This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1889
Page
1
Fragmentary obituary era describes mourners and ceremonies at a city area. Mentions memorials, a bell, and a parade of names perhaps reflecting a public tribute event. The piece hints at workers, residents, and a viaduct project connected with the memorials.
Fragmentary OCR records a funeral notice for a veteran of the First Regiment and a broad, dense set of public proclamations. The text references a burial, soldiers, a probate matter, local officers, and multiple names with scattered dates and places, all presented in a period newspaper voice.
A local newspaper notes the Federal Steel Company collapse amid wire mail scheme failures. Reports quote Vice President Oliver of Pittsburgh, stating the venture is a doomed pant effort and that terms rejected by agents halted the plan. News items from December 7 cover city concerns and related financial schemes.
A sprawling Silcott defalcation case reveals forged notes attributed to lawmakers. Investigators link at least a dozen forged signatures to cover gambling debts, with Thompson of Ohio and others denying involvement. Silcott reportedly planned to flee to Canada after destroying many notes.
In Chicago, December 7, spectators await opening of the Cronin trial at the Criminal Court. Argues focus on Camp 20 and alleged conspiracies, debate over whether a 380 member society could plan murder. Prosecution counters against a murder plot framed by the defense.
In a tense cross continental clash INT AFRICA THE BASE BALL WAR 10 BR carried by the Brotherhood dates a bold advance into the league’s core. The move signals a shift in power as forces align for a high stakes confrontation and potential reshaping of the season.
Reported discussions indicate a possible Brotherhood baseball club may be formed in Cincinnati with interest from stockholders. Plans not public yet, but organizers aim to secure Ewing or Comiskey in charge and promise a strong team to draw patrons next season.
A blaze at Steamship Pier No 39 on the North River near the Holland dock injured several workers and left at least four dead. Foreman John Dannincov discovered flames among cotton bales. 25 men were nearby as fire spread rapidly, with at least four bodies found at the pier end. Ambulances carried the injured to St. Vincent Hospital. losses estimated around £200,000.
An alarm originated from Lawrence Sandy’s South Front Street residence caused a fire call to South Front Street and Land, but no damage occurred. Capt. Ed Mahkman’s inspection at Crystal Glass Works sparked minor blaze risk. the Atlantic responded to a creek fire with small violet themed decorations noted. Reports also mention a G A R hall meeting electing officers and December 7 notes of Blanchecard’s deaths and Stanley’s thanks to Belgian friends.
Wheeling shoppers brave cold for high hopes of record Christmas business. Visitors from Martin's Ferry Bridgeport Wells- ville and Benwood flock to town as stores decorate and prepare for a busy season. Local merchants promise a larger trade than ever before aided by bright windows and summerlike display energy. The piece then shifts to a New York dateline about the first baby hippopotamus born in America, Caliph and Fallon Murphy, and the death of Baby McGinty Murphy after four days. It closes with promotion for Ayer's Sarsaparilla as a tonic for digestion and blood purification.
The report recounts Governor Seay returning to the city and visiting Mrs. Jefferma Davis to discuss a memorial for Confederate dead on Capitol Hill in Montgomery. It covers public sympathy, reactions to architect and sculptor plans, and the influence of Jeffer Davie on the Capitol's design and statues, noting the artistic taste and political context of the time.
A Washington dispatch reports Speaker Reed and Republican leaders plan to delay appointing House committees until new rules are adopted. Democrats resist so as not to concede minority rights, while Republicans pursue changes to shape party power. Also notes undecided location for the 1902 world exposition with Chicago favored by Dendiston but not final.
An elderly-style notice lists officers and delegates elected for an evening meeting. G W Holliday Pom, Oscar Shanley, J V Wise ley, Samuel Brubaker, M Chaplain W L Gilbreth, surgeon Jo A Farin, AL Faris, and others are named. Also mentions Ayera Pills as a medicinal ad embedded in the text, noting claims of milder laxatives and broad physician recommendation.
Ex Emperor Pedro I of Brazil and family land at Belem Lisbon aboard the steamer Alaoues. He recounts flight from Petropolis after revolution, describes rough treatment by Republicans, and says he will not recognize the civil list or monetary gifts. He plans to stay in Lisbon for a month before moving on.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.