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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1895
Page
12
The obituary recalls Mr Lane a leading London theatre figure of the 19th century. It notes his wealth, his management of the Grand and other houses, his role in organizing pantomimes, and his long service with the theatre world culminating in a renowned career across Covent Garden and Drury Lane circuits.
The week’s entertainment in Wheeling opened dull but lively much of the season’s fare. Grand and Opera houses feature Wren Hon local talent and a roster of acts as May and June plans unfold. Casts, managers, and venues are listed with emphasis on the upcoming Barnum and Bailey exhibition and circus dates for late May.
A collage of 19th century vignettes details a story of a Chinese cook named Chung amid military life and messroom pranks. It contrasts lavish praise with mockery, revealing tensions over wages and respect alongside a New York transit tale about matches and manners. Also included is a brief U.S. law notice of Deputy Marshal Flowers arresting Policeman Tennant for interfering with a federal officer.
A deputy shot a colored suspect dead after a struggle in Elkhorn West Virginia. Deputy Marahalt Smith arrested Armsteng sason, who fired first. Smith returned fire, the suspect died, and Smith was released after investigation. Also reports on Japan and European diplomacy over a potential alliance with Russia. A local man, Anthony Taylor, recounts a bizarre episode with flying worms and lumps removed from his throat, described with medical oddity.
Vandalism hits Huntington as several nights of destruction damage property along the avenues. Residents had urged owners to plant shade trees, and a reward is offered for the apprehension of the culprits amid broken wires and ruined fence components.
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