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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1896
Page
1
Fragmented readable text outlines a Democratic opposition slate seeking governorship. mentions resolutions, candidates, and civic pursuit across multiple locations. The OCR shows garbled phrasing but indicates political contest, party dynamics, and public sentiment around an election.
The readable fragments reference a political event or committee names but lack clear details. It mentions Meai ckalke Conven and Grant P. Hailama Fou and a Republican concern. Unclear dates or locations are present due to OCR errors.
Special to the Register. Forkature, W. Vis Aug, 1-Jock Toles, aged 85, suffered severe injuries after a collision on the Baltimore and Ohio line. He was dragged along the rails, limbs mangled and face badly hurt, with witnesses saying he was unable to move as bystanders called for aid. Authorities investigating the incident seek the exact cause and whether foul play occurred.
A committee meeting is scheduled for August 11 in New York with Senator Jones presiding. The group requests members to attend and notify W. B. Dean of any absence. the meeting concerns tuberculosis issues and the reception at the Fame Agency Motel in New York.
A coastal tidal event is reported with limited legible details. The fragment mentions a wave reaching the shore and causing fear, with references to a coastline area and a village affected. Names and precise locations are unclear in the OCR.
An unclear report describes a fatal incident at a crossing involving three persons. The text references names and places in a garbled fashion, noting a death and possible ensuing actions or inquiries.
Point Pleasant W Va August 1 upwards of three thousand Democrats assembled in a county convention at the court house with capacity eight hundred. adjourned to the court house yard. Charles F E Hace chaired, Warren Whaley secretary. Speakers Hogs Mery Gr Mecaneland Major Tominson praised free silver. Nominations: James W Windon for Sheriff J P R Smith for Prosecuting Attorney D M Skinner T G Greenies for House of Delegates John Kimmey and John A Fisher for Assessors Joane Surveyor Charles W Jamon County Commissioner. A fusion with the Papa party elected to lower house of delegates and statewide ticket. Democratic silver majority hoped in Mason County in November.
The Vanderbilt and Miss Grace Wilson have set Tuesday for their wedding at the Wilson home on Fifth avenue. Frank Cook of Yale, a classmate of Mr. Vanderbilt, will serve as best man.
The Register reports on August 1 that wheelhug and Lake Erle Pan Handle are reforming efforts after a treacherous flood. Crews work to clear debris, stabilize the riverbank, and restore water flow to prevent backups. The scene shows large bridges and damaged infrastructure being assessed for repair.
Dispatches indicate Lincoln and Las Maitivs plan a tour with Bryan, aiming to visit cities not on a prior schedule. Officials expect him to address partial assurances given and assess route options, delaying final choice until expiration of an agreement.
Special to the Register Morgantown West Virginia details listed prove the Democats slate and county officers including Robert Hare hotse of Belusazes, Tomas A Haldeman, Joseph Moreland, Sawlers, Jakh Alexander, N. E. Shaffer among others with titles and duties noted in a local county court context.
A line derailment five miles northeast of Clinton involved a southbound passenger train and a northbound freight train. Reports list Charles Rurehunteh and William Baker as residents affected. Ten injured, all reported to be aboard the trains. Authorities said the crash occurred when a gate signal failed to operate as trains approached.
The report highlights Yvette Guilbert exposing engagement in a US tour with Lancon Avenue and Ave L as venues. Walch appears as a key figure among principal cities in the United States and Canada in the angler context.
Severe rain and hay storms struck Cincinnati and surrounding suburbs with winds up to sixty miles per hour. Destruction included toppled chimneys, downed trees, flooded streets, and damaged buildings including the Irwin Week Works and Oakley race track grandstand. One man, Charles Ties, was killed by a live wire as the storm tore across the region.
August 1 report of a fatal shooting in a corridor linked to an inheritance dispute. Henry proprietor and other parties are mentioned as involved in a court case. Plaster represents one side opposing Seifert and a relationship with Mrs. Gerkow is noted as contentious. Seifert allegedly fired a revolver. Plaster later turned himself in. State line context indicates Defiance, Ohio origins.
Special to the Register from Keyser West Virginia August 1 Republicans of Mineral County opened the campaign with a 300 strong afternoon gathering in the courthouse led by Hon W M Presiding Ali was introduced and spoke two hours Dayton spoke a characteristic speech Atkins on followed Dayton and Atkinson spoke to a large crowd in the evening with Gilbert mi ie band providing music Senator Elkins did not arrive Attendance totaled about seven hundred including women and children The day showed orderly but subdued enthusiasm.
Berlin reports a lengthy inquiry by the chancellor shows America does not furnish salt horse flesh to Germany, yet Agrarian papers keep attacking the United States for attempting to supply salt horse. They claim salt horse drummers visit Rhine towns near Hamburg, despite official denials.
Berlin authorities implement a police rule prohibiting piano playing and singing after 11 pm in the suburbs and consider extending the measure to the capital to ensure peace and silence during late hours.
London dispatch reports preparations for Li Hung Chang and a Chinese ambassador extraordinary to visit England amid Queen Victoria’s fragile health. The visit includes a state reception on Caron Hons Terrace and extensive entertainments. English papers debate Li Hung Chang’s dietary habits and court etiquette, while officials arrange ceremonies and royal events tied to the Chinese envoy’s stay.
Spectitta Regis'er reports the Siloer Co well Ricchin showing good profit in the Keener and Tajun sands. The well is regarded as capable of forty two barrels per day and may unlock a wider stretch of territory for development. Treasury figures reflect air freight receipts at 229 dollars with expenditures of 42,085,468 dollars. Steamship arrivals list Maine Philadelphia Montana and Dalto r.
Special to the Dispatch notes Republican nominee Ma A. S. Mevlure in Columbus supports free silver and tariff reform. He favors moderation on silver and claims no evasion or duplicity on monetary policy.
Weston West Virginia August 1 Walter Wilborn and another prisoner broke jail bars during a four oclock escape. They were returned to custody after being captured by Deputy Sheriff Talbott and Officer Vandervort at the scene. Wilborn had previously broken jail once before and awaited trial for house breaking.
Mrs Clifford Saith and her child arrive from Chicago to Steubenville. The affair centers on an abduction charge against a man named Smith. Authorities state the parties had lived in Steubenville for six years. The case involves a dispute over who should care for the child and the possible return to Chicago. Proceedings seek to determine custody and legality of the move.
Special to Ye Heeler Wayne reports an editor was struck on the head by a candidate during the Wayne County Republican Convention. The confrontation ended with injuries and a dramatic scene as officials and onlookers watched the altercation unfold amid chaotic hallways and scattered witnesses.
A garbled report describes a fatal event involving an engineer at Aulantica with references to forty bodies, four under investigation, and unnamed victims. The fragmentary text mentions injuries, unexplained conditions, and uncertain identifications, with officials and timelines left unclear.
A fragmented report from Berkeley describes a debate over Senate majority rules and party alignments. Names and places are unclear, but the piece references Democratic and Republican positions, a voting context, and ongoing political maneuvering with scattered terms and potential alliances.
A boy of thirteen faced charges after stealing a gun a watch money and other items. The report notes the youth was taken into custody following the incident in Waco.
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