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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1893
Page
3
A garbled transcript from The Van Wert Times discusses Indiana Governor Iran Chase, a Republican, and calls for tuning crookedness under the Democrats. It mentions Leland Stanford's death, the Homestead strikes, and arbitration between the United States and Argentina, with scattered notes on candidates, trials, and political blame.
Fragmented text depicts Ohio Democratic efforts led by Hamilton county figures to rally voters across the state. Citing political divides, the piece notes Cleveland and Columbus influence, urging turnout at a Covington bridge event. It mentions John Grito Carlisle invited to speak and hints at a nationwide party realignment impacting Ohio.
A lengthy investigation into pension office actions seeks to determine the nature of charges against the involved party and the responsibility of officials. The report outlines findings on legitimacy, handling, and potential misconduct, noting temporary leadership arrangements and court involvement as the process unfolds.
Fragmented wartime style dispatch describes a major mining camp fire and widespread destruction. It notes Merritt and Virgina towns severely damaged, many residents displaced, and relief supplies arriving from Duluth though insufficient. Officials, police, and volunteers coordinate rescue, shelter, and food distribution amid ongoing danger.
A Long Island Rail Road train carrying about 1060 passengers from Sheepshead Bay races derailed near Parkville, LI, due to a tunnel fault. Several were killed and around 100 seriously injured, with victims and hospital transfers reported to Se Ney Hospital Brooklyn and other city facilities. Names of injured and officials connected to the incident are listed. A second report mentions a cyclone named Missqual causing damage and travel disruption across multiple states.
Our Dry Goods House places 50 beautiful CHE NILLE RUGS on sale in all colors to suit every taste. Closeout price 50 cents each. Also 24 inch umbrellas with oxidized handles from 50 cents. Bonsai silk dress fabric in black blue and red. pretty heliotrope red and white patterns at 10 cents per yard.
Local store advertises deep price cuts on shirtings Lonsdale muslin bleached dress serges Latine cleviones dress challies ginghams zephyy ginghams calicoes with yard prices as low as small fractions of a dollar, urging shoppers to buy now while supplies last.
A New York figure speaks on money stringency easing as railroads pledge affordable travel to the World’s Fair. He notes weekly or semiweekly trips to Chicago and states all eastern lines will follow if proper rates are offered. The public mood favors relief and possible Congressional action to restore confidence.
Readable notice from LONGAWORTH & CO announcing remodel plans after July and drastic price reductions on nearly all shoe lines. Offers include walking shoes at 77, red walking shoes at 24 less than cost, indies leather sandals, and many other footwear deals with extra silverware gifts for every $5 purchase.
Fragmentary OCR reading mentions a pension agent and several proper nouns including Van Whet and Minot with unclear context. It appears as a garbled station piece from a local paper, lacking coherent events or dates to form a clear summary.
Advertises Sunset Stock Farm near Van Wert inviting enthusiasts to view the Billy Davis colts one mile west on the Ridge. No further details provided.
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