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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1903
Page
6
This notice advertises a weekly publication schedule for Wednesday evening issues. It lists subscription terms of one dollar per year paid in advance and provides long distance telephone references Northwestern 14 and 34 for contact.
The article argues cycling offers strong heart and lung benefits through moderate daily rides. It notes improved circulation, fuller lung expansion, and skin benefits, while warning against overuse and risks for those with heart issues or brittle arteries. It suggests 10 to 20 miles daily on level roads at nine to ten mph as an excellent form of exercise.
A World s Work report cites Massachusetts labor bureau data showing more than 45 000 retirees living on small incomes 28 000 men and 17 000 women with two thirds native born. The piece praises New England thrift and prudent living as a legacy for children and a model of managing life after work.
A writer argues urban living costs climb as markets shift from inexpensive meals to expensive dining. The piece notes 25 to 50 cent meals once common, now a dollar table d hôte appears cheap, and young couples feel a five dollar bill shrivel to about 30 cents after dining at trendy spots. The piece laments rising speed and prices.
Quote reflects Oliver Wendell Holmes on human nature dividing people into doers and questioners. It contrasts those who act with those who hesitate and ask why the other approach was not chosen.
A Mullpted inquiry from Mouston Texas about a Chicago newspaper edited by women. Editors consider whether to name a men’s department with a title such as In Masculine Fields or Adam Up to Date.
Washington reports the cancellation of 3,046 postoffice clerk promotions as part of a salary reallocation to fit statutory grade limits. The action affects first class offices nationwide with most excesses in the 700 to 1,000 dollar annual pay grades. The plan requires postmasters to select which increases to cancel and does not reduce any clerk’s pay.
Bankruptcy against Porter Bros Co a major fruit commission house began in Chicago in secret court proceedings. Receivers John Mc Laren and Henry I Wilson appointed by Judge Kohlsaat after creditors alleged insolvency and preferred payments. San Francisco reports the firm handles a large portion of the state fruit crop and bankers forced the action as funds are tied to growers.
New York May 22 Reliance defeated Columbia by 14 minutes 43 seconds after a 25 mile triangular course off Glen Cove. Reliance showed strong sailing despite rougher conditions and a jib topsail issue hampering Columbia.
A series of tornadoes struck Ashland Kansas May 22 causing widespread damage. Six homes destroyed and fifty partially damaged. three residents injured and cattle killed. Lone Wolf Oklahoma-Texas area tornado kills a farmer’s wife and destroys four houses. Assaria Kansas tornado in Salina county kills two and injures a dozen.
The Vienna report describes Croatia’s unrest spreading through the kingdom with police clashes at Agram’s anniversary of Jellachich Von Buzim. Military rule, rail sabotage in Buccari, mass arrests, and widespread indignation against Count Khuen Hedervary mark growing tyranny and bans on press and meetings across Croatia.
A Wednesday blaze in St Hyacinthe Quebec ruined Cote Bros shoe factory and six other industries plus 250 homes, leaving about a quarter of the population homeless. Loss estimated at 400000 dollars. Wind fuelling flames and many neighboring buildings fell to the fire.
After Judge Buffinton's ruling, Pennsylvania Railroad officials ordered cutting Western Union poles on railroad property from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia. Miles of telegraph and electric lines collapsed, causing telegraph and power outages in Pittsburgh area and several boroughs. the main line also carried Monongahela Light and Power Co. wires.
A gasoline tank in an automobile owned by Thomas D. DeWitt exploded in New York on Thursday. About a score or more people, including a policeman and three firemen, were burned by flaming gasoline. Several injured were taken to a hospital. none died. The car was being taken to a repair shop due to a bad leak.
A May 21 storm caused two fires in Philadelphia with total losses of 75000 dollars. Lightning hit the George W Blabon Co oilcloths building, causing 50000 dollars damage to structure and contents. Norman Ellison of Merion saw his handsome home burn, with flames spreading to H C Thompson’s residence.
The Interstate Commerce Commission will press to compel President Baer of the Reading Coal and Iron Co and the Reading Railway, along with officials of other anthracite lines, to answer questions and produce contracts alleged to limit coal production. Courts will be asked to order the documents.
In Allentown on May 21, Mrs. Elvin Rachman of Slatington killed her two youngest children Edna aged 3 and Roy aged 1 by cutting their throats and then slashed her own throat, dying later.
Richmond Mich May 21 Rev Henry Storey a Baptist minister was burned to death and his wife severely burned in a fire that destroyed their home yesterday.
New Orleans judge sentenced eleven street car workers to three months in parish prison for interrupting mail cars during the recent street car strike in the city.
A late night blaze in Chicago caused 500000 dollars in damage and leveled the six story 242 246 Jackson street building. The site housed Strauss Eisen drach & Co wholesale clothiers and the Fitzgerald Trunk Co among others as the fire threatened the entire sale clothing district at Jackson and Franklin streets.
Fire that began yesterday in the Brownell block gutted the four story office building in Lincoln Nebraska causing an estimated loss of 125000.
Pearl Gill age three and Edna Gill age five orphans adopted by Mrs. E L Butler perished in a fire that destroyed the Butler home yesterday in Merrill Michigan.
In New York on May 22 the jury found in favor of Charles Broadway Rosseau, who sought 100000 for main tenance and support from the Charles Broadway Rouss estate. The verdict included 5766 interest, alleging Rosseau is the son of Charles Broadway Rouss.
In Dublin New Hampshire on May 22 Louis Ellis a 16 year old from Keene and Richard France a 17 year old from St Louis drowned while rowing on Monadnock lake Wednesday night.
Amalga mated association officials return to Pittsburg and announce the tin plate wage scale signed with New York manufacturers. The key feature limits output, delaying the meeting. Skilled workers retain unchanged wages on a sliding scale tied to selling price. The scale takes effect July 1.
A hydrocarbon blast in the New York Central railroad yards at One Hundred and Fifty-sixth Street and Sheridan Avenue caused a disastrous fire. One man, Joseph Careno aged 35, was killed and several others were seriously injured. The blaze spread to three gas tanks, the machine and repair shops, and several freight cars. An erroneous report of eight deaths was issued but later denied.
The 115th general assembly of the Presbyterian church met at Emmanuel church in Los Angeles with about 700 commissioners in attendance. Rev. Dr. Henry Van Dyke called the gathering to order as only a few delegates were absent.
In Philadelphia on May 22 the Methodist Episcopal church opened a two hundredth anniversary tribute to John Wesley with a large gathering at the Academy of Music.
Chicago dated report, May 22, states twelve persons were severely injured with five in danger, and many passengers panicked after a collision of electric cars at Thirty-fifth and Halsted streets. One car was driven onto the sidewalk.
Wilkesbarre May 22 The Delaware Hudson Coal Co has started to remove laborers under 16 from its mines in line with the anthracite strike commission recommendations.
After three days of competition the All-American rifle team was selected to travel to Bisley on July 11 to defend the Palma trophy. Capt Horace M Bell and Capt William B Martin of the Second New Jersey lead the lineup with a mix of sergeants, corporals, lieutenants and privates from New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania and the D C National Guard. Twelve members will go abroad with four alternates named for potential inclusion.
The 1919 agricultural yearbook reports Dr. Salmon on the New England foot and mouth outbreak. Four thousand one hundred seventy five cattle were affected and three thousand five hundred forty three were slaughtered to stop spread. Total compensation to owners reached 120000 dollars. Several milk related cases were noted but not confirmed as human infections. Milk sales halted to limit spread.
More than 2,900 machinists and related workers in St Louis walk out seeking a 10 percent wage increase. Brass workers demand 16 2 3 percent. Six weeks of negotiations failed after a 6 percent offer was rejected, risking broad disruption if the strike lasts.
In Mulberry Florida three men Amos Randall Dan Kennedy and Henry Gordon were lynched for the murder of Bar ney Brown a white prohibition advocate. Brown was shot and his throat cut while returning home Monday night Witnesses say Randall a white man and operator of a illegal liquor ring hired the two black men to kill Brown Local authorities say a confession tied Randall to the crime and the mob acted before legal proceedings could occur.
Railroaders strike ending announced in Mobile Alabama with trainmen and switchmen back to work after yesterday's declaration.
In Middlesboro Kentucky on May 21 Lee Turner of the Quarterhouse district shot and killed his half brother General Turner at Jacksboro Tennessee. Authorities say self defense may have been the motive. General Turner recently jailed at Jonesboro and had Lee refused to bail him out fueling the subsequent fatal attack. Lee Turner then killed John Turner a cousin in self defense last year.
Samuel Temple, claiming Montana residence, was arrested in Newark New Jersey on a charge of blowing open the safe of the Catasauqua Steel and Iron Co in Catasauqua Pennsylvania. He is accused of stealing $10 000 worth of platinum and the booty is reported recovered.
Kingston New York May 21 A general strike of men employed at brick yards between Kingston and Sauger ties began yesterday and about 1000 workers are idle across the region, halting production and drawing in local officials for mediation.
Washington Seligman, banker and broker, was found in his Rossmore hotel room with a deep throat wound. He was taken to Roosevelt hospital and held on charges of attempted death by own action.
A heat wave in Philadelphia caused three deaths and many prostrations as temperatures hovered near 90 degrees for five days. The persistent heat stretched city health services and prompted warnings to residents to seek shade and hydration.
A fifth floor banquet at 1026 Fifth Avenue ends in tragedy as elevator ropes snap. A crate of 13 passengers plunges 50 feet and heavy counterweights crash down, killing one man and three women and injuring five or six. Police arrest Prof. L N Giles over alleged overcrowding and inexperience.
The Iron league and allied associations posted a notice to labor organizations stating ornamental workers in New York earn higher wages than in competing cities. The notice requires workers to apply for their old jobs by June 1 or be replaced, and announces plants will reopen on May 25.
Lawrenceburg Indiana on May 23 reports bloodhound posses scouring the countryside around Manchester for a black man believed to have assaulted Martin Kaiser age 70 and his 17 year old daughter Rose. Kaiser found unconscious near Big Four tracks Friday. Rose's hat and umbrella found near Tanner's creek. authorities fear her body was thrown into the creek after the attack. Kaiser not expected to live.
Dennis Kilbride formerly nationalist MP for North Galway and recent inmate released from prison on incitement charges has been elected unopposed as MP for South Kildare succeeding Matthew J. Minch. The Irish League branch invited Kilbride as a protest against jury packing.
Vienna reports the death of Theodore Reichmann, the renowned baritone of the Vienna Opera, from apoplexy. He achieved his peak success in New York in The Flying Dutchman in 1899 and later toured the United States.
Norfolk Virginia May 23 The Sea board Air Line shops and roundhouse were destroyed by a fire last night with losses set at $750,000 or more. The entire complex is reported completely burned.
Justice OGorman of the supreme court appointed James A. Treacy receiver for the Standard Acetylene Lighting Co. pending a suit by George R. Bond and Cheney D. Washburn against Charles A. Towne and others to prevent interference with or disposition of the corporation’s patents or property.
A cyclone wrecked Clay Center Kansas killing two girls and injuring several others. Half the town is reported blown away in the disaster reported from Topeka on May 23.
President Roosevelt completes California leg and presses on through Oregon Washington. He is met by cheers in Salem Portland Kalama Chehalis Olympia and Tacoma with bands crowds and official receptions along the way.
R G Dun weekly review notes weather and labor unrest shaping business. Unseasonable heat boosts summer retail, but harms vegetation and reduces orders for supplies. Unrest prompts abandonment and postponement of new ventures, easing demand for structural materials. Overall trade remains favorable with industrial peace. Failures tally 191 in the US and 14 in Canada.
The report carries photographs from Kischineff supporting claims of severe massacres against Jews, while the regime disputes Christian casualties. Maxim Gorki published an essay condemning the massacre as a sacred violation, urging readers to oppose those who defend the perpetrators.
Crank letters arrive in mail of Russian ambassador Count Cassini and Secretary Hay. They attack his arguments on the character of Russian Jews and express strong opposition. Private secretaries screen the missives, and none reach the addressees with any serious effect.
Rev George Ezray, once President Arthur's pastor, prominent in the Methodist Episcopal ministry and in the newspaper world, died Friday in New York from apoplexy at age 65.
Judge John Ward Pettengill, age 66, died of heart disease in Malden Mass. He gained early prominence after being sent by the national Republican Committee to Illinois in 1859 and 1860 to promote Lincoln.
Fighting reported at Dorujan 38 miles north of Salonica. Bulgarian bands totaling about 2600 men crossed the frontier and will operate in various regions of Macedonia.
The sister of Dr. Carl Nobling who wounded Emperor William I in 1878 took poison and died yesterday in Schwerin after two failed drowning attempts. Authorities note the death follows a history of suicide attempts.
The centennial of Ohio statehood opened in Chillicothe with a plaster medalion of Edward Tiffin presented to the county. Governor Nash presided, and speakers included Archibald Mayo Judson Harmon and Senator Foraker. The closing day featured a parade and a fireworks display.
In Cincinnati on May 22 depositions proceed for the Moses Fowler Chase hearing at Lafayette Indiana. The testimony aims to show Chase was not insane when living with his aunt Mrs Charles H Duhme. Mrs Duhme denies allegations by Pauquet and others who rescued Chase from a French sanitarium and will send the document to Washington with a complaint about Consul Gowdy’s guardianship appointment.
Governor Nash issued a requisition on New York seeking the return to Ashtabula of Myrtle Redfern who faces grand larceny charges. The Rochester, New York arrest is reported after she allegedly sold love potions to several Conneaut residents and was accused of stealing $300 from a handbag.
A 35 000 barrel Buckeye Pipe Line Co tank, located about a mile north of Findlay, was struck by lightning on Friday afternoon. The tank, nearly full of crude oil, suffered about 25 000 dollars in losses before a cannon shot created a hole in the tank and allowed several thousand barrels to escape, with much recovered from the ground.
The Columbus breweries settled their multiweek strike on Tuesday after mediation by National Organizer Pierce of the AFL. About 600 workers at three large plants gained small increases, but most demands were rejected. The strike lasted several weeks, costing about 70,000 dollars in wages to workers and causing unknown losses to brewers.
L. C. Evans aged 48 president of A. C. Evans Manufacturing Co. was found dead in his room at his home yesterday. His death resulted from taking the entire contents of a four ounce bottle of carbolic acid in an apparent self inflicted act in Springfield on May 23.
Ex-convict Jack Page testified to fires causing great damage leading to several arrests. Suspects John Swisher George Hutchinson William Bower Sandy Morrison and William Davidson are charged with employing Page to burn properties for insurance proceeds. Insurance firms reportedly plan to fund Page’s return to England due to safety concerns.
State Senator Samuel L. Patterson says Hanna will oppose the Republican state convention endorsement of President Roosevelt for renomination next year. Patterson notes Hanna may speak against the endorsement if the measure is raised at the convention. He reports Hanna outlined his stance in Columbus Thursday night.
In Akron May 21 the association elected officers: Moderator Rev C W Hiatt of Euclid Avenue Church Cleveland. assistant moderator Rev D M Pratt of Walnut Hills Church Cincinnati. scribe Rev J A Thome of Norwalk.
John S Patterson longtime cashier of the Piqua National Bank and former city treasurer died of paralysis at his home in Piqua. He served 16 years at the bank and 12 years as city treasurer. He was 62. The funeral will be in Piqua.
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