26 Mar 1886
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Newspaper
Shepherdstown Register
Location
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1886
Page
1
A jumble of congressional and political notes from Washington and state capitals. Discussions include widows pensions rising to twelve dollars, editors facing defamation suits, education funding in West Virginia, and calls to fortify coastlines. Debates over canal commerce, railroad encroachment, Potomac fishing controls, and national defense plans mix with church funding, naval appropriations, and public governance issues.
The document rails at long term currency contraction led by paper money since 1883. It cites Treasury and banking records, notes rising gold and silver in reserve, and argues for a shift to gold and silver certificates. It laments perceived silver debasement and urges political action before the next election.
A March 23 1836 letter from Washi Wasuxatos discusses Senator St Jerome alias George F Eluasis facing opposition from Illinois abolitionists over executive sessions and nominations. It covers Syphax faction actions in Albany, contested nominations including Albany Matthews and Wheatley, civil military clashes, a murder pursuit in Baker County Georgia, and related political maneuvering. It notes Gov Fitzhugh Lee and John Barbour letters of approval and a prayer by Rev Milburn in the House.
The firm promotes its agency for proven remedies and invites readers to try Dr King’s New Cure, promising a guaranteed relief for ailments and a display of enterprise and reliability.
In Carrollton Mo a racial clash erupted in the courthouse when Edward Brown and others faced James M Liddle and the crowd. A volley followed as whites fired on Black defendants and witnesses, killing ten, wounding many, while several fled through broken windows. No arrests were reported.
A group near Ritchie and Arnold's butcher shop in Pievimont West Virginia last Friday night confronted a drunken man lying in the street. The assailant drew a pistol, firing three times. one bullet grazed Blisworth Powell and another hit Marc Powell in the chest. Mondvickson was arrested and held without bond as investigators questioned witnesses.
Ritelsle Court House West Virginia reports an alleged Ren Meay operation attacked Robs ert Glover residence near Southville. About twenty disguised men surrounded the house, forced Glover out, and fired weather-boarding with couch and fire. Glover escaped after a brief struggle as the dwelling burned, two others wounded, and all personal property destroyed amid county indignation.
A 20 year old Mrs. Juha Greene of Troy New York died after a two week illness, suspected stomach tumor. An autopsy revealed a ball of silk thread pieces blocking the stomach passage. Electric Bitters advertised as a cure, with claims of widespread success. Auction notes list a large indebtedness around 16 million.
In Avondale a man named Bobrose attacked his wife after trespassing into her locked room. He killed himself, killed their child and wounded another, while the mother’s body and related events are described. A separate ad notes a railroad contract from Parkersburg to Point Pleasant with a finish by October. Local firms Willet and Libbey advertise low prices.
Married at Dowwaster on September 1, 1953 by Rev Wain. Charles W. Alwrel, son of Mr Charles Lasher of Kyale, wed Miss Logy Bell Fackson, daughter of residents of Tracyers Ferry. The couple exchange vows in a religious ceremony conducted by the pastor.
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