25 Mar 1898
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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1898
Page
1
A garbled OCR page fragment references multiple subjects including Van Wert Times, a Su Hert law, and various names and events. It weaves in bits about paper circulation, figures like Kiporghy and Lacie, references to theatres or falls, and stray mentions of wars, science, and education, but lacks coherent narrative or clear news value.
A sprawling page review surveys political and social happenings from the Moy and Loregn era with scattered notes on Congress, Vermont history, and international events. It mentions finances, appointments, and public affairs, alongside oblique references to Cuba, a theatre, and a wide array of named figures, organizations, and places.
A distorted text fragment references a naval inquiry, a court report, and various names and places. It suggests discussions of ship damage, propulsion, and structural details amid an official investigation. The garbled OCR limits clear facts beyond the general topic.
The text presents a scrambled, partially legible snippet touching on etiquette points and weather references. It mentions various names and terms in a jumbled stream, with no coherent events or clear outcomes to report.
A mob attacked a family near Savant il ty killing two, including a baby, after alleged disputes. Police say a man and his wife were among the victims as a rioting crowd looted and damaged homes and cars, with authorities counting two deaths and multiple injuries.
A damaged wartime notice outlines plans for a Great Lakes warship project with costs estimated at $10,000 and additional expenses. It mentions port construction sites at Portsmouth, Tyreuchslind, and Port, with distribution among departments. The document references shipbuilding rounds and expected expenditures, noting crews and commissions and future reconsideration by authorities.
A March robbery at a local bank ends with entry via damaged front door and forced deposit boxes. Thieves steal 2100 silver, $1000 cash, and other valuables. Police report a large bank break in, with investigation to determine suspects and method used.
A scrambled OCR of a local calendar of people and events mentions notable names, divorces, obituaries, and scattered notes. It hints at social milestones and legal notices amid garbled phrases, with fragmented references to individuals, places, and dates.
A chaotic blaze at a Chicago building involved multiple firms and workers, causing extensive damage and fatalities. Eyewitness accounts and official statements cite hundreds of thousands in losses, with elevators and shafts complicating escape. Fire crews battled stubborn flames as explosions rattled the structure and authorities investigated the cause.
Obituary notes B K Bruce of African descent dies Thursday morning after a life of education mentoring and public service. He held roles in republican conventions local treasurer and recorder positions and was regarded as a prominent figure in his community with a storied career spanning teaching and civic leadership.
A fragmented account describes Dr Ayers sarsaparilla advertised as a cure all for ailments from digestion to chronic aches. The text references testimonials praising relief and claims patients experienced restorative effects after using the remedy, with a tone resembling early 20th century newspaper medical notices.
An illustrated miscellany recounts a curious invention tale with arguments about patent value and practical use. It mixes historical figures and quirky anecdotes, mentioning coffee substitutes, shoes, corsets, and a scene of public interest in discovery and enterprise.
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