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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1886
Page
2
The piece surveys labor disputes, Prohibition, and political lines with quotes and opinions from workers and editors. It notes strikes, employer retaliation against unions, and calls for worker unity while contrasting pro and anti labour positions and envisioning potential harmony between capital and labor.
Personal notices cover a late ceremony at Mr and Mrs A J Wilhem’s home in Short Creek with gifts listed from silver to tableware. Also described is a birthday party for Miss Lilly Rast with games and refreshments, plus travel news of couples Louis Paul and Luella Sadler and Louis Salverbeck’s in-law visit. Local society items mention Arion and Mozart groups, church ties, and a wild man sighting report at Hamapo Mountain with a farmer’s sons capturing a bound man believed to be escaped camp inmate.
Mrs Thompson a leading Southern Republican faces opposition from Wil lis and party factions over her reappointment as postmaster general in a Washington controversy. The debate, tied to Cleveland, Willis, and the Senate, centers on political influence and party loyalty as Congress weighs the risky move amid a wave of new visitors to the capital.
An account from West Virginia describes the West Virginia Ferret Club gathering at Lock No. 1 on the Little Kanawha river. Members hunt ferrets and fish, with meals, storytelling, and a dramatic capture of a large bass as part of a festive outing.
The Island area including Seventh ward and Garden Spot basks in warm weather and apple blossoms. Orchard districts report early trees and a likely bumper apple harvest. Residents beautify streets with sod, flowers, and shade, while river crossings and bridges present pleasant strolls.
In Moundsville West Virginia dated April 4 the Salvation Army from Steubenville conducted well attended services at Fleetwood rink. Special Knater services featured in Simpson ME Charon on Sunday with Emma Moore Scot leading the choir. Mr Henry Adam visited Linley Cadet Lieut Father Houtlow will hold services in New Martinsville tomorrow. John E Peckless returned from Logan county and visited Dexeroor sites. City officials urged cleaner streets amid concerns over pigs in public thoroughfares. Captain DL Fe Cntright of Parkersburg visited Thursday as Henry Cymal spoke on trade disputes. The West Pennsylvanians will meet Wednesday at the Baek to discuss family entertainment in Masock Hall. Three United Sentences prisoners were kept at the prison this week. Thirteen Tiatians arrived to work on the Ohio River road. Miss Mella Along of Belton visits Mr Andrew Along. Miss Hyrtie Exsheimer visiting Mrs Morria Schlessinger.
A paneled survey of literary criticism and periodical notices discusses poems, anthologies, and author fame. It highlights new poetry collections, biographical sketches, and reviews of 19th century works, with references to publishers and notable figures.
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