15 Nov 1889
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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1889
Page
1
A fragment mentions a Fan Wert Gimes hoax, a corm crop worth 75 million dollars, and subsidies to French steamers. It also notes a giant Russian boy of unusual height, a riot in Malaqueautuintla, and a railroad excursion from Indianapolis to Louisville at high speeds. Includes varied notes on zinc water, tea preparation, South American rail expansion, and biographical blurbs about Jos. K. Toorx of Savannah Missouri.
Edward Spellman testified in the Cronin case but revised prior grand jury statements, admitting he may have erred about Coughlin’s alleged killing remark. Witnesses described contracts, custody of a trunk, and bloodstained clues as the trial unfolds with testimony from police and locals, while Winnipeg reports loom over the proceedings.
In Sioux City the Journal argues the prohibition experiment has failed and the Republican party may back repeal this winter, even with cross party help. Ex-Judge Reed says the Legislature will likely repeal the law, despite some Republicans opposing endings. Ex-Secretary Bayard and Miss Clymer wed in Washington with notable guests including the Clevelands and Fairchildren.
In Hancay Court House Kentucky Judge Lewis defends his actions against the Howard faction and offers protection if they surrender. Also reported are calls for a National Afro American League convention in Nashville on July 15 1890 to secure constitutional rights, Pillsbury plans to buy mills in Minneapolis, cannibalism attacks in the Solomon Islands, a marble bust for Oliver Morton in Indiana, and the death of Pennsylvania Treasurer William B Hart after paralysis.
Five hundred delegates gather as the temperance organization reports a flourishing condition. Summary of Miss Willard's address highlights common goals and calls for continued reform through organized effort and public advocacy.
A fire in Columbus Ohio destroyed stock valued at 100000 while Washington lawmakers met in Olympia and Oliver Ham aged 25 hanged near Lebanon Indiana. A San Gabriel California silver mine yielded 10000 per ton. Blaine Colorado boiler explosion killed James Este and Charles Hughes. Burglars robbed Keokuk Illinois store of nearly 1000. Severe snow hail and sleet disrupted Texas Kansas and Colorado rail travel. Major temperance convention opened in Chicago with Frances Willard presiding and reports on unions memberships.
New York Nov 8 The Brotherhood of Baseball Players adjourned at the Fifth Avenue Hotel without completing a new league. The contract form was adopted for a three year term, the reserve clause removed, each club to stand alone, and a 60 percent gate split. A $20,000 prize fund will be raised by a $2,500 per club assessment, with $7,000 to the champion and the rest distributed by standings.
Reports from Zaszipar detail the massacre of Dr. Peters, organizer of the German African Colonization Society, and his expedition along the Tana river near Korkorro. One European believed to be Captain Rust and one Somali escaped. At St Louis, Texas fever killed about eighty cattle near Hunter's station, raising fears of spread. In Summerville Georgia three murderers, Vann Nu gent and Willie Williams, were hanged for killings committed in 1888, August, and June respectively. In Lexingto n Kentucky Colonel Armstead M. Swope was killed at the post office in a feud with Colonel William Cassius Goodloe, who was wounded. Des Moines reports Dairy Commissioner Sherman valuing the state's dairy production at over 16 million dollars this year with little oleomargarine sold. In Salt Lake City, Mormon high priest George Hancock was arrested at Payson for murder, allegedly connected to a church miller.
The piece lists legislative and party shifts across Ohio districts with Democrat and Republican names, then reports a Gentile school trustees writ of prohibition preventing county court action on a petition by William M. Stewart to redraw district lines. It notes twenty-one districts, Gentile gains, and Mormon counter-maneuvers to consolidate districts, delaying county action.
Ohio reports Campbell defeats Foraker by 11 454 with Democrats winning both legislative houses on joint ballot Des Moines Iowa November 8 unofficial returns show Boies 6748 plurality for governor and likely Democratic ticket statewide Republicans keep Senate by two and House by one Majority claims revise to eight on joint ballot Nebraska Laws elected to Congress and state offices New York Rice Secretary of State plurality 21 000 Senate 19 Republicans 13 Democrats Assembly 60 Republicans 59 Democrats Amos Cummings elected to Ninth District Massachusetts WASKACHURETTA Boston Senate Republicans 39 Democrats 11 lower house 162 Republicans 78 Democrats New Jersey Abbott plurality 10 000 Maryland gains for Republicans Virginia legislature favors Democrats Pennsylvania City of New York Teutonic versus City of New York race with Teutonic slightly behind by time estimates after race to Queenstown on November
The essay argues that time is a precious resource more valuable than material wealth. It warns that time is often squandered and urges individuals to economize every hour, linking careful time use to wealth, honor, and learning. It notes unprecedented global opportunities and incentives to convert time into productive outcomes across science, art, and public service.
A study by Dr. Kunze summarized in Science links inhaled dust to lung inflammation and connective tissue hyperplasia. Findings show dust alters lungs beyond quantity, with variations by particle type and occupation, from lamp black to iron oxides, earthenware, stone work, and gold mining. Tuberculosis was only incidental in some cases.
A collection of wry exchanges from Epoch and Puck style satire features Mrs Youngwife negotiating shaving and carving with her husband across years of marriage. Colonel Bland discusses Harry's tight financial spot, while sharp humor lands on future prospects over present needs.
The excerpt notes ornamental church spies used as bell hangings and historic forms like Norman turret pyramids. It explains the saying it suits to a T, as well as Friday crucifixion customs for hangings. It then describes sleigh bell production via sand cores and facial asymmetry where the left brain dominates and features vary between left and right sides.
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