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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1890
Page
2
The Democracy of the Fifth Congressional District of Ohio will meet in convention in Lima on May 7 to nominate a candidate for Congress. Representation is based on one delegate per vote and one per 50 votes for James L. for governor, affecting county entitlements in the district.
The Van Wert Republican signals a repeal of the McCoy ripper and a possible tariff shift favoring higher rye duty. It praises Governor elects and party unity while condemning opponents in Cincinnati and urging tariff reform, school book changes, and ballot issues. It quotes Rep Flower on McKinley tariff impacts and cites a Kansas Farmers' Alliance plea for relief. Money to loan available from L G Gilliland.
The Treasury Department corruption allegations surface over windfall bribes tied to Alaskan contract seats. Windom and cabinet aides face scrutiny while Republican tariff plans draw intense criticism. The report notes party infighting, legislative maneuvering, and public discontent as the McKinley bill looms under scrutiny.
A critical reprint from Philadelphia Evening Telegraph argues the McKinley bill favors Western cattle barons and foreign manufacturers, to the detriment of American consumers. It contends duties on hides and wool raise prices, with rebates aimed at Eastern producers, crippling common households.
The United States Senate discussion on the Montana election contest is depicted as a sham by the New York Evening Post. Republican senators remain largely silent, while Democrats present arguments to themselves, with a decisive vote anticipated after lengthy speeches. The Sandusky Register also criticizes Murat Halstead and the Cinclonetl Ooo managemen tercial Gazette, predicting unsatisfactory leadership under Richard Smith. New Mexico’s population is listed as 110,565 in 1880 with Wyoming at 20,789, while current estimates near 200,000 for New Mexico. Wyoming is pressed for statehood by Republicans to preserve a GOP majority. New Mexico is opposed due to Democratic leanings. A tariff debate cites McKin’s Chicago proposal and a New York autograph sale price for Washington letters at $11.50. Minnesota notes severe winters limiting arene, with Wellson & Senreater of Sanborn offering a remedy for croup and cough. Levi X. Jacobs, trustee, announces insolvent estate administration in Van Wert, Ohio.
Gipe's Model Shoe Company of Van Wert seeks payment for portions of tax assessments on section 23 in Van Wert County Ohio. The notice states taxes and penalties due by May 1st or earlier, warning actions by the Van Wert County Treasurer. Attorney M. Saltegabe represents the plaintiff.
Probate records list guardians final accounts for Barnes Philip McHenry family trust and Niraut Proden ward. includes Mary Bailey Kever Henry Kever and Flora E. Mallen as final accounts. Assignees Sroka Koogle Minute D Weaver second. Burtafeld Cornelius Nell first account. Probate Judge Burtafeld note.
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