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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1896
Page
8
A long dispatch from Steubenville Ohio details a wave of labor activity including unions among ice workers and cigarmakers, expansions of local plants, and planned factory closings. It notes strikes in Findlay and Cleveland and outlines broader national labor movements, with calls for reform and improved conditions across industries.
Mozart Park opens today with a splendid programme for Mayers' orchestra. The park, popular and easy to reach, offers Incline cars every five minutes and a ten minute ride to the city heart. The program includes Brummmes Part 1 opening Marek Bonnet Sel Hege and a list of operatic numbers and choruses.
The National Society Corporal Dames of America reelected leaders for two years. Mrs Towards Townnenil of New York was reappointed president with four other officers including Mrs WW Gorton of Georgia as vice president and Mrs Reed of Baltimore as secretary.
Members of the Maplewood Fishing Club, based at Maplewood Park in West Virginia, report a successful spring with ample turtles and frogs caught during their winter camp. They are preparing for the upcoming camping season and expect to host many guests at the park.
Special dispatch reports the Secretary of State issuing a charter to the American Brewing and the Company of Central City West Virginia with an authorized capital of 75000 dollars. Incorporators include Leo Ebert of Ironton Ohio Stephen House Charles Selreiber John T Fritsek Jr and Charles A Weber of Cincinnati Ohio.
A Indianapolis reader praises Smart's Dyspepsia Tablets for relief from nervous dyspepsia. He claims improved appetite, weight gain, better sleep, and general well being after four years of symptoms. The ad-style note touts cure of sour stomach, gas, palpitations, and headaches, with a price of 50 cents per full package.
Wheeling expects a strong interstate pennant bid with a squad led by Darrah and a new lineup including Moltoverter, Whaley, Wagner, Gallagher, and Rickert. The season’s opening clash looms as practice signals a top defending group, while league trends show Pittsburgh leading the national race and Baltimore with a slow start. Bowling tourney draws thin crowds as warm weather hampers play. South Side League forms at Mozart Park. Corbett vs Fitzimmons looms as heavyweight talks continue.
Special to the Register reports oil activity across several farm sites in Sistersville and surrounding areas. Carter Oil on the Freeland farm nears reach of the sand and ready to come in. Kanawha Oil on the Boles farm reports top-of-sand progress with drilling tonight. other rigs on Jackson, Rawley Gorrel, and Haught farms gearing up, while legal notices and local drilling plans unfold around Steubenville and Cairo.
A health department report notes 2022 deaths in a month and urges early care for Brights Disease and kidney troubles. Dr. Frank W. Rielly warns kidney disease is widespread and advise seeking medical advice at first signs. Dr Hobbs Sparagus Kidney Pills are promoted as a cure and public health measure.
A terse notice from the Lewis County Republican Executive Committee states the June 2 deadline for filing primary election candidacy. The message references the Fourth Judicial Virginia circuit and mentions local officials and residents preparing for the process amid unclear wording.
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