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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1904
Page
8
The article notes diamonds have risen about 7 percent since the Boer War, with a $100 stone now worth about $175, and argues prices may not fall soon due to scarce mines. It then wades into book-title mishaps, geography lessons from recent wars, and social tips on wedding gifts and cultured living, ending with a dab of restaurant humor.
The Baltimore Herald reports Isidor Rayner, Maryland senator elected to succeed retiring Republican Lewis McComas in 1905, forming a Rayner Hearst club. Hearst would be second on the ticket, boosting Rayner’s national profile while provoking questions among old-line Democrats about such an alliance amid debates over gold and silver coinage.
The St Louis Globe Democrat argues southern support for any party nominee will persist, while northern leaders push their own aims. The Troy Times notes Missouri Senator Stone may challenge Bryan before the St Louis gathering, as sentiment splits within the party. The Indianapolis Journal mocks Cleveland and Wall Street ties, predicting a lively St Louis convention.
A sharp analysis contrasts Cleveland and Bryan in the 1896 race, noting their clashes over money and policy. The piece observes mutual taunts and strategic moves, predicting a fierce convention fight and the potential for either leader to bolt. It concludes that the party may reunite under a decisive platform despite factional tensions.
The Troy Times urges Republicans to unite and act in harmony for success in the 1904 national elections. It credits Republican policy with protecting industries, stabilizing currency, and expanding trade, arguing victory is essential to American progress and prosperity.
Column excerpts debate Judge Parker’s nomination and its impact on the Democratic Party. Watterson, Bryan and Hearst are cited as shaping the party’s fate, with editorial tone questioning leadership and future prospects amid party divisions. References to Wall in Wisconsin and clashing views on Parker appear across Chicago Tribune Indianapolis News Troy Times Washington Star and Indianapolis Journal.
A detailed tour through Adirondack forest country notes a lumber company’s impact, the regrowth of timber, and the varied, hardy communities in camps. Observations cover forest changes, forest products, and the diverse immigrant and native workers who sustain logging life.
The Baltic Squadron under Admiral Mara koff aims to outshine Port Arthur’s fleet, with the Ermak ice breaker enabling Kronstadt year round harbor access. The force includes Sissoi Veliki, Admiral Nakimoff, and other vessels, poised to confront Japan near Corea, as European powers brace for potential conflict and naval modernization accelerates in Russia.
Indianapolis News condemns mistreatment of horses as blinds, reins, and bits harm their sight and nerves. It denounces docking as cruel, urges mercy toward beasts, and calls for humane care over fashionable cruelty.
In California an Eastern man describes a hemp rope bee brush as the acme of perfection. Twenty inches of one inch rope bound to four inches for a handle, frayed ends soaked in water. It cleans easily and damages bees and cappings little. George Herrick credits C L Graham for teaching the method after managing 500 colonies.
A crank seeking the pope leads to heightened precautions around the Vatican. Guards line passages and gardens, sentries conceal themselves, and arrests are ordered for unauthorised visitors. Admission to St Peter’s is by ticket during ceremonies with detectives in monk and priest disguises among the crowds.
Assistant Astronomer R G Aitken leads Lick Observatory with 645 double star discoveries in four years. The latest bulletin lists 216 new findings for 1902 including closer components and new companions to bright stars, reflecting ongoing stellar research insights. A humorous quote from a Cincinnati Enquirer joke about coroners and inquests is noted.
A sixty five year old farmer describes a hog handling method using a loop and stick to restrain hogs alone. The piece also covers feed and meat color for dressed poultry noting skim milk in diet promotes white meat and skin, with options for yellow tinge using animal meat additions and whey-moistened grain.
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