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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1892
Page
2
A severe strike mood grips railroad workers led by Amos the Fireman and Grand Master Sweeny. Engineers threaten walkout, scabs blamed, and 4000 jobs at stake as arbitration efforts falter. Metropolitan crews brace for possible actions amid escalating tensions and mobilization by unions.
A railroad labor dispute leads to trains running slowly as Erie men threaten a strike. Union officials and company workers prepare for possible walkouts while authorities and troops monitor yards and passenger traffic. Locomotives, switch crews, and freight cars are deployed to keep service steady, with crowds watching the activity at key yards.
Grand Master Sargent of the Firemen's Brotherhood says the firemen sympathize with Buffalo switchmen but have no grievance and no strike will occur. He notes Grand Master Sweeney's conservative stance and expects possible future developments while stressing no current complaint or mass action among engineers and greeters.
The Mississippi Valley Cotton Company is chartered in Charleston West Virginia with principal office there and capital of $50 000 plus potential additional capital. Incorporators include Stan M Weld Joseph Guild Beda Messy C Wise New York City William G Memphis and Thomas Chelsea.
Rebels and miners clash as Knoxville volunteers and troops search for casualties near Fort Anderson. Names include J P Walthal Knox ville Husk Givens Roeville and Fayette Gentry ex policeman among wounded. Up to ten dead and twelve wounded reported with further bodies possible. Troops withdraw as reinforcements halted and Chattanooga volunteers head home.
Moran, president of the West Virginia District Miners Union, was held on a charge of conspiracy to intimidate miners at Gaston during a strike. He was examined by a Fairmont court as witnesses testified through the day. the judge bound Moran over to answer an indictment before the grand jury.
Whitelaw Reid and wife arrived at the old home near Cedarville at 8 AM to a cordial welcome from Reid’s aging mother. A nonpartisan reception was held on Andrew Jackson’s lawn with a Republican introducer, a Democrat speaker, and a long handshaking session as Reid spoke of personal memories and thanked guests. The event featured Cedarville band and local reception committee members.
In Losnos on August 20 Jem Hall the Australian defeated English middleweight Ted Pritchard in a private 11 stone 6 pounds bout. Hall led from the third round, delivering decisive blows to Pritchard's mouth and eye, the match ending in 13 minutes 4 seconds with Hall the winner and £2,000 prize.
Cincinnati edged Philadelphia 3 to 2 in a game highlighted by perfect fielding and two three baggers. Louisville beat Washington 4 to 2 on late runs, while Chicago defeated Brooklyn 9 to 3 behind Anson's new pitcher in the eighth. St Louis beat Baltimore 4 to 0 in Gleason's return, and Cleveland split two with New York 4–6 and 3–2 in pitchers' duels. Boston won at Pittsburgh 5 to 1 as Baldwin stifled the Bostons. Also, a Democratic ticket was nominated in Terna Anta, W V a, with Stemple and Herring named for House of Delegates and other county offices.
A band of brigands attacked a mail coach between Jave and Palestrina at 11 this morning in Italy. All passengers were robbed of money and jewelry. parcels and registered letters were looted. One passenger was seriously injured while defending himself. Troops pursue the brigands.
Special tale from Morcantown West Virginia reports the Cooley gang active in Fayette Pennsylvania they intercepted Thomas Mi near while driving from Fairchange to his home asking the time and then demanded his money seven dollars were taken with little resistance the man recognized Frank Cooley among eight assailants.
Senator Faulkner arrived at Wellsburg and toured Bethany, Bethany College, and the Campbell Homestead with Prof. Cox and other Brooke County figures. Residents hosted a reception at the Hudson House, then Faulkner spoke at the Court House on tariff and Force Bill issues before returning to New Cumberland. Ex Senator Tarr was nominated for the district. McKinley headed to New York for campaign talks. Homestead strikers heard Mrs Gougar address workers.
Nancy Hanks failed to surpass her 2:07 mark at Washington Park as cool, windy conditions held back record attempts. Jay Eye Lee also fell short of his trotting record, clocking 2:08 with owner Case optimistic about future runs at Monmouth Park where multiple races and times were noted.
President Harrison issues proclamation imposing a twenty cent toll on all cargoes passing through the St Marys Falls Canal to Canadian ports from September 1 1902. The measure suspends free passage and rebates until Canada abolishes toll discrimination, with status to be adjusted if Canada ends the favor.
Kansas City prepares a royal welcome for the Supreme Lodge of the World of Knights of Pythias and the encampment of the Pythian Uniformed Bank. Arrangements completed for their arrival next Tuesday with a full reception and decorous hospitality expected from the city.
The Reichstag debate centers on Chancellor’s push for shorter two year military service versus three years. Emperor opposes immediate change. taxes on wine beer and tobacco floated to fund expanded budgets. Key figures include Chancellor von Capetti, General Count Von Walderzen, Prince Bismarck, and various party leaders.
Near Ostorne House in Loxpos on August 20 a foreign Count threatened Queen Vintoria and vowed murder if she did not resign. The queen remained calm as attendants calmed the man, who was arrested and jailed as possibly insane.
Wireless news items report New York Associated Banks showing mixed changes. Reserves decline while loans rise and deposits fall, with figures indicating overall bank liquidity shifting amid broader financial activity. In Indianapolis, a court resumed hearing on a land sale associated with an iron hull order. Supreme Justice Somerby testified. Prospectors in Lite Rock Arkansas report silver and lead ore grades, with a thousand acres purchased for immediate development by a newly formed company. Governor McKinley of Ohio to speak in New Haven and a Republican State Convention planned in Youngstown.
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