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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1889
Page
8
A concise note in the period style hints at a Glass Combine and a sense of near certainty about factors shaping its fate. It underscores a business or industry theme with anticipated outcomes and cautious optimism.
A Pittsburgh and Wheeling discussion reveals interest from about thirty five tableware firms in forming a consolidated corporation to control production and pricing. Executives cite savings on materials and freight, with concerns over market timing, stock, and impacts on workers if consolidation proceeds.
Industrial notes report Wheeling Iron and Nail Company plans a merchant bar mill and new factory building on the furnaces site. The Steubenville Bridge falsework is finished, with removal of the old bridge soon, and foundation questions may require full renewal at high cost.
A man about sixty entered Barnes & McGregor store claiming flood relief aid and produced a dubious pass book. McGregor exposed him as an impostor, he fled toward the bridge but was caught and jailed after a court exam found a rambling exploitative tale. He faced $500 bond and possible grand jury action. the article notes additional local criminal matters and odd advertisements.
The cigarmakers picnic at Wheeling Park drew about 1000 attendees who enjoyed dancing to Mayer's orchestra and kept reveling until last night. Evening motors shuttled attendees home after a long day of festivities and music.
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