26 Apr 1896
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1896
Page
1
A garbled OCR passage describes a trial with references to a man named Benue Jackson and a courtroom scene. The text is heavily corrupted, mentioning Walling, London, and various dates as it attempts to recount proceedings and testimonies with numerous unclear fragments.
Arch Bishop Ireland criticizes political leaders and public figures as overrated, arguing their rhetoric masks real issues. He condemns party factionalism and urges ethical reform, urging leaders to prioritize service over power.
The Tantineton Glass Manufacturing Company as receiver was appointed today with WB. McGewer named as receiver. About $75.00 appears to be the value involved. The matter concerns Shore and Wes in the region near Salem.
Fragmented report describes a kan of public works on Basford Avenue for a levee honoring Grant. Officials including Soman L. Woodsford and Mayor Wureer attend a ceremony amid wartime era references. Notes on a parade, construction details, and ceremonial elements appear in uncertain OCR text.
OCR fragment mentions Kansas and multiple place names with suspended phrases about trade, rail, and events. The readable portions show dates and teams or institutions in a restless stream of letters, offering little coherent narrative or concrete facts to anchor a full summary.
A large fire in Cripple Creek Colorado destroyed Carey’s second hand store and spread rapidly, aided by a brisk wind. One man’s leg was blown off by a dynamite blast used to stop the blaze. many buildings were damaged or leveled, with up to two million dollars in damage and hundreds left homeless as the town’s firemen fought to save the rest.
Vassar College faces a wave of robberies believed to involve insiders familiar with student routines. Authorities, including Mrs. Kendrick, admit recent incidents but deny any student complicity and note no solid clues.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a court or legal notice with unclear names and actions. It mentions individuals such as Kerman, Neumann, and Dawson, plus possible references to a Washington case and a court time. Facts are obscured, with missing context and garbled phrases, making precise events hard to state.
An explosion at a portable saw mill in Flynn ton Clearfield county killed three men Mat McGough and Frank Gates and young Robert Burgoon and injured Isaiah Gates who escaped with minor injuries The mill was operated by Robert Burgoon and the cause is unclear with reports of no water gauge and a faulty safety valve all three deceased were from nearby Coalport and McGough left a wife and family while Gates and Burgoon were single.
Indianapolis April 24 Dr Phineas G C Hunt died today at age 63 ½ He was a leading figure in American dentistry a thirty third degree Mason and a standout in the Scottish rite lodge The Pool Contest Pittsburg Pa April 25 The Clearwater De Oro pool championship third night was halted by police at midnight with scores 565 to 558 in Clearwater s favor The fate of the match continuation remains undecided
Special to the Register Columbus April 25 The Legislature planned to adjourn at noon but local measures and a rush of business delayed the clocks for nearly two hours. Many bills likely to die for want of action include the recodification of the state insurance law. Adjournment sine die slated for noon Monday. Senate confirmations included Governor nominations for various state trustees and commissions, along with appointments to prep for the 1903 Ohio Centennial and canal inspections.
From Berlin April 25 a spring list of army promotions and retirements shows growing officer discontent as the Emperor pursues rejuvenation. The average age of majors and above is younger than the French by about four and a half years, while a pamphlet from a general staff officer highlights faster retirements in Germany. Also noted are tests of new Maxim guns with questions of ammunition and cost, plus a May Day Vorwärts edition and rising Berlin influenza pneumonia deaths.
April 2 in Hazelton, four members of the Mafias were convicted yesterday of arson and sentenced to twenty years in the penitentiary. Jim Parsavella, James Curate, Joseph Camorant and Mike Spel were named as defendants. The gang leader received an additional five years for robbery.
Washington April 5 Cardinal Batolli has received the Papal brief appointing Vicar General Giennon of Kansas City to be coadjutor of that diocese.
Early morning vote counts show Sheriff Taylor 324, Travis 810, Richards 874, Moffat 42, Caldwell 83. Clerk County Court Wheat 580, Rodgers 65, Robertson 1,172, Camp 222. Circuit Court Henning 958, Davis 768, Robinson 366. Prosec Attorney Elson 178, Meyers 1,157, Garvin 924. Assessor City Israel 1,55 Bowers 1,222, Country Waddell 744, Powell 182, Anderson 1,887. Five wards remain, with about 4,000 votes expected.
United States Inspector Shields leads a federal inquiry at the New York Federal Building into whether Chin Yuen Sing is alive or dead. A burial at Cavalry Cemetery and a death certificate are in question after witnesses, many unable to speak English, testify through interpreters. Authorities contend the buried man may not be Chin, noting Chin’s 1894 entry after refusals at Boston Burlington and Providence and a Cuba trip to escape exclusion laws.
From Bulawayo April 25 British troops of 300 men conducted a dawn sortie against Matabele forces along four miles of the Unguza river. Reports praise officer and trooper gallantry in rescuing wounded, with one officer killed after lending his horse. Matabele tactics outmaneuvered the besiegers, who risked being cut off as they try to surround Bulawayo. A relief column from Mafeking aims for Bulawayo early May with main force to follow soon.
The Rev George P. Knapp, an American missionary expelled from Bitlis by Turkish authorities, has been handed over in good health to the United States consul at Alexandria.
Seven months after selling a walnut upright piano for 100 to a local lady, the seller offers it now for 255 with payment options of 325 cash and 310 monthly or 285 per month. Piano is in perfect condition and available for viewing at 1210 Marker Punch.
Peter Egbert, 22, carpenter, killed Mrs. Terman Haskes and two children then shot Sheriff Mullany before fleeing to the fairgrounds. Surrounded by a posse he killed himself after a fatal exchange of fire. His sister died of typhoid at the same time. Egbert had been confined to a lunatic asylum previously. No motive or prior trouble is known.
Washington reports no official word on who will replace Cardinal Sittoli as papal delegate in Washington. The rumored choice of Avrardi, nuncio to Mexico, remains unconfirmed with doubts about a Mexico transfer. Rome has offered no timing for Sittoli's departure, and a June consistory is hinted but not certain.
Charleston dispatch lists yesterday departures to New Matamoras Lexington Parkersburg Clarington and more with today’s boats including Ban Hur Lorena and Virginia. Evansville excursion to Slatersville noted and river stages show 9 feet near landing while other rivers fall. City reports Cleveland Cincinnati Louisville Memphis and other lines with varied river levels and clear skies. Newspaper men to meet at the Miture House at eight to discuss Mr Whitmeyer’s death and funeral arrangements. Weather note by C Schnept reports warm spell with fair conditions across the region.
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