30 Sep 1898
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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1898
Page
1
A sprawling, OCR messy page blends war dispatches and political commentary with fragmented mentions of battles ships and leaders. It notes naval ship plans for Philadelphia and San Francisco area, obliquely references Empresses and emperors, and includes scattered data on casualties economies and public notices.
Dense chaos erups as crowds clash with police while a commission weighs a pivotal verdict. Fear of revision, street barricades, and military intervention surge as political leaders grapple with public pressure and questions of unity. An extraordinary session delays release of the full ruling amid mounting tension.
President appoints generals from volunteer troops in Puerto Rico era, naming leading figures including Col William McWherry and Col John Page to United States infantry commands. Details include quartermaster and subsistence roles, with officers listed for the Seventeenth to Twenty Fifth Infantry and related departments. plan expected to shift leaders from volunteer forces to formal staff as expeditions wind down.
A severe cyclone struck the city causing widespread damage. Buildings were wrecked, roofs torn, and many homes damaged while residents sought safety. The storm lasted about an hour, with debris strewn across streets and several structures unroofed. Rescue teams removed one injured person from rubble as the storm moved southward.
Reports from Washington outline American evacuation plans for Cuban remains and Spanish cooperation, with delays and uncertain dates. Mentioned are wrecks of ships, the Maria Teresa and others, and various political tensions as the situation unfolds amid hunger and international pressure.
A lengthy desultory OCR fragment describes a September 2 event involving a statehood topic, arrests, and a murder case. It mentions individuals such as Jorgarg Ynweg and Rich rina, with references to a crime scene, custody, and a court appearance. The passage is garbled but signals a crime narrative with arrest details and timing.
An OCR fragment describes a violent disturbance at a town location with mentions of a farmer, dynamite, and women involved. It notes a church service interruption with a sermon beginning and a dramatic display as the clergyman recoils. The text includes names and indicates upcoming proceedings and a divorce matter.
A garbled diary style text discusses relationships and social expectations. It mentions a wife, a brother, and a man’s actions, with fragmented phrases about divorce, contempt, and shifting roles. The readable parts hint at tension within a marriage and public perception.
The piece highlights wartime acts of support for US Soldiers and Sailors, detailing how tobacco and other relief items were supplied at no cost. It notes large-scale distributions, with outfits like pipes and tobacco provided through American corporations and United States shops, praising practical kindness and unity during hardship.
A testimonial letter touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as restoring health to women suffering from generative weakness backache and related pains. It urges letters to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for advice and notes numerous women regaining health through the remedy and advice.
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