06 Apr 1884
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1884
Page
1
The dealer promises wide stock variety and low prices in New York Boston or Philadelphia. The business plan aims to buy everything for cash from first hands to regulate inventories and ensure profit by selling goods at one price to all customers.
Special to the Register reports House moves on the Boynton inquiry with a postponed vote on the resolution. Hopkins seeks a Tuesday call up while Keller’s request delays action. Senate, committees grind over Utah Governor Murray case amid other fiscal and legal notices.
A House committee report requests the Navy and War departments assess feasibility and expediency of constructing an interior coast line waterway to relieve the Atlantic and Gulf coast regions. The measure was adopted as the House proceeded with business.
April reports a blast at Van Benn and Co powder mill with smoke and debris rising fifteen miles. Superintendent William Yocum burned beyond recognition. others escaped. Damage estimated at 7000 dollars. In Cincinnati, three boys struck by a locomotive near Spring Grove Cemetery Crossing died instantly. victims were sons of residents from Winton Place. A derailed Chicago, St. Louis and New Orleans train near Duck Hill injured several passengers. no fatality reported.
Miss Porter, daughter of Mrs Porter, wed Mr Clow Dickey of Coloredo in Florida after a noted romance with an old tramp. He courted her, spoke through a window, praised her, and left a packet claiming a fortune and asking her to accept his wealth. The letter revealed Kentucky ties and a mysterious will.
Souvenir notes describe sudden effort to restore the destroyed law library after a fire. Treasurer reports balance owed of about $200 for prior expenses. Campaigns raise nearly $20,000 through subscriptions from $1 to $100 and per member dues.
April reports describe a court rule in the Sew Caste Northern rail matter with receiver A W C Carroll and a sale ofVeniea Negley related property. A freight steamer mishap damaged cars and crews in a February wreck near the New Landen and Norikero lines, with two locomotives and cars badly wrecked and several injuries reported.
A damaged oil pipeline near Pocono, Pennsylvania, burst causing fire and delays. Authorities report leaky dam repair on Monday and a swift response by a force of experienced police and workers. The incident disrupted traffic and threatened downstream areas as crews address the spill and safety concerns.
Seven escape the wreck of the Daniel Steinmann off Sambro Island amid fog and gale. The captain and two others were rescued after the ship struck near Lambro Light, sank quickly, and crew and passengers faced peril in the rigging while a lone lifeboat saved some survivors.
A long string of crimes and sensational acts across multiple states centers on Mrs. Ancle Wallingford known as Big Casino. She was pronounced dangerously ill in a Brooklyn jail and moved to a hospital as authorities pursue full prosecution. Her history includes numerous marriages and victims in Washington and at Coney Island.
A fashionable Baltimore opening drew exclusive guests to the Wednesday Club for the Baltimore Artists Loan exhibition. The well-decorated gallery showcased works by Lourie Nelson G Carter Jules Savage Koralie Gill and others including Madam Bonaparte. Gaslit rooms highlighted watercolors and pieces such as A Bit of Ex at Hampton attracting attention from society attendees.
Foreign dispatches report the Duchess of Albany visiting Memories Chapel to see the late Prince Consort’s body in rest. The funeral at 11:94 featured the Prince of Wales and royal princesses en route from the castle to George’s Chapel. The service opened with God Our Help in Ages Past as the casket was lowered and the choir sang Lead Kindly Light. The crowd wept as dolor filled the hall and the procession exited toward the realm.
Delegates were chosen for the State and National Conventions at a Kanawha county meeting. Prominent Republicans and supporters viewed Tilden's strength as delegates to the National Convention were to be sent. A separate Republican gathering discussed preliminaries for the coming National Convention with speakers praising Senator Lopan and John A. Martin among attendees.
A congre ssional convention call outlines dates and venues for the Republican and Democratic parties in Brewersville district counties Jefferelle Harrion Colawat ane Certuil Mabopieg Tuecoavend and later sessions. It notes prior conventions held June 27 and mentions a talk by Senator W. H. Bare about party leadership and presidential prospects.
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