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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1900
Page
2
The clipped text chronicles a political campaign blitz including attorney candidates, rhetoric on the White House race, and party lines. It references Bryan era dialogue, republican and democratic stances, and looming November political maneuvering with mentions of Ohio figures and national figures.
Fragmentary remarks discuss candidate selection for Van Wort County at the state Democratic convention. The text references delegates, deadlines, and committee roles, alongside a partisan critique of McKinley era policies, tariffs, and trust influence in politics.
A mangled OCR fragment describes a severe injury at a toll or factory site with severed augers and extensive wounds. The chaotic text mentions hands, bolts, and workers, but the details are unclear due to garbled transcription.
The readable parts show a jumbled sequence of names and terms such as Wythe Westie Vibe Pomel and WHE We mE Rom A Ty. It reads like a corrupted OCR fragment listing people and locations without a clear news event or outcome.
In Pleasant township a petition filed by Samuel Hulp for landowners within the John Brown Turnpike bounds seeks to block a proposed piking plan. They argue double taxation and urge exclusion of Brown Turnpike lands from any road district and bond issuance.
A lengthy cure claim touts an incurable heart disease treatment developed after twenty years of study by Dr Mole4. The text asserts dramatic patient recoveries and widespread experience, mentioning offices, age ranges, and a roster of medical endorsements, while detailing locations connected to the Water Works and Preysant area without clear verification.
A mix of brief items from Delphos area headlines notes include the death of Jesse Kuligan a 14 year old from Delphus, local property sales zoning and building plans, a shooting gallery opening, wind storms and rain, and various civic notices. Also mentions residents traveling to Germany and Europe and local business moves and social events.
The shop on Main Street announces a closing out sale after selling its business. Beginning today every item in stock is offered at cost, inviting buyers to inspect goods and secure low prices. Bargains are advertised for all patrons.
A flurry of social and business notes from Ada and surrounding towns lists John Weber and Anion Guster among travelers, with visits to Waynefield, Toledo, Huntington, and Paris. People like Miss Laura Mozier, Mrs J Blan, and Bert McQlandish make trips for family, military, or professional events, while Frank Bone departs for Chicago for three months and James Poirier attends a state encampment. Local commerce and appointments appear as residents plan weeks of travel and meetings.
A trunk belonging to Migs Maude J Wonekte of West Bay City Mich was stolen from the platform in front of the Pennsylvania depot Monday night. Despite diligent search the trunks were not found and only a partial description exists. The lighter smaller trunk disappeared while the heavier one remained. the incident involved mis-sorted baggage and a possible mix up with a wrong train.
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