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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1896
Page
2
An OCR filled page references Mevettry and Venus cycles and a landing on Wales trade exports of barrels. It notes explorers, celestial observations, and coastal hardship while mentioning New York Seattle and Washington in a scattered historical context.
The item catalogs varied reports from Washington and distant locales including weather, finance, public notices, political shifts, labor actions, disasters, and international developments. It notes government figures, party dynamics, a governor candidate, and several incidents affecting commerce and safety.
A large turnout along a roundabout route welcomed the speaker as he traveled through Michigan counties toward the capital. Attendees cheered speeches about reform and economic policy, while opponents voiced counterpoints in towns along the way.
A large Detroit gathering voiced strong support for populist reform while warning against coercion by those in power. Speakers urged unity, denounced political oppression, and called for strict enforcement of laws to protect voters and curb abuses.
A bustling wheat market report details price swings, buyer activity, and export talk. Prices climbed to around 71 cents, with resistance near 72 to 72½ cents as buyers and sellers reacted to fluctuating demand. The piece notes global factors from Liverpool to India influencing the market and records indicators on May activity and regional trade tone.
A sprawling late 19th century dispatch reports a sensational bank robbery spree linked to a double homicide. The narrative centers on a group of young suspects, including Linore Hans and other named locals, their alleged roles, and the dramatic pursuit, arrests, and a fatal shooting during a raid. Authorities confirm the money found on a dead robber and note parental admissions.
Trade Review reports shifting bullion interest as bankers and merchants promise gold purchases while detailing grain shipments and wheat prices. It notes declines in exporters and a large collision near a rail line injuring several trolley riders and rail workers, with victims hospitalized and one dead.
A chaotic robbery at a seaside locale ends in a deadly shootout as three men enter a harbor area, rob clerks, and are pursued by bystanders and the police. Multiple individuals are wounded or killed, with dramatic gunfire and ensuing arrests or escapes noted amid the confusion.
An odd testimonial recounts travel mishaps and a patient’s recovery with Pink Pills bought from Willums' Medicines. The narrator links health improvements to remedies claimed to restore vigor and beauty, praising Dr Walhaws' Pink Pills and urging orders by mail from New York.
A garbled page describes a mother bear protecting her young from predators with aggressive defense. It mentions a hunter climbing a tree and crows flocking, and references dangers to nests and young wildlife. The text also includes scattered, unrelated advertisements and medical claims.
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