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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1887
Page
2
The Man Wert Bulletin notes the term butterine is legally forbidden in England and must be margarine. It forecasts a short corn crop but promises remain, with an estimated yield reaching 1.8 billion bushels.
Justice Fiein of the US Supreme Court says the division of California into two states is certain to occur soon. Henry Vane Bercuen’s Brooklyn homestead is leased and bears the sign Furnished Rooms to Let. Mrs. Stowe claims she wrote Uncle Tom’s Cabin in the Titcom house at Brunswick Maine, while her husband taught at Bowdoin College.
Mrs Dr Eviis, an American lady, serves as physician to the Queen of Corea at the royal Seoul palace with an annual salary of ten thousand dollars.
Samuel Lock, president of the Columbia Pa National Bank, is ninety one years old and still works as hard as any of his clerks. He served as cashier as far back as 1830s.
Boston figures show fourteen hundred lawyers in the city with General Butler at the head of the income table. His practice nets him considerably over $100,000 a year, far surpassing peers.
The New York Central Railway Company faces a cost near 700000 dollars to fit its cars with steam heating, enabling stoves to be abandoned and improving passenger comfort.
England is said to have one cow for eight and a half people, France one cow for three and one third, and America one cow for one and two thirds. The United States leads in cows per person, highlighting unequal livestock distribution across nations.
Ecvrote reports annual military spending of 3.8675 billion dollars for armies and fleets. National war debts total 24.115 billion, with 1 billion dollars paid yearly as interest.
Doveras F. Caruix, chief clerk of the Cheyenne agency, marries Madien Duprest, described as the richest Indian heiress in the Sioux reservation, prompting debate over whether such marriages advance or hinder efforts to civilize Indians.
Rain extensive enough to revive brown withered pastures in the West and Northwest, turning them green and fertile. The improved forage should sustain livestock through the upcoming winter, boosting the wealth of farmers and stock raisers.
Grorace R. Lawrence, born in Saratoga New York seventy five years ago, is described as the original tramp printer. A journeyman for life he has set type in Europe Asia Africa the West Indies and in nearly every state and territory of the Union.
Rev. A. D. Mayo in a Boston discourse urges American youth to develop method and tact as a moral quality. He argues success comes to those who combine character, work, and the ability to “put things” in a way that reaches people and opens every path of success.
Rear Admiral Franklin, recently retired, entered the navy in 1841 and took part in the Monterey demonstration during the Mexican War. He served on the Roanoke during the Cumberland and Congress destruction, was executive officer of the Datotah at Sewall Point, and acted as naval representative in the Mobile surrender demand.
The Fort Worth Gazette notes the new Texas act against carrying pistols is pointed and severe. It argues pistol toters face jail terms that deter, since fines offer little fear and serving time behind bars is the real consequence feared by offenders.
A Stockton California farmer abducted his bride and fled in a carriage to a justice of the peace. Relatives pursued and an elderly bystander was knocked down during the escape. Mary stood before the justice in her wash-dress and wed John for all there was to take.
Over thirteen months net gold imports plus domestic production push the circulating medium by more than 70 million dollars with a potential 40 to 50 million addition by year end. The New York Evening Port belies such trends should dispel fears of a money famine in the United States.
More than 30 million dollars in mutilated horses are redeemed each year at the New York sub-treasury. A special clerk verifies the amount, returns proper funds, and forwards notes to Washington for processing. Bills are sorted by denomination, packed into bundles of one thousand, then pulped in Washington.
Joan Stillman, conductor of the fatal Chatsworth wreck, survived weighing 194 pounds before the catastrophe and 141 pounds after. He reports restless nights and vivid, haunting dreams of the dying, though now enjoys hearty meals and long rests. He remains at the expo, uncertain about the future.
The report notes August fire losses in the United States and Canada totaling 8 317 500, with prior year comparisons and ten year averages around 7 million. It lists first eight months losses, patents issued, and revenues. Also reports Crook expelling unauthorized people from Uintah and Ouray reservations, Porter resigning as First Assistant Secretary of State, and seven day and August business and land figures.
Fire consumed Jacksons silk mill and Grand loco works in Paterson on the 7th, with $150000 loss and 600 workers displaced. State conventions nominated candidates in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. Violent winds swept parts of New York and Massachusetts, destroying crops, unroofing houses, and causing fatalities. Five men perished in a Maverick oil works blaze in East Boston. A Harrisburg meeting formed a brewing firms organization and denounced High License laws. A New York gathering formed the Progressive Labor party. Tornado damage and a cave-in near Yonkers injured workers. several business failures were reported, and Mormon immigrants arrived in New York.
A. E. Buss aged eighty two and his wife aged seventy eight were shot and fatally wounded in their Ceredo West Virginia home on the 6th by burglars. Other reports include a fatal stabbing in Shelbyville Indiana, tornado damage near Toledo and Rochester, and a deadly boiler explosion at Garden Springs.
Reports from Madison to Philadelphia cover frost effects on crops in Wisconsin, tobacco in Indiana, and Vernon County. A murder trial in Sioux City, a fatal double event near Omaha, and a fire assignment crisis in St Paul are noted. Fire near Louisville, a wrongful drowning rumor debunked, a hanging in Baltimore, suicides in Illinois, and Virginia peanut harvest totals are listed alongside California statehood anniversary celebrations and the death of ex-Congressman William Munger.
A massive casting mishap at the Vickers foundry in Sheffield results in five deaths and many injuries. Storms sweep northern England and Scotland with hail and rain. Fire devastates mills in Dewsbury. Theater Royal Exeter collapse yields 130 bodies and additional fatalities. cholera linked deaths rise in Italy and India. fortifications discussed in Halifax. major legal actions in Montreal. Ongoing storm and disaster reports mix with political and legal notices.
National League records show Detroit leading with 66 wins and Chicago 57 as the week closes. Campaign events include Ohio Republicans launching at Cal s well with Gov Foraker as main speaker. Other items report a London vessel loss, U S exchange totals, Worcester strikes for higher wages, a Montreal fire loss of 209000, and a Chicago grand jury maturing into murder indictments.
Special correspondence from Washington details Democratic manipulation of pension statistics under John Charles Black. The piece argues the pension office crafted figures to favor Cleveland era bills, omitting denials and vetoes, and accuses the administration of using public records as political machinery.
The Democratic State platform endorses Cleveland while pressing Ohio voters to decide this year whether he should be the party's presidential nominee next year. It warns a full Cleveland vote would signal Ohio’s solid support and urges voters to consider the administration before November.
The piece condemns President Cleveland for appointing a group described as jail birds and criminals to federal positions. It labels ninety five indicted individuals, ten involved in political crimes, and three deserters among his appointees, plus others tied to wife beating and brutality. It urges Ohio voters to oppose the Democratic ticket.
D. C. Coolman, Democratic lieutenant governor candidate, hastily denies a newspaper report accusing him of employing foreign contract labor in Kent preory works. He concedes proof exists of his involvement in building West Virginia railroads and remains silent on the accusation.
About 5000 doctors from America and abroad gather as President Cleveland opens the Ninth International Medical Congress. Dr. Nathan Smith Davis of Chicago elected president. Secretary Bayard delivers welcome. attendees include officials from Britain and Italy. The opening remarks praise medical progress and aim to lessen human suffering as papers from various departments begin presentations.
The Lay Electoral Conference of the MBE church in MeEcHAntespu RG on Sept 6 passed resolutions denouncing questionable election methods by delegates. It instructed that no votes be cast for candidates for conference or other offices who engage in such practices.
The Voss of E S Wheeler & Co heavy importers of bar iron steel tin with branches in New York Liverpool Baltimore and Chicago and the New Haven Wire Company led by E Wheeler president failed announced yesterday afternoon. A prominent banker estimated the loss near 2 million with widespread impact on banks and businesses locally and beyond.
A Montreal widow Defoy who secured a fortune of 40,000 from her late husband married an adventurer named Payton or Minchon in New York. He induced her to travel there and he robbed her of 50,000 and disappeared. She is inquiry in New Haven without success.
J F E Merwin, the express agent who robbed the Gren's Falls office for $6,000 on August 20, has been arrested at Henderson, New York. He is being escorted back with $3,400 of the stolen money recovered.
Acting Postmaster General Stevenson directs free-delivery service begin October 1 at Iowa City Illinois Beatrice Nebraska Ottawa Canada Grand Island Nebraska and at Tacoma Washington November 1 with the old Tacoma post office to be discontinued.
It is rumored that S.4 Hollingsworth Vincennes recently convicted treasurer may be pardoned by Governor Gray. Hollingsworth embezzled eighty thousand dollars of public funds and spent it in a prior winter. He was sentenced to three years.
A New York journalist interviews President Cleveland revealing his views on civil service reform, the Pacific Railroad Commission, and Grand Army circles. He defends his conduct, discusses renomination, and stresses duty over personal ambition while noting changes in accepting changes in public office.
Lonpox September 7. The burned Theater Royal disaster left an estimated 140 dead and 60 severely injured among about 200 seats filled in the gallery. Families perished, with many bodies burned to cinders as rescuers searched amid chaotic scenes and blocked gallery stairs.
A St George's Society meeting in Chicago discussed forming an British American league to naturalize aliens of British Scotch or Canadian descent. Many Canadians and English residents in Chicago have not naturalized, prompting calls for broad cooperation among clubs to organize naturalization efforts.
A report from Sept 9 details the schooner Niagara sinking six miles near Whitefish Point, Lake Superior, in Wednesday’s gale. Captain Clements and ten crewmen were lost, with reports of a captain’s family aboard and possible extra passengers.
Civil-Service Commissioner Oberly states the Civil Service law forbids discharging government workers for political views or partisan activity except for lawful causes. The opinion outlines that appointments must be merit based and removals cannot hinge on political opinions or affiliations or on refusal to render political service.
A Canadian grand jury found a true bill against Boodler McGarigle Detective Pinkerton and Colonel Hickey of Chicago for conspiracy. Witness James Baxter testified at length and the jury returned a unanimous bill after ten minutes. A bench warrant was requested to bring McGarigle from Ontario. Other defendants were outside jurisdiction.
Reports from Dunary and Mitchellstown recount Mr. O'Brien's arrest aboard a Kingston steamer after refusing a pledge not to speak in England. He addressed a crowd from a hotel balcony, vowing to speak while breath remains, amid a riot that left two dead and many injured as police faced attacks and fire. The incident sparked condemnation from London papers and Irish leaders alike.
Grand jury indicts Dr Leonard St John treasurer of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Levi Dell janitor John Irving captain of the Edward Blake and John Freer captain of the Marsh on conspiracy aiding escape and related charges. Bonds set for St John at 1000 and Dell at 5000.
A rear upper floor of a two-story church in Needmore Tennessee collapsed during a revival, sending sixty to seventy people tumbling thirteen feet. Most injuries were minor but three were serious and one man fatally wounded. Physicians rushed to aid as details remain scarce.
Three hundred Cuban filibusters landing near Matanzas clash with a detachment of Spanish soldiers. The Spaniards retreat after suffering three dead and five wounded. Four Cubans are wounded but not seriously. The filibusters retreat inland to escape. Dramatizes a remote Caribbean skirmish with reported casualties.
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