Pennsylvania and city finances dominate Virginia tea edges
In a crowded column the Register notes public debt for July rising, bank distrust in Virginia and New York politics, and local debates on city revenue use. It recounts a dramatic shipyard incident, a census take on prisoners, and a plan to let banks hold city bonds as collateral, urging prudence and unity in funding improvements. It also touches on water purity bids, youth crime, and political chatter about Pennsylvania and national figures.
Movement Toward Shorter Work Week Gains Steam
An article argues for reduced work hours in the United States and prompts a survey of Wheeling business leaders. Several executives praise a Saturday half-holiday and note benefits, while some caution about industry-specific constraints, especially wholesale grocers and clerical staff.
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South Side
Police Court actions and bridge work update
Four cases heard in Police Court yesterday morning. Henry Steurgen fined five dollars and costs totaling 91.38 for disorderly conduct. Sally Mooney sentenced to fourteen days in default of two dollars and costs. Nick Hallen and BE. B. Ball for disorderly conduct were dismissed. At the Stone Bridge site workers replaced timbers around the excavation for the south abutment. In two to three days the pit will resemble its former appearance. Foundations for the northeast wing wall have begun.
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Henry Steurgen
Sally Mooney
Nick Hallen
BE. B. Ball
Suits for Damages Brought by Local Officials and Others
Col W W Arnett filed two $5,000 damage suits in Circuit Court. One suit by W H Rodgers as administrator of Edna Rogers names Beltz Flading Co over a child’s death. The other suit by John Manning targets August Remple amid alleged statements. A Black man badly injured jumping from a moving B&O train near Riverside Works. He was carried home to Bellaire with head and chest injuries. New Island Bridge work by Baird Bros advances. false work to be removed for navigation. completion hoped by October if luck holds. Mayor Seabright returned from Davenport, Iowa, after visiting his son-in-law Jeager, now seeking a new location. Milwaukee visit noted. Seabright praised paving with fire-brick streets, a Democrat in his third mayoral term.
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Col. W. W. Arnett
W. H. Rodgers
Edna Rogers
Beltz, Flading & Co
John Manning
August Remple
Remple
Riverside Works
Bellaire
Baird Bros
Island
Mayor Seabright
Davenport
Iowa
Jeager
Milwaukee
Hibernians Picnic Planned at State Fair Grounds
Division No 1 Ancient Order of Hibernians schedules a grand picnic on the State Fair Grounds Saturday August 2. The committee includes M. B. Valley M. J. Ford Frank Healy B J O Donnel P P J O Malley and Wa F Weir. No intoxicants will be permitted and a program with horse and pony races bicycle races fat men's races baseball and dancing will be offered.
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Order of Hibernians
Fulr
M. B. Valley
M. J. Ford
Frank Healy
B. J. O'Donnel
Pp. J. O'Malley
Wa. F. Weir
NOTES OF THE RIVER AND BOAT NEWS
River notes report rising water at six feet three inches and a strong forecast. Vessels Scotia Clifton Elaine Batchelor and Keystone State move along to Cincinnati Pittsburg and tow duties. Charles H Miller ships two yachts to Cincinnati boat store company.
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Scotia
Cincinnati
Clifton
Acorn
D.T. Watson
Elaine
Batchelor
Keystone State
Pittsburg
Chas. H. Miller
Boat Store Company
Deed of Transfer Recorded for Lot 31 Churchill Add
Deed dated August 1 1991 transfers part of lot 31 in Churchill's addition from John F Miller and wife to George Reith for 1 000. American Sut Co last night drew J J Pagan of Western Union Telegraph Co Lester Eckman 2108 Chapline St and William Croy of the Belmont Mills. O. E. R R Co offers Sunday excursion until October 25.
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Lwan
Clerk Hook
John F. Miller
George Reith
Churchill
American Sutt Club Co
J.J. Pagan
Western Union Telegraph Co
Lester Eckman
Chapline Street
William Croy
Belmont Mills
Virginia Law Reform Meeting Noted For Witty Debate
The Virginia law reform gathering featured a discussion on property law linking to married women dating back to early times. S. S. P. Patterson led a committee report praised by the audience, with motions to publish thousand copies of key papers and requests for Major Kelly to provide his work for proceedings. The banquet impressed attendees with witty toasts and honored speakers, including references to W. C. P. Breckenridge and Virginia figures, amid a lively and crowded gathering.
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5. S. P. Patterson
R. G. H. Kean
Lynchburg
Frank HL. McGuire
Richmond
John H. Lewis
Joyachburg
Roy B. Smith
Bonnoke
Judge Burke
Major Kelly
John OM
United States
Foy Fort
Tpa
R. Taylor Scott
Virginia
Bach
W.W. R. Staples
Thomas
W. E
George Tucker
West Virginia
Viginia
Hone
William L Wilson
Reott
H St
Mon storms gathering predicted for early August
Weather forecast from Sr. Jostra, Mo outlines a sequence of storm waves crossing from July 29 to August 18. Expected effects include cloudiness, fog, and moderate rainfall with cool northern rains and unsettled, changing weather across the continent. August anticipated as the best growing month, though not excessively hot.
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Foster
Pactte
Allegheny Valley
Atlantic
Pacific Coast
Rocky-Allegheny Valley
Sth
Atlantic Coast
Train to Detroit Leaves Whitaker’s Tollr Sunday Morning
The Wheeling and Lake Erie train advertised to leave Wheeling at 10:90 Wheeling time will depart from Whitaker's tollr this Sunday morning as announced. It will run through to Detroit without change. Tickets can be had on train. If your glasses do not salt or your eyes need attention, consult and have your eyes tested for glasses without charge by Professor Sheff, the Optician.
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L, & Werailroad
Detroit Mich
Lake
Bridgeort
Wheeling
Detroit
Whitaker
Nortce
Jacobs
Wheeling and Lake Erie
Whitaker's Tollr
Sheff
Optician
Eleventh Streets
Amwfag
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