McKinley tariff debate and Southern election irregularities
In Van Wert Ohio June 6 1890 editors note tariff history as McKinley bill advances toward law by mid July. They discuss alleged Democratic tactics to maintain power in the South, citing the McDuffie Turpin race with claims of ballot manipulation and suppressed results despite a large Black population.
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Senate
McKinley
McCuiffie
Turpin
Alabama
McDuffie
South
Careful Consideration on Public Officials and Taxpayer Losses
A civic exhortation compares hiring an honest manager to voters selecting officials. It cites Van Wert county as a case where official blunders forced taxpayers to pay over $300 without benefit and urges voters not to honor the careless, promising better candidates will serve the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Wert
What It Has Done For Grange Farmers In Van Wert County
The Grange has made farmers better through weekly meetings that spread knowledge and practical skills. It has produced readers and thinkers, ready speakers, and clearer, more logical expression of ideas benefiting local farming and supporting legislative discussion. The county has become a banner farmers institute region due to Grange influence, especially socially among the youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Wert
Banner Grange
Ohio
Grange
Grange Bridges Country and City Social Gaps
An optimistic notice praises the Grange for uniting country and city society, noting rural youth match city peers in reading and culture. It credits the Grange as a broad, conservative, beneficial order advancing members and mankind, with a medical endorsement for Syrup White Pine and Tar by I H Strong M D of Cincinnati. Sold by L F Gackenheimer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grange
I. H. Strong
M. D
Cincinnati
L. F. Gackenheimer
Gravel trains begin pilgrim ages north over Mackinaw
A forty car gravel train passed through the city yesterday as gravel rail movement resumes northward. John A. Barnard, depot operator at C., J. & M., traveled to St Paul to enter the general offices of the C. St. PD. M. & O. R. R. Young Barnard’s prior year on the line earned him renewed service with the company. B. W. Smith of Mackinaw, a railroad veteran, has patented a locomotive valve praised for fuel savings and simplicity. The first trial ran to Latty, engine No. 10 performed well, and Smith looks to future success. Mackinaw shops will be expanded. General Manager Drake promised local construction and ample work, pleasing the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackinaw
John A. Barnard
Latty
Smith
Drake
Comer Tue Toracco May Brings Ice and Trade Trusts
The piece argues against price trusts and praises Comer as a single intermediary cutting costs. It claims traditional trusts raise prices by centralizing control, citing ice as an example, and promotes Comer as the only middle man offering lower, cash-driven prices to customers.
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Comer
Our Nation's Dark Day Memorial Sermon 1890
Rev J B Pittwater delivers a memorial sermon for Van Wert Ohio G A R post at M B E Church on May 25 1890 reflecting on Christ and history of darkness during the crucifixion and Civil War, urging unity, memory of fallen soldiers, and honors for veterans across generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. Post
van Wert
Ohio
M. BE
J. B. Pittwater
Beating the Slot Machine Hero Brought to Central Station
John Lewis exposed a slot machine trick at the corner of Third and Jefferson by repeatedly inserting a nickel and drawing it back out to trigger cigars. After twenty nine tries a crowd cheered, officers arrested him for disorderly conduct, and he was bonded out after debate on charges.
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Central Police Station
Third
Jefferson Streets
John Lewis
Schrader
Donahue
Lewis
Louisville Courier-Journal
Dream Foretells Murder Revealed In Coincidence
Insurance agent J D Young awoke from a dream of a wagon with two bodies and a man named Mark Taylor. He asked his employer John Henry about a coachman later found murdered, discovering the name differed from Taylor. Henry noted a new coachman had been hired and was killed last night, leaving both men puzzled by the uncanny linkage.
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J. D. Young
Mark Taylor
John Henry
Mr. Henry
Taylor
Mr. Young
Henry
Portland, Ore
Matt Caruthers
Waterville
Wash
Dredging Fails to Deepen New York Harbor and Rivers
Across cities commentary notes harbors and rivers worldwide shrinking in depth. Hudson River and Lake Champlain outlet now summer low. Des Moines River near Des Moines also runs shallow. steamboat era ended over 25 years ago. Belgium plans a textile technical school in Verviers with local and government funding.
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New York Harbor
Hudson River
Lake Champlain
Hudson
Des Moines
Iowa
Raccoon Fork
St. Louis Republic
Verviers
Belgium
Liege
Dry Goods Chronicle
Frog in a Tree Sticks and Strange Animal Tales
A collection of brief curios from old papers notes a frog found inside a fourteen inch timber at the Omaha mine and asks how it breathed. Other items report Count Arthur Potocki’s vast Galician fortune, a Cracow death, a Waterville drowning recovered, a scalded schoolboy grafted with skin from a greyhound, Prussia car heating, and household rat prevention tips from American housewives.
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Omaha
Sam Montour
Grass Valley
Cal
Arthur Potocki
Cracow
Galicia
London
The Bald False Prophet of the Cheyennes
A curiously framed item reports Cheyenne couriers finding a prophesied new Christ in the mountains beyond Salt Lake. An old bearded man or wigged bald figure teaches a four night and one day Indian dance. Military officials fear the movement, while Crow delegates approach the so called Messiah. Fort Custer guards its cell for him.
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Grant
Ft. Donaldson
Henry
Vicksburg
Richmond
Meade
Gettysburg
Sherman
Phil Sheridan
Shenandoah
Custer
Old Virginia
Hooker
Appomattox
Grand Army of the Republic
Tongue River
Messiah
Second Christ
Salt Lake
Rosebud
Maj. Carroll
Green River
Christ
Fort Custer
Helena Cor
Portland Oregonian
Dr A W Brinkeraofis Rectal Treatment Promises Painless Cure
An advertisement touts Dr A W Brinkeraofis System of Rectal Treatment for piles fistula fissure rectal ulcer polypus pruritus and chronic diarrhea cured without knife cautery or anesthesia. Claims 800000 operations with not a single death and patients resume daily work. No stomach medicines. mentions symptoms like protrusion burning bleeding and pain and urges writing for a free 58 page illustrated pamphlet by Dr J A McClellan formerly of New York.
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J. A. McClellan
New York
Brinkerhope and McClellan Ad To Chicago Office
Fragmentary notice from a historical Chicago firm Brinkerhope and McClellan requests readers address communications to their McVicker's Building office in Chicago. The text mentions dates in a monthly cycle beginning January and lists Van Wert and Marsh with scattered city references. The overall content is an old-time advertising contact snippet with unclear specifics beyond the firm name and address.
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Drs
Brinderhaif
Hoaglin Township bids for brick schoolhouse erection
The Clerk of Hoaglin Township Van Wert County Ohio invites sealed bids for a brick schoolhouse in sub-district one. Plans and specifications are on file at the Clerk's office until 12 noon Friday June 27 1890. Each bid must include a performance bond with contract if accepted. The board may reject any or all bids. Proposals will be received at the...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoaglin Township
Vanett County
Ohio
Said
Seti
Jackson Township
van Wert
Alfred Kohn
Mis ses. Everything imaginable in Misses and Children's footwear
A compact ad noting a complete range of footwear for misses and children. Highlights include wide selection, various styles, and quantities available.
Babies Fine Shoes Sale at Various Prices
A brief ad notes Baby shoes offered at prices 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55 and 50 cents with invitation to name your price and obtain the shoe. Call to action urges customers to come and purchase.
Ambiguity in Gaps Leaves Us with Unanswered Lines
The speaker notes gaps in knowledge and admits missing details for anything beyond what is already known. They acknowledge uncertainty about missing items and express openness to further information to fill the line.
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Kidd Button Boots
Blacker Gerstle Fine Kid
Dongola
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E. H. Reynold
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