Van Wert Times Chronicle Highlights
The Van Wert Times reports on local news from the iTheven War Printing Company era, noting publication details and regional notices.
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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1890
Page
1
The Van Wert Times reports on local news from the iTheven War Printing Company era, noting publication details and regional notices.
In Van Wert Ohio on June 13 a Democratic judicial convention met at the French House to organize a circuit convention and set representation rules. The piece lauds local officers Auditor Harvey and Treasurer Sidle, commends the current board of commissioners for economical levies and durable county bridges, and criticizes national government expenditure.
A county wide notice outlines electric lighting rates and installation terms. G W Beers, secretary, explains varying monthly charges by lamp count and candle power, installation costs borne by the company for new three lamp or more contracts, and a plan to refund wiring payments upon request. Also details hours for stores and offices and equitable terms for additional lights.
The piece surveys Democratic gains across states and nominations, notes figures like M. D. Harter seeking the Fifteenth District, and reports on reactions to the McKinley tariff from unions and newspapers. It cites the St. Paul Pioneer Press, Toledo Bee, and Philadelphia Record, and mentions a convention praising Reed for President.
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