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Wheeling Sunday Register

Location

Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1894

Page

6

Labor Movements and Industrial Strikes Across Regions

A chaotic report describes widespread labor unrest and strikes across glass, pottery, brick and coal sectors. It notes wage demands, plant idlings, and management responses, with specifics on locations like Belair, Martins Ferry, and Wheeling area factories, plus shipper supply lines and occupation changes.

Timmerman Wrestles With Amateur Pride in Pro Debut Talk

New York April 14 Zimmerman the champion bycialist discusses turning professional and explains the appeal of leaving amateur status despite prize values and social temptations. He asserts he remains an amateur at heart and warns rivals that the amateur champion title still suits him as he weighs the eventual challenge from pros.

New York Zimmerman

Carter Oil Well Tops Derrick Flow in Easterly Field

In Sterensvlle April M Carter Oil No. 20 Saulsbury topped the derrick for over half an hour signaling a strong flow. Eureka Pipe Line Co receipts for 24 hours ending seven this morning reached 12 707 barrels and weekly total 69 456 barrels. Daily average near 20 000 barrels from Eureka and Mellon, a level not seen in two years, with several wells noted as strong producers and others as water or light oil. Rig activity continues on multiple leases and additional wells were reported imminent in the region.

Sterensvlle Carter Oil Company Saulsbury Eureka Pipe Lire Company Eureka Mellon Company Shriver J.T. Tones Morrison McCormick and Morrison Sherman Oil Company Stewart Carter Ol Company Joshua Russell Russell Heirs H. Kline Cochransville Stoewing Jennings & Cos Russell Island Williamstown Carter & Co George W. Stocking

Purely Business Who Was Sweeping Snow Explains

A bustling city corner during a large snowstorm features a stylish young man sweeping pavement with a long broom. He claims he is an agent for a new paving material shown to two interested gentlemen, proving the pavement clears snow faster than cobblestones. Crowds watch as he continues the clever demonstration.

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Benwood Notes Mixed Local Happenings In Brief

Benwood s after a crowded week with saloon license petitions Wheeling visitors Miss Annie McCabe and Miss Helen McCabe called on friends George Schiller and Ed Vance of Niles Ohio visited relatives New city officers met to confirm bonds AO U W plan May 5 ball Junior League suspended for church work Laura Young returns from West Liberty teaches vocal classes Hope Society growing Miss Lottie Price back from short absence Paddling department resumes George Conner of Moundville visits Meighen Sallie Cockayne visits from Moundsville Kaiser Myers wedding near Sherrard attended Ground broken for ME Parsonage Attorney Hooten Moundsville in town August Juergens moves to Benwood Class colors chosen pink and light green Edie Williams ill with typhoid fever Little girl injured by motor recovers after head injury Dance at Dolan s last Wednesday Kaiser Myers wedding attendees Market House baseball beat Slaughter House nine 13 10 George Johnson from Wheeling visits John Allen to move to Moundville Son and wife visit Benwood residents Oscar McMillan house nearly ready Bonwood Athletics beat Bellaire Browns 1 7 James Meigher and wife visiting Moundsville John Beck visits son in town Household health improving Mrs J W McDonald visiting Wellsburg Wm Lineberger assessor Chas Sound treasurer new council Health officer lamp lighter not chosen Kraft fined 1 and costs Deputies set to appear in new uniforms

Counel Wheeling Annie Helen McCabe Eorge Schiller Ed Vanes Niles Ohio AO. U. W McMechen Laura Young West Liberty Hope Society Lottie Price Andy Mcarrell Washington Zach Bowers FP. M. Bowers Shepardstown Attorney Hooten Moundsville August Juergens Ova Edwards Slatersville John Wilbaugh New Matamoras Edie Williams Wm. Strand Neil Quinn Mainmeee George Conner Moundaville Sallie Cockayne Dr. Meighen Glen Club Nailie Lineberger J. W. Wilson Sharon F. E. Kittle Torento Wood Portland John Allen Oscar McMillan Market House Gust Schad Slaughter House George Johnson O. C. Gates Jobn Beck John Dixon Frank Nugel Mike Moran J. W. McDonald Wellsburg Bonwood Athletics Bellaire Browns J. J. Meigher Edward Vance George Scheeler Charles Wollenweaver Wm. Kraft Shepard Kraft

Local and Area Social Notes from the Day

Attorney W B Francis was in St cisiavillé on business. M M Scheets returned from a West trip. Maywood Forsythe of Blaine visited briefly. Miss Elizabeth Williams of Mt Pleasant is guest of Mr and Mrs W R Ratcliff. Yesterday was pay day at the West Virginia glass works. Miss Lena McKay is able to be out again after illness. The King’s Daughters seek an affordable invalid’s chair. The Masons will host the Hohensack funeral for Mr and Mrs Frank Wallace of Elm Grove. A dog belonging to George Hell the boiler was poisoned yesterday. A O U of A to meet at one for Dr J D Hotensack funeral. Physicians from surrounding towns will attend and honor the funeral procession. Marriage of Robert Edwards and Miss Annie Davis announced. The yard mill’s status noted. All K O T M members urged to attend Bir Keight J D Hobensacie funeral. Choral Union Service at St Paul’s with full orchestra, sermon by Rev H Hurbank.

W. B. Francis St. Cisiavillé M. M. Scheets West Maywood Forsythe Blaine Elizabeth Williams Mt. Pleasant W. R. Ratcliff West Virginia Glass Works Lena McKay J. A. White Imd TMS Masons Hohensack Frank Wallace Elm Grove Hevert Heslop George Hell A. O J. D. Hotensack J D. Hotensack Robert Edwards Annie Davis Tally He Company K. O Bir Keight J. D. Hobensacie Janes Rowres

McMechen items boast improvements and rail talk

The town shows progress with new stables and fencing for locals like M J Westies and William Beilinger while contracts eyed for the Wheeling and Moundsville electric railway. Assessor Roseberry and Richard Leach town activity mark a busy week. peddler privileges spark gripe as booths loom. Regular church services noted.

Oyle Bo' Palechen Mr. Schriver William Beilinger Nimrods John Roseberry Richard Leach Wheeelug Moundsville Booth Goodwin Daddy Gatewood Mr. Gatewood West Virginia McMechen J.D. Marple Sopa

Masonic lodge meetings and regional lodge plans in Wheeling area

The Wheeling Union Chapter No 1 held a full meeting with officers and companions urging candidates to advance in Masonry. Bates Lodge, Netson Lodge, and Miriam Chapter planned further degrees, Blue Lodge instruction, and master Mason work. Officials outlined upcoming pilgrimages to Pittsburg for Grand Commandery events, and multiple new A O U W lodges were announced for Sistereville, Parkersburg, Huntington with invitations for members to attend and support.

Wheeling Union Chapter No Grand Arch of Masonry Bates Lodge Netson Lodge Lis Blue Lodge Cahon Wheeling John Waterhouse Hupp Wheelleg Commandery No. 1 Pittsburg Grand Commandery of Pennsylvania Central Hotel Smithfield Street

Crime of a Fiend Believed Berlin Sister Murder Mystery

Berlin headlines report the murder of a young Sister of Mercy near Grunewald forest with a throat wound. Police link suspect to an assault on a peasant girl nearby and trace possible clues from a Charottenberg train stop to identify the perpetrator while ongoing forest search and public vigilance seek arrest.

Jertm Beaux Berlin Empire Grunewald Thin City Blaster of Mercy Grunewald Forest Sister of Mercy Mercy Chariotenberg

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