28 Aug 1887
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1887
Page
1
Fragmented news item outlines a wage dispute push by a Chicago union with National reform efforts and local organization responses. Mentions figures, local leaders, and a broad array of competing actions and opinions, reflecting a chaotic speech of labor and political maneuvering.
A courier reports a clash near Rangely between Ute bands and white volunteers. One white man killed, several wounded, including Dr. Darmont of Meeker. Major Leake and Major Hooper's volunteers repelled threats as Indians fought fiercely before retreating to timber. Whites suffered at least one more death plus multiple injuries.
Dispatches from August 27 describe a skirmish between Sheriff Kendall’s force and hostile warriors at Wolf Creek near the White River, with about one hundred cavalry and ten or more Ladiant or Lovtxans involved. Nine Indians reportedly killed or wounded. several deputies harmed. The battle extended into darkness Thursday with a second engagement anticipated and U.S. Marshal efforts to detain Colorow and two Lovtians.
Reports of a small light near a courtyard pavement spark credulous talk of Juan Diego and the Virgin of Guadalupe under the city road. Scientists offer earth movement as a解释, while believers cling to a miraculous deposit and anticipate December coronation events. Also obituary notes Mrs Nancy Jack Farwell in Sterling Minnesota and a minor tremor reported in Georgia.
Wabash detectives revealed an attempted bridge wrecking near Danville last Wednesday. A piece of railroad tie was found between two ties on the Ver million river bridge, a dangerous span over six hundred feet long and over one hundred feet high. A pistol shot was heard after the device was removed, and two suspicious men were seen near the bridge during the night. The incident would have sent a passenger train into the river.
Cardinal Gibbons ordained nineteen young students of Jeannit College of the Sacred Heart at Woodstock Md to the priesthood. Names include James Collins Georgetown D C Timothy Brosnahan Washington D C Corseling Gillespie Michael Hill Philadelphia James Wentworth Treland Arthur McAvoy William Brantee John Ley Wilford Morrison Mass George Pargis New York Franzia Nebo Virginia Joseph Sewingerman Rayeha V OConnell Brooklyn Wa Kee Il Norfolk Augustine Lauro Marseilles Join K Koke Chicago and Thomas Ewing Sherman son of ton W T Sherman at Wsnlstack College.
In New York on August 27 the World previews Ignatius Donnelly's new work arguing Sir Francis Bacon authored Shakespeare's plays. Professor Thomas Davidson reviews the two-part treatise, detailing parallels and proofs claimed by Donnelly and noting the controversial attempt to dethrone Shakespeare.
Rev Joseph White accuses Ottawa jail officials of cruelly treating an insane prisoner awaiting transfer to Toronto asylum. Mrs John Edmundson, Rochesterville resident, barely clothed and confined eight days, was kept in squalor with no blanket or mattress as authorities removed her clothes to stop tearing them.
The Lion Molders Union No. 2 of Cincinnati, meeting with stove molders, rejected a National proposal for a 10 to 15 percent wage advance. Members favored consulting stone molders in Cincinnati and aligning with Chicago conditions before pursuing any wage increase.
Aug 27 reports a Cleveland era case where Miller, a Blodget resident, bought land from Iron Mountain RR and faced ejectment. After Miller wrote to the President, he was advised to hold possession as the railroad failed to meet government contracts, making lands subject to settlers by title. News says settlers rushing into Southwestern Missouri to squat on the best lands.
The Belgie arrived from Hong Kong and Yokohama with 14 days at sea. China reports 2000 soldiers dispatched to join the Tartar generals amid rumors of 10000 Russian troops on the frontier. Negotiations for a proposed American Chinese Bank involve Count Mitke wiex for a Philadelphia syndicate with mixed Chinese and American management.
Inspector Hymes’s men chase a Europe-bound steamer run from Minnesota to New York. Four men and a woman are detained on adultery and larceny charges: Rev. David Seymour of Janesville Minnesota and Mrs. Fanny Henry, editor’s wife. The couple eloped August 1, hid funds in church, and traveled to Europe before returning to New York. They await Henry’s arrival by the next steamer.
Fragmentary report notes a vote tied to veterans and pension matters. It mentions M. A. Talater and several posts with adverse votes and a push toward pension reform, reflecting state sentiment on retirement benefits. The text is unclear and partially garbled.
A Times interview with United States Senator Keck of Kentucky discusses Cleveland as the likely second party nominee. The dialogue cites Lamar as secretary and Stevenson as a possible View candidate, while noting broader political maneuvering and regional loyalties amid unrelated maritime and wheat market items and a flurry of city notices and arrivals.
Irregular scanned text reports a tangle of European political chatter, including mentions of Gladstone and Unionists, tensions over proclamations and treaties, and brief notes from Vienna and London. The garbled items reference debates on tariffs, cereal treaties, and shifts in Austrian ministry amid broader European uncertainty.
Fire on St James Street and Victoria Square gutted a five story stone building housing the Herald Printing Company and many stores and offices. The flames raged beyond reach, causing extensive damage estimated at $45,000 for the structure and over $70,000 for the printing plant. Several compositors are missing believed killed when the upper floors collapsed. two others were seen alive but shaken by the blaze.
A historical discussion on an interstate bill reveals concerns about practical effects, favoritism to larger players, and the potential for ongoing modifications. The speaker notes widespread benefits, defender argues for a lasting statute, and acknowledges inevitable changes as law is applied.
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