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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1891
Page
3
A garbled passage discusses labor conditions and calls for reform in industry, referencing figures such as Joe Lanier and Shouts. It outlines debates on modernization, education, and liberty, with mentions of committees and reforms shaping future policy.
A sprawling feature chronicles Ward, the great ball player, and his wife as they mingle at a royal wedding style gathering. Steady, detailed descriptions cover attendees, attire, separations, and family ties, painting a vivid social portrait of a prominent sporting figure and entourage.
A sample of chaotic sports notes details the Muclanati Association shortstop and Hamilton Steves bases, Boston and Brooklyn games, and several boxing match futures. It mentions Manny Frager terms, Stayin, and a New York fight setup at Dixon with Kentucky Rosebud as Mayosylvania challenger, plus various track and show results.
An obituary style feature recalls Edwin Booth and Brutus Booth lineage at Long Branch, detailing Edwin Booth as the leading tragedian of his generation, his early life, travels, and rise in New York, Hartford, and California, alongside notes on Joseph Booth and actor John Wilkes Booth and their reputations and quirks.
Drs Copeland and Bell announce a new uniform plan charging five dollars monthly to treat all patients including medicine. The offer targets those deterred by cost and time, with all patients treated at the same fee until cure.
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