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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1880
Page
2
A town meeting debate reveals strong opposition to a $40,000 public subsidy for a narrow gauge railroad. The Bulletin recounts intimidation tactics by supporters, vows opposition, and cites local figures, elections, and regional notes from Auglaize to Chicago conventions.
A long 19th century political platform reaffirms free public schools funded by general taxation, federal protection of civil rights, integrity of elections, and a sound currency. It praises John Sherman for financial leadership, urges his nomination at Chicago, and backs Hayes administration goals and Ohio Republicans’ united pledge to elect convention nominees.
Article notes a white man facing execution by hanging for the murder of a Black man in South Carolina. It also reports a twelve million dollar decline in the public debt during April and pensions totaling $1,250,000 were paid.
Forty new national banks have been organized in six months and none have failed since July 1879, signaling national prosperity and financial health.
District papers seek clarification by discussion on whether Mr. Doan Cunningham was killed politically at Lima on the 26th alt or in Defiance two years ago.
The Toledo Journal reports James M. Ashley plans to oppose Frank Hurt for the Democratic nomination in the Toledo district. If Ashley enters the race, the paper says he will run hard and fast, likening his effort to a mad bull pursuing a streak of lightning.
The event at Columbus on August 10th to 12th promises a grand three day encampment for Ohio veterans with speeches musters and a revival of war memories to be welcomed by many Ohio soldiers.
The Kemper County figure known for the assassination of Cornelia Chisolm is appointed census enumerator. The piece praises Gully for actions seen as reducing Republican influence and notes the census post suits his merit and public service.
The Defiance Democrat invites Hon. Ben LeFevre to present a full refutation of serious charges involving his private secretary and his own conduct. It claims the Republican press is using the scandal in the campaign and urges LeFevre to make a clear case, calling on voters to judge once presented.
Fragmentary note recalls a Col Marble speech about Jacob the editor and a Biblical Jacob's ladder. It mentions Curist driving out money changers from a church and alleges they bought their own paper at thirty cents on the dollar. Kate Claxton ad referenced.
Col J M C Marble gave a prepared extemporaneous talk at a Union township railroad meeting about a coming cul de sac crisis in the area. A local fellow leaped from a window and fled into the woods claiming past snipe hunting with town folks.
A resident argues that cul de sac means taking alternate railroad land sections, while a prominent taxpayer supports listing notes for taxation. The exchange features Colonel MARBLE style critique and contrasting views on tax collection and land valuation.
The House Committee on Appropriations unanimously approves a sixteen million dollar bill covering the legislative executive and judicial branches. The vote signals potential congressional adjournment before June 1.
England Scotland and Ireland consumed 1 000 690 718 gallons of liquor in 1879 costing 640 719 330 dollars. England beer cost 330 895 330 dollars, Scotland 10 288 960 dollars, and Ireland 26 925 000 dollars. Per capita liquor consumption in Great Britain was 32 gallons.
Reports suggest a shift toward Blaine in New York and Pennsylvania delegations to Chicago. It is claimed that about half of each state's delegation will back Blaine on the first ballot.
Fire from torpedo blasts at Oak Shade Oil Company wells near Summit on the Kendall Eldred line spreads through dry woods. Reports indicate three separate fires threatening oil property and villages. Rew City, ten miles from Bradford, is destroyed with about 300 derricks burned and extensive oil loss.
Merchants in Manhattan Kansas tracked thefts to the State Agricultural College after a detective advised room searches. Seven students confessed to stealing boots clothing and jewelry totaling about 400 dollars.
Two lifelong New York friends, Messrs. McCurdy and Aldrich, died within minutes of each other from heart disease. They emigrated as youths from Connecticut and New York state, rose to head a major dry goods house, retired wealthy, and lived nearby in adjoining houses. They were buried side by side from the same church in a joint funeral.
Caligula inherited Tiberius wealth of 118 million dollars at his death and spent the entire sum in under a year. He reportedly paid 150 thousand dollars for a single supper, illustrating his prodigious extravagance.
The demand for heavy horses far exceeds the supply, and is likely to for the next ten years. Massachusetts was the first state in the Union to order a special survey of its forest reserves.
A remarkable cure for catarrh diphtheria canker mouth and headache. Each bottle includes an nasal injector for treatment at no extra charge. Price 3 cents. L F Gackenheimer Van Wert Ohio.
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