29 Oct 1886
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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1886
Page
1
A historical notice describes an estate loan of 10,000 with a detailed sale property: 160 acres, a 10-room frame house, barn, wagon shed, crib, timber, and a spring well. The document notes drainage work completed, good condition, and a 6 percent interest rate.
Trials of Lewis Webster of Geneva for murder of Perry Harrington are marked by two prior hangings and reprieves. The third trial ended in acquittal. Other items include a serious rail collision near Marion causing heavy property loss, robberies at Defiance livery, and various local accidents and sensational scams.
A campaign circular alleges I misled soldiers and heirs about pensions. I deny speaking in Lynchburg Virginia and call the accusation a total falsehood. I note I have supported every bill aiding private soldiers and their relief.
A speech arguing that Republicans favored corporate interests by permitting contract labor imports in 1864 and that a Democratic Congress repealed the law. It credits Hon. W. D. Hill for supporting labor protections and includes a satirical aside about Foraker.
Lima Times reports a chaotic political scene with pension discussions, district tallies, and editorials. It highlights Congressman Hill securing hundreds of soldier pensions, Republican contrasts on labor and convict labor, and endorsements and attacks around the Sixth District race.
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