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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1897
Page
3
The text describes detailed tariff provisions and schedules for commodities including sugars, molasses, tobaccos, textiles, and glassware, outlining duty rates, ad valorem charges, and McKinley era terms. It references changes from present law, import classifications, and enforcement mechanisms, with emphasis on sugar, lead products, and cotton goods.
Fragmentary report describes a violent uproar with multiple deaths and injuries as crowds gathered near Salisbury. Witnesses cite gunfire and rioting with chaotic scenes at a store and surrounding streets. Names and exact locations are unclear due to damaged text.
The passage outlines government finances and expenditures, noting income, deficits, and bond sales. It mentions a need for revenue reforms, pensions, and measures to support domestic industry and manufacturing. It references bond issues, loans, and projected expenditures during a fiscal year ending June 1865.
A jumble of letters and phrases from an OCR source yields no coherent event or names. The text appears as scattered fragments lacking identifiable persons places dates or actions.
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Four men were killed at Urrick farm southeast of theremain while returning from a prayer gathering. The assailant shot at the group as they approached the house, and a widow reported the incident to authorities. The motive and exact identities of the victims remain unclear as investigators gather evidence.
A fatal explosion occurred at 505 West Sixtieth Place. Fire officials reported the blast injured or killed workers and damaged surrounding buildings. Firemen and engineers investigated the scene as authorities moved to determine the cause and secure the area. Weekend safety crews and police remained on site.
An unclear OCR fragment discusses an 1883 entry related to a Washington posting and department queries. Names and places are garbled, with references to individuals such as Alyy Tynan and V gaven, and a Frastangton sipportal. The text lacks coherent context or dates.
A jumble of product listings, prices, and store references mixed with garbled text. Names of places and brands appear unreadable, with occasional monetary signs and vague item descriptions suggesting a torn page from a market or catalog.
A flood disaster devastates the valley with multiple fatalities and widespread damage. The report details rising water, disrupted roads, evacuations, and emergency responses across towns including Tuscaloosa and nearby communities. Rescue crews search for victims as rivers overflow and bridges suffer.
The tragedy unfolds near Cape datierss where a Steamer carrying passengers from New York sinks after a collision. Four survivors recount harrowing moments as the vessel goes down, with many aboard believed to be residents or travelers from Hame Trove and nearby parishes. The incident triggers a rescue response and an inquiry into the crash and lifesaving procedures.
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