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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1892
Page
5
A long paragraph filled with names, places, and scattered events from West Virginia and nearby regions. It mentions streets, officials, weather notes, economic hints, political talk, and personal notices, all in quick, fragmentary OCR style with numerous proper nouns and minor anecdotes.
A Rhode Island Democratic meeting features President Cleveland urging vigilance and unity for tariff reform. Ex Governor Campbell of Ohio comments on opponents, McKinley bills, and labor consequences, while Cleveland’s address draws sustained applause and calls for continued support of the party’s tariff program.
A Republican rally at Music Hall featured ex Speaker Reed and Governor Ladd with Lt Gov Stearns and others. Speeches urged sound currency and protection, praising the Republican ticket while denouncing silver expansion and high wages under foreign competition. The meeting closed amid applause, with cheers and interruptions.
Early this morning an unknown man was found near the B.A O track at Ford's crossing after being struck by a train. He was unconscious and taken to Chu Hospital by a patrol wagon. Authorities request identity and condition details. a bystander reported the incident and a telephone message was sent to police quarters.
Local notices report freight changes at Lake Erie RR depot, residents moving to Walnut Grove, and Reverend Silby returning to Flushing. Campaigns push for Street Commissioner candidate T. Reilley. Buckeye Glass Works and Timberlake excursions cited. Teachers, guests, and family visits share the week’s social and civic updates across town.
Amusements notes show Lewis Morrison at the Opera House with a dramatic Faust, welcomed back at the Grand Opera House for a strong reception. Bill Nye and A. P. Burbank light a lively program, with audience laughter and praise for Nye and Burbank. An exchange praises A Pair of Jacks as witty with literary merit. Notices mention C Aul & Sons moving to a new Twenty Twelfth Street stand and the Em meter Electric Light Plant updates. An accident reports a man named Henry Cook injuring his hip. local ads promote various services and a bread product.
Funeral rites were led by Rev Ribeldaffer at the M B Church with burial in McMechen cemetery. Riverside Tube Works expects to resume in two months. Habecca Lodge 26 plans a Friday meeting as debt elimination efforts continue. Infant of Taylor Keller died of pneumonia and burial planned. Charles B McCabe resigns B&O operator post. Bellaire ferry to run late for Benwood traffic. Mrs James attended Pittsburg funeral of nephew Pancexanona W Va. April 2 appoints shown. Ohio River railroad managers named. Walter Medcken back from college. Lefty Bun recovering in Yarta. Wheeling steel plant to reopen tomorrow after illness. Mrs Duncan of Upper Ward visited Moundsville. Wm Brice lands child ill. J Bure reports theft of fowls, urging restitution. Renwood Building and Loan Assoc to meet April 4 and 11. Isaac Byard returns home after mysterious disappearance. Ladies Aid Society preparing a grand fair and festival for month end proceeds.
At noon today State Examiner Krumbacher suspended the Mutual Banking Surety Trust and Savings Deposit Company amid a books inquiry. Officers withhold information while an employee cites a conflict between company fronts and state law. capital is listed as 1,000,000 with 100,000 paid in and 100,000 called. President is Pancoast. Notices available by card request or telephone order.
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