02 Dec 1888
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1888
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR reveals a county court case where Democrats object to an exception ruling. Petitioners claim a decision affected the county, with mentions of Republicans and Democrats, and a Supreme Court review being considered. The document notes observers and officials meeting, while residents depart from the scene.
A fragmented account details widespread Republican fundraising irregularities and alleged ballot manipulation in West Virginia and nearby areas. The piece cites stolen funds, certified checks, and a looming conflict over state and district election integrity as lawmakers and voters brace for decisive action.
Chicago police possess a list of six alleged propagators termed the Lovidle Committee, accused of reviving anarchist activities. The group purportedly directs multiple Anarchist factions, spreads revolutionary thought through unions and publications, and aims to inflame hatred of law while praising executions of Spies and associates.
New York December 1 Edith Eleanor McLean, born thirteen weeks premature at Ward's Island Hospital, was placed in an incubator for life support. She grew from fourteen inches long and about two pounds to twenty inches and over five pounds when released to her mother. Her sister also resides in this state.
A jumble of items reports runaway child concerns near Myleton and a Lashed dinner scene, plus notes on baseball league arbitration in Columbus and pensions in West Virginia. Also mentions Taylorstown oil output, a malpractice death in Ostro, and assorted local notices.
New York December 1. The Madison Square track saw a fierce six hour walk for the championship between Littlewood and Albert. Littlewood set a 559 1/2 mile record in six hours while Herty and Moore followed, with crowding pacing and a post race belt presentation by Michael Kelly. Final tallies showed Littlewood at 62 miles 10 laps, with Herty, Moore, Cartwright and others close behind as the crowd surged toward the finish. The event drew about 3,000 spectators and prize money totaled around 1,123 dollars for the week with top walkers sharing the gate receipts.
In Cineaco on December 1 Jacob Kilrain issued a formal challenge to John L. Sullivan following Sullivan's previous challenge to Chasley Mitchell. Kilrain's manager Parson Thaves told the Chicago Times that Kilrain believes Sullivan can fight any man and offers a bare knuckle bout under the London prize ring rules.
Kilrain and Sullivan are positioned for a title bout as backers pursue a firm deal. Kilrain’s financier Richard K Fax backs the arrangement while Sullivan signs for a five week lead into the fight with health and conditioning targets. Saunders and other backers press for a speedy agreement.
Samuel J. Randall and his family arrived in the city and he planned to engage with the Committee on Appropriations. He is in good spirits and will likely work from home after the holiday recess, with duties involving cabinet considerations and the House.
Sherman on political union and annexation prospects with Canada are discussed by a Washington Sun correspondent. Senator Sherman advocates a united American Canadian bloc to resolve frontier disputes and economic ties, noting capital flows, emigration, and the influence of the French Catholic Church in Quebec as key hurdles.
A readers’ letter exposes perceived bias in the Intelligencer, arguing it hides faults and overplays Republican gains in Wetzel and Ritchie districts. The writer cites miscounts and alleged partiality, urges accountability from election officials, and references broader political figures including Pendleton Atkinson and Salisbury.
Exciting scene in the House as Speaker orders Conningham Graham to withdraw after accusing Mr. Smith of conniving at a dishonorable trick. Graham refuses to retract and vows to seek apologies, while debate centers on Brooke Robinson and the government’s handling of the matter amid reports Emperor William’s health and other European dispatches.
Washington dispatch notes Republicans gain House strength since Mills bill passage with Springer McMillin Oates Mille and Breckinridge of Kentucky predicting a Reed McKinley Barrows or Cannon path to speaker. Omnibus Springer bill to admit Dakota Washington Territory Montana New Mexico eyed. tariff plans uncertain as Carlisle arrives tomorrow.
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