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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1902
Page
3
Reports from Martinique and nearby islands describe Mont Pelee’s ongoing eruptions, massive ash falls, and widespread death and destitution. U S tug Potomac and relief ships deliver supplies as authorities curb looting and rescue survivors.
In Chicago on May 14 the will of the late Potter Palmer leaves the estate to his widow and their sons with Mrs. Palmer receiving near unlimited control over final disposition.
A Norris and Rowe dog and pony train wreck occurred near Gold Creek yesterday in Garrison Montana. One person was killed and several injured in the incident.
Eugene F. Ware of Kansas yesterday took the oath of office as commissioner of pensions and assumed duty this morning. He announced no policy statement for the administration at present.
Minneapolis reports May 14 that local flour millers directed New York representatives to send substantial flour shipments to Martinique victims, aiming to assist the distressed island.
The wool trade remains very quiet in Boston as prices hold. Fleece wools see small offerings with Ohio and Pennsylvania SXX 28 to 29 cents, XX and above 26 to 27 cents, X 24 to 25 cents, and Michigan X 22 to 24 cents.
The German steamer Sakkarah wrecked south of Chiloe island off Patagonia. The vessel is a total loss and all passengers and crew are saved.
Frank Orrell, Vandalia depot operator at Knightsville, Indiana, became violently insane on May 16. He caused a near collision of east and westbound passenger trains and two fast freights, then ran shouting that the depot had been robbed while brandishing a revolver. An engineer, unsure of the readable order, sped to Brazil to report the incident.
Washington May 17 The National Civic association considers offering good offices and arbitration to end the anthracite coal strike. A tentative suggestion has been discussed but no final decision is yet reached and several days may pass before a course is chosen.
Cincinnati May 17 Clifford S Roberts of Company D Third Infantry took morphine at Fort Thomas Ky caused by afflictions from the Philippine campaign. His officers say the act was by his own hand. His mother and brother in Savannah Ga have been notified.
A saw mill belonging to the South Arm Lumber Co. near Charlevoix Michigan was destroyed by fire. The loss is estimated at 75000 dollars. Date reported May 17 in Marquette Michigan.
Hazleton Pennsylvania May 16 1920 delegates of the anthracite mine workers decide to continue the strike of 145000 men and consider calling out engineers firemen and pump runners as part of a nation wide labor showdown. President Mitchell counsels peace. Wilkesbarre May 16 idle miners await news after the vote to continue the strike. Hazleton May 17 leaders outline a plan to halt industries nationwide by involving bituminous workers in the anthracite fight and to convene a national united mine workers congress.
Col John F Gaynor and Capt W D Greene were arrested in Montreal on warrants issued there. They fled from Savannah after forfeiting bail in March and were taken aboard the tug Spray bound for Montreal. Mrs Gaynor engaged counsel and efforts to intercept the arrest failed. Quebec police suspect kidnapping by American officers due to the rapid seizure.
Esther Dowie daughter of Dr John Alexander Dowie and student at the University of Chicago died after hours of burns caused by a gas jet fire while Elijah N Dowie prayed over her. Nurses treated wounds with salve as Dowie the Divine Healer prayed at her bedside.
The body of Emma Moore of Clarinda Iowa was found in a ravine near St. Joseph with a pistol wound to the head. William Lucas of Clearmont Iowa is under arrest as investigators probe the case. The couple, once sweethearts, left Moore's home Wednesday evening for a drive and were last seen alive together. Lucas denies involvement and withholds details of his movements after leaving the Moore residence.
Five persons burned to death when the American hotel in Point Pleasant West Virginia burned Wednesday night. Three others were seriously injured. Two surrounding residences also burned. Total losses reach thirty thousand dollars. The fire started in the frame hotel and spread rapidly. cause undetermined.
Washington May 16. The seventieth annual Alpha Delta Chi fraternity convention held its first business session yesterday.
A passenger wreck is reported on the Soo line near Rhinelander Wisconsin. Inquiry in Minneapolis offices yielded no denial or confirmation of the report.
Washington May 16 Andrew C Bradley a justice of the supreme court of the District of Columbia died here last night after a brief illness from an abscess on the brain following an attack of grip He was 58 years old
A lesson on Paul and Barnabas in Antioch of Pisidia, outlining the first missionary sermon, the shift to Gentiles, and the ensuing persecution. It notes the apostles rebuking Jewish opposition and turning to the Gentiles, with emphasis on forgiveness of sins through Jesus.
The excerpt presents a Ram's Horn meditation urging faithful works to rest on firm faith and sincere worship. It links policies, tools, and principle to fortify the heart and color life, insisting inner embodiment of ideals as the path to influence others.
A collage of historical notes mentions Paris adopting fire escapes in 1761, the Pacific shipyards building numerous vessels, Syme sius bishop of Cyrene mentioning stamps around 300 A D, and a 51 million ton harvest record last year. Also notes English roller skates in 1823, China leading in ducks, Montreal police lectures on law, the Columbia’s 1787 round world voyage, and Quebec adopting French as official language for its legislature and city bodies.
Destructive cyclone strikes Goliad Texas at 3 45 pm wrecking most of the western city block. One house remains, churches and parsonage destroyed while 100 plus structures fall. Dallas reports wider Texas impact with possible 50 to 200 dead, extensive damage.
Neche North Dakota May 19 W M Lynington a prominent farmer with four sons and a nephew crossed the Pembina river in a boat Sunday when a sunken log struck the craft throwing him into the water Three of his sons were drowned and their bodies have not been recovered.
Milwaukee May 19 102 thoroughbred horses perished in a blaze that destroyed the Andrew Uchlein stock barn near Racine. Uchlein, a prominent local businessman, faces devastating loss.
Ed Boatmann of Marinette Wisconsin and Caroline Garnier sixteen of Menominee were drowned when their rowing boat capsized above the dam on Sunday. Boatmann leaves a wife and four children.
Toledo May 19 The Detroit and Toledo Shore Line will be used as a switching terminal between Toledo and Detroit, announced by contractor W B Strang.
May 19 report states James T. Brailey prominent independent telephone magnate died in a car crash while speeding in Toledo. He struck 13 year old May Schook as she rode a wheel, the girl killed instantly.
Earthquakes shake southern Portugal including Lisbon on May 19 with no fatalities. Observers link the disturbances to upheavals in the West Indies and note regional aftershocks ongoing.
Marion A. Bridge of Columbus has been reelected without opposition as Supreme Representative for Ohio to the Supreme Lodge of the World of the Knights of Pythias. A prominent Pythian leader, he has organized many lodges and served in all lodge and grand body chairs, becoming Grand Chancellor in 1895 and first Supreme Representative in 1897. He is also active in Republican politics and has been mentioned as a candidate for Dairy and Food Commissioner, having served as chief clerk to Commissioner Blackburn.
The piece notes the German emperor’s 359 carriages for his court and mentions The Hague window cleaners on strike due to high houses. It cites Lisbon’s unusual spit ban fine, U S population totals with 13.7 percent foreign born, Ireland’s poverty and tiny holdings, and that crofters make up about a quarter of Ireland’s agricultural population with 127000 holdings under $16 annual value.
A table explains name meanings for Scottish clans. MIntosh is the son of the first, MDonald the son of Brown Eyes, MDougall the son of Black Eyes, MOnnechy or Duncan the son of Brown Head, and MGregor the son of a Greek man.
This notice states a real estate firm opposes inflated trader prices and excessive commissions, pledging fair dealing with both owner and purchaser in real estate transactions.
Classified farm listings describe No. 711 to No. 316 scattered parcels in Michigan and Ohio. Items include 80 acre river-bottom tracts, 430 acre near city dairy farms, multiple 40 to 160 acre holdings with houses, barns, orchards, and trains or schools nearby. Prices range from 2500 to 40000 plus exchange options.
A two story frame building in a country railroad town of Putnam County is listed with an oper residence and lot. It includes a stock of general hardware groceries and dry goods in the establishment.
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