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Newspaper

Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1903

Page

3

Movement in Favor of Expulsion of Friars Grows in Philippines

Rome reports a shift toward expelling Spanish friars in the Philippines, amid nationalist pressure and a schism led by Bishop Aglipay. Monsignor Guidi notes 400 friars and 50 Filipino priests serving 967 parishes. Vatican favors remaining friars until replacements, ideally Americans, can be found. Negotiations with Taft over friar lands falter due to value disputes. Separately, Mrs Vrooman seeks a divorce. other items note strikes, shootings, and labor disputes across the U.S. and Europe.

Rome Philippine Islands United 8 Vatican Philippines Monsignor Guidi Aglipay Pinos Ilipino Gov Taft Egun Offic Sin

Scientific observations and ancient skull study report

The piece notes that astronomical chrono meters rarely exceed two hundredths of a second error. Prof Walkoff of Munich reports that early male ancestors could walk erect but probably could not talk. It questions the meter as a natural unit, suggesting quicksilver barometer height as a standard. British china and excavations at Silchester Caerwent and Adrian's Wall yield uneven results with few new ventures.

Walkoff Munich M. Gadot Britain Silchester Caerwent Adrian's Wall Inchtuthill Castlecary

Grover Cleveland Silence Sparks 1904 Nomination Debate

A Chicago Record Herald analysis notes Grover Cleveland’s growing public appearances and questions if he would accept a 1904 nomination. National Democratic committee split shows 3 in favor, 17 opposed, 8 undecided on naming Cleveland, highlighting concerns over third term legality factionalism labor votes and age.

Grover Cleveland Princeton Cleveland Chicago Record-Herald Bryanites National Democratic Committee Record-Herald Wall Street Airporne Comef Bryan

Changes in Luzon show Filipino freedom under American rule

A reprinted Filipino letter, praised by the editor, contrasts life under Spanish and American rule. It argues one can think speak and believe freely, worship openly, defend rights against authority, and pursue future political goals, including annexation or autonomy, highlighting perceived progress in the Philippines.

The Independent Spain Chicago Fernando Po Philippines Filpino Luzon Dewey

Press comments on Cleveland and Bryan politics

The quotes discuss how a Cleveland boom serves Bryan busywork, Bryan’s belief Cleveland is barred by term limits, and party divisions. Views from Chicago Inter Ocean Chicago Record Herald Cleveland Leader Detroit Free Press Washington Post Indianapolis Star and St Louis Globe Democrat vary on Cleveland's candidacy temperament and potential third term, with broad debate over leadership.

Cleveland William Jennings Bryan Chicago Detroit Free Press Dem Washington Post Gorman Indianapolis Bryan Go Record-Herald St. Louis Globe-Democrat

Republicanism and steadfast principle in politics

The Chicago Inter Ocean argues the republican party must stay loyal to principle not expediency. It praises Lincoln and McKinley era steadfastness, warns against opportunism, and says party support comes from correctness on issues like union, tariff, sound money and expansion. It urges leaders to stand for what is right in national and local politics.

Chicago Lincoln Republican Party Princi McKinley Rew

The Fat Years and Tariff Peril

The article argues prosperity rests on full employment and wage growth. It warns tariff protection is essential and free trade would end fat years. It notes strikes threaten production costs and laments union leaders who threaten broad labor actions as danger to ongoing prosperity.

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Tariff issue dominates Republican stance for 1904

The piece notes Western Republicans back tariff protection and oppose lowering duties as Representative Tawney returns from the West. It says the Republican party remains united in defending the tariff, while Democrats push the issue. Col Bryan backs Cleveland as Republican candidate. The column cites Chicago Chronicle and National Tribune opinions.

Representative Tawney Minnesota House Committee On Washington West Troy Times Republican Party Democratic Party United States Bryan Cleveland Chicago Chronicle

Death of Capt Overton and Pvt Noyes in Mindanao

Captain Clough Overton of the Fifteenth Cavalry and Private Harry Noyes were killed by insurgent prisoners they guarded at Sucatlan Mindanao on May 15. Private Hartlow was wounded. The incident followed a pursuit of Flores’ followers after 50 captives were confined there. Overton faced criticism for insufficient guard strength and failing to destroy the insurgents bolos.

Manila Clough Overton Fifteenth Cavalry Harry Noyes Sucatlan Mindanao Hartlow Overton Misamis Flores Cameron

Senegambian Cook Hero of Civil War Frontline Rescue

A Chicago Inter Ocean piece recalls Senah, the Senegambian cook in a Civil War mess, who risked his life to save wounded comrades Joe and Charlie under heavy Confederate fire. His bold front-line action swayed a colonel, and he later served in a colored regiment, seen at Fort Mississippi in 1880 as a tall, muscular cavalryman.

Chicago Senah Foh Lena Mes Joe Pickaback Charlie Massa Land of Goshen Jeff Davis Senegan Pany Fort Missoula

Strange Woman Key in Yeager Murder Mystery

Kokomo Indiana May 18 The strange woman who holds the key to the Yeager murder mystery remains unfound and little progress has been made. Oakford residents raise 1000 to hire detectives as blood is found in a wheat field near the buggy where Yeager and the mysterious woman were seen. The killing occurred at 2 am four hours after Yeager left his bride to be Myrtle Finley in Hemlock. The missing woman is described as beautiful and expensively dressed. The dead man's family suspects she was brought by enemies to ruin him. A second woman in another nearby buggy has not been found. Logan Ingalls and two boys under arrest await trial. The press hearing is set for May 2.

Kokomo Ind Yeager Oakford Logan Ingalls

A Confederate Breakfast in Spar tanburg Told by Thompson

Col Philip B Thompson recalls entering Spartanburg South Carolina near the war end and seeking breakfast. A well dressed mistress offers a sparse meal of corn bread only, contrasting luxury of the mansion with the bare food. The anecdote ends with the narrator’s thanks and surprise at the scant fare. Detroit Free Press chatter closes the piece.

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Malaria Prize Offers and Ireland Cancer Deaths

Government of Bombay offers four prizes for one year on malaria mosquitoes. Ireland reports 2,893 cancer deaths in 1901, a mortality rate of 6.5 per 10,000. The London Hospital warns on children’s diets to avoid narrow useful-food variation. A fever spike to 107 F quickly leads to death. doctors link this to cell globulin coagulation in nerve centers.

Bombay House of Commons Ireland London Hospital

Opening the Battle at Gettysburg through a Picket’s Eye

A Confederate column advances toward Gettysburg on July 1 1863 as Union pickets under Captain Cheney and Corporal Hodge observe from a road side. The farmer warns of approaching danger and the Ninth New York Cavalry engages, signaling the dawn of intense combat with Sharp’s carbines sounding like two boards slapped together.

Burford Gettysburg New York Cavalry American Tribune Cheney Ninth Sickles Corporal Hodge Hodge Colum Col. Sackett Sharp

Trickery and bloodhounds at Libby prison tale

Veterans at a G A R campfire recount a Civil War escape tale. A comrade describes planning to flee Libby prison and using red pepper on his legs to fool bloodhounds, aided by an old Black man’s advice. The151 pepper peppered scent reportedly deterred pursuers as the prisoner reached safety.

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