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Newspaper

Van Wert Times

Location

Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1887

Page

2

Gas explosion injures residents. roof blown off

A gas explosion near a well caused a blast that blew off the roof and bent the main pipe. Debris and escaping gas rattled the neighborhood as observers noted the powerful pressure and damage to nearby structures.

Michi- 2 of Eeemon Fure Europe Imey Frye

Ute Indians Troubles Prompt War Department Action

Reports from Colorado describe Colorow and his followers causing disturbances near Meeker. Governor Adams calls for troops to quell the trouble. battles and fear of further violence arise as settlers fear for women and children. War Department urged to remove Colorow and band to the reservation.

Avery Colorow Calerow Mr. Andrews Row Cole Glenwood Colorado Muldrow War Department United States Kendall St Rocks

Charities and COR Ins details and rail disaster reports

Reading notes report from several states on charitable institutions and prison reforms including separate cells for inmates. Also covered are a derailed Peoria Decatur Evansville passenger train near Salt Creek due to removed fish plates and spikes, with no injuries. Additional items mention insanity cases and cannibalism reports amid forest fires and famine.

Evansville Laovcomm Peoria, Decatur Salt Creek Mount Parasar Logan County

Larrabee Renominated in Iowa Brooks for Maryland Governor

The Iowa Republicans renominated Governor William Larrabee at Des Moines amid a party platform urging civil service reform and opposition to the current administration. In Maryland Walter B. Brooks of Baltimore led a ticket for Governor, Comptroller B. B. Dixon, and Attorney General Francis Miller, with a platform aligned to national Republican principles and calls to curb patronage.

Larrabee Iowa Walter B. Brooks Maryland Platforma Des Mores Ian William Larrabee J. A. T. Hull Supreme . Robinson Publie Henry Sabin Union Lewis C. McComas Baltimore B. B. Dixon Talbot County Francis Miller Montgomery County Aaa John E. Cowen Democrata Patuapetra Munyon Cass New Yoas Potter New York Court New York Supreme Court Jake Sharp Watermates Civil Service Commission T Secretary of War

Minor News Roundup From August Weekend

Jane-Eye-Bee won a race in 3 12 at Freeport as Fairchild buys bonds totaling 3 134 400 on Wednesday. Yankton named see city for South Dakota Catholic diocese. First National Bank Dansville suspends Thursday with capital 850 000. National Editorial Association begins annual convention in Denver on September 13.

Jane-Eye-Bee Freeport Fairchild Yankton South Dakota First National Bank of Dansville

Fire Waste Brings Losses Across Regions and Notable Deaths

The Fire Record reports widespread damage including a village nearly wiped out, multiple fatalities from barn and building fires, and large property losses. Also noted are political, legal, and business items such as contested seats in Congress, land policy shifts, and regional economic remarks.

Wasmineton General Clarke House of Representatives Lowrey White Indiana Smalls Elliott South Carolina Thoebe Kentucky Sullivan Felton Lynch Devere California Sullivan-Fenton Messrs. O'Hara North Carolina Swinburn New York

Blaine Endorsement and Republican Debate in 1888

The piece surveys Pennsylvania Republicans endorsing Blaine for 1888, arguing that nominated leaders face defeat without broad nonpartisan support. It cites Chicago News and other editors, noting public views of Blaine’s 1884 “smirch,” GOP divisions, and the need for a non-extremist candidate to unite independents.

Miles Pennsylvania Mr. Blaine Blaine Webster Clay Usher Mangum Cass Benton Calhoun Fry Maine Chicago Tribune Chicago News Roarer Aterenee Riddleberger Sisea Ean Burchard Herald Ncw Man Zowiseville Courier-Journal Mpri Cleveland Plain Dealer Washington Virginia Richmond Dispatch Rhode Ts Rhode Island Democ Iag Cleveland Detroit Free Press Pacific Railroad

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