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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1897
Page
4
An old style advertisement touts a cough and throat remedy marketed as a great cure. It mentions lime and peppermint flavors and claims to prevent consumption with a product linked to an Ohio drug store.
The report surveys a Washington letter discussing Cuban agitation and protests in support of Cuba, reactions from Ohio Republicans, and friction within the Foraker and McKinley factions. It notes upcoming meetings nationwide, administration challenges, and political maneuverings shaping policy and patronage.
William Phelps, longtime acquaintance of Mr. Chapman, vouches for his fair labor practices and store prices in Jackson County. He notes Chapman pays promptly, offers work when possible, and supports miners during strikes, while asserting reports of poor conditions are unfounded.
A signed letter from miners and local workers lauds a mine owner for supporting organizing and fair pay. The group asserts fuel coal savings and lower rents at the mines, noting no strikes originated by the owner and no worker discharged for striking. They advocate work with cash pay, freedom to organize, and respect for labor wishes while praising the employer’s cooperative stance during a recent strike.
The letter-writers recall L. L. Chapman as frank, reliable, and open in labor disputes. They cite his faithfulness to promises, arbitration openness during Wainwright mine tensions, and steady support for miners while balancing employer interests. John McRile lauds Chapman for encouraging organization and fair dealing across coal operations from the 1880s onward.
In a series of public statements, figures like Patrick McBride and others defend Mr Chapman against charges of anti union bias, praising fair dealing with organized labor. They cite Chapman’s courteous treatment of workers and adherence to agreements with miners' organizations.
Fragmented OCR passage describes a figure labeled as one of America’s most unrelenting transient crushers, with references to his followers and 608 workers under his command, implying organizational reach and influence.
Treasury experts warn the deficit will persist into January and beyond as large year end disbursements plus quarterly payments drain funds. Available balance hovers near $200 million with $46 million deficit projected for January, amid a slow revenue run.
Notices to teachers show a ward meeting in Van Wert at Central Booking for examiner selection and moral character, with notices one week prior. The session covers candidates for examination under the Doxwell Law at the same venue on the third Saturday in May and June.
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