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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1889
Page
1
The article details a violent confrontation during a Husyarinie labor dispute at Coal Firsake. Workers and guards clash as authorities try to quell unrest. Several injured and arrests are reported amid chaotic scenes with walkie talkies and improvised actions observed nearby.
A man was killed and another badly injured in a violent assault at the Moyer plant area early this morning. Police and medical teams arrived as investigators began their scene duty. The incident references a target on the factory floor and an ongoing search for suspects tied to the assault.
Gov Foster arrived at Cheago on August 1 and received a message from the President urging progress in negotiations with the Sioux. The discussion centered on land acreage opened to the public, with revised figures showing about 1,008,000 acres instead of 11,000,000, and notes on grazing lands and potential cattle farming. Harrison praises the partnership with local leaders and Native communities amid ongoing talks.
A list of permanent organization members and finance, site, and senate committees is named for the Informational Experience project. Notable figures include Grover Cleveland, Jay Gould, Vanderbilt, and Astor among others who support making former President Cleveland the chair.
Report from Arcasta Georgia describes a gunfight near Hoke's Bend on the Coosa River involving Pat Calhoun of the West Point Terminal Road and J D Williamson of the Chattanooga Rome and Carrollton Road. Capt Harry Jackson of Atlanta and Capt Jacking of Haan reportedly exchanged shots as Willison fired repeatedly amid a volley.
Fragmentary report describes Kalakua reacting to a movement by King Malakne’s forces. Mentions a member of the king’s team, a figure named Minott HE Wo, and references a government action or inquiry tied to the United.
A surreal report from Orubars's Theater in Itehoken describes a chaotic incident after 11pm featuring a Browkite Saggie wreck, McCormick and a mysterious “mahogany giant” moment. The account blends theatrical farce with unclear actions as spectators react.
James O. Hager, recently appointed Deputy Marshal by Marshal White, was ambushed near his Baker's Ridge home in Wyoming County. Shot multiple times around six to eight o'clock, he endured severe wounds and, though aided by a physician, his condition remained critical and life was believed in danger.
Judge F A Guthrie of the Kanawha Circuit Court remands the Kanawha County Board case after reversing the County Court. The Kanawha and Northwestern Railroad consent matter exceeds 400000 dollars in dispute. The Kanawha Improvement Company had earlier sued the Kanawha and Northwestern Railway to recover principal and interest with later adjustments.
West Virginia pensions were granted today to original widows and heirs including Jacob H. Watts James W. Bah Samuel A. Dialer and Hiram father of Abraham. Fourth class postmasters were appointed in Blair Hancock County John L. Peterson replacing James B. Gibson and Richard Malan appointed in Donglers Jackson County replacing H. Donglase.
Henry O Minor, recently nominated by Republicans in the Third District, telegraphed President Harrison urging Warmoth's appointment as Collector be withdrawn or Minor will withdraw from the congressional race. Minor said federal patronage was used against him and he would not accept the nomination.
The Alamed arrived from Australia with news of a failed insurrection in Hawaii at Honolulu on July 20. Two half breed Hawaiians educated in Italy led a seizure attempt on the royal palace, gathering about 260 rebels near the Manka Gate. The king was away. volunteers eventually repelled the attack, with 7 killed and 12 wounded. Wilcox’s aim was to overthrow Kalakaua’s government.
A terse report describes a husband and his step-daughter departing together after a shocking incident. Police and witnesses are cited as the story follows their rapid flight from their home town. No further details about motive or destination are provided in the accessible text.
The Canton Monitor reports a long morning of mixed news. A two hour delay sees Hamilton fall to Canton 11 in a ten inning game while Westlake hits a homer in the eighth. Elsewhere a sensational domestic drama unfolds as Mrs Haff seeks her husband Burt Huff who fled with 16 year old Lillie Heywood. A tender love letter from the girl surfaces detailing a hopeful reunion in Uniontown as authorities seek Huff. The note hints at a scandalous past involving Mrs Haff and a Monongahela City divorce. A Bedford county witness offers a $514 reward for Huff’s capture as the girl remains entranced and vows to follow him.
Wheeling defeated Dayton in a four run game yesterday as shoddy fielding by Dayton, especially Shamus at short, cost them several runs. Meehan pitched well for Wheeling, while Haller caught with his usual style. The Daytons mounted late game pressure but fell short as Wheeling clinched the victory amid errors and strong hitting from Wheeling’s lineup.
Radical activists claim a plan to unseat political leader Parnell emerged from a group of men seeking a new authority. The report names involved figures, outlines alleged motives, and notes the political maneuvering surrounding the leadership contest.
A wide array of updates covers health concerns for Sir Charles Parnell, immigration and alien workers policy in Britain, and death notices. Reports span U S political caution on Mrs Maybrick’s fate, French agriculture actions, major baseball scores, and an Ohio rail accident. Also noted: Croker comments on Flack, Newfoundland copper winding up, and a Pennsylvania missionary convention.
A line of diverse items notes deaths in Chile and Kentucky, a secretary’s frontier army shuffle, a fatal railroad collision near Watertown New York, a San Francisco court ruling in a major Bank of California case, and financial troubles for Samuel Ronan Horace Walter and J J Williamson. A child is born with webbed extremities in Indiana. Evaneville Indiana sees postmaster W Denny short on his accounts.
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