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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1896
Page
2
A garbled February 1898 fragment discusses Teghitedd and Viorica electricity, military terms, officers dated, and references to Indiasact and Ist periods. It mentions costs, poverty, and public measures, with scattered numbers and place names, reflecting a troubled archival OCR passage.
A condensed survey of the week’s events from Washington to foreign capitals. Highlights include Senate debates on annexation and wartime policy, political contests in various districts, and notable incidents across the United States and overseas.
Boston reports 45 delegates from Biddeford Saco Waltham New Bedford and Powell vote unanimously to report a general strike across the cotton industry. The move aims to paralyze loom and spindle output statewide, with Samuel Gompers previewing a broader one hour day agitation and miners' success encouraging rail and labor unions toward a national action.
The crowd roared as Zola spoke in enthusiasm during the court session addressing the Dreyfus affair. Col Puqirt and Col de Paty du Clam faced sharp questions while Gen Girbehbun was cited in relation to secret documents. The mob clashed with police as witnesses testified amid tense exchanges and ongoing controversy.
Lincoln birthday events drew large crowds as cities closed stores and public offices. Governors former officials and lawmakers attended celebrations including a Lincoln dinner at the Republican club in New York and a league gathering in Brooklyn.
The annual memorial service under the Gloucester Fishermen's Institute was held at Lost Chapter Church on Sunday afternoon. Attendees included widows, children, and friends of lost fishermen. The memorial history noted 96 men lost their lives during Is17, with 17 widows and 43 children left to mourn, reflecting the dangers faced by the fishing community.
Fire Saturday evening totally destroyed the opera house and contents in Moline, with adjoining stores damaged. Flames blocked exits, prompting several rescues by citizens and firefighters. The plant housed by Lorter Prioating Co and other tenants suffered heavy losses. insurance coverage noted. Ownership traced to C fb Heminchg, previously MOCV. postal telegraph, electric Foundry Commercial heating plant affected. Sunmakers troupe outlet lost.
A fragmentary discussion on fashion trends for dresses and accessories, noting white and light colors, crochet work, and embroidered trim. The piece mentions boleros, evening gowns, and matching accessories, with references to materials like silk and ornamented fabrics and the social appeal of coordinated outfits.
A Cuban official source asserts the De Lome letter to Senor Canalizo was authentic and not stolen from the U S mails. The Havana post office, Cuban junta, and Spanish embassy figures are cited as handling the document and denying immediate public release while Washington officials downplay the incident.
A fragmented, OCR style piece traces vegetables from different regions and eras. It mentions watercress, turnip, leaky phrases about Persia, Greece, Rome, Spain, and Russia. It notes ancient chefs and a Trach author, with a final reference to a $1,200,000 lifetime gain.
Senator Cannon leads a speech attacking mere talk on Cuba while warning that intervention could arise from unrest in the island. Senator Mason supports U S rights to intercede and argues for action to halt starvation and murders, comparing Cuba to past disputes and urging a firm stance against Spain.
A fashion note outlines pale yellow and light blue gowns with green accents, heavy frills, and pasted diamonds. It discusses satin fabrics, chiffon paths, and jewelry trends, noting a Creek style shift and resurgence of diamond wear at receptions. It also mentions Philadelphia bicycle clubs and Swiss patent culture.
A St Paul woman visiting Washington during a congressional recess displays a gift-laden bag and pride in New England neatness. The scene unfolds at a New England housemaid’s door where she jokes about clever packing, then the piece shifts to railway ads and a Wisconsin Central promo.
Mrs Jewel Svirn of 224 Kauffman St Philadelphia testifies that after weeks bedridden with ovarian inflammation and congestion she found relief using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She reports drastic improvement, reduced doctor visits, and newfound faith in the remedy, declaring it a blessing to women.
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