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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1893
Page
7
The Wheeling Register discusses the Exchange Bank suspension in the wake of a credit squeeze. It argues the bank remains solvent, reserves confidence, and warns depositors against panic. Commentary notes broader banking strain, noting many banks suspend to protect deposits while prices and investments shift amid economic anxiety.
The North German Gazette compares prewar Russian duties with current rates amid Russia's stance shift. It argues Germany did not force war by tariff moves and notes the Socialist Congress in Zurich with Austrian and German wing representation. Emperor William is set to arrive at Hellogolach Monday. Crisp discusses a proposed currency and coinage measure with party leaders.
Governor Tillman declares intent to arm state constables after rough treatment of his dispensary spies in Sumter. He reveals belts revolvers and cartridges in the executive chamber and says instructions will authorize shooting when necessary to prevent interference by bar keepers and their followers.
New York on the Karamauia reports no sickness aboard and no cholera among crew after Dr Tallmadge inspection at 9 am. Health Officer Jenkins orders detainment, baths, clothing disinfection, and tug transfer to Hoffman Island. Naples suburbs see cholera spread. Italian government allows five days on board ships for immigrant disinfection before sailing to the United States.
Washington August 5. It is stated the president will send a special message to Congress at an extra session regarding the Hawaiian question. Blounts voluminous reports are being prepared as abstracts for the president to review. The situation in the islands is critical and a prompt policy is needed. The president will await Blounts arrival in Washington around August 20 and his verbal report before deciding on a course to recommend.
A dispute between the Washington Smith and Howell families on a Newark farm escalated into a shooting. Asa Smith was killed, Charley Smith mortally wounded, Washington Smith and Edward Howell wounded. Edward Howell posted bail as the scene ended with multiple injuries and a fatal outcome.
An old hunter recounts how whisky kept a bear from harming him in the Colorado Rockies, then the tale shifts to a barber shop escapade in Detroit as a man, fleeing a heat wave, repeats a sequence of wardrobe exchanges at multiple shops until cooling. The piece closes with a note on a Pennsylvania railroad loan of 3 million dollars in London at six percent interest for ongoing improvements.
A long study of early etiquette outlines correct visiting card use for men and women including how wives and widows should present cards, the practice of leaving cards for households, and how to address cards with full names and titles. It also shares a humorous cautionary tale about a man whose distinctive nose saved his life after a mistaken hanging mob mistook him for a murderer.
An antiquated verse extols Castoria for children from infancy to motherhood. The lines claim Castoria soothed a sick baby, comforted a crying child, and remained a trusted remedy as she grew into a mother herself. The ad style emphasizes consistency and family trust in the product.
Obituary notices list several deaths in early August including Mrs Weil at 6 Gielck place after long illness, Crockard infant son of Jubt and Mary, Schaefer on August 1898, Etzler infant son of Andrew, McCoy died July 21, and Hirsh wife of Warsych, with remembrances and funeral details. Restles infant of Albert and Rasi Restle noted.
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