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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1899
Page
2
Fragmented OCR reads like a local political convention report with names and places. Mentions Van Wert and local candidates, with scattered phrases about ballots, counts, and events at central locations. The readable bits name Coach Cuttirk and various individuals tied to a county election scene.
The May records show a broad wave of stock offerings and new incorporations led by Chewyendls and Low Gogg ration Strugseatent with substantial capital flows. American and New Jersey firms report rising but uneven activity, while paper supply and market fears dampen investor confidence amid broader economic uncertainty.
Col Kilbourne champions free silver and bimetallic policy in a long record of Democratic advocacy. He backed the Chicago platform of 1896, supported William J Bryan for president, and led the Gold and Silver league in Franklin County, arguing for monetary reform and expansion of prosperity beyond the gold standard.
A freight engine derailed after leaving the track near Court Street depot causing delays. Engine crew escaped with injuries. brakeman Miller twisted his ankle and walked on crutches. Rescue efforts and repairs followed as trains were held briefly.
Court records for Yerivue County detail weekly transactions including real estate transfers, marriages, and new filings. Notable entries list numerous individuals and properties across Van Wert, Union, and surrounding townships, with several transfers and licenses recorded. The document names dozens of local residents, estates, and parcel details, reflecting a broad view of the past week’s court-house business.
Local items report a widow’s pau, court adjournments, a new phone in DeW Baker office, a Clarks Lake excursion, and police actions. Wiltshire schools chief elected. Van Wert graduates at Clarks Lake in 1693. gate at Care & Holnes store robbed for 800. Gosbrook stock sold to Frank Houghtley.
A cable from Gen Othe requests 80 000 more soldiers for immediate service in the Mbitppios and half as many additional for garrison duty. The government prompts rapid recruitment at stations and notes 14 000 men are now available for garrisoning. Calls for recall of President Doberman from the peace commission and unyielding urban public works initiatives follow.
The steamer Augnata Victoria from Samburg Southampton and Cherbourg reports the death at sea of Lieutenant Commander Wainwright Kellogg A N, a passenger, who boarded the Victoria 44 Hamburg after weeks at Carinbad town receiving medical treatment. He died aboard the vessel on the evening of June from heart disease. The report notes his illness aboard and the ship’s arrival with the casualty.
Union Township hosts a July 2 convention at the ME church APTEANOAN REABION. Opening events include Reverend Paria Ringing and Scott MES. Superintendent Reading of minutes, committee updates, and reports on Sabbath activities are listed with attendees and program steps.
A reader recounts buying a new tobacco brand advertised as Com Juice. He was surprised by the end flavor, noting the cheap price did not affect quality, as Major Comer secured a large stock at a low cost. The brand, introduced by Comer the tobacco man, has gained favor with tobacco chewers and set records for the retailer.
Pennsylvania excursions offer trips to Detroit for the Christian event in July with return coupons valid mid July. National Education Association meeting trips to Los Angeles with coupons valid through September. Excursions to Cincinnati via Pennsylvania lines for meetings. Chicago to Denver through the Chicago and North Western, with window dining cars and a Colorado special daily from Chicago. Details via railroad agents. contacting D W Aldridge in Cleveland for particulars.
Fragmentary OCR lists Van Wert Marmets, Ange AnD Hay, Romaine Hone, and a note of 100 Ibs and two sheep. No coherent event or outcome is extractable. report notes scattered names and numbers without clear context or date.
A cluttered ad announces a large line of the latest carpet products with low prices. It invites customers to call and visit the store to see the goods in person and compare options. The note mentions new stock arriving and urges immediate action.
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