resolution barring ministers from marrying divorced persons in interchurch settings, involving multiple denominations across Protestant and Reformed churches.

Wainy Springfield Willie Dickson James Woll Norwalk Eden Williams County Presbyterian General Assembly Buffalo Interchurch Conference Protestant Episcopal Church of the Reformed Presbyterian Church General Synod

Fire Protection Plan to Rebuild Decatur Plant

Special to Express from Tryan June 1A notes a council proposal to rebuild the Decatur Eye Case Co plant after the April 23 fire. If approved, plans include extra water mains for fire protection. Other items mention a new bridge east of Mansfield school, local cattle purchases, drought replant needs, memorial sermons, and several social visits across Wood and Lorain counties.

Tryan Decatur Eye Case Co’s

Residents and visitors gather at local home events

A group including Constine Wisda Kohn and Cheney families, Wolf siblings, Laura Houck, Sloughs with Rachael, Zahn and Forst with Singer from Defiance visited the Children’s Home. Candy from Mr Singer celebrated. Various locals toured Delaware township and nearby towns. Memorial services and community gatherings marked the week in Mark Center and surrounding areas.

Constine Wisda Sarah Kohn F W Cheney John Wolf Emma Wolf Laura Houck Emmett Slough Rachael Charles Behringer D Atkinson N Boals W Doenges A Bonham Jessie Kennedy Kate Anna Zahn J M Forst IF Singer Singer Loyd Friends Delaware Township Arle Bergman G W Churchman Lottie Walker Ney M Doenges Rice H ‘Mueller Napoleon H Behnfeldt Wauseon

No Change in Illinois Deadlock

Springfield June 1 The Republican state convention adjourned after an hour and a half and three ballots for governor without breaking the deadlock. Yates was cheered on entry, others were not. The 61st ballot showed Lowden 484, Lenoxen 398.5, Hamlin 383.5, Warner 80, Sherman 51, Pierce 28. Delegates arrive daily, many prepared to stay indefinitely as a break remains elusive.

Springfield Yates Cannon House of Representatives House Lowden Leneen Hamlin Warner Sherman Pierce Plum Deneen Chicago

St John’s Reformed Church Announces Sunday Services

At Corner Fourth and Washington Streets Rev F E B Lahr pastor, Sunday school at 9 a m, English sermon at 10 a m. Sherwood Sunday school at 2 p m, no preaching at Sherwood. Pastor to install Rev P B Keller in the Raskins charge next Sunday. All invited.

St. John’s Reformed Church Cor. Fourth and Washington Sts F. EB. Lahr Sherwood P. B. Keller Raskins

Notice to the Public on ditch tax delinquency penalties

Taxpayers taxed for ditches are urged to pay ditch assessments with June taxes to avoid penalties. If delinquent after the June period, assessments move to the general tax duplicate with a six percent penalty. County Auditor Edwin B. Haas urges payment to avoid mandatory penalties. Our jury in the Rising Sun murder case against James Gillespie Belle Seward Carrie and Myron Barbour disagreed after fifty hours of deliberation with eight ballots cast and five for conviction.

Edwin B. Haas James Gillespie Belle Seward Carrie Myron Barbour Seward Elizabeth Rising Sun Ind

Savages of Tamiti and a Lambs Club Banquet Tale

Tahiti is described as a paradise of flowers and a gentle native people who honor guests with lavish floral meals and ceremonies. The piece recounts a Lambs Club banquet in Chicago where Mrs. Hoyt prods Charles Hoyt with witty interjections as he struggles to begin his speech.

Tahiti South Seas Islands

Hicksville Notes Show Activity and Local Events

Hicksville community reports new Hicksville Telephone plant manager Hicksville residents hosting visitors and a crowded week. Local officials and visitors from Ottawa Defiance Bryan and South Bend attend meetings and a baseball game ends with Hicksville 10 Butler 5. A strike briefly halts telephone workers under new manager Dearbaugh as others pursue local business and civic matters. The Hartford prank tale and college antics conclude with a flag-raising contest and 1908 banner reveal.

W Dearbaugh Wapakoneta Arti Hicksville Wiliam Mettart and Son Mishawaka John Getrost WS Wagner Mark I. Lolster Tulin Dr. Skull Chicago Sherm Hart Mallett Wid Hoke Telephone Company Bryan East Smith Rock and Smith Streets Fred Clemmer James Casebear Harry Wilson Antwerp McConnell Bryanston Wyoming M E Wilson Butler Hicksville Fair Ground J W Smith Ottawa ONG Hello Girls G W Dearbaugh Clearld Child Detroit Mich J W. Wright Virginia Bachelor Lyons Neb Hixon Toledo Jake Wentworth Our City F Enos Defiance George W Scott Jal Dave Harvey Our City City Openlander

Man of iron nerve and the copper king Colonel W C Greene

Colonel William C Greene famed for nerve and coolness as a would-be killer forced to retreat in New York City. He chairs Greene Consolidated Copper with a Cananea plant and vast land and cattle holdings. Greene, a veteran scout and Indian fighter, survived multiple gunman threats and helped survey the Northern Pacific before settling in New York for years.

W. C. Greene William C. Greene Greene Consolidated Copper Company New York City Plains West James W. Goodman Mr. Greene Cananea Sonora Mexico Arizona Ine Bisbee Geronimo Miles Colonel Greene Northern Pacific Railroad Fargo, N. D New York

Princess Alexandra of Cumberland Refuses German Crown Match

Princess Alexandra of Cumberland, engaged to the Grand Duke of Mecklenburg Schwerin, declined to wed the German crown prince. Emperor William reportedly sought the alliance. the Duke of Cumberland left Copenhagen before the imperial visit, an act the emperor called an affront. Alexandra and her father favored no alliance with the Hohenzollerns, preserving Hanoverian royal ties through her grandfather George V.

Germany Alexandra of Cumberland Mecklenburg-Schwerin William Copenhagen Duke of Cumberland Alexandra House of Hohenzollern Hanover George V Prussia

Princess Thyra and Hanover links in Britain’s throne line

Princess Thyra of Denmark is the British queen's niece at age twenty two. The Hanover claim to the throne persists and William’s heir was once to marry the Hanoverian princess. Hanover’s succession follows George III’s line via Cumberland. Rain in eastern Ireland averages about 208 days yearly. Japanese stamps are highly valued with first issue in 1871. The Empress of Japan is trained in literature and verse. The Greek queen, a Russian grand princess by birth, helped found Greece’s nursing system and the first national nursing school.

Pringess Alexander OF Cumberland Thyra Denmark Alexandra England House of Hanover William Cumberland Victoria Great Britain and Ireland Hanover George III Duke of Brunswick Edward Japan

Ears and Explosions: How to Weather Big Gun Discharges

A New York Press piece explains how Navy and coastal defenses cope with blast shock. Observers stand on tiptoes, plug ears, or open mouths to equalize pressure and lessen tympanic injury. It mixes anecdotes on ear anatomy, hearing limits, and odd cases of exceptional hearing, ending with a vivid firing scene from Fort Hancock.

Fort Hancock Sandy Hook Corti Helmholtz Texas New York Press

Sporting Notes and Updated Roster Tidbits Across Sports

Yale's track squad is hailed as the best among eastern colleges this season. A British golf team is forming to compete in St. Louis during the exposition. jockey John Reiff of San Jose Cal says he will never race on an American track again. Nepeleon Tasole says better form and aims to lead American league batters this season. Manager Armour plans a 17-man roster early on six pitchers, two catchers, five infielders and four outfielders. Young Corbett offers to bet Jimmy Britt $10,000 on a victory claim. Eddie Graney the referee beat me. Jim Jeffries trains at Harbin Springs Cal for the Monroe bout and will not need other partners for conditioning.

Yale St. Louis John Reiff San Jose Cal David Fultz Nepeleon Tasole Armour Young Corbett Jimmy Britt Britt Eddie Graney Jim Jeffries Harbin Springs Jack Munroe Jeff

The Japanese Soldier and Bedtime in Japan

A compact wartime portrait contrasts the Japanese soldier with his discipline and frugal lifestyle, noting his sleep, cleanliness, patriotism, and unit costs. It also describes bedtime customs in Japan and cites Major Ross on Boer War lessons for Britain.

Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Promises Cure and Testimonials

Local ad offers one hundred dollars reward for an incurable case of catarrh. Cheney & Co and Walding Kinnan Marvin pledge fulfillment of obligations. Hall's Catarrh Cure claimed to act through the blood on mucous surfaces. Free testimonials and pills advertised.

Hall Cheney Toledo Kier Walding Kinnan & Marvin Hosistem al Drusgists Hiail

Real Estate Mortgage Sale Offer with Refund Promise

An offer advertises mortgages free of risk with funds provided personally by the lender. Buyers can obtain money once title and security are inspected and satisfactory. If the mortgage is not as represented, it can be returned and the money refunded. Includes contact to Joan for security details.

Joan

Local Court Appoints Administrator for Parker Estate

The undersigned has been appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Y A Parker, late of Defiance County Ohio, deceased. All persons having claims against said estate should present the same to the undersigned. Sous W. Suoven, Administrator. Defiance County, May 19, 1991.

Ya. Parker Defiance Oho Sous W. Suoven

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