27 Mar 1896
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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1896
Page
1
A garbled OCR page lists varied items including Cuba and Havana, American places, educators, rail and horse prices, weather, and scattered personal names. It reads like a collage of notices, commentary, and partial sentences with no single clear event or narrative.
Reports from Washington March recall debates in both houses over Cuban resolutions and recognition of insurgents as belligerents. Senate and House considered bills on statehood, canal costs, and senate direct election while weather and political campaigns were noted as ongoing. Violent incidents and local political shifts are also sketched amid global tension.
A chaotic scene unfolds as Cuban refugees are landed near Atlantic City after a fogbound pursuit from Philadelphia. The Three Friends and the tug Berma aid the transfer, with authorities in Washington notified. The event, tied to a broader Trans Westsippi expedition, sparks reports of arming Cuban rebels and promises of renewed aggression amid ongoing Cuba tensions.
A Philadelphia conference convened to seek federal policies on free coinage, protection, and bi metalism to aid carpet and textile producers amid financial strain. Senators Teller Tours Mantle Cannon and others weighed independent action versus conditioned protection, stressing need to revive mills nationwide.
Fragmented wire service text describes upheaval following a coup in Corea and Japanese involvement. Reports mention attacks on ministers, insurgent actions, and widespread violence with hundreds dead or wounded. Cities like Metapy, Waterbury, and others featured in chaotic headlines and claims of substantial losses.
The article reviews U S Treasury practices on gold silver and silver certificates, noting how silver and bullion are held for redemption and the limits on paying out gold when only silver dollars remain. It describes August 1833 actions, policy to encourage silver use, and recent redemption of treasury notes in silver. It also mentions international events and political updates briefly.
The Kentucky legislature opens amid a historic struggle for the US seat, with parties divided and bitter lines drawn. References to Reeves and Blackburn as prominent contenders, debates over revenue bills, and concerns over public finances and state governance dominate the scene as the body convenes under guard.
A March 20 notice invites prominent U S figures to a Washington congress on April 1 and 2 to promote a permanent arbitration system. Delegates from many states are urged to attend, with aims to advance peaceful settlement of international disputes and coordinate efforts across the United States and with Great Britain.
A garbled OCR note touts Hoods Sarsuparilic as a blood purifier that strengthens stomach and digestive organs, improves appetite, and restores tone. It mentions relief from various stomach ailments and a claimed rejuvenating effect, though the text is unclear and error-filled.
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