18 May 1883
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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1883
Page
1
A mosaic of brief items notes hangings and crimes in the United States and Europe, including deaths, political snubs, industry notes, and social quirks. Highlights mention Decoration Day oration by Harry Garfield, Mormon politics, yellowstone tourism, and Cuban sugar plantation life with fire risks and plant capital.
A grand bawl is avoided when parents buy playthings for children music serves to bind families and keep kids away from mischief. The piece invites readers to visit and view a stock of instruments, noting prices are lower and affordable for all households.
The former slave Josiah Henson, who inspired Mrs. Stowe's Uncle Tom and escaped to Canada before the Civil War, died in Dresden Ontario aged 94. He was later ordained, visited England, and was presented to the Queen, with his life and death highlighting the impact of the anti slavery movement and the famous novel.
A former major recounts a Civil War era episode on an emigrant frontier. He was wounded, reenlisted by a former comrade, served as dispatch rider between Fort Kearney and Fort, and faced bushwhacker attacks while escorting pay and letters.
The Department of the Interior Pension Office in Washington directs Special Examiners to warn the public that no agent or examiner may accept money for fees or expenses. The memo seeks vigorous action against fraudsters and calls for reporting impostors with full descriptions to the Commissioner of Pensions. Lima Ohio Public notice published April 30 by F A Field.
Five young ladies of Denver ride bicycles in man-fashion with black velvet knee breeches woolen stockings polo caps and sack coats while Denver men learn to ride to join their spins in the outing.
A historical dispatch recalls Lieut Derby’s proposal to add a two inch iron ring on each soldier’s trousers with a leather strap. The plan included gadgets like a white ash pole as a sword and hooks for enforcement. Secretary Davis deemed it insulting. Governor Marcy advised dropping the matter to avoid ridicule.
Ito, Itagaki, and Goto, three leading Japanese figures, are in Europe examining German and Prussian constitutional models. Ito resided in Berlin nine months under Prof. Gneist, while Itagaki leads the liberal faction and Goto shifts from business to politics. Local government success nudges toward representation for the nation.
A girl faced trial at Intefract England and was acquitted as the court held no law punishes women poachers. A few days later she was arrested for picking pockets and sentenced to ten days in prison.
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