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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1890
Page
1
The Van Wert Times records the Van Wert printing house and its operations, noting the local newspaper and printing firm identity. It outlines the establishment tied to the Van Wert community and the printing company as fundaments of the period's press industry.
The report outlines an April meeting at the French House with a 1600 date, appointing a committee to hold a strealt convention in Wisding and nominating James J. Baltes of New York as Congressio nal committee chairman. It also discusses representation rules, tariff debates affecting horse goods and precious stones, and critique of election practices in South Carolina and Mississippi with calls to reform ballot and federal control.
A lengthy critique traces the decline of American maritime power with merchant ownership shrinking from fifteen percent to none. It laments protectionism, praises free trade and sailors rights, and warns that tariffs threaten farmers while contrasting political reactions to a mob killing in Indiana. The piece links economic policy to national identity and race politics.
The State Committee met in Columbus and decided to hold the Democratic State Convention at Springfield on August 26 and 27. Hon. Charles W. Baker of Cincinnati was named temporary chairman, and David Fisher of Hardin secretary. Each county selects delegates via its central committee, with 760 total delegates and one vote per 500 votes for Gov Campbell plus one per 250 or more in fractional terms. Van Wert County receives 7 votes.
The dispatch critiques current Congress as extravagant and reckless, noting waning public interest during a warm spell. It cites Speaker Reed, Mills, and party maneuvers, discusses silver legislation, quorum issues, and forthcoming bills on rules and anti trust reforms, and recalls Randall’s memory with O’Neil’s oration.
Excursion tickets will be sold at one fare for round trips between all stations on the Pennsylvania Lines West of Pittsburg on July 3 and 4, with return to July 5. Children and adults have minimum fare limits of 15 and 25 cents respectively. Reduced rates apply for trips to St Paul for the National HolocConal Association meeting. Tickets valid for return until September with special arrangements possible. Dining cars available on trains now running western routes.
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