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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1884
Page
2
From Washington a report notes political shifts, post office changes, and market totals. It details bond thefts, rail accidents, fires, and a range of Congress nominations and local elections across several states with mentions of notable figures and institutions.
Band of armed outlaws led by El Coyote attacked Salinan Municipal Hall near the Mexican National Railway. Alcalde Santos and about twenty others were killed or wounded as the gang tried to seize the town. El Coyote, recently escaped from New Laredo jail, vowed to avenge perceived wrongs and head toward the mountains.
A construction train with twenty five workers struck a washout south of Pike's Creek, Wisconsin, killing two men and injuring several others. The engine and tender plunged into the washout as rails protruded, and responders rushed to aid the wounded. The washout delays trains for days.
James McGuire of Lakeside was arrested for defrauding Robert Redmond, a mentally impaired man, by posing as his brother and securing Redmond’s back pension of 500 dollars for years. McGuire, a pensioner, lived well on the stolen funds while Redmond had not drawn his quarterly allowance.
At Chicago Driving Park Commodore Kitt son’s bay Johnston paced a sulky mile in 2 06 ¼, the fastest harness mile yet. Splen first drove Johnston in 2:19, then the record pace was broken as Johnston finished amid cheering spectators. Minnie R. and Firebrand followed, finishing under the wire in 2:70 8 34.
A special report from Omaia Nebraska dated Oct 4 details the murders of Harry Percival his wife and infant child and a young man in Wedove Wee Susy Nae Ws ance County. The mother and child were shot in bed while the father was found beside a hay stack with two bullets and partially eaten by hogs. The young man was shot in his bed. Percival’s house was robbed with all valuables missing except the wife’s watch. Police seek two missing suspects described as a farm hand and partner who are believed responsible.
In Ene Pennsylvania on October 4 Leo Schreck and his wife with John Flicke lost 118 dollars held at Erie County Savings Bank. The bank suspending prompted insanity leading the family to self flagellation. Neighbors later observed them digging a grave in the yard as officers found plans to enact the death of Christ and then kill their children, with all three arrested.
St Pave Oct 4 reports the hottest night on record with temperatures falling below 72.5 and rising to 80 at midnight. Citizens felt a strange, close air amid fears of disaster. Duluth and Northwest points had low readings while Helena reported a snowstorm. St Louis posted 93.
Boston speech by Rev James Freeman Clarke denounces James G Blaine as unfit for office and defends Grover Cleveland. Clarke argues the need for integrity in government, criticizes party leaders, and praises Cleveland as a reformer and protector of public trust amid national political tension.
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