31 May 1895
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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1895
Page
1
A sprawling set of blurred reports recounts sensational wagers, crimes, political upheavals, and court actions. It mentions ship safety devices, editors’ quips, labor disputes, a Philadelphia prison, fires, drownings, and a broad array of personages, places, and events with a chaotic mosaic of 19th century style reporting.
A crowded congressional scene in Washington from May 23 reveals fierce testimony on currency policy. Speakers including Treasury officials and lawmakers argue over gold and silver backing, coinage, and the price level, warning of inflation, credit shocks, and risks to workers if silver is demonetized. The discourse ties to global markets and the silver dollar debate, with references to past trials and the need to protect purchasing power.
The Supreme Court rule on the income tax law finds it unconstitutional, with Justices Pellys Field Garey Brewer and Sbrine in dissent. The decision critiques apportionment and direct tax principles, while Chief Justice Fuller announces the majority opinion. Internal notes discuss refund procedures for wrongfully collected taxes and potential wider fiscal implications.
London crowds gathered at the Central Criminal Court for the second Wilde trial. Justice Walls and Mayor attended as Sir Edward Clarke urged separate trials, with Wilde’s case expected to move to the next session. The dispatch also notes Armenian society events and broader political notes from May.
An old advertisement touts Gratitude Beecham pills claimed to aid a range of disorders including dyspepsia headaches liver trouble loss of appetite and constipation. The wording is garbled but lists multiple conditions and attributed benefits.
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