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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1896
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text hints at a political upheaval with mentions of an overthrow, a court or commission, and a trial or inquiry process. Names and places are obscured, but references to a chair, a date, and a possible public protest or hearing suggest a historic political incident being reported in brief.
The article reports a perplexing disturbance described as a siren event near Ween Ramil with unclear timing and fading details. It references Dermaler dee A apeebal and mentions a local figure, AF Gln Diver, tied to a mystery around five or seven participants, with no precise outcomes.
The marriage of Elect of Hinds to Miss Corn Exiith Heelish of Springfield is planned for December 3 at high noon in St Paul’s Church Springfield. The ceremony will be performed by Reverend Taylor with many notable guests including Governor Turney and General Fry among others.
In Macon Georgia a wall collapse injured multiple people including workers and attendees at a public event. Emergency crews responded as the crowd scattered after a partial structure failure. Authorities began securing the area and investigating the cause of the incident.
An unclear report describes a clerk or handler linked to investigations, naming several individuals and places. The fragment mentions a public inquiry, possible indictments, and questions about a didactic role, with tensions around identity, timing, and cooperation.
The Printing Commission opened bids for binding and printing services in the state. J S Duinney of Hattonmere and AL Miller of Wheeling led the group with figures for general printing. Other bidders from Charleston Wheelers, and Baltimore were noted. the board will consider waivers for the lowest prices.
The Republican National Committee chair Manna with Wisconsin’s H C Payne arrived in Washington to prepare for the 1880 campaign. They visited the Arlington Hotel and planned to protect headquarters, aiming to organize for the ceremonial events next March and broader party activities.
A grand jury in Chicago December session failed to reach a verdict on the Western Union term case accusing a lender and clerk of aiding and abetting. Court discussions cited potential actions by a federal or state attorney general and possible charges if a conviction were to occur. No further details or indictments were announced as jurors left the room.
The German government protests against tonnage dues imposed on American shipping and argues it cannot be held responsible for local measures. The U S responds that the Hagley law aiming to tax foreign vessels may be enacted if such charges are levied on American ships by foreign powers. History notes German ships were taxed in 1888 at American ports, affecting U S entries to German ports.
A man named James Fowler of Loghow county was found dead in a Panthen coal mine after an apparent fall while working on his private plot. The incident occurred near a farm area, with family members present as the search followed a report of his missing. Public notices include Bayard declining a Telegraph Timonial and the Republicans naming candidates for Clarksburg mayor and council seats.
A Chicago dispatch reports Hitt saying within a month the President would issue a proclamation on Cuba. The remark alarms and provokes cautious, informed figures in Washington as the nation watches for a possible major shift under the administration.
A despatch from December notes William J Bryan’s forthcoming book is titled The First Battle. The piece discusses campaign context, authorial intent, and the anticipated reception, with emphasis on who contributed to the work and its potential impact on readers and historians.
Special to the Register Huntington reports a jewelry store burglary at W. H. Stowasser in Parvoursville. Watches and forty dollars in cash were taken. no clues were found. In another item, Bath Iron Works launched Vicksburg and Newport gunboats before a large crowd.
Large oil finds draw excitement as wells sprout across several fields. Reports from Woodsville, Marietta, Clarington, and Sistersville describe new producers, pipe layings, and active drilling. Key firms include Carter Oil, Fisher Oil, and Greene, with growth centered on Hebron, Benwood, and Cow Run districts.
A London syndicate allegedly plotted to control European cable offices on election night to declare Bryan elected and crash stock markets. The plan, with a funded scheme and paid telegraph operators, aimed to profit from the ensuing market drop. Reported by Cleveland sources from a physician with high standing.
East Liverpool Ohio dispatch reports J T Moreland special representative of the Interstate Commerce Commission did not confer with a Potters Association committee on no discrimination in railroad freight rates. He traveled to Pittsdurf to discuss with glass and iron interests. The mission seeks concerted action by shippers and traders to address alleged rail freight favoritism for importers and diverted shipments outside interstate control. The commission plans to petition Congress to amend law to tackle the issue.
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