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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1895
Page
1
The court rejected a new trial in a complex case involving Bolmas and Hin Goilk. Proceedings referenced medals, various testimonies, and numerous named parties, with the court emphasizing that previous rulings stand and the case remains unresolved pending further action.
A fragile romance in Wartime style out of Castlecon Virginia reports Miss Mary Davis of Montgomery to marry W. Jerry Smith a man with a criminal past. Smith was convicted of forging a check and faces years in prison while Davis reportedly left jail with a companion for a promised marriage that now rests on his impending penitentiary sentence.
Former United States Marshal for West Virginia Hewd L S White faces serious financial trouble after his store and related assets were seized. Sheriff Kuulle in Jersey closed the operation and arrested parts of the property, with exact sums not disclosed.
Washington reports authoritative word that General Wilson will be the candidate for Congress in the Second West Virginia district next fall. No decisive statement confirms this. speculation centers on Wilson's retirement from the Department of Public Affairs and possible permanent exit from public life.
Reported at Tem quarry a collapse left many workers missing as rescue teams recovered several bodies from the pit. Miners faced dangerous conditions and officials issued warnings amid ongoing search efforts.
A Jersey City report records a divorce or settlement involving Rah muon and Zella Nicitans, with Georgy Gould and Mrs Rabnite named in court actions. Details show a $5,000 sum, with $1,000 portions to Mrs Rabnite and her husband, and remaining costs of litigation. Deals include a 4 o clock appointment and mentions of travel to Chicago.
Sparial to the Register from Washington reports the Republican caucus affirmed a combined slate for clerk sergeant at arms and door keeper with Thomas B Reed of Maine unanimously chosen for Speaker. Goff of West Virginia was not presented, though may receive a future appointive post. Reed’s acceptance speech praised party unity and urged measured reform. Other officers elected included Grosvenor as caucus chairman and Ellis as secretary, with McDowell sergeant at arms Russell door-keeper Glenn postmaster McElroy chaplain Fisher named later. A separate brief notes a serious accident to Belmont locomotive engineer John Lyncy, who remains under care with non-life-threatening injuries.
River traffic reports show ships and coal fleet activity with vessels leaving for Cincinnati and Matantoras. Depths near Neata Island at five feet two inches rising. river rising and falling with weather fair. The Keystone State and Den Hur pass, awaiting safe transit, while the Mariner completes Pittsburg coal fleet tours. Purchasers urged to visit McNamee's for Christmas gifts.
Grace M Hub bard registered at the City Kingsity House Albany with an unknown man. after a conference they moved to a room where she burned letters and shot herself in the head, dying at 2 30 pm. the deceased appears about 25, medium height, light brown hair, 125 pounds.
The Ohio Coal Operators' Association after two days of review referred miners demands for a wage change to a seven member standing committee. The committee will meet a miners' group on a date to be fixed to consider the issue, with potential for trouble if demands are not met. President Ratchford warns of possible unrest.
Colonel Gueiay Pabst plans a divorce suit against Margaret Mather Pabst after she left Milwaukee for New York. The departure sparks rumors of an agreed settlement and her residence in the East. It is believed she will not contest alimony terms. Long wheel journey posted as San Francisco item follows.
Emil Bieler from Pittsburg is in the city, as are many others with ailments or travel plans. The list notes several indisp0sitions, visits to Pittsburg and Cleveland, travel to Philadelphia and Toledo, a funeral in Philadelphia, and personnel changes at St John’s Clare.
Sixty two of the 105 Democratic minority members met in caucus to form the caucus organization. Texas representative Culberson was elected chairman, with Mossia Robinson and Russ chosen as caucus Secretaries. Ex Speaker Crisp was picked for a third term by Mr. Richardson, with the vote carried unanimously amid enthusiasm. Minor officers to be named later. The Interior Department issues writ of commitment for Rev Frank Hyatt, Cambridge pastor, declared insane after sending scurrilous letters to his congregation.
A cable from Antananarivo via Port Louis reports two missionaries at Arivanimamo, Mr and Mrs Johnstone, have been killed in a mob attack. The Rev Johnstone and his wife were murdered and their bodies mutilated. Further attacks on foreigners are feared as a 2,000 strong mob surged through the area.
A list of out of town guests checking into Wheeling area hotels includes St. Charles at Wheeling, Windsor, Stamm in Sistersville, and Parkersburg arrivals. Notables: Charles Zulan benefit concert at the Opera House with performers and local musicians. Also mentions Rev A Moore to preach at Zane Street M E Church and police court notes including six cases. Worthen appointment as guardian for anchor Worthen with Hannah Wallace as surety.
Generally cloudy conditions with warmer temperatures and southeasterly winds reported for West Virginia, per a thermometric outlook published in Washington DC on November 20.
Chicago reports on Paul Tucker Wilkes wounded from the Wilkes McVeigh duel at Fort Lee on the Hudson. Wilkes, healing slowly, has left for Kentucky after Thanksgiving, while concerns rise that his rival McVeigh may suffer blood poisoning. Details trace the quarrel from the Astor House dinner to the Jefferson Hotel and Hoffman House cafe, with statements from Wilkes on the duel and the quarrel’s origins.
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