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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1896
Page
6
The act extends its scope to include all vessels from port to canal and provides compensation to workers for tool losses by fire. It also requires clothing trades to equip workplaces and includes provisions for safe healthy bakery trade conditions.
Ex Senator Davis presided at Breius Delegates District Convention and endorsed Chicago nominees Brunani Sewall. Lloyd Houston and Maj. T. P. R. Brown were chosen by acclamation as district legislative candidates. The event, held August 20, 1346, closed amid harmony with other candidates having withdrawn.
Members gathered for a lodge session with speeches by Brother Britt and others in Wisconsin and Ohio Valley, praising membership gains. The night featured no degree work, a call to welcome visitors, and notices of attendees from Huntington, Trenton, and Philadelphia.
Dr Ally of Washington county will fill the vacancy at the emergency hospital here. Mr John Joness of Pittsburg is the son of Mrs T H Meighen and is visiting her parents at Seahurst. Mr J Cary from Pittsburg was here last week. Miss Mary Wilbert from Pittsburg visits her friend Miss Maggie Debold. Misses Mattie Serig and sister Mary of North Wheeling were calling on friends here.
Rachel Foster Avery argues in a republican government women should influence public policy. She states schools overcrowding, high New York death rates, and municipal issues show women have valuable opinions. She urges women nationwide to vote in November to shape the next four years.
St Clairsville notes visiting relatives in New Martinsville and Cambrider. Several marriages licensed as listed, and local deaths including Lulu Vaugher and George Cook with funeral details. Profound town events include Harvest Home at Stewart's Grove, upcoming bicycle race, public school opening, and a Bryan silver meeting with speakers and a Bryan club formation.
A garbled clipping recounts a barber tale where a customer questions the price after a cheap shave. It contrasts a famed English historian’s remark on fair pay with a candidate’s blunt stance, noting shrinking public support as the race unfolds.
Rome reports Rev. Sebastian Martinelli Superior General of the Augustinians will be consecrated archbishop on August 23 in St Augustine Church. He will assume the papal delegate role to the United States, arriving in America late September. He previously lived in Philadelphia and spoke English fluently, with broad international experience and a deep grasp of American government.
Grafton West Virginia hosts a busy day with Senator T E Davis from Mount Lake Park, Judge Dent and wife returning from Wheeling, Miss Simmons visiting from Keyser, and many locals hosting guests from Cameron Philadelphia Parkersburg and beyond. Arthur Le Thayer wed Mable Nolawanter in Parkersburg. E Joser plans marriage to Rowe Jennings next week at the Catholic Church. West Grafton welcomes Agnes Warner from Parkersburg and others visiting relatives in the area.
London reports Li Hung Chang pressing age questions at a dinner party while in Paris and London. Aimed at easing China’s tariff stance, the envoy’s near term plans include reporting to Pekin and influencing foreign railway projects. The season brings labor unrest and canal talks amid European policy shifts.
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