West Virginia politics and Wheeling scandal described
The Wheeling Register reports on state political maneuvering and a controversial city police department funding issue. It notes a speaker election, legislative figures, and a push to include electric light bills while criticizing local press coverage and public reaction to city governance.
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Reousren
Tim
West Virginia
Penug Alisar
Globe
Cincinnati
Parkensberg
Charleston
Luastington
C. & McKinney
Pairmon
McKinney
McKipvey
Signitore
Hariel
McCoy
Birdie Hart
Amusements at the Opera House this week
The Madison Square Theatre Company mounts a stage program at the Opera House Wednesday through Thursday evenings. The offerings include a play praised for its restrained yet vivid performances with Willem Aillotte in a lead role and strong support from R Richild Morris and others, alongside musical and dramatic entertainments noted for their ensemble balance and lively staging. A tailored comedy and a rival act by Nye and Riley headline the varied bill, with positive remarks on the acting, dialogue, and production values.
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Madison Square Theatre Company
Philadelphia Lederway
Willem Aillotte
Morris Hy
Cour
Eels
Honeg'a
Local Gossip and notices from Martin's Ferry
Isons, ex train master, now chief dispatcher, passes through town popular with C P R R workers. Geo Romine, yard master at Bellaire, visits family. Alex Rose’s son dies, brother Bart near critical. Catholic church altar completed. St. Mary’s and other churches host events. Belmont County Children's Home drive urges articles for Christmas. Catholic church dedication set for 10 am with Bishop Waters.
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C. & Plr R
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Wee Verday
Tamp
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Unionport
Albert Marshall
Minerva
Clevee
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Wheeler Rose
Yorkville
Bart
Dr. Yoat
Portland
Esterday
Robert Carmichal
Williams Kinsey
Alliance
Mian Simpson
Wheeling
Beenie Brady
Wellaville
Ida Seals
Bridgeport
Misa' Anna Shrodes
Clark
Stratton, Hinkle, Stratton
Empire
Waa
Sedgwick
Smithield
J Thompson Thomas
Thomas Haw
Pittsburg
Hubert O'Donnell
Opera
Northwood
Donnelly
Aunt Bridget
Tyme Linden
Akron
Vic, Robineau
Tiltonville
Elvon Glas Company
L. Spenca
K. Sunpager
Bison
W. Scott
DB Gas
Jno
F. Ryne
Tink Couvary
Aetna MU
Shotter
M. Clark
Belmont County
Hom
Martin’s Ferry
Methodist Church
Abram Lash
James A. Gray
Kate Stewart
W. R. Rateliffe
Baptiste
Marie Hoheauick
HL. Hobbs
Pleasant Affair Honors Mr Beard Before South Move
A large gathering at the Molune House last evening honored Mr H Beard, secretary of the American Endurance Company, who departs for Chattanooga Tennessee later this week. Friends, led by Mr McLaren as master of ceremonies, presented Beard with a gold watch engraved from the boys, while speeches and song followed the well arranged surprise.
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Bensdy
Gol
Grant
Bls McLare
Yeard
Melare
Hiv
Chattanooga
Tenn
Milare
Waites
Elie Ohne
Hancher
Hogs
W. Rice
al Shaffer
Singleton
Miller
Geo
I. Robinon
Hucheos
Sam Hortison
G. R. Eo
J. A. Muller
Win. Ornik. Com
Atailarg
Fraternal News In Wheeling A Busy Week
Fraternal orders dominate Wheeling events with regular conclaves, initiations, and visits. Knights of Honor and Cyrene Commandery hold drills and ceremonies. Ohio, Wheeling, and Alpha 421 lodge activities include new members and officer elections. Local movers and shakers attend and comment on fraternal growth.
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Wheeling Commandery No. 1
Red Rose
K. T
Malta
Nelson Lodge No. 30
Bippur
Bellsire Lodge
Ohio
Alpha
Wheeling
Brice
Six Months in Jail for Clarence Johnson Case
The Circuit Court sentenced Clarence Johnson to six months in jail with time already served deducted after a November 6, 1957, incident with Officer Killeen. He also paid a $50 fine. Several others pleaded guilty to liquor and vice charges but received no sentences. Holtzclaw and Elis Stuart were released until January 15 to pay fines. The trial of Kraft & Co. continued, and a note on youthful vitality referenced a patent remedy.
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Clarence Johnson
Circuit Court
Iudge Paill
Killeen
Osrrit Palmer
Josephine Boyd
Cynthia Miller
Ella Miller
Walter Young
Maggie Conroy
Nellie White
Holtzclaw
Elis Stuart
Troubse
Klieves, Kraft & Co
Police Receipts and Arrests For Year End 1855
City police department reports show year end receipts of 97 and yesterday's receipts rising to 3,156 for the latest twelve months. Arrests totaled 1,58 in 1884 and 3,156 yesterday, with monthly breakdowns from December to November listed, indicating December and January spikes. An Elixir of Dates advertisement promotes a laxative product with several local wholesale distributors named.
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Pian Dolbrugge
Police Department
Austin
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