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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1892
Page
2
The Democratic Borough Convention will convene tonight at City Hall to nominate a corporation ticket, ward officers, district delegates, and central committee members. Also notes bond redemptions by county officials and commissions.
A nearly naked stranger, named James Milne, caused panic at a farm near Middlepoint last Saturday. He ran through fields, hid in a straw stack, and claimed officers pursued him. Taken to the infirmary then jailed in Van Wert, Milne’s alter ego and erratic actions baffled authorities. A Knights of Labor certificate and a possible drugging robbery theory surfaced as he sought a visit to Pesia to see a brother. Saturday’s injuries delayed jail transfer as feet healed. In Jackson township, a pike meeting supported roads to Delphos and Van Wert via Washington and Ridge townships.
Tuesday's election in Ridge Township approved paving plans with 210 in favor and 56 against out of 266 votes. The editorial lauds the move as a milestone for better highways and local progress, praising citizens' public spirit and prudence. Personal notes list local residents traveling, appointments, and community updates while detailing the fire alarm telegraph project and upcoming spring election changes.
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