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Newspaper

Van Wert Times

Location

Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1885

Page

2

Untitled International and Local News Montage

A sprawling, garbled 19th century miscellany recounts political talks, medical debates, and frontier life. It mentions the Utah Commission, global vaccination hopes, railroad ties, mining towns in Colorado, and dramatic personal anecdotes from Adrian Michigan to Lincoln Nebraska, with scattered figures and dates lost in transcription.

President Reorganizes Civil Service Commission Actions

National Affairs reports a presidential plan to reorganize the Civil Service Commission. Two vacancies were filled, Alfred P. Edgerton of Port Wayne Indiana and William J. Fromm of South Carolina add to the commission. The President also asks Dorman B. Exton to remain. Improvements and political implications discussed.

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Fierce Gales Sweep Through Portianent Finales

A series of cyclones swept through Portianent and surrounding counties causing extensive destruction. Reports describe hundreds of farms devastated, multiple deaths and injuries, and widespread property damage from Blooming ton to Wabash. Rail lines, stores, and homes were ripped apart, with rescue efforts and uncertain toll continuing. Local towns including New Salem and Beardstown suffered heavy damage, while a devastating track and infrastructure aftermath emerged near Union Depot and the Rock Island line.

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Trade and market notes mark varied U S week

New York November 7 reports show no special festival in general trade. Wheat prices slide while hog products and exports improve. Mills remain productive. some cities report dull grain and coal movements while others show improving activity. Weekly failures decline slightly from prior week amid mixed regional signals and a few local business shutdowns.

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Conspiracy in Servia Threatens Rulers and Regime

Fragmented report outlines a pan-Slavic plot led by M. Vilasovic to overthrow King Milan of Servia and install Prince Alexander, with potential uprisings in Bulgaria Romania and Macedonia. Arrests rise as authorities uncover the plan tied to revolutionary groups and fear of broader war.

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Labor strike disrupts Mallory Line shipments in Galveston

Nov 7 report details Knights of Labor protest against Mallory Line steamer work stoppages in Galveston. Colored laborers on barges refused cargo handling while union leaders claim strong employer influence and telegraph control. Separate items note Third Party movement debate, apple surplus charity efforts in New York, and minor financial proceedings in New York and Chicago.

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Antichinese agitation and Thanksgiving proclamations report

A garbled late 19th century wire story recounts anti Chinese agitation in Tacoma with arson and protests, plus a Thanksgiving proclamation by the president and regional labor strikes in Texas and Galveston. It notes Governor Squires, public mood, and potential clashes as authorities plan actions.

Raaitts Tan Anth Suildings Searrix Ritizana Squires Tacoma Citieen Cement Tetas Faanenoy Cal Imavement Chiesa Santa Crox Isagus Mom Sati W. Tsay Tha Wuliliary

Indian and military observers seek radical Oklahoma reforms

The commission led by Lt. Lan Mou with officers from Indiana Kansas Arkansas and Fort Leavenworth arrived Thursday. They plan radical changes for both the wild and civilized tribes advancing proposals for federal governance and courts in Oklahoma.

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Retirement of Mahenstram prompts party realignment

A fragmentary item notes retirement rumors involving Mahenstram and mentions Pennsylvania and Massachusetts with Republican and other states factions. The readable portion hints at political realignment or leadership change affecting upcoming elections.

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Mixed Election Writings From State and National Races

The report aggregates late returns from several states including Michigan New York and Maryland with references to Governor votes Senate races and statewide totals. It notes shifts in party majorities and predicted outcomes across multiple counties and districts based on incomplete counts from November 5 and 6.

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Dynamiters Jailed After Streetcar Plot Arrests

Nov 7 St. Louis Mo A gang linked to streetcar strikes and the Cleveland Knights of Labor faces arrest on charges tied to a planned dynamite attack. Detectives tracked the suspects, including Alonzo Pilkerton and Willard Sedis, who conspired to blow up streetcars. evidence shows dynamite bought in Lowville and involves union leaders and several members.

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