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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1898
Page
2
A long column summarizes a clash between Carlo and Ludwig, political tensions in Washington, and calls for action by commissioners. It notes Cuban refugees arriving in Florida, Sen Walthall's death, and McKinley’s cabinet changes. It also covers a fire at Gasser & Brand brewery, bond sale disputes, and foreign policy views on Cuba and Spain.
A Saturday incident at the county commission offices ended in a violent confrontation between Treasurer Carl Ludwig and Commissioner Ludwig Dames when a heavy paper weight was hurled and narrowly missed. Ludwig sustained a back injury and was taken home where he remained bedridden for days. The fight arose amid accusations surrounding the sale of county bonds and bid guarantees, with names including Carl Ludwig, Ludwig Dames, Auditor Berry, and Hoeeghn township figures cited. The article notes the weight weighed pounds two ounces and hints at further actions by the commissioners.
Names listed for the May Term jury pool across townships and wards include Delphos Hob tavern area and multiple townships such as Wood Smok and Rats. The panel features numerous residents with full names and locales, indicating diverse local participation in the civil and criminal docket.
In Hardin County Taylor leads by 1 vote, Wood County by 7, Hancock County by 34050, defeating Doncan for the position. Election returns show Taylor securing a plurality across multiple counties with a decisive margin in Hancock.
The document reports passage of a Good Roads Law affecting Jackson Township, Van Wert County, Ohio. It details the voting outcome, the scope of the road improvements, and funding provisions, including tax and bond considerations, with emphasis on graveling and road upkeep duties by township trustees.
Miss Birtan leads Red Cross aided by State Department and Christian Herald for Cuban relief from war famine and neglect. New York depot ships clothes and supplies to Havana while hospitals and aid networks expand to reach starving mothers and children amid cholera malaria and typhus threats.
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