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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1900
Page
4
A humorous memoir recounts Zimri Mumford's failed altruism after opening a free water store and his misadventures with a four armed pickpocket. He narrates his arrest, a judge's rebuke, and his decision to focus on himself.
Francis Truth, a self proclaimed divine healer, was indicted in Boston on charges of fraudulent use of the mails. The case accuses him of arranging mail based schemes to defraud followers and supporters.
Mrs. Davis, an English sharpshooter, defends Mafeking and has repeatedly brought Boer attackers to ground. The story contrasts expert shots from both sides and highlights her wartime bravery in the siege. Also noted is Dios del Monte a Guatemala stone idol dating back centuries, kept by Dr. Calderon.
The United States Mint operates a main facility in Philadelphia with branch mints in New Orleans and San Francisco. Before the Civil War there were branches at Charlotte and Dahlonega, plus New Orleans and San Francisco. during the war Carson City and Dallas City opened. Charlotte and Dahlonega stopped in 1861, Carson City closed in 1865, and Dallas City in 1875.
Brown loved Miss Simpson though she returned no affection. Friends knew of the affair and Brown’s toasts made her the butt of jokes. One night after supper he refused his usual toast saying he would no longer toast her since he cannot win her.
The senate committee on privileges and elections directed Chairman Chandler to press action on the Clark resolution as originally reported. Governor Smith of Montana sent a dispatch protesting Senator Clark’s course and requesting a hearing before the senate on the case.
John Wood, a 7 foot 6 inch, 310 pound giant from mining districts, has been hired for summer work at Olentangy park in Columbus Ohio after applying to the street railway company. He is about 25 years old and arrived in the city recently.
The Chicago Record notes a shift among dialect writers who are now busy composing historical novels, remarking on the changing literary landscape and the authors' new focus.
An old Sears Roebuck offer touts waterproof Mackintoshes and coats with sizes and measurements required by mail order. The ad promotes made to measure suits and overcoats priced from five dollars to ten dollars, inviting readers to request a catalog and samples.
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