03 Apr 1892
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1892
Page
1
A damaged report describes a chaotic event with multiple casualties and scattered fragments. The piece cites Mogre Deciely of Sharma' Paey and Tsar Orea, noting a sercito cow and torride, with winds and debris impacting the town. Authorities and residents assess the aftermath as residents search for survivors and stabilize the area.
A severe weekend storm battered coastal towns, claiming several lives and injuring many others. Authorities report missing residents and widespread damage to homes, roads, and utilities. Emergency crews work to restore power as weather officials warn of more severe conditions ahead. Local officials urge residents to avoid flooded areas and follow safety directives. The full count of fatalities and damages remains developing as agencies survey impacted neighborhoods.
In Santa Ana Texas a severe cyclone caused deaths and injuries, destroying cables and poles, with Miss Jackson among the killed. Rescue efforts followed as residents conveyed the wounded to shelter and care. Concurrent stories note political events in Chicago and statements from leaders about party unity and impending actions.
Special telegram from Sprensyrium West Virginia reports Sistersville rapidly becoming a hub for oil activity with many out of town visitors. Local firms Lodwrg Mooney and Cannog Bros push gas and spudding operations while numerous farms near town show activity with several wells under development and locations being marked along the 42nd parallel. Community hotels are crowded as crews drill, lease land, and prepare new sites including Smith Shay projects and Ed Huemer farm locations.
Reports detail Congressional moves on a tariff bill favoring President Wilson and party strategizing ahead of the election. Mentions speakers Mortinney and Oates with supportive remarks for the measure, while Republicans push back and Democrats push forward under House procedure. Casualties from recent incidents are listed among broader political notes.
Reported in April the Halstead and Pearce area disaster, a new service building collapsed in a giant whirlwind. Seven dead include Edward Mott aged 2, Horace Mott 5, David Hulett six months, Willian Gowan 10, Samuel Barsdale, Mary Waist, and Mrs James Gowss. Vessel captains sailed to safe ports after Creeve weather. no immediate danger believed.
Michael Miles answers his wife’s bill for separation denying cruelty charges. He claims she threatened him with great bodily harm, and that restraining her privately or turning her over to police was the only option. He alleges a conspiracy against him tied to religious beliefs and asserts property is held in trust for community members. The judge modifies the injunction.
Reports claim a bank run at Akron's Citizens Savings Bank followed rumors of Painesville bank failure. Depositors crowded needlessly as some withdrew while others kept deposits. Officials insist the Akron bank remains sound and that a 60 day interest payment is being considered.
A Washington telegram outlines the battle over the free silver movement and tariff policy, noting Morgan’s forceful Senate leadership and Hill as a rival. Southern sentiment shifts, alliance tensions rise, and the political tremors impact Cleveland and the web. Washington updates include Wilson and Alderson engagements and travel plans.
The probe into Chicago officials yielded a stormy session and a decision that Alderman William O'Brien must go to prison if convicted, while other indicted officials may escape with a fine. The grand jury rejected a referendum plan and excused State's Attorney Longenecker on bond allegations.
W V April 2 Deputy U S Marshal served writs on timber men including C L McClure Andrew Chapman PG Adkins Lewis Luche John Porter Thomas Dean Wm Adkins John Derring Zach Prichard Robert M Caras Rudolfyn Adkins Floyd Adkins Rudolph Fey for alleged contempt of court in disobeying an injunction in the Guy andotte Land and Coal case. Writs returnable before U S Judge J J Jackson as parties present in Lincoln county.
Reports from April 2 relay a German Landtag closing April 8 with fury over education bill withdrawal and political tensions. Count von Eulen’s speech disappointed many, while Count von Schouvalom pushes Russia toward renewed trade talks under Caprivi. A cautious czar delays renewal, creating temporary calm amid war rumors. Separate notes cover a West Virginia conductor killed on the OS line near Manstown, and longtime resident William Warren of Siamnerta passing at ninety two.
A jumble of reports covers a mother and five children dying after leaping from a burning Pos an Germany window, strikes for an eight hour day, a London congress plan, a large Hamburg fire, a British steamer incident, and various arrests and disasters. The item references a range of events and places with uneven clarity.
An Opera House crowd of thousands greets President Cleveland and top Democrats including ex Secretary Whitney ex Governor Campbell and Congressman Sane. Speakers urge reform fight against corruption and tax burdens, framing the People's Cause as central to justice and democracy.
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