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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1895
Page
1
A garbled OCR fragment lacks clear event names dates or places. The readable bits show scattered phrases about a verdict possibly tied to a local area and public concerns but no coherent storyline or identifiable entities. The piece appears to be a damaged passage needing fuller context.
Fragmented remarks discuss patronage politics involving West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Mentions House, congressional battles, and rail and ore shipments, with figures and plane talk showing regional influence. References Mr. Gott of Marksburg and party dynamics shaping appointments and strategy.
Washington December 7 The National Wool Growers Association outlines a program to aid the industry, with governors and representatives from several states to present the memorial for relief. Delegates include Tom Pietmett of Hastaty Wool and A. J. Shefited of Vesins Ce Vie Cece, among others, as a committee to submit the memorial for approval.
Fragmentary dispatches describe Treasury condition notes with cash figures and a separate report of William Riecker's fatal fall from a freight train near Hol tibests Cove. The text mentions political notes and a register special from Weaton West Virginia dated December 7.
Violent gales across the North Sea cause extensive shipping damage with multiple wrecks. The Dee lightship was blown away with five crew lost, telegraph lines in the north cut, Antwerp traffic halted, Scheldt navigation blocked, and Libertas wrecked near Nieuwe Diep with only two saved and four bodies washed ashore.
An order by Postmaster General Wilson prohibits all postal employees from visiting Washington to influence legislation before Congress. The edict targets clerks postmasters letter carriers railway clerks and other postal workers, with removal as the penalty for violation. Wilson states willingness to provide information when requested by Congress, while stressing duty to represent the people.
Cleveland observer Mark Hanna joins Ohio delegation to back Governor McKinley. Hanna states Ohio is united behind McKinley, calls salary reports about another Ohio candidate at the national convention mischievous and false.
Account of a divorce suit involving Miss Re Potteiger and George F. Laver Lorne, with Lady Reed, former Mrs Reed, reported dead in Pennsylvania. Special to the Register: Allan Ward of Moriein county pardoned after a three year fur crime sentence. he escaped and was recaptured. Includes various notes from Parkersburg and Point Pleasant on local incidents and transfers. Contains scattered items on a lamp accident, court sessions, and shipping of alpine to Germany.
Governor Clough signs death warrant for Harry Hayward to hang December 11 in Minneapolis. Hayward curses Adry and family, vows violence, and talks of revenge while awaiting execution. He says he would tell the governor of his life if given time and claims a friend duped him by a $465 payment to an attorney.
Washington December 7 Lord Salisbury delivered the reply to Secretary Olneys note to Ambassador Bayard regarding the Venezuelan boundary dispute. Sir Julian presented the document with the customary formalities while officials moved to suppress public disclosure but no details were released.
Coal operators stand by the arbiters decision and oppose a ten cent tax increase they deem unjust while signaling willingness to meet miners for talks. Adj Gner Morgan schedules Confederate reunion dates in Richmond and notes 821 camps have joined, urging veterans to organize. Gen Grosvenor proposes legislation to open Chickamauga battlefield for state and U S troop maneuvers.
Report notes additional suspects quarantined in Bridgeport and St Clairsville while Bellaire acts on health measures. In Martin's Ferry, misstatements by a local paper are challenged as officials report twelve cases in the area, with agencies enforcing travel and gathering restrictions and funeral attendance rules for nearby communities.
A local barber meeting aims to discuss strict Sunday closing enforcement. Lorded by Union leaders a proposed ordinance would impose fines on violators with formal presentation at the next council session. Additional moves include abolishing low brokerage rates and introducing a uniform scale for charges among barbers.
The Wheeling Park German Pira Tasaras Company elected directors Antox Reymann August Rolf Henry Bieberson Paul O Reyman H F Behrens J A Hess Frank Laupp TL Sittal Fidele Riester Georg Hook Conrad Hirseh. Anton Reyman named president August Rolf general manager Conrad Hirseh secretary and treasurer Ernest Kriegar assistant manager Max Hess cashier. After election plans for summer improvements including out of town tennis courts new drives and walks and a proposed lake were debated but not decided. The board will meet soon to consider these matters.
The Branim-W Anaere and Windsor hotels host a list of guests including Walters Teiby Company officials, Groin, Mannington, Sinteravill attendees, and business figures. Notable names include McPawane, Reed, Keaton, Potts, Potts Mannington, and Thos Potts Mannington, with Brunswick and National Hotel as key hubs.
The Musee bowling league closes its first quarter with Nameless, Deikles, and Brownled atop the standings. Belbouts and Richards tied for tallent, Independents up to sixth. Individual averages favor Hervey with 177, Campbell and Scott at 158 and 187, listing full player scores across Nameless, Musee, Browns, and others. A Shenlat note covers Stonnville Olympic Association, Scio College, and a 10-7 score line in a separate football style report.
James J Corbett spoke in New York about Maher Fitzsimmons and a possible rematch. He warned against bluffs, noting he will enter the ring again only if necessary, and plans to be decisive if Fitzsimmons dodges. Also reports consolidation at Mountsville Mining and Manufacturing with Mountsville Land Company and elected officers at St George EXvintom No. 2.
A fragmentary weather note from Indieatona Washington reports forecast for Sunday across Far West Virginia Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. Daytime generally fair with light rain or snow beforehand, turning much colder with strong winds and clear conditions later. Observations by C Lehnens druggist at the Opera House show temperatures rising from 30 to 50 degrees through the morning and afternoon.
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