30 Aug 1885
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1885
Page
1
A boxing match in the city drew a massive crowd as Sullivan appeared on track to win after a grueling six rounds against McCaffrey. Referee awarded the victory to Sullivan amid postfight dispute and claims of fouls. Spectators clashed in the stands as rumors spread of favoritism and possible protests.
A Philadelphia Herald report details a man who self harm to claim $160 weekly life insurance. The plan failed as he died. Pinkerton agents trace a past rite of injury and a San Francisco recovery. The tale centers on an intricate motive linking accidental shootings, a jeweler, and a claimed burglary gone wrong.
Excitement rises as Nancy J. Poinsete's remains are exhumed after Frankie Moris, her daughter, was convicted of poisoning to secure life insurance. A new trial is sought for Moris with September 1 pending. Doctors, lawyers, and insurance representatives discuss chemical analysis and the fate of the remains to be sent to Chicago for further testing.
A crowd of 400 to 500 women gathered on Clybourne Avenue after notices misled them to Estild's Hall for an inquest. They watched as authorities prepared the inquiry at East Chicago Avenue station and an effigy of Malkowitz, described as the murderer, was constructed and displayed amid cries for vigilante action. No major disorder occurred as the crowd loosed anger by throwing rocks at the effigy.
A confusing damaged clipping reports a horse feeding theft tied to a negro man. Talbot or Talon is linked to a church disruption at Hoyesnila with deputies restraining him as frightened congregants fainted. mentions Baldwin Chir and Werkulit Lybenie University with scattered place names and events in Missouri and Kentucky.
The report covers a community meeting and public notices including church and library events, a political figure’s travels, a major cholera tally in Madrid, a train official’s death, and a local carousable excerpt from an August gathering with names like Rev S C Tilemas and Oldtown.
A crowded column lists residents and travelers including W. A. Kevey of Parkersbay, M Slater of Washington Pa, J. Smith of New Cumberland, B. Fisher and wife, Barley and J. Criswyll of Moundsville, and many others visiting or passing through Wheeling. Mentions include returns from trips, visits to relatives, and minor health notes.
A damaged early industrial note reports on a meeting of manufacturers amid labor debates and a call for delegates to attend Trade Assembly. It mentions a president and officers, a August 20 1945 date, labor proposals, and circulars from directors. The piece also notes a death in 2004 and a minor local fashion blurb.
The report ties Bismarck's policy toward Cuba to a broader plan involving the Caroline Islands and a possible German-U.S. understanding on colonial holdings. It notes Paris discussion, a Kremsier meeting, and Russian Austrian talks, while also referencing rumors of imperial aims and a debate over American reaction to potential German occupation of Cuba. The piece covers foreign policy maneuvers, Ottoman neutrality questions, and speculative links to sugar interests and strategic outlays.
In Celbour Georgia a reckless gang riot wrecked a post office and nearby buildings including Fite and Mayfield. Major damage valued from 450 to 10100 dollars sparks a panic, with several railroad workers reported among the injured and heavy speculation about culprits. A Maryland dealer promotes a patent remedy.
The report covers released figures Frank Elwood and Jon Wiles amid a New York burglary case, names John Brooks and an alleged horse theft, a fatal domestic murder trial before a Canadian coroner, a yacht capsizing on Cayabors Lake, and workers in Tarentum and Wheeling facing a lockout. It notes baseball outcomes, social events, and volatile factory labor disputes over wage docking and rules enforcement amid a broader industrial strike atmosphere.
New York reports general trade improving with textile demand and wool sales large though prices rise. Pig iron demand grows in Philadelphia and the west, while Eastern markets show little price or demand gain. Mills plan price boosts up to 30 per ton, some curtail output, others expand. Wool and textiles strengthen, groceries steady or rising, wheat fluctuates after prior depressions. Local notes mention industry, schools, and community matters amid newspaper’s broad market roundup.
A miner named McCafferty, age 50 and unmarried, was instantly killed by falling coal at the Fore City Sewer Pipe Works mine this morning. He hailed from New Cumberland and had come there some months ago.
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