19 Oct 1883
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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1883
Page
1
A sprawling OCR of an old newspaper itemizes varied notes from political shifts in Ohio to London lampoon and Irish politics. it covers a judge Foraker tour, Mecca warnings, a Port Royal octopus tale, a lava of pickle odds, railroad accidents, stolen money, fires, and local incidents across American towns with brief vignettes on notable persons and events.
The Cleveland Leader reports women voters were treated with respect as Democrats touted them as crusaders. German and Bohemian residents claimed they voted Democratic because of the Crusade women, while children singing Home Sweet Home did little to sway support for the second amendment. Men in favor of the amendment remained confident, amused by the scene and the crowd's reaction.
The Ohio Prohibitionists helped Democrats win a legislature that will repeal the Scott law and erase two million in taxes for police support and liquor enforcement. The Cincinnati Enquirer notes whisky remains firm while markets stay active. Cleveland Penny Press jokes about the shift.
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