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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1898
Page
2
The piece outlines Democratic party candidates and an announced August 24 1808 primary in Washington township. It covers public sentiment on the Cuban campaign and the Philippine expedition, noting Hamilton era style party divisions and a mix of veterans and political figures in the debate.
A Washington dispatch reports Gen Shafter announcing Spanish surrender terms after the Newport tidings. The dispatch details surrender commissions, prisoner estimates near 12 000 to 12 000, and the need for about thirty two transports to move the Spanish army to Spain. The narrative notes confusion over commissions and confirms the Spanish army will depart promptly with allied officers.
The text outlines heated arguments over slavery and policy during a period of reform. It references constitutional considerations, petitions, and actions by groups and speakers, noting debates on rights and actions approved by a body and opposed by others. The piece mentions organizations, locations, and named participants in a dense, era-typical discourse.
In the Third Judicial District there is debate over the legal existence and election of a judgeship to be filled in November. Historical acts from 1858 to 1882 and later reforms created and repealed positions, leaving only one valid judgeship to be elected this fall. Key figures Hughes Moore Richie Day Cunningham Armstrong are discussed along with the implications for incumbents and successors.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a judge selection dispute in the Saltober Hoke district. It mentions JOR WT Le minder and Hn A Peron wit Haste CONCTY DCO, references to a court term, and a contention over the appointment by a third judicial district. The record notes alienation from a judge and pending terms.
Court Hauser News compiles weekly court transactions from Van Wert county offices. It lists real estate actions such as sales to pay debts, appraisals, dower rights, administration of estates for William White and Lindemann heirs, and orders to sell or probate wills. The record names many individuals, townships, and parcels, including Jackson, Union, Washington, Tully townships, and references to Elmer, Yager, and Lindemann families.
A tire started in Loudun's feed barn at Vaughnsville near Delphos around 1 30 PM Tuesday. The fire quickly consumed Rob Melroy's dry goods and grocery, Samuel Williams' hardware, and Mathan's township house, injuring Melroy's new frame residence. Delphos sent help but delays and a lack of engine spared further ruin. total losses estimated at 5000 for Melroy and 20000 for Williams.
Proceedings started Tuesday in Vehedocin precinct over the legality of levying the Pike tax on about 400 acres owned by George M Pook Spe tiattha M Foo and Jessie Four Dake residents of Springfield The plaintiffs seek to enjoin the county treasurer from collecting the Pike tax on the duplicate and to restrain the auditor from further levies Three separate suits will likely be heard at the October term Attorneys Sultagather Maker Burtadeld represent the plaintiffs The article also notes a Captain Gridley tribute event and a Wayne reference in Arc Pa
Cotumppe Ohio July 13 The weekly Weather Bureau bulletin for the week ended Monday notes very favorable conditions for harvesting and hay making in the northern section north of Marion Dry weather hinders crops wheat near ready for cutting and threshing will be good yield except in some areas where kernels are light hay mostly made but below average yields corn tasseling in spots growth checked by dryness oats excellent beading berries plentiful potatoes being dug output below average apple and peach crops likely short Temperatures ranged 80 to 95 degrees with lows 60 to 61. Local showers fell. The Great Southern Hotel Columbus hosted a State Fish and Game meeting. E H Shorb reported. Mr Li Rentinger reelected chief warden. W Knisely appointed game warden for Lewiston and Grand Reservoirs at 900 per year plus expenses for one year beginning Aug 1. Plans to begin fish pond construction at Landon Madison County and J SheMeld appointed superintendent at Chagrin Falls. Distribution of pheasants at state pheasantry to begin early.
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