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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1899
Page
4
The transcript outlines a heated public discussion over Vice President Hobart’s health and renomination plans, potential Teddy Roosevelt ascent, and the political maneuvering around Alger, Quay, and Payne appointments. It notes Senate dynamics, party strategy, and possible investigations involving Admiral Schley, with broad implications for the 1900 campaign.
Community records show Calvin Crabtree filing a petition related to a seat and duty. The document mentions Willliams and YAR names, a hearing day, and week-long proceedings at a Van Wert location. Authorities note legal action linked to a petition and seating matter with a target date in the near term.
Tol Wanamaker denounces Senator Quay after an acquittal, calling it a chapter of shame for Pennsylvania and a rebuke to justice. He claims evidence against Quay was documentary and exoneration will embolden public plunderers, while accusing the Quay machine of boss rule and constitutional defiance. He urges continued scrutiny of remaining indictments and public morality.
A Sunday Bohwul convention in Doaglin township will render a program at Grad Victory Evangelical church including minutes, reports, elections, and a mayoral/governor discussion. Notable names include Rev Boelener, Jessie Hager, Mrs Mitiels Walborn, and candidate Mayor Jones of Ohio. Posters offered free for mailing.
An old medical advertisement touts Dr. Dave wa Ridney Tianteta as a cure for Brights disease and other kidney ailments. It claims tablets shaped like Riley bones are the direct in solution for kidney troubles and can be eaten like candy with free offers and testimonials from physicians of modern times.
An old clipped advertisement promotes Clippingers Sema Care for salt rheum scalp diseases dermatitis and related conditions. It claims effectiveness for pimples boils and other skin ailments with multiple references to sale at groceries and drug stores and agent warranties.
A garbled local column reflects farm work and social events across small towns. Mentions sowing oats, plowing corn, fires, horse mishaps, cattle, and gatherings at churches and schools. Names appear inconsistently, with scattered references to residents and visiting speakers amid weather hints and daily chores.
Fragments report Abanaba at a spring gathering in Oak Grove with M M Agleris and Mrs Walters. visits by Mrs Jas Aglar and Mrs Enyma Alspaw. Dentge family at Munmu Center. Kriek of Lima visits Nik Aihler. Mr and Mrs Jon Lillich with Mrs Lillich. Miss Knight with Mrs Raling. addition to Agier’s story noted. Nelford and W Auler listed among attendees.
Fragmented local items list residents visiting relatives, church notices, and a funeral. Names include Mrs Henry Sina, Matilde Tunsaker, Ella Pabrick, Samuel Worthan, and Maye dle. Board meetings, farm work, and road-related remarks appear amid community events and a funeral at Dunkird church. A long pension note for General Wheeler follows.
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