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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1905
Page
3
Defiance Ohio announces second class mail for the Daily Evening Edition. Distribution via city carriers with 10 cent weekly rate. outside city 3 dollars yearly payable in advance. six months and three months options offered. Weekly issues go to press Wednesday evenings with annual prepaid rate of one dollar. Includes telephone numbers 14 and 34.
The piece argues that food is social energy guiding reform and public good. It emphasizes that meals shape gatherings from church functions to clubs, elevating eating from sustenance to sacrament, linking host guest obligations to communal action and moral life through shared meals.
An American writer reports in Canada that there is broad support for high tariffs and industrial bounties, with Canadians opposing free trade. He notes politicians and laborers alike favor protection, making reciprocal deals with the United States unlikely.
The article notes a shift in opportunity from traditional professions to business for young men. It cites examples among prominent families with younger members taking roles as firemen and engineers, slaughterhouse workers, and financiers. Professions grow crowded and less profitable while commerce and industry attract the brightest and most ambitious.
In Worcester Massachusetts the will of William A Richardson who died by suicide leaves stock over 200000 dollars to the city park system. Contesters claim he was of unsound mind while ex congressman John R Thayer represents the will and Attorney General Parker the next of kin contesting it based on a stock estate inventory showing over 250000 dollars.
A traveler in Holland reports Queen Wilhelmina has aged and lost charm, with lines around her mouth and eyes indicating unfulfilled dreams. The once confident reception by the Dutch gives way to tender pity and anxiety as her popularity softens.
Nearly every pen maker sent pens to Portsmouth for signing the treaty but the old gray goose earned the honor. The assistant secretary of state obtained four quills of the traditional cut and used them without any sign of advertising or favoritism.
A Boston committee announced readiness to receive subscriptions for a memorial fund of 25000 dollars. In two days nearly half the amount had been subscribed.
The American Protectionist argues reciprocity and tariff revision should not be pursued in the Fifty-ninth Congress. It calls for caucus action to pledge not to alter tariffs during the current session, framing the issue for next year and urging clarity for business and workers.
A New York Press editorial argues tariff revise rs should focus on lowering consumer prices rather than protecting American workers. It contends revisions favor foreign goods and could close U S mills, displacing American labor, unless the policy centers on business interests.
A Los Angeles Herald editorial questions Bryan’s focus on "unearthing" in the Philippines and urges tackling the Panama canal tasks begging for help. A St. Louis Globe Democrat column warns that cheaper bread by English inventors could trigger tariff reactions that would silence free traders in the U. S.
A Washington letter to the American Economist argues against tariff reforms amid U S prosperity. It notes foreign interest in protection, warns that tinkering with tariffs risks factory closures unemployment and a slide into hard times. The piece emphasizes keeping the Dingley law intact to sustain jobs and wages.
A nineteenth century critique argues that Parker exposed widespread bribery in the 1904 campaign and contends the Democratic Party, and its leaders, were venal and rotten. It asserts Republicans would beat Parker in 1908 if Democrats nominate him and accuses Democrats of selling out on election day.
The Massachusetts Republican platform endorses President Roosevelt and the congressionally appointed commission’s push to build a strong American mercantile fleet. It cites foreign trade disadvantages from ship shortages and urges concrete steps toward reviving the merchant service, with a report due to next Congress.
Springfield Union urges a minimum tariff as full protection and a basis for trade with all nations. It warns against lowering it, or risk moving toward free trade with favored nations, while other papers note Dingley tariff defenses and fiscal fears. The Washington Post questions Democratic strategy as Republicans aim to block action. Kansas City Journal adds sharp commentary.
A historical overview contrasts Austria and Hungary, noting Hungarys liberal gains and Austrian conservatism. It recalls Franz Josephs fragile bond with Hungary, the 1848 revolt led by Louis Kossuth, Russian intervention, and the 1867 Ausgleich compromising dual monarchy. The piece warns of potential conflict if concessions fail.
The article describes eight years of Hungarian political disruption, bold insistence on national independence, and alliances with Austria. It notes Count Apponyi defending Hungary as an independent kingdom within a shared empire, and outlines a ten year Austro Hungarian framework with joint ministries and parallel sovereignty. Rumors hint at Franz Joseph’s possible abdication in favor of Archduke Francis Ferdinand.
A humorous quip from the Cleveland Leader notes Bluffer missing the ball due to a clothing store rental mishap. The tailor failed, and the clothier had lent the suit to another customer causing the social lions’ embarrassment.
A court record notes a judge quipping about a cook and a steak that is a touch under done. The moment reveals a humorous exchange during a courtroom appearance.
Fifty years ago every well to do father of six sons sent one to a trade. One became a preacher, another a physician, another a lawyer. The unstudious joined hunting houses and factories, while today they seize finance in the mail order business.
An admirer asks how a celebrated illustrator discovered he could draw. The artist cites school marks for excellence and fidelity, recalling a caricature of his beloved teacher on the blackboard and marks coming from the teacher's cane. Cleveland Ian Dezler
The verse parlor riddle assigns various roles to ages and items ending with a final twist. A judge is mentioned as a closing element, tying together the playful pairs in a rhyming catalog.
Mrs Mackay known for wealth beauty and society leadership has emerged in public life by winning a Roslyn school board seat amid bitter opposition and by entertaining the duchess of Marlborough during her U.S. visit. Born Katherine Duer she hails fromLines of notable families including Lady Kitty Duer and a Virginia lineage. Her husband Clarence Hungerford Mackay heads cable ventures and other major firms. Harbor Hill on Long Island stands as a premier home. She has published drama Gabrielle and novel The Stone of Destiny attracting attention.
A lively profile notes Winston Churchill, son of Lord Randolph Churchill, as an active figure in politics and writing. It covers his military service since 1895, his time in Cuba and India, his role in the Nile and Boer War, his imprisonment and escape, and his forthcoming life of his father. It also mentions his American mother Jennie Jerome and his MP election in 1900.
The piece surveys Hall Caine a Manx born novelist and public figure. It covers his background including Rossetti links and Manx government service, his major works The Manxman The Bondman The Scapegoat The Christian and The Eternal City and notes his influence on copyright reform and anti persecution efforts.
Henry Codman Potter the New York bishop comes from a family of churchmen. His father Alonzo Potter and uncle Horatio Potter both served as bishops. He has worked to lessen church controversy and promote social engagement for workers, though one attempt at a social meeting place failed.
Darius Ogden Mills quietly pursues practical charity by running Mills hotels for self supporting comfort at nominal prices, not intended for the undeserving. He also funded Bellevue hospital training school for male nurses and built improvements with mayoral cooperation. Mills, Cali origin, wealth from Sacramento trade, Bank of California backing, serves as UC regent and Lick Observatory trustee. A new Mills hotel is under construction.
Yonkers Statesman reports a humorous exchange where a son replies I give it up to his father asking what he does with wealth. The quip highlights a light moment reflecting attitudes toward money and values.
President Roosevelt plans to urge Congress to pass a bill creating medals of honor for the Navy and Marine Corps. The move aims to recognize distinguished service and special acts of valor by officers and sailors in both branches.
A proposal argues service by all branches should receive equal honor and a single medal to recognize individual achievement across the army navy and marine corps alike. The advocate expects a recommendation to adopt one shared medal.
In the Cleveland Leader a boast circulates as a man challenges Mr. Sledge claiming he can beat him. The exchange reflects local bravado and adds to the day’s quick headlines.
Passenger traffic manager D G Edwards of Cincinnati outlines a dated timetable linking Columbus Grove Ottawa Wapakoneta Sidney Piqua Lima Leipsic and Deshler with Defiance and Cincinnati lines. The fragment lists arrival and departure times and North Bound via B and O Ry with several stops in Ohio.
The world’s tallest tree is a eucalyptus colossea in the Dandenong mountains near Melbourne at 494 feet, surpassing California’s tallest by 25 feet. Texas climate allows wearing a straw hat longer, with hat smashing in Texas only in months beginning with O.
A crowd from the area attended an ice cream supper in Austinville where Miss Maggie Donahue won the cake for correctly guessing its contents. The event was reported by the Decatur News.
The Japanese government has ordered in Germany 2,000,000 kilograms of bronze coins about the size of an American quarter. They will be stamped at the Japanese mint.
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