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Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1902

Page

3

High Rents Drive Washington Commuters to Suburbs

A Washington special explains commuters who live outside the city work in the capital and endure high land costs. It notes Baltimore workers, Mount Vernon line homes, and suburbs like Eckington and Fort Myer Heights shaping a commuter class with easy rail access and lower living costs.

Washington National Capital Henry George William A. Clark Baltimore Mount Vernon Virginia Potomac Alexandria Ington Brookland Eckington Salmon P. Chase Kate Kate Chage Senator Conkling Electoral Commission Conkling Kate Chase Hayes Washington Grove Appalachian Range Andrew Geddes Department of Agriculture Kensington Chicago Arlington National Cemetery Potomac River Lee Mansion Arlington Fort Myer Fort Aqueduct Bridge Fort Myer Heights Memorial Pridge Rockville John R. McLean Ohio Hyattsville Badensburg

Stop Double Commissions Targeted by Post Office

Postmaster General Payne announced a crackdown on fourth class postmasters who divert mail to collect double commissions on stamp sales. Officials say such cross deposits between offices violate postal regulations and will lead to dismissal when detected, amid growing concern over executive office area schemes.

Payne

His Taste and the Bridal Chamber Jest

Cartoon caption style dialogue from the New York Herald features a proprietor refusing a request for a bridal chamber and offering a sample room instead, illustrating a humorous misunderstanding about private spaces.

N. Y. Herald

Mamma's Great Pleasure Dialogue Note

A brief quoted exchange from a Yonkers Statesman item shows a mother and daughter Minnie arguing playfully about conversation. The snippet captures domestic tone with a hint of humor in a newspaper snippet.

Mamma Yonkers Statesman

Uribe-Uribe Surrenders as Rebels Are Routed

Panama and Colon report General Uribe-Uribe surrenders to General Marjarres at Rio Frio after a three day pursuit. The rebel force, once 1,800 to 2,500 strong with rifles and ammunition, collapses as government troops surround and capture Uribe-Uribe and Castillo. Washington confirms the death blow to the rebellion and anticipates pacification of inland Colombia.

Panama Uribe-Uribe Marjarres Rio Frio Santa Marta la Cienaga Colon General Pinzon Savanilla Department Bolivar Castillo Gen Washington Gen. Uribe-Uribe Legation Colombia

Pittsburg and Monongahela Coal Companies to Merge

The Pittsburg Coal Co and the Monongahela River Consolidated Coal and Coke Co plan a merger with total capitalization of 110 million dollars and assets of 120,088,581 dollars. Output near 30 million tons annually. aim to create a dominant bituminous concern and end rivalry. Francis L. Robbins and Col J B Finley lead negotiations. plan calls for lessee structure and no new stock issuance to cover the combined issue.

Pittsburg the Gazette Pittsburg Coal Co Monongahela River Francis L. Robbins Col. J. B. Finley The River Company

Bryan Special Crashes Into Freight Caboose Near Arena

Bryan and his party were unharmed as the Bryan special collided with a freight caboose at Arena Brown Canyon 15 miles above Leadville. The caboose derailed but three occupants escaped by jumping. the train was delayed, and Bryan and companions were moved to an empty refrigerator car then to Nathrop seven miles away.

Cripple Creek Col Bryan Arena Brown Canyon Leadville Mr. Bryan Nathrop

Earthquakes and Ash Falls Stir Southern Mexico

Reports from the southern republic describe reduced alarm over ash showers as subterranean noises reach Tuxtla and the quake record grows. Up to Saturday 45 distinct shocks rattled San Cristobal while Palenque notes no change in San Juan mountain but frequent loud explosions.

Mexico City Oat Republic Tuxtla San Cristobal San Juan Mountain

Bearmouth Rancher James C Conn Shot Dead in Home

A Bearmouth dispatch reports James C Conn a wealthy ranchman on Willow Creek was found shot to death in his home. His mother lay fatally injured on the floor. Authorities believe a lone bandit who robbed the Northern Pacific limited last Friday is the suspect.

Butte Mont Bearmouth James C. Conn Willow Creek Northern Pacific Limited

Fatal Explosion in Wabash Tunnel Ends in Casualties

Pittsburg reports a premature blast in the Mount Washington end of the Wabash tunnel yesterday killed one man and seriously injured another while two more workers suffered minor injuries.

Pittsburg Mount Washington Wabash

Prairie fire follows spark igniting freight train loss

A spark from an engine started a prairie fire at La Porte Texas. A following freight train fanned the blaze and cotton on a flat car ignited. The entire train burned except the engine and one car of cotton. Loss tallies to $100000 with no insurance.

la Porte Tex

Ashes Shower Deaths on Steamer Vig Ilancia Off Tehuantepec

The steamer Vig Ilancia reached Havana on Tuesday covered in volcanic ash from a Sunday incident between Vera Cruz and Progresso near the Isthmus of Tehuantepec.

Havana Vigilancia Vera Cruz Progresso Tehuantepec

Guatemala Coffee Zones Besieged by Santa Maria Eruption

A volcanic eruption at Santa Maria near Quezaltenango buries six inches of ash in the city and seven feet of sand on coast plantations, threatening vast coffee areas and prompting warnings from Consul General McNally in Washington. Frequent earthquakes and a second eruption are reported, causing great excitement.

Guatamala San Francisco Guatemala Santa Maria Castle Bros Louis Hirsch Mr. Hirsch Costa Casa Costa Granda Washington State Department McNally Central America Quezaltenango Department of Tombador

Confession Ties Tax Ring to Masonic Temple Frauds

Luke Wheeler, a convicted tax fixer, claims a vast plot behind the Masonic Temple frauds and related schemes. He says prominent firms evaded taxes as two men died by their own actions amid threats of exposure and blackmail involving a Springfield official and Canadi an return fears.

Chicago The Daily News Deneen Wheeler Luke Wheeler Masonic Temple Springfield Canada

Diabolical murder shocked Palmyra home fire ruins

A Wisconsin murder case centers on William Wickingson 43 Albert Wickingson 40 and Julia Wickingson 35 found among burned remains after a house fire near Palmyra. Witnesses note a $500 withdrawal the day before and a nearby road rig. A revolver gold and burned cash were found near the wreckage.

Palmyra Wis William Wickingson Albert Wickingson

Fishermen Lost In Gale On Lake Ontario

Niagara Falls Ontario October 31 Several fishermen feared drowned after a gale on Lake Ontario. A boat with Charles and Arthur Masters swamped and rescued by a tug. Peter Nath and grandson John Bents were seen two miles from Port Dalhousie and later presumed lost after a rescue attempt failed.

Niagara Falls Ont Lake Ontario Charles Arthur Masters Peter Nath John Bents Port Dalhousie

Johnson Held After Self-Admission in Latimer Slaying

William C. Johnson surrendered to Brooklyn police claiming he killed Albert C. Latimer in July. He told Detective Reynolds a tale naming a man named Walsh as the accomplice and said Walsh could not be located. Johnson was held until November 5 for further police inquiry and remanded to jail.

Johnson New York William C. Johnson Brooklyn Albert C. Latimer Reynolds Latimer Walsh

Faculty Proposal Aims at End to College Strike

In Lansing Michigan on October 31 a mass meeting of agricultural college students heard a faculty proposal to end the strike. The plan calls for students to resume classes while a new faculty committee reconsiders grievances and may alter suspensions of 17 students from the freshmen sophomore rush if the original action is found unjust. The students accepted the proposal.

Lansing Mich Michigan Agricultural College

Foundry Owner Shoots Woman Then Kills Self

Frederick Roberts of Salt Lake City fatally wounds Mrs. Charles A. Cooper in Pueblo Colo then dies by suicide. Officials cite Mrs Cooper’s refusal to marry as the motive.

Pueblo Col Frederick Roberts Salt Lake City Charles A. Cooper Cooper Roberts

Cleveland Draws Huge Ovation In Morristown Rally

Ex President Cleveland spoke at a political meeting in Morristown New Jersey drawing hundreds from nearby towns as special trains arrived and he received an enthusiastic ovation.

Cleveland Morristown N. J Mr. Cleveland

Murdered His Son Then Fled With Daughter to Mountains

In Inez Kentucky on November 3 Pleasant Sprading is held on charges of killing his 4 year old son and 15 year old daughter after an incident while herding sheep. He fled to the mountains with his eldest daughter as neighbors and authorities moved to prevent lynching and secure a speedy trial.

Jalil Inez Spradings Sprating Hensley Sprading

Freight wreck near Schenectady kills brakeman in rear end collision

In Schenectady County New York a rear end collision between two New York Central freights five miles west of the city killed a brakeman who was on top of a freight car. The conductor of the second train was injured and both trains derailed, suspending traffic for hours. The engineer and fireman escaped by jumping.

Schenectady N. Y New York Central

Four Men Killed at a Crossing in Algonquin

Four men Frank and Louis Schuette and Charles and James Woodrich were killed when a milk train on the Chicago and Northwestern struck their buggy at a village crossing in Algonquin Illinois. Louis Schuette died later in hospital. All lived in Algonquin except James Woodrich of Kilbourne City Wisconsin. The men had started for Dundee before daylight and did not see the train due to darkness and the buggy covering the crossing.

Elgin Ill Frank Louis Sehuette Charles James Woodrich Algonquin Chicago & Northwestern Railway Louis Schuette Kilbourne City Wis Dundee

Unknown Negro Burned at Stake in Darling Miss

A mob of 4000 burned an unknown black man at Darling Mississippi on Friday night for the murders of E C Jackson and a mill owner named Roselle on Wednesday night. He confessed to the double crime just before the funeral pyre was lit. Darling is a small Yazoo Valley branch station with no direct telegraph link.

Sardis Miss Darling E. C. Jackson Roselle Yazoo Mississippi Valley Railroad

Roosevelt Visits Cedar Mountain Battlefield Site

President Roosevelt spent several hours on Cedar Mountain battlefield in Virginia with Secretary Root Secretary Cortelyou and Dr. Rixey. An eye witness and participant gave him an account of the fight.

Mr. Roosevelt Cedar Mountain Brandy Station Roosevelt Cedar Mountain Root Cortelyou Rixey

Victim of Football Injuries At Tennessee Deaf School

Walter Cole fullback for the Tennessee deaf and dumb school football team is dying from injuries suffered in a game at Maryville last Saturday. Cole, a resident of McKeesport Pennsylvania, had been hospitalized in Knoxville.

Knoxville Tenn Walter Cole Tennessee Deaf and Dumb Maryville Cole McKeesport

Gold discovery triggers mining stampede in Black Hornet district

Boise reports a rich gold discovery in the Black Hornet district sparking a stampede similar to early mining booms. Word spread Saturday night and hundreds rushed to secure claims as the blind vein was found while working on a nearby property. The vein has since been opened at several points.

Boise Idaho Black Hornet

Silversmiths Vote to Strike Over Hours

A New York meeting of silver workers representing 3,000 in New York Brooklyn and Newark decided to strike unless a nine hour day replaces the current ten hour rule.

New York SCU Brooklyn Newark

Cholera Death Toll Rises in Jerusalem and Gizeh

Cholera reports 494 deaths in Jerusalem and 78 in Gizeh over the past week. Severe distress noted at Lydda due to dire shortages of medical aid to fight the outbreak.

Jerusalem Gizeh Lydda

Viljoen Offers His Services in Somaliland Conflict

Boer commander Viljoen writes to Earl Roberts offering to serve the British Army if Boers join the field against the Mullah forces in Somaliland. The surprise overture comes as British and allied forces confront regional rebels.

Viljoen London Earl Roberts Somaliland

Victory tops Strikers in Hudson Valley rail strike

In Schenectady New York on November 3 the Hudson Valley electric railway motormen strike ended with the company recognizing the union and accepting the wage schedule presented by the workers.

Schenectady N. Y Hudson Valley Electric Railway

Peculiar Catastrophe in Niagara Falls Sewage Tunnel

Four men killed and three seriously affected by a gas surge in a Niagara Falls sewer heading near Twenty fourth street. Thirteen workers on the second shift had loaded a blast and retreated, four collapsing in a water filled tunnel. Foreman Michael Mulroy escaped to raise the alarm as Rhodes perished while ascending.

Niagara Falls N. Y Twenty Lawrence Fisher George Rhodes Hugo Swanson William Bradish Tonawanda Romano Kovich Sam Finch Michael Mulroy Kovich Twenty-fourth Street Mulroy

Dun's Report Outlook Brightens for Manufacturing

R G Dun and Co Weekly Review notes speculation tied to politics but business steady as elections approach. Wage increases resolve new labor tensions, coal supply gains ease prices and sustain factory activity while freight delays persist. Retail sales rise with cooler weather. Trailways costs up but October earnings beat prior year. Failures total 233 US and 22 Canada.

New York R. G. Dun & Co New England United States Canada

Equine Champion Crescens Sets World Two Mile Record

Crescens, son of Robert McGregor, trotted two miles in 4 17 at Memphis driving park beating the world two mile trotting record by 11 4 seconds. Driven by Mr. Ketcham, Crescens clocked 2 10 at one mile and finished with a final mile pace faster than the first, earning enthusiastic ovations from the crowd.

Crescens Memphis, Tenn Memphis Tenn Cresceus Robert McGregor Onward Silver Mr. Ketcham Ketcham Nervola

Joplin Real Estate Dealer Killed by Wife in Office Standoff

R O Randall a Carthage real estate dealer was shot and killed by his wife after a divorce suit led to a quarrel in a lawyer's office. Randall drew a knife and tried to stab her when she fired five times. Mrs Randall was arrested.

Joplin, Mo R. O. Randall Carthage

Wreck on Erie Road Injures Two in New York

A westbound fast freight No 86 wrecked near Addison New York injuring two men seriously one fatally as cars piled and scattered across the area. In Bridgeport Connecticut a jail workshop fire caused a panic but was confined with about 500 dollars loss.

Rochester N. Y Erie Addison Bridgeport Conn Fairfield County

President Roosevelts Hunting Expedition Near Manassas

Washington reports President Roosevelt with De Root Secretary Cortelyou and Surgeon General Rixey departed for a gunning expedition near Manassas Virginia. The open season for wild turkey and quail begins in Virginia today.

Washington Roosevelt de Root Cortelyou Andurgeon Rixey Manassas Virginia

Across the Continent in 88 Hours

Chicago reports the Golden State Limited will run from Los Angeles to Chicago with inaugurations on Sunday. The service over the Southern Pacific and Rock Island lines aims to cut coast to coast travel time to 88 hours.

Chicago Golden State Limited Los Angeles Southern Pacific Rock Island

Commissioners Tour Anthracite Mines in Roaring Roaring Scranton

Seven Roosevelt appointees inspected No 2 mine of Hillside Coal and Iron Co and the Coalbrook breaker, enduring coal dust and damp gangways as they studied production from blasting to market. Bishop Spalding led questions during the eight hour tour as the group visited Forest City Carbondale and related towns.

Scranton Roosevelt Bishop Spalding Hillside Coal and Iron Co Erie Co Coalbrook Delaware & Hudson Co Forest City This City Carbondale Lackawanna Valley Delaware & Hudson Railroad Carroll D. Wright Manville Hazleton Neill Mitchell

Murrell on The Stand in Missouri Bribery Trial

St Louis October 31 Ed mud Bersch a former member of the house of delegates faces perjury charges as the grand jury proceedings unfold. John K Murrell testifies detailing the old house of delegates bribery scheme and names 19 implicated including himself. Murrell describes the suburban bill payoff plan with demanded amounts and staged payments tied to passage and mayoral signature.

St. Louis Edmund Bersch House of Delegates Ryan Philip Stock Lincoln Trust Co Circuit Folk John K. Murrell Mexico Old House of Delegates Combine Bersch Murrell Phillip Stock

Island menace in Lake Michigan feared as Manitow drift may vanish

Detroit reports from a Pree Press special describe South Manitow Island facing possible submersion in Lake Michigan. Captain Lafberg of the Sleeping Bear Point life saving station warns the island could disappear soon. A boat house vanished and soundings show depth dropping from three feet to thirty feet.

Detroit Pree Manitow Island Lake Michizin Lafberg Sleeping Bear Point Washington

Tin Mills to Resume Full Operation in Sharon

Sharon Pennsylvania reports the tin mills will start up in full next Monday after a partial restart. About 1,100 workers are employed as the rebate dispute with the Amalgamated Association and the American Tin Plate Co. is resolved.

Sharon Sharon Tin Mills Amalgamated Association American Tin Plate Co

Miles Reaches Manila With Army Transport Thomas

Manila Oct 31 The United States army transport Thomas with Lieut Gen Miles and party on board anchored in Manila harbor last night.

Gen Miles Manila United States Army Thomas Manila Harbor

Barr Will Sail the Defender

Secretary Cornell of the New York Yacht Club announced that construction of a boat to defend the America's cup is under way. Herreshoff is the designer and Captain Barr will sail the yacht.

Barr New York Cormack New York Yacht Club Herreshoff

The Czar Is Sick A Russian Czar Ails at Livadia

London reports Dr Morzejewski, a leading Russian specialist, has been telegraphed to Livadia to treat the czar who is suffering from a nervous complaint.

Czar London St. Petersburg The Daily Express Morzejewski Russia Livadia

Wreck Near Oxford Kills Engineer and Two Tramps

An express bound for Chicago collided with two runaway freight cars near Oxford on October 31, destroying the engine baggage and mail cars. Engineer Edward Conm and two tramps died. The freight cars burned. all 60 passengers were unhurt but shaken.

Oxford Chicago Cincinnati Hamilton & Dayton Monon Edward Conm

Dual Case heirs battle ends in favor of Case heirs

In Cleveland in the United States circuit court on Friday two Abiel Cases from Connecticut created conflicting testimony. Judge Wing instructed the jury to return a verdict for the heirs who have enjoyed the Case fortune since the death of the last of Leonard Case's sons.

Cleveland United States Circuit Court Connecticut

City Printers Reach Four-Year Wage Compromise

In Cleveland the union book and job printers secure a staged wage increase from 15 to 18 dollars weekly. Employers agree to 16.56 dollars weekly for 1902 1903 17 1904 17.50 1905 and 183 per week on November 1 1905. Linotype operators gain a 3 dollar weekly raise starting November 1.

Cleveland Linotype

Bishop Excommunicates Rev John Tichy in Cleveland

Bishop Horstmann excommunicated Rev John Tichy rector of St John’s Independent Catholic church in Cleveland. Tichy had organized the independent church for weeks and ignored orders to stop saying mass and appear before the Episcopal court. Members warned they would be excommunicated if they remained.

Cleveland Horstmann John Tichy St. John’s Independent Catholic Church Father Tichy Episcopal Court

Mayor Johnson Strikes a Man in Public Square

In Cleveland on November 1 a noonday public square meeting escalated when Mayor Johnson struck William Mylechraine a Republican tax board official. Mylechraine formerly assessor of the Thirty Second ward and now a board of review clerk called Johnson a liar, prompting the strike. Bystanders intervened to restore calm.

Johnson Cleveland William Mylechraine Republican Tax Board Mylechraine Econd Board of Review

Detroit man offers to spread smallpox in Toledo

A Detroit resident Henry Fenton writes to Toledo Mayor's Clerk Voit proposing to seed smallpox in the city. He claims four vigorous cases will be sent and asks 25 dollars per case or 50 dollars for three, with a share of physicians' fees for attending.

Toledo Henry Fenton Detroit Voit

Body Found On Beach Identified As Mate John Bretz

A body found on the Ashtabula beach three miles east of town on Wednesday afternoon is identified as Second Mate John C. Bretz from the steamer C. B. Lockwood, home in Toledo. Decomposition left identification by clothing to Captain Saph. The corpse lies in the morgue awaiting disposal. The farmer who found it will receive a $50 reward.

Ashtabula John C. Bretz C. B. Lockwood Toledo Saph

Oil Prices Advance Move Hits Crude Oil Costs

Standard Oil Co announces a further crude oil price rise two cents on the east and three cents on the west. The month brings an unusual total increase of 11 cents on the east and 3 cents on the west, with Ohio field shipments about 700000 barrels above production and reserves thinning.

Toledo Standard Oil Co Western Ohio

Ann Arbor Railroad Awarded Damages in Condemnation Suit

A Toledo jury in probate court awarded the Ann Arbor railroad 6629 in a condemnation case against the Toledo Railway and Terminal Co. The Terminal sought to cross the tracks and pass through property. the railroad had asked for 100000.

Toledo Annn Arbor Railroad Toledo Railway and Terminal Co Ann Arbor

Burglars Loot Steece Store in County Post Office

Thieves broke into the E. B. Willard & Co. store at Steece, stealing 200 in cash, 35 in stamps, and 34 000 in government bonds notes and insurance policies. The incident occurred Thursday night, Trenton reports.

Trenton E. B. Willard & Co Steece

A Gallant Deed by McPherson and Brett Rescues Child

In Cleveland on Friday afternoon Frank McPherson and Theodore Brett rescued a three year old locked in a burning Wellington apartment room. The child was asleep when left by Mrs Donald Hayden, whose suite was later destroyed by fire.

Cleveland Frank McPherson Theodore Brett Wellington Donald Hayden

Hunter Fatally Shoots Friend in Duck Hunt Near Lancaster

Lafayette Hull was accidentally shot and killed near Lancaster while duck hunting with Clarence Loomis. Hull stepped into Loomis’s gun path during the hunt. Loomis then attempted suicide. The two men were close friends.

Lancaster Lafayette Hull Clarence Loomis Hull Loomis

Indictment Returned in Willie Wade Murder Case

Upper Sandusky reports the grand jury returned an indictment against Philip Nagel for the Willie Wade murder. Nagel is at large, but authorities expect capture within a few days.

Upper Sandusky Willie Wade Philip Nagel

Peculiar Fatality At Bellefontaine Ball Game

A ball game in Bellefontaine on Monday led to a fatal accident when Thomas Walker, passing an open knife to a companion, was struck by a foul ball that drove the blade into his side and severed an artery.

Bellefontaine Thomas Walker

Lorain Hardware Dealer Fatally Injured in City Crash

Cleveland reports L. D. Lewis a Lorain hardware dealer was struck by a Woodland avenue car at Water and Superior streets Wednesday. Injuries were so severe that death was expected to follow.

Cleveland L. D. Lewis Lorain Woodland Avenue Water and Superior Streets

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