Factories reopen as Riverside works resume after layoffs
A mixed city dispatch reports several industrial plants restarting operations after idle periods. Riverside Iron works repairs the gate and weld shop. Belmont mills furnaces resume. the Bellaire steel plant adds a new machine shop and foundry with about twenty thousand dollars in improvements. Local unions stay firm but wary of future shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bramten
Pitesburg
Ben- Iphavatiatt
Whey
Aieg
Irondale
Wen
Theolimés
Toledo
John Bartish
Youssswwn
Bute
Belmont Wills
Lt. Beltz Sons’ Co
Peter Erb
Riverside Iron Company
Tube Works
Bellaire Steel Plant
Hermann
Boussfurnishers
Ousipee
Bice
Mutual Consamere Coal Company
West Virginis
Pipssvure Coal Company
J. Korkorshaur
Weilakre
United States Glass Company Seeks Full Labor Return by Jan 1 1903
The United States Glass Company announces a return-to-work effort after strikes and urges traders to keep orders. It expects all former workers to resume by January 1, 1903, ensuring supply to the trade. President Smith of the American Glass Workers Union notes only three have returned so far, with 29 invited to come back by year start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutth
United States Glass Company
Smith
Filav Glass Workers’ Union
Bess
Local Theft Report From Martio's Ferry Area
A report describes a theft case from ten days ago involving a man named Mer rimer and another man Biaris. Lieutenant Lukens visited Mertin's Ferry to requisition papers for George and to investigate the alleged theft of $15 and clothing from a resident of the city. Authorities are reviewing the details and following leads in the area near Laugh-WAL and Martio's Ferry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gbte
Lukens
Mertin
George
Merrimer
Biaris
Martio
Las
Jail Hearing Delayed In Fidelity Building and Loan Case
Witnesses waited at the jail for over an hour as the hearing for Superintendent Gallaher of the Fidelity Building and Loan Association was postponed to Thursday evening. State attorney Post reports 40 000 to 100 000 dollars paid into Wheeling in three years, with funds possibly routed through Washington. Local stockholders ranged from working people to a few affluent investors, and a receiver for the Fidelity may be sought soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallaher
Fidelity Building and Loan Association
Henry Fioto
Gillespy
The
Justce
Counsel
Police
McCulloch
Justice's
Powers That Be
M. D. Post
Wheeling
Washington
Columbian Association
Fidelity Association
Japan's new cruiser Esmeralda sale shocks neutrals
New York dispatch reports Japan has expanded its navy with the Chilean cruiser Esmeralda purchased for over 1,000,000 in gold. Chile transferred the ship via Ecuador, with a rumored China sale to mislead observers. The vessel heads toward Japan via Tahiti as war prospects grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obuit
New York
Japan
Ecuador
China
Japa
Tahiti
Chill
Ghostly warning saves miner trapped by wind at Hefwood mine
A young man passing the Wheeling Steel and Iron Company mine at Hefwood heard a call for help and, joined by two mill workers, opened the door. They freed Wm. Lucas from a shunned wind trap inside the furnace area. Lucas, a South Side resident, had been trapped after the door shut with him partway in. If not for the passerby’s belief in a ghost, Lucas might have starved or faced greater danger. Deeds for record list November 23 1804 conveyances including John C Crator to James Kerr for parcels near Mt Da Chantal for 600 dollars. Also announcements: a M E church invitation to Rev Boole for a ten day Good Citizenship Campaign beginning December 9 at 11. Eli Hendershot, 68, dies of stomach catarrh in Parxerssurs.
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St. Lovie
Louisvilla
Mentson
Pelladelphia Tattor
Shoeworkers' Union
Dairalt Iron Molders
Minorapolis
Metal Workers’ Federation
Baltimore Garment Workaey
St. Louis
Lancaster Pa
Cumberland R
California
Assorias Hilmireaie
National Union of Brewery Workaee Providence Armenians
Omaha
Wheelsoa
Loaleviie
Carpenters
Philadelphia
Louisville
Minnesota Farmers’ Alliance
Minne Water Botsters' Drivers’ Union of
New York
Su Louis Union Undertakers
St. Paul
Telephone Company
Franey
Detroit
Missouri
Texas
Alliance
Atlantic Coast
Seamen's Union Congress
Curtis
Sam
State Board of Arbitration
Orgenleed
Edward Stippey
Wittsourg
England
Borland
Tamboro
Renwood
Wheeling Steel and Iron Company
Hefwood
Wm. Lucas
South Side
Fea
John C. Crator
James Kerr
Mt. da Chantal
Parkersbar
M. E. Church
Rev
Boole
Secret Orders and Masonic Activities in Wheeling
Wheeling community lodges announced a busy week with the Commandery, Lodge, and Perfection work. Notable entries include welcoming a new Red Cross member, planned degree work, and forthcoming officer elections across Ohio Lodge, McDaniel Lodge, Wheeling Lodge, Cyrene Commandery, Miriam Chapter, and A. O. U. W. Initiations and parades were also publicized along with dates and locations for meetings and banquets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ahrens
Bhelong
Order of the Red Cross
Sir Ahrens
Malta
Bates Lodge No. 133
Ohio Lodge No. 1
McDaniel Lodge of Perfection
Darrah
Wheeling Lodge No. 5
Speyer
Cyrene
Sastern
Miriam
Norues
Rhrine
Fraternal and legal notes mix with local social life
Local notices report a fraternal council growing and hosting events with Eminent speakers, a jewelry of social gatherings, and ongoing initiations. Court cases include Steinhart v Peabody Insurance and others with hearings set. Mrs Hawke's funeral, bazaar at Third Presbyterian, a small blaze at Crystal Glass, rising sickness, real estate sales nearby Wheeling Park, and a light comedy note about a New York gentleman and his wife.
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Howe Rag
Bhovel
Wiana
Sart
Garnaghe
Euplormon
L. Slaims Na Bas Bure
London
Dewralg
Onal Oustag Cutters
Woneleht Wertars
Winolog
Tieltzky Eolosy- Bogien
Bellamy
Coa
Kane
Coles
Port Ar- Shar
Parkershare Specter
Parkerspare
W. VA
George Bennett
A. C. Barnfield
Cuvier
Ohio
Henry Keller
Justice Jones
Wis
Sweet Walkx
W. T. Coax
Tes Brooke
Tax
Tia
Las Vale
Mus Rosa Reneex
Real Estace Market
el Bendershot
Parxerssurs
Eli Hendershot
Knights OF
Bonok
Charles J. Elz
Dhames R. Bryson
J. David Joseph Tat W. Lashley
Greer, Jr
Urer
Ghapling Phillp Wir
Guardian
G. A. Beall
Sentirustees
J. L. McPadden
G. A
W. A. Stoetzer
Lon
U. W
Ladies OF the
G.a
Handise's
Beneft
Eohlin
McFadden
Bucy
Beardsley
Cox
John A. Logan
Beoret Society
Circuit Court
Campbell
Steinhart, Heidelberger & Co
Peabody Insurance Company
J. A. Pipes
Survivor
Lars H. Snoor
Paull
House & Hermann
Democratic Club
Elizabeth Demuth
Jas. A. Arkle
Chas. Oberman
Jacob Street
Banke
Margaret Hawke
Redsten
South Hoff Street
Redmen's Cemetery
Chareh Jazaar
Third Presbyterian Church
Fetchlog
Crystal Glass Company
Judy
Miss Green
Lady Breckle
Mrs. Wright
Neccessful
Ana Gradostes
Albany
Dentiqts
Marke
Geo. R. Taylor
Minneapolis
Merino Underwear
DR. Jaeger’s
Dr. Jaeger
Market Street
Geo,r. Taylor
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