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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1886
Page
6
The fragment shows the Pan Wert Bulletin from Van Wert with editors and proprietors listed for Summerseat and Wyandt. It lacks coherent events or dates but indicates publication details.
Heavy snowdrifts block mountain passes in Eastern Oregon making travel unsafe for sports teams and other groups. Local officials warn of travel hazards and possible postponements until routes are cleared.
Mrs McClelan widow of General McClellan plans a summer stay at Schwalbach Germany.
A summer resort hotel in the East will observe Sunday by baring guests from arriving or leaving that day this season. The policy affects all guests and aims to honor Sunday rest, affecting check in and check out schedules.
A Omaha merchant proclaims his hammocks are stout enough for two. The drought drives Louisiana corn crop down by about fifty percent and oats by about seventy five percent versus last year.
New York and Brooklyn together take twenty one percent of the nation's malt liquor. The United States consumed 19,642,870 barrels in the year 188? This figure highlights regional shares in the overall national total.
The State Entomologist of New York says that people are getting crazy over the subject of insects. But that is nothing strange. Mosquitoes and other insects make a great many people about crazy all the time.
The English Society of Friends sent aid to the west coast of Ireland delivering 1,400 tons of seed potatoes and oats to relieve 7,000 families. The effort benefited about 35,000 to 40,000 people and followed a recent visit by a representative to assess needs.
A party under direction of officers of the United States Geological Survey will conduct an extended exploration of Crater Lake in National Park. The task will require lowering a crew about one thousand feet down the rocky cliffs to reach water.
A Nebraska man posts a marriage ad seeking a wife six feet tall, weighing 250 pounds, with red hair and atheism. The note paints him as a shiftless proposer hoping to live off his partner’s income, a stereotyped fiendish display akin to a dime museum sideshow.
Wayland the trotting stallion in N Y stopped suddenly on the track while hailed as the coming King of the Turf. He had run a mile in private this spring in 20 14 and his owner refused $20,000 for him.
Le Grand Laren of a Kansas cattle ranch visits his parents near Elmira New York. He stands six feet tall and sports a beard that trails a foot on the floor when upright. His mustache reportedly measures five feet six inches in length.
A renowned Michigan physician identifies Tyroroxicon as an active poison in tainted milk and says it causes widespread illness. He warns that food consumption may become the most painful duty for many people as contamination increases.
The ad invites five hundred men for the police force with strict physical and perceptual criteria. Applicants must be at least five feet seven and a half inches tall and may be disqualified for obesity. The standard requires distinguishing between drunk common and drunk disorderly and recognizing intoxication fits.
Reports from Cuba indicate the upcoming harvest, largely grown with free labor, may match the 1873 level. The 1875 crop, the island’s largest under slave labor, reached about 775000 tons just before slavery’s abolition law took effect.
An animated Chicago discussion among Presbyterian ministers revealed a range of views on tobacco. One minister called smoking sinful, another compared it to tea and coffee, and a third predicted that future Christians would smoke good cigars.
Georgia revivalist Menpan, a reformed gambler, circus juggler and variety actor aged thirty, presented his case in Nashville where two former poker partners reportedly confessed conversion and wept over past sins at a recent meeting.
The text notes rapid expansion in rubber manufacture, now about five times higher than sixteen years ago. It cites US rubber imports rising from 5,182,000 pounds in 1870 to 24,471,000 pounds last year, and claims the US consumes roughly seventy percent of world rubber goods.
The essay notes graduate now extends beyond college to kindergarten and even babies, celebrating language evolution. A New Jersey cover story describes a young woman suing her father after he blocked her marriage, seeking damages valued at 16 dollars.
News of the Week records the Senate passing a bill to grant widow’s pension of 100 dollars per month to General Stannard of Vermont. Reports cover river and harbor, pension appropriations, veto discussions, and related House bills for storms relief, tax reforms, and revenue changes.
From Washington this week the mint issued 604 silver dollars, far below last year’s 444,404. President Cleveland nominated William G. Ewing as U S District Attorney for the Northern district of Illinois and signed into law trades union incorporation and franking privilege for Mrs. Grant. Assistant Secretary William E Switt resigned, Governor Hugh S Thompson of South Carolina chosen as his successor. The public debt statement shows total debt 1 760 520 740 with a June decrease of 9 061 and the June 30 1885 decrease of 105 802 260. Bills restoring Fitz John Porter and funding a Des Moines public building were signed. Six months ending this year report 5 136 business failures with 50 454 000 liabilities versus 64 failures last year with 74 722 000 liabilities. Iris notes 17 000 men joined a league. John G Shields of Michigan named Chief Justice of Arizona in support of law and order and opposition to strikes. Senate previously rejected his nomination.
In Pittsburg the Jones and Loughlin nail factory resumed after thirteen months idle. In New Hampshire John H. George was nominated for Congress by Democrats in the Second District. Four youths drowned when a yacht capsized in Boston. Jessie H. Grizfty sought Congress as Prohibitionist in New York’s Fourteenth District. Pennsylvania Republicans nominated General Beaver for Governor and General Osborne for Congressman at Large, backing prohibition and pensions while denouncing free trade. A window glass factory strike and other regional items are noted along with civic and college events and financial matters.
A kitchen fire in Alturas, California destroyed two families’ homes, killing several residents. In Sherman, Fox, another blaze claimed lives in a residence. Nearby reports mention a murder in Meinyhi Toon and civic unrest in Chicago with demonstrations and a burial in Davip Davis.
An immense Liverpool meeting features Mr Gladstone advocating Irish home rule described as a class struggle. Beecher attends on the platform. A Dundee residence valued at 259000 dollars burns. A Clyde voyage brings two men to New York with sixty days’ provisions. Bavaria names Prince Luitpold Regent during King Otto’s occupation. A Bucharest murder leads to theft of 200 dollars and flight to Bulgaria. A Berlin beheading targets a triple murderer. Fire destroys sixty houses in Beşiktas. Pinkerton detective Betex arrives in Ottawa to trace Dominion note counterfeits estimated above half a million dollars.
Heavy rains on the 2d caused floods in Virginia submerging parts of Richmond and forcing evacuations. Bridges and rail lines were washed out delaying travel. Reports note cholera deaths in Europe and multiple hangings and executions in the U.S. Fires ignite at a farm near Cleveland killing horses. Senate and House deal with pension vetoes and territorial Supreme Court vacancy.
Baltimore honored Cardinal James Gibbons as he received the beretta from Apostolic Delegate Archbishop Kenrick in a grand cathedral ceremony. Dignitaries, governors, and a large public crowd witnessed the Catholic rite with Te Deum, banquets, serenades, and special celebrations marking the occasion. Secretary Lamar attended as cabinet representative. President Cleveland sent a congratulatory letter.
James A L Wilson longtime secretary treasurer of the Delaware and Chesapeake Canal Company confesses to a canal loan over issue totaling 615200, revealing a genuine loan of 1 4093 000. The confession arrived after a letter found on secretary Gillingham’s desk detailing the crime and its three year burden.
Boston reports Richmond J. Lane president of Abington National Bank and Rockland Savings Bank fled to Canada after being arrested in Portland on charges of wrecking both banks. He allegedly stole about $145,000 from the banks, using notes in various names and even notes signed by him as church treasurer.
The War Department ordered withdrawal of the military guard at Garfield's tomb in Lake View Cemetery Cleveland. The casket lid was opened and Garfield's features remained unchanged before relocation to a public vault until the monument is finished. In New York, the guard of honor at General Grant's tomb in Riverside Park was also removed.
The American Law and Order League based in St. Louis plans a nationwide network to defend law and order. Members pledge rapid response to calls for reinforcement, with addresses recorded to mobilize on short notice. Originating in Sedalia, the movement spreads to many states and claims 17,000 members, including laborers and Knights of Labor.
Richmond J Lane, a leading Rockland figure, and Rockland Savings Bank are tied to a bank wrecking probe. Lane, arrested in Portland on the way to Canada, faced U S commissioner with bail set at 50 000. Officials allege straw names and fraud involving the Abington Bank, which stopped payment.
The House defeated the Des Moines river lands title bill by 91 to 4 after the Senate sent a vetoed measure back to the chamber. Democrats listed in support include Allen of Mississippi and Tillman, while Republicans Davenport, Johnson and Millard voted no.
On the eve of the electoral battles Conservatives and Unionists show confidence as uncontested results yield fifteen Conservatives eight Unionists nine Gladstonians and three Parnellites. Colchester votes add Henry Trotter’s Tory win bringing total standings to anti Home Rule 2% for it. New York police halt Cooper Union labor meeting ejecting Powderly and District Assembly 75 leaders amid Third Avenue workers strike plans.
Tim othy Dwight was inaugurated president of Yale College yesterday succeeding Dr Porter. The ceremony at Center Church featured a procession with state officials, the college corporation, faculty, other college presidents, judges, city officials, and graduates. Addresses followed by retiring and incoming presidents and a Latin address by Prof Tracy Peck.
The remains of ex Senator David Davis were laid to rest at the Davis residence in Broomington on a calm June day. A large concourse of friends attended the ceremony as the last rites were performed by the church, with the body in state from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cedar casket bore a heavy plate, and floral tributes adorned the scene while business halted in town.
The service for David Davis born March 9 1815 concluded with a large procession of Springfield Bloomington and Chicago figures including Judge Thomas Drummond Governor Oglesby and Senator John A Logan. The ceremony featured Rev W G Pierce and music including Abide with Me and Lead Kindly Light as the casket was laid beside his first wife amid lilies and pansies.
The Senate voted 34 to 15 to pass the Des Moines river lands bill over the veto. Debate featured Senators Ewarta Wilkon and Allison who defended constituents against vetoes. The measure settles titles to about 270000 acres of farm lands, long disputed between settlers and Eastern capitalists.
Washington June 80 Mr William E Smith Assistant Secretary of the Treasury has tendered his resignation to the President to take effect July 1 to accept the position of solicitor for the St Paul Minneapolis Manitoba Railroad Company headquartered at St Paul Minn The President has selected as his successor Hon Hugh S Thompson Governor of South Carolina
Rev Henry Ward Beecher reached London and will stay as guest of Rev Dr Parker. In Liverpool he praised Mr Gladstone's speech as luminous and powerful, saying it gave him greater insight into Irish affairs. Gladstone complimented his judgment.
In Jacks County Texas a large cattle drift moves 175000 head from dry Northwest Texas toward the West fork area. More than 200 farmers and 57 armed herders clash over access to grass and water. Sheriff Reines and posse intervene as fences are cut and several conflicts occur with three men reported killed.
In Portland Washington Territory voters faced a local option measure on liquor sales. Across cities the proposal failed about two to one while smaller communities carried it in roughly the same ratio. Early returns suggest a territorial majority for local option, with women’s turnout lighter and opinions split on prohibition.
Washington notes Representative Randall introduced a tariff bill set to take effect January 1, 1887. It lowers and raises duties across timber, iron, steel, textiles, and wool, repeals internal taxes on tobacco, allows tobacco tax rebates, and permits fruit brandies and wines to be manufactured and sold tax free. The plan also amends enforcement rules and mirrors the Hewitt bill features.
C D Graham a coop er from Philadelphia plans to swim the Niagara whirlpool rapids on July 5. He has trained at the whirlpool for weeks and tested current by dropping a weighted barrel from the suspension bridge. His egg shaped hammock like barrel will swing free from sides as he attempts the feat.
Washington reports the year end debt statement shows three percent bonds worth 150 million, four and a half percent bonds 250 million, four percent bonds 737 million, plus over 500 million in non interest bearing notes and certifi cates. Greenbacks total 350 million, gold and silver certificates 175 million. In 1866 debt excluding cash peaked at 2.716 billion with about 150 million annual interest, four times current.
In Mount Vernon Kentucky on June 11 masked men abducted farmer Joe Ramsey and his wife from their bed, flogged them, and ordered them to leave within ten days. Ramsey later died by hanging, suspected his own actions after threats. Local mob outrages rise. Thomas Hays arrested in connection with the crime.
Adrian Michigan dispatch reports Sheriff Whitmore confirms Frances A Whipple jumped to her death in Niagara Falls whirlpool last Wednesday. Identity verified by parasol and photograph. Further evidence to follow as remains may be recovered. She had been bright yet melancholy, and death appears to have been a mentation driven act.
London reports 424 Gladstonians 144 Unionists and 372 Conservatives nominated pending election. Ninety four Gladstone candidates oppose Unionists and 279 contest with Conservatives. Only five districts pit Conservatives against Unionists, 207 uncontested. Of those, 63 last Parliament had Gladstonians, 43 Unionists, 101 Conservatives. Ireland candidates largely unchanged.
A Paris international exhibition of railroad inventions is planned for next year. London catering profits reach 75000 dollars for the Colonial Exhibition. Lightning dissolves a Paris lead mass in a furnace. A French Anti-Tobacco Prize offers 200 dollars for essays on smoking and literature. Paris fashion features wireheaded outdoors and beauty excuses. Norwegian housewives bake bread from pine bark, deemed injurious. An Irish journalist in London wore blue and gold with green glasses to see the Queen. Mauna Loa crater details note its vastness and lava flows. Flea value cited at 125 dollars by Erbini for a missing performer in London. Londoners eat 32 times more fish annually than Berliners. Paris eats more than Germany. Germans push fish sausage as popularization. A 122-year-old woman dies in a St Petersburg almshouse after seventy years illless. a fellow inmate is 110 years old.
Paris Cor London Telegram reports an interview with Marshal Bazaine living in Madrid at 75. He defends his conduct after Sedan, blames Marshal MacMahon for Metz defeat, and says peace could have come after Forbach. He laments poverty and lost pension as his wife seeks property in Mexico.
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