30 Mar 1894
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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1894
Page
1
An eclectic collage recalls 19th century travel and theater notes with references to Lins, Alaska, and Farce, detailing journeys, attire, stage portraits, and social scenes. It mentions performers, costume details, and comparisons to distant places while weaving in scattered historical names and locales.
A long dispatch outlines actions in the Fifty Third Congress including debate on civil appropriation, bridge funding, and pension measures. It notes votes on revenue plans, a contested election case from West Point, and a pending calendar year patent report. The piece mentions international events such as Spain, Brazil, and Austria, with domestic items from Ohio and New Jersey, plus personnel changes and expected adjournment.
A court hearing adjourned late at night as Judge Chetlain weighed whether the defendant is sane to stand trial. Jury deliberations were postponed until Friday after the judge ordered a delay to allow more evidence on the defendant's mental condition.
A powerful blast shattered a plant and surrounding buildings in the Allegheny Valley near Pittsburgh. Debris and bodies were scattered across streets as fires and pandemonium spread. Authorities say a massive explosion occurred in a packing or manufacturing facility, with several people killed. The blast caused widespread destruction, blowing out windows and collapsing structures in nearby towns and stations. Fire teams and recovery crews search for victims as investigators assess the scene.
Report covers arrest and execution of Wiggs for the September murder of Peter McCowy. Details include trial delays, confessions, and the judge's ruling as witnesses testified about the crime scene and related cases involving local suspects and the broader anti crime measures. The piece also references miners entering politics and labor program proposals as context.
Historical report covers complex pre trial matters in a murder case, detailing questions on jury composition, asylum detention, and possible confinement. States Attorney and defense discuss procedures while awaiting Grand Jury rulings and potential stay of execution amid contested insanity claims.
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