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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1895
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text provides scattered names and phrases but lacks coherent events, dates, or locations necessary to form a factual headline. The readable segments mention persons and places without a connected incident or clear news item.
In a lengthy notice dated April 12, 1895, Wheeling authorities discuss action on tearing down damaged masonry near the Hutchisson building. Mayor Caldwell and Chief Healy are cited as coordinating to proceed if city consent is granted, with J. W. Boelte & Sons Co contracted to perform the work. The report notes risks to the city if delays occur and urges prompt municipal approval and execution.
President Cleveland's income is examined amid a wage issue. The report notes a monthly rate and a disputed payment, with details on an amount of $211,000 and a mention of the mining strike in Minersville. It reports mine closures at Enacock and widespread trouble across Pomercy bend and surrounding mines.
Pittsburg April 1 a Presbyterian minister denounces Rev McCrory for misrepresenting Protestant sentiment. Cardinal Gibbons replies that McCrory’s attack is unjust and unworthy. The exchange cites a Baltimore Catholic Mirror copy of the minister’s remarks and urges charity and truth among Christians.
In Sistersville West Virginia April 13 the crusade continues with no new arrests as those sought flee town for health. Saloons closed, gambling boats empty though night brings revelry on the Ohio riverfront. Grand jury delayed. Middlebourne reports a publicized sentence for Tom Campbell. A Pittsburgh divorce suit seeks to overturn a prior California decree complicating a widow’s finances.
Mrs Mary Coudrey wife of G W Coudrey filed for divorce citing cruelty and alleged alienation of affection following her husband’s $50,000 verdict against George Schweinfurth. The case adds to a cascade of local misfortune including a Marietta poison scare and a railroad obstruction caused by a storm.
Boston April 13 a gruesome case unfolds as eight-year-old Alice Sterling is found murdered and dumped in a manure pile. Police arrest Angus D Gilbert, a Savin Hill depot agent, after a bloody axe and torn clothing are found. The attack and motive described in chilling detail.
Mrs Ida G M Wilson asks for divorce from Ed C Wilson once prominent in Philadelphia after discovering his relation with 14 year old Fannie Ellis who later bore his child. Ellis testifies his daughter disappeared in 1879 and later acknowledged Wilson’s betrayal. Wilson jailed briefly on $2600 bond. case not tried as Ellis admits daughter conspired with Wilson. Fannie is in a reform school. A separate sports update notes Tri-State appoints umpires for championship games and new signings for Wheeling and Canton teams.
A colored mother in Pamlico County burned her infant to death, placing it in the fireplace and oven. The article notes authorities and surrounding coverage, with other items including Parkersburg furniture company sale for 2200 dollars, and various crime and tax notes across several states.
A young Alameda schoolteacher Minnie Wiliting attended a church festival in San Francisco and was found murdered in a adjoining study. Her body was mutilated and evidence pointed to a brutal knife attack by a ferocious assailant. A male student and two male friends were questioned as suspects while authorities scoured the scene for clues.
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