29 Apr 1888
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1888
Page
1
Fragmented report describes explosive fears, a gubernatorial primary scene, and political maneuvering amid a chaotic city news page. It mentions attacks, a monopoly threat, and local ballots while naming several figures and places in a tense wartime backdrop.
The report mentions Monday events and upcoming actions by entities and people, with references to Mrday, Tarwlag, and New York. It addresses wages, labor discussions, and responses to proposed measures. The text is garbled but indicates a late 19th or early 20th century civic dispute involving local officials and employers.
A chaotic report from the disaster scene describes a wreck on the B and C line causing multiple injuries and severe fractures. Emergency crews battled to stabilize victims as power lines and debris hampered access while authorities prepared transport to the nearest hospital for treatment.
The county Democratic convention at the Court House elected delegates and alternates to the Ravenswood convention on May 4 and selected members for the County Executive Committee. The meeting noted resignation of Cal. George W. Thoeipeon and honored his service, with committees appointed to organize and report delegates from various districts.
Report from six states shows wheat production improving with favorable weather. Kansas farmers expect a larger harvest than last year and a strong early movement to market, aided by favorable plowing conditions and better than earlier forecasts.
A chaotic wartime style summary of scattered items from a New Jersey April issue. Miss Harriet H Coffin leaves Taylor's Hotel after a favorable insanity ruling, telegraphs to San Francisco Chronicle about Bellew, and a rumor query about a Butterworth-like company. Meanwhile Fred Gebhardt buys a Lake County ranch for breeding stock, plans to import stallion File, and a $6,019 bull, with land cost $33,000. A Bell Telephone case ends in a court order for instrument delivery, while A A W convention delegates are being elected. A fatal boiler explosion in Lawrence ends in two men killed, and workers at a coal mine participate in labor actions in Brewton.
At Cramp's shipyards Philadelphia Secretary Whitney hosted over 300 officials reporters and guests for the launch of two government vessels the Yorktown and the dynamite cruiser. Yorktown christened by Miss Eleanor Breckenridge and the dynamite cruiser by Miss Nellie Cau, the ships feature twin expansion engines armored and unarmored designs with high speed and long range. The Yorktown carries a 40 ton coal load and rapid-fire guns along with modern features. the dynamite cruiser mounts three dynamite guns and a robust secondary battery. The event highlighted the navy's latest destroyer concepts and urges readiness for commerce protection.
A New York inquiry into Milwaukee brewing troubles heard Richard Elsner testify the strike arose from wage demands and was ordered by the National Executive Board. Witnesses included Henry Olsteees W A Miles Fred Patel A Sinn L J Markel and Capt Pabst was cited as urging higher pay amid malt house pressures.
Local notes report Dr. N P Potter of Bridgeton stating that J G Blaine was in Naples on leaving Europe, looking well and in good spirits, and predicting Democrats must carry New York. Potter denies health rumors as opposition fabrication. Separate items mention plans for a daily paper in Charmant, a court bid to block water works site purchase, and outlaw shootouts at Tne’d Creek.
A crowded Philadelphia session featured a colloquial tariff debate with Michigan and Pennsylvania representatives. Speakers argued for tax reductions, protectionists defended wages, and remarks mixed economics with a liberal dose of regional banter as the tariff question dominated the morning.
A deadly accident at Brockerman’s Hall in Roseylvania county occurred during a school exhibit. The second story brick hall collapsed sending debris onto about 40 attendees. Several injured include Harvey Seldary James Joimaoy and Mrs Brome with others reported seriously hurt. Names of the dead and injured follow, with nurses and doctors summoned as children and visitors were pulled from the wreckage.
A house fire in Beach Haven last night killed Katie Durkin who slept in an attic room. Two men, alleged to have argued with occupants earlier, were ejected and the fire followed after their return. Coroner investigates. Meyers previously served six years for manslaughter.
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