Van Wert Times Scrapbook on Politics and Rail Strikes
The Van Wert Times notes the Jay Gould system rail strike ending by committee request. It cites Washington labor action for an eight hour day, Treasury Secretary’s fragile health, and Western views on the National Executive Committee. It questions pension bill practices and tariff debates, with Becke defending postmaster disputes and a long denunciation of foreign built goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressional Committee
Washinator
Washington
Deak
Sch
Jordan
Fairchild
Congressional Democratic Campaign Executive Committee
Kennan
Gorman
National Executive Committee
Kenna
West Virginia
House of Representatives
Congress
House
Senate
U. S. Treasury
Tillman
South Carolina
Beck
Pacific Mail
The Reign of Terror in Chicago Riots and Strikes
The piece reports widespread eight hour strikes among Chicago workers, riots between anarchists and police, and heavy property damage. It details shootings at McCormick reaper works, Haymarket Square violence, Milwaukee and Cincinnati disturbances, and arrests. It notes political turmoil in the Illinois Senate and local social unrest nationwide with labor actions and troop deployments.
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Chicago
McCormick
Reaper
Reaper Works
Haymarket Suqare
Milwaukee
Kosciusko
Bay View
Mmadmen
Traneman
Cincinnati
Died at his residence Daniel Gipe aged about 65 years
Obituary item notes Daniel Gipe died May 2 at his west end residence aged about 65 admired as an honest temperate citizen. Funeral was held last Sabbath with interment in Baptist cemetery. Quakers held services at Mr E Rockholdt’s residence. Local society notes include visits, teaching assignments, and upcoming events with community updates. Sealed bids for Middlepoint Normal School building work invited by May 22. administrator’s sale of Bo Bennett estate to follow with staged payments.
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West End
Daniel Gipe
Baptist Cemetery
E. Rockholdt
H. T. Wise
Richey
Enterprise
Bronson
Columbia City
Ind
Miller
Portland
Sams
Jessie Mead
Convoy
Miss Longsworth
van Wert
Kimball
Chio Longsworth
Grandma Cornwell
Ridge Township
King of Hearts
Pedro
Middlepoint
Nee
Hetidiopelnt
Ohio
of van Wert
Obi
Ng Toledo, Cincinnati & Oatuis Railway Company
Deakyaneen
Van
Sohn Koogle
Bo Bennett
Locomotive No 3 shines as feature of railway progress
Reports on local rail line show local aid and right of way met. Engine No 3 rebuilt at the shops yesterday resumes service with a new front and Russia iron jacket, praised as the finest machinery in the region. Feasibility reviews for a Defiance road underline growing transport ambitions while other notices mention a school literary topic on tariffs and a Perry copper prospecting stock company. A Good’s Opera House audience enjoyed the Graham Earle Company in The Private Secretary as plans emerge for season closings at Gilliland with performances noted as well liked.
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Russia
Defiance
P. Zimmerman
Manka
Perry
Good’s Opera House
Graham Earle
Su Coyote Claeian
Daily Times
Agatha Sington
Gilliland
Jauary
Cincinnati
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Hamilton County
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York Township
George Duniton
Frank Gilliland
John
Baxter
Rex
Hickory
Milt Roberts
Susan Painter
Holy Wedleyen
Francia Dupery
Ed. Gilliland
John Hornley
Burdette
Stamm’s
Slade’s
McConany’s
J. H. Foster
Brough Johnson
A.J. Bone
A Waite
J. Shatter
Jos. Moore
Charles Strother
J. J. Shoemaker
J.P. Faudree
B. Hester
Verpayments
Wis
Mossi Y. Dailey
Rey
van Ww County
Gen. A. Jacobs & Sons
Boss Clothiers
G. McConahy
North
Washington Street
Queensware
B. McConahy
Paulding
Saltzgaber
Glenn & Kohn
Kauke
Edison
Ardwar
East Main and North
Washington Streets
J. A. Grossenbach & Co
L. Mels Mgr
C. G. W. Beers
Secy
John TL. Kauke
Washington ST
F. Hire
Profit
Board of Education
Washington Township
van Wert County
Truax & Williams
Delphos
C. Oo
C. T. Truax
Jon
Jane Nickel
Conrad Nickel
Fort Wayne
Ewing
H. V. Olney
East Main St. van Wert
Penns. No
South
Rupright Bros
Timothy Hay
Flumner
Lewisburg
F. BR. NeGalliard
Ete Corner
A. P. McConabay
Court House
Malin Bt
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