02 Dec 1894
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1894
Page
1
Yale defeats Princeton 25 to 0 in a stormy game at the Yale gridiron. Players like Prynpaton, Butterworth, and Vinyard led Yale drives while Princeton failed to score. Rain, exposed stands, and chilly winds shaped a difficult afternoon as Yale built a decisive lead before halftime.
In a rugged cold game at an early hour three thousand fans watched Princeton edge Yale 12 to 0 after a sequence of punt returns and strong defense. Captain Hinks carried from the field on a victory march as Princeton pressured Yale’s line repeatedly and capitalized on a late fumble amid slippery conditions.
A quarrel at Mrs. Bell's boarding house ends in Jamison being shot in the temple by Gilmore after Jamison upbraids Gilmore over a former relationship with Jamison's wife. Jamison dies at 4:40. Gilmore is later captured near Philadelphia Roads by Marsha Samuels of Deault son.
Reported in St Louis December 1, the Standard slate of company officers will travel to Waco Texas to submit to a court hearing over allegations tied to maintaining trust and defective motives. Governor Stoupha directed J G Johnson to show cause why the governor’s requisition for the Waters Merce Company officials should not be enforced.
December reports from Montgomery recount Gov Jones warning Capt Kolb not to intrude on Oates inauguration grounds. Kolb was sworn in privately at dawn, spoke briefly from a wagon, urged peace, and then left as crowds and troops gathered. Crow spoke of anarchists, while Gov Gates supporters faced no violence.
Controversy grows among German physicians over Behring's diphtheria serum with Prof Virchow criticizing its claims while citing risks to health. American Dr Natal lauds the serum’s potential, referencing experiments and historical studies to support its life-saving impact.
Hon Thomas B Reed dined with members of the Black Lake Fishing Club at the Waldorf Hotel. The club plans an island and substantial clubhouse on Black Lake near the St Lawrence County islands. Members include lawyers, governors, ex governors, senators, and prominent business figures.
Baukworz Missouri December L Harris Academy of Music hosted a Baltimore ladies led vaudeville show. Living pictures featured Mme Poma dour Recamier Roland among others in portrait costumes, framed as paintings, ending with a frisky melee between two young society men. The event benefited charity.
Dakota news notes ex-Utica official and ex-assembly member moving to Fargo after a Dakota divorce, with will action expected in ninety days. Also reports G A R executive meeting in Louisville to plan encampment and a formal reply on the death of Comte de Paris.
The Denver Mint reports November receipts totaling 501,927.25 dollars, up 330,085.95 from the previous November. Director Preston is expected to visit Colorado next week to examine the growing deposits situation.
Colonel George W Battles aged 63 and Mrs Louisa Minor aged 60 will marry the same minister at Dr Julia A Yale's Chicago home. The pair, long retired and financially strained, met sixteen years ago and have pursued a quiet courtship through Civil War days and late careers. The union, described as the oldest ever wed in Chicago, will be public with support from local residents.
In Fargo a court of equity upheld the marriage, denying annulment for Aaron Hirshfield. Judge McConnell found the testimony insufficient to prove coercion or mental incapacity. Jubilation erupted outside the courthouse as spectators praised the ruling and the defendant’s wife celebrated among the crowd.
Miss Emma Harper sister of Mrs Dowell and her cousin Samuel Roberts eloped to Covington Kentucky and wed. Roberts a Champaign county cattle king with large farms and stock. The father threatens disownment but the couple are resolute and married in Kentucky.
Pittsnone December 1 Alderman Michael Robhe arrested on charge of furnishing false certificates stating daughters Jeanie Downl 14 and Sadie Downl 12 were older than 14 so they could obtain work. Certificates claimed their father swore ages over 14. Deputy Factory Inspector Baker filed the information. Police receive a telegram about a wanted man in connection with a past officer death.
The Hotel Register lists W A Brady of Huntington at the Windsor, Frank L Hill of East Liverpool a guest at the McLure, Miss E A Coen of Washington Pa at Stamm, Mr and Mrs Featy of Lime Ohio on a pleasure trip at Brunswick, and many West Virginia visitors at Van Keuren Stamm and McLure. Notable figures include J B Knapp at Revenue Collector Wilkeson’s office, and Col Tom Reilly of Columbus among arrivals. Percy S Crouch of Adam’s Town Fruits stayed at the Windsor with remarks on his popularity and charm.
Daily Chronicle lists visits and movements of residents and visitors from West Virginia Ohio and elsewhere. Entries mention Gouling Paterson Stalnaker Howley Rob sud family, Durst, Driggs Weems and other local figures traveling or residing in cities like Baltimore Pittsburgh Portland Kendrick Florida and Moris.
The big bike race concluded after five days of fast competition and large attendance. Walder set a 24 hour record with 2,424 laps, while other riders such as Ashinger Gildea and Cassidy vied for prizes. The event ended amid cheers as spectators watched the final heats and the bridge crossing celebration.
A fragmentary notice describes a play titled The Daoger Shoal drawing crowds of railroad workers and daily train watchers. The Nellie Bly Band will perform at Mozart Hall on Christmas Eve with a masquerade ball and prizes for best dressed couple and gentleman.
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