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Newspaper

Van Wert Times

Location

Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1899

Page

3

Death of President Hobart Creates Nationwide Mourning

A long illness ends with the passing of President Garret Hobart. The news triggers a nationwide response as officials announce the death at the White House and state levies hold moments of silence. The public mass is planned, with proclamations from the presidency and cabinet reflecting on Hobart’s long service and impact.

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Brutal murder case shocks Mootsomes town

A woman and her child were found murdered near Mootsomes after an attack at a farm. The coroner reported the bodies in a field while investigators searched for a suspect, with residents shaken by the brutal crime and a child witness troubling authorities.

Tahoe Mootsomes Clive Manaus

Fragmented OCR shows near unreadable text with garbled names

A highly corrupted OCR segment lists scattered words and letters from a historical newspaper page. It contains partial names, phrases, and stray terms, yielding no coherent events, dates, or clear entities to summarize into a factual item.

Miller Syndicate Swindle Victims Amid Brooklyn Concert Debacle

A Franklin Syndicate led by Miller duped thousands in Brooklyn prompting police action after a charity concert collapsed. Investigators link alleged dealer Daly and associates to false promissory schemes, with payments promised weekly and banks denying dealings. The case centers on African American and poor community victims seeking restitution as lawsuits unfold.

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Bank Robbery Sparks Townwide Panic and Flight From Bank

A chaotic day followed a bank robbery where loud explosions and gunfire were heard across the village. Residents fled their homes as suspects escaped, leaving destruction and fear in the aftermath.

Resistance to American Advance Describes Novem ber 26 nighttime artillery actions

Fragmented account recalls Barba en and Weldon detachments in trench fighting near Pet centering on November 21 to 26. References wounded, regimental movements, and artillery exchanges as troops contend with enemy advances and countercharges on the right flank amid entrenched lines.

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Shights of Labor and Post Office Inquiry

A chaotic OCR fragment mentions labor matters and a 24 year old, plus an assembly, adjournment, and a discussion of post office investigation. It references Condemning Uresilent WW Bielky and several political roles including president, vice president, and United States Senator Wes leered ms. The garbled text hints at online comments and inquiries related to post office issues and a broader governmental context.

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Transfer of Rhode Island Property Sparks Family Turmoil

A tangled 19th century notice reports transfers of property at 1747 Rhode Island to George Goodwin Dewey and Houston Dewey amid family disputes and ill tidings. It notes preparations and signatures by Mildred Welton Dewey, with mentions of admiralty action, wills, and plans for a public sale.

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Boers Defeated in Hawaiian Front War Battle Report

Fragmentary battlefield account describes Tundan Nov 24 to rd Methuen defense near Beli In an official report a force engaged Wattle Mursery and Lord Wether. It notes wounded, prisoners, and loot with references to naval support and shrapnel.

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Business Circles Reports Mixed Trade and Bond Activity

The report notes sales of bonds and a broad, unsettled money market with government and interior figures indicating cautious credit conditions. It highlights weak demand in industrials, stable grain prices with contracts for import, and varied weekly wheat, corn, and flour prices amid subdued trade and distribution constraints.

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Hero of the Maine and a Marine’s fate in grief

The account recalls the tragedy of the battleship Maine, the heroics at sea, and the aftermath. It notes Captain Sigel reporting the attack, the ship’s explosion and sinking, and Lutheny’s promotion to sergeant of marines. A note from a sailor to his mother hints at despair before a final act, alongside a Spanish American War medal and other memorabilia found.

Willie Harber Sigel Hay Anthons Brooklyn Nast Yard

Currency Movement Indicates Shift in New York Rates

Ambiguous notes describe treasury operations and currency indications toward New York, with references to transactions, exchanges, and weekly movement. The fragmentary text mentions subtreasury activity, exchange values around 300,000, and various place names and entities in a confused ledger-like report.

Idlal Servants and Social Tensions Across Era

Fragmentary OCR depicts fragile views on servitude and employer servant relations. It discusses modest expectations for maids, discretion in handling sensitive tasks, and social consequences of familiarity. Mentioned are Hungarian peasants, a Szabadka farmer, and scattered references to workers, courts, and entertainment.

Insurrection News From Philippine Theater Report

Fragmentary dispatches describe insurgent activity around Manila and Negritos, with leaders Bautista and Lacson mentioned. Reports recount battles, prisoner counts, and movements toward Hong Kong as Aguinaldo seeks safety and continued resistance.

Monuments Dedicated at Orchard knob in Chattanooga

The dedicatory program for state monuments near Orchard knob in Chattanooga drew over 10000 local residents and many dignitaries including Governor Cullom, Gen Wo Boynton, and a Confederate delegation. The ceremony featured a military salute by the regimental band, a prayer by Dr Witham Potba, and remarks presenting the monuments to Governor John T. Launce of Illinois and others.

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Monument Markers Erected at Chickamauga Park and Vicinity

Eloquent acceptance speech spurred a project to erect monuments and markers at Chickamauga park and nearby areas. The plan includes main shaft monuments at Dretard and Missionary Ridge, and smaller canopied markers honoring brigades under Generals Crease, Sherman, Wagner, Harker, Sloore, and Wood. Construction cites a Northern granite shaft topped by a bronze figure with inscribed seals, to memorialize engagements across the Chickamauga and surrounding theaters.

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Battle at Belmont West End Amid Boer Advance

Report from Cape Town describes heavy fighting at Belmont with British forces under Major General Livers and troops from Guards and Northumberland repelling Boer advances. Casualties and captures noted as the laager and garrison hold at daybreak. Churchill meets with the ex-prisoners under scrutiny of war reporting.

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Fragmented OCR Chronicle Mix of Names and Events

A jumbled historical text fragment lists numerous personal names, places, and scattered events across lines. It references figures from Washington, New York, and other locations, with mentions of admiralty, a punchy mix of anecdotes, and several tragic outcomes amid a flood of proper nouns and fragmented phrases.

Unclear Assembly and Mining Strikes Amid Local Murders

Fragmented report notes Blenheim area events, mining demands granted after a nine week strike, and a fatal shooting tied to Perry. It mentions miners’ outcomes, political figures, and local disturbances, with scattered references to Washington and Georgia locales. The text blends multiple items, including an assassination-like killing and unresolved questions about parliamentary actions.

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