07 Aug 1896
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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1896
Page
1
A long OCR fragment describes land and property in Van Wert county with references to a farm style home, wells, cisterns, outbuildings, fence lines, and various parcels. It mentions blocks of land near unions towns and townships, with arable acreage and improvements including a frame house, barn, and outbuildings.
A jumble of real estate notices and loan offers with names and places scattered. Partial phrases mention Long & Wappner and properties, mortgage notes, townships, and sale hints across unclear typed text. The readable bits suggest a broad classified page with property listings and financial notices from various entities.
A chaotic scene at Fort Worth unfolds with wild rumors and tall tales as attendees claim a sensational lineup. Witnesses describe heated exchanges, unexpected entrances, and a flood of speculation about plans for a dramatic public event.
A lengthy fiery address by a Republican candidate at a convention in Lincoln urges the restoration of the prewar currency system, arguing for a return to gold and silver standards. He laments government power, asserts the people must govern themselves, and criticizes current monetary policy and political leadership. The speech covers currency, constitutional principles, and calls for a monetary policy aligned with the old standard.
Washington dispatch notes shifts in Democratic support around silver issue. Bryan Sewall and McLean remain focal as New York mobilization tests party unity and potential impact on the national campaign amid cross state hopes and partisan alignment.
A garbled mix of political figures, party mentions, and government actions against a backdrop of a weather summary. It references John Jeon, a minister to China, mid nineteenth century figures, and mentions the Hopobhicad party, alongside a weather section noting above normal temperatures, excessive precipitation, and crop impacts across oats, wheat, corn, potatoes, and buckwheat with farming losses and harvest delays.
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