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Wheeling Sunday Register

Location

Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1888

Page

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Recount Decision Affects Kanawha County Ballots

The Kanawha County recount ruling by the court keeps Charleston Alum Creek and St Albans precincts as originally cast, rejects their recounts, and orders recounted ballots for Lecietos and Coalburg to be set aside. McGinnis gains a 29 vote lead in the Third district, with further appeals likely.

Omaniestox W. Va Charleston Alum Creek St. Albans Lewiston Coalburg McGinnis Ese Associated Pres Ogmanitestos Kasawba County Charleston City Alam Creek St Albans Pre Eimers Theets Lecietos Coalinda Third Congress Ournit

Downfall of Beauty Prompts Court Release in Akron

A young Akron woman of about twenty one, presented a pitiful tale to the judge, seeking mercy after a brief jail stint for alleged offenses. She claimed to be unwed, pregnant by a prominent city man, and said her husband lived in Port Wayne, Indiana. She described pressure to undergo a forced operation and asked for aid to return home to her worried parents.

Axxon Carrie Corneios Orrville Ohio Rhs Abe Abel Port Wayne Ind Akron Cleseleand

Charleston Nabs Hatchelt McCoy Fugitives Linking Vendetta

George McCoy, linked to the Hatchelt McCoy feud and the Vanie killing, was brought to Charleston by Ironton Chief W L Vanhorn and Huntington Marshal J C Beaty. He is jailed in Logan County confinement for safety. He appeared heavy and combative, and his statements connect to the vendetta and earlier murders.

Logan County Beaty Vanie

Destructive Fire at Globe Iron Works Ship Yard

A major fire at Globe Iron Works West River street Cleveland Idaho destroyed three sections of the ship yard 700 by 60 feet incinerating the plant office and valuable drawings and machinery. Losses run about 200000 with most covered by insurance. Four ships under construction were damaged but saved. About ten thousand workers are noted as employed at the yards.

Tron Globe Iron Works West River Street Gamage Ge Theabip

Secretary Whitney Drives Navy Reform Across Yards

Secretary Whitney splits naval construction between government yards and private shops creating healthy rivalry. Builders race to outdo each other on speed and capacity for ships like Veenvias Maine and Texas while Whitney unites personnel for a broader reform unseen in other departments.

Whitney Wasursatos Veenvias Constractora Maine Texas Whitmey Ban

Money Flows Promising Corrup Mon Reign

A December 8 warning from Senator Veat claims Republicans will push major bills including a Service season bill costing around 250 million dollars and Blair Educational bill about 75 million, with Direct Tax near 20 million. He predicts government expenses rising beyond 400 million in two years and criticizes current fiscal policy and planned appropriations.

Wasarurox Eid Veat Our Plas Harrison Cleveland Republicana National Banke

Extra Session Favored by Republican Senators

A December inquiry among Republican Senators shows broad support for calling an extra session of Congress in the spring. They cite admitting new states to boost Republican seats, tariff legislation, and preventing Democratic control of the House organization as reasons. Rail commissions on tickets likely to be debated at a Chicago meeting next Tuesday. Health concerns for Mr Mills noted as year ends. Des Moines awarded the pennant by Western Baseball Association. Major Asa Gardner placed on the army retired list for disability.

Wastiscws Congress Ihs Harrison Gore Furst Senate Houge House of Representatives Rand Cemural Trafic Association Chicago Comitaisaivas Ansieus Mills Tom Milly Washington Peek Des Moines Western Base Ball Association Sam Morton Wasersarton Asa BR. Gardner Judge Advocate General's Department Georges Wilson George Wilson Bert Dav Opera House Wilwoo Monte Cristo Col A. A. Peanzheim Young Men's Democratic Club

Demands and Dockets in a Fragmented Telegram Sketch

Max Silverellen in New York shows signs of instability as Whitechapel paper reading declines at Pottatown Iron Co. Pennsylvania may gain a Democratic supreme justice with Judge McCollum surpassing Judge Mitchell. Jews River eviction work to start with new writs. Cold Water business leaders arrested over Indian Territory dealings. Northwest-Betory blast in Chicago injures five. A St. Louis boy loses reason after alleged magical dog-catcher treatment.

Max Silverellen New York City Reading Acconnta Whitechapel Aailers Pottatown Iron Co Pennsylvania Judge McCollum Mitchell Indian Territory Betory Chicago Eadh St. Louis

Kilrain Says He Acknowledges Sullivan Challenge

Jake Kilrain in Boston says he would accept Sullivan's $10,000 side match if Fox approves. He has telegraphed backer Mr. Fox for guidance before replying. Fox denies sending Kilrain any telegram or involvement in arranging the bout, stating no direct match has been made.

Bostos Jake Kilrain John L. Sullivan Sullivan Mr. Fox New York Richard K. Fox Kilrain

Glazsey and McGinnis Battle in Brutal Draw

Joe Glazsey of New York and Charley McGinnis of Brooklyn fought ten rounds in a barebones bout in a vacant barn on Long Island. McGinnis broke his jaw in the first round, Glazsey left eye closed, both men severely injured. The crowd of onlookers paid $2 to witness a rough, bloody fight that ended in a draw after a brutal final round.

New Yor Joe Glazsey Charley McGinnis Brooklyn McGinnis Glassey Accond Glasgey McGionna Scion

Democrats Brood Over Senate Tariff Strategy

The Evening Star reports anxiety among Democratic leaders in the House as they urge persistent, vigorous opposition to the Senate tariff bill. They accuse Democratic Senators of passivity and fear conceding defeat by slow, subdued action, insisting defects be exposed and fight continued to the end.

Evening Star Housa

Defended by his boy in deadly Metcalf county tragedy

In December in Metcalf county Jas Demember and his eleven year old son were accosted by Zack Walkup and his son over hogs. Walkup fired, mortally wounding Demember. The son then attacked with a hatchet, and the boy used a knife to defend them. Demember died Wednesday. The Walkups were arrested. the younger man is critically wounded.

Loravitts Metcalf Jas Demember Zack Walkup Zack Walkop Demumbrom Walkop Demambram Young Walkup

No Partisanship Aims at South Dakota Admission

A Yankton Journal report notes P M McClure and other Democratic officials to confer with local Democrats on pushing South Dakota’s admission to statehood during the current Congress session. The meeting is expected to include Governor Church and promises cross party cooperation.

White Cap Warning From Georgetown Polishers Threats

Dispatch from Georgetown Ohio reports a White Cap warning letter to citizens written in red ink with a whips drawing. It threatens burning houses if towns resist, and cites Mt Oreb as suspected center of White Cap activity after a Cincinnati conference. Also notes L D Ball pleads guilty to plotting a Darke County treasury robbery with Treasurer Simons jailed. Ball and accomplices received payments and ultimately exposed the scheme to convict Simons.

the Crown Chicago Drcamber Georgetown Ohio P. B. Long Court House Arte Cars Mt. Oreb White Cap Tim Cincinnati Simons Darke County Greenville L. D. Ball Simona Bell Ginger Hamilton Guyer

Hawes Mystery Deepens with New Murder Clue

In New York the Hawes murder case grows grimmer as a fresh grave in a Birmingham suburb yields a body of a young colored girl. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers hires a detective, pressing Hawes's innocence and pointing to Fannie Bryant as the killer.

New York Birmingham Ala Epecal Sages Hawes Aleo Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Fannie Bryant

Peaceful Russia Protest Over Russian Loan Motives

The Journal de Saint Petersburg denounces foreign press for claims Russia seeks vanity and warlike aims. It protests German reports about a pontoon bridge over the Danube and warns against investing in Russian securities while citing Russia's growing economic revival and peacework outlined by the Czar at his accession.

Asvantis St. Peiersnvre de St. Peersbourg Russia Ros‘taja Dannbeat Reni Jounal

Troublesome Boulanger Circular Sparks Political Turmoil

Paris reports Capt Dryant, married to Gen Boulanger’s daughter, arrested a month for publishing a book sans war office approval. Boulanger issues circular to department chiefs outlining plans to run in Nord and resign seats. calls Chamber incorrupt. He praises revision and proclaims Vive La France and Vive La Republique amid unrest. Russia eyes fleet growth. Odessa notes naval credit for German aims. Sherman hints at Harrison victory. Supreme Court to stay Republican after Jan 7. Palmer’s visit seeks support for Horr. Horritish claims promise of benefits.

Jils Paris Capt. Dryant Gen. Boulanger War Office Somme Charente Nord Chamber of Deputies Chamber France la Republique John Sherman Thaa Viet I Harrison Indians Supreme Court Cojon Soniator Palmer Eonwell G. Horr Horritis Wea

Nature's Highway Doings of Boats and Boatmen News

A fragmentary report describes river traffic with boats and boatmen along Brockdale. Notable notes include the Lizzie Bay passing at noon with 7 feet 3 inches marked at the landing, the Louis A. Bhering leaving for Cincinnati, and the Ben Haris due up today with Parkersburg as a forthcoming destination.

Brockdale Pittsburg Lizzie Bay Louis A. Bhering Cincinnati Ben Haris Parkersburg

Whitney Denounces Slander About President Cleveland Domestic Life

Mrs. Whitney defends the president’s domestic life amid circulating stories. She disputes claims fueled by Chauncey Depew and others, saying the tales are false and harmful. A New York dinner discussion is cited, with Watterson’s alleged account denied by Watterson himself and by witnesses. Separately, Capt. Seamon reports on electric light plant plans and the need for council action. Local society notes and a Garfield Literary Society event close the column.

Watterson Whitney Mr. Cleveland

Coke Trade Pushes Up Prices in Connellsville Region

In Connellsville the weekly coke review notes most furnaces now active with fires lit in Keller Franklin Works Reid Bros Uniondale Works and anticipated firing of Diamond Works. Demand remains strong. iron prices show stability and likely rise after New Year. Operators anticipate a $1.50 coke price and a lower base scale than $1.35, with miners ready to enforce a uniform scale as the H. Frick Coke Co. scale expires December 31.

Sug Connellsville the Courier B. F. Keller € Co Franklin Works Reid Bros Uniondale Diamond McClure Coke Co

A CLEAR PLURALITY ON NEXT SEASON LEAGUE MATTER

Columbus admission to the American Association forces the Tri State League to find a replacement town. Columbus is challenged by Wheeling as a drawing city, with Steubenville Dayton Newark Springfield Youngstown and Akron as possible gains. Buckenberger is praised as manager and Dick Van Sant may be kept. The Sporting Life Millennium Plan book is noted. Local names include Prof. Charlie Killmeyer, Col D D Johnson, Mrs Annie Clark, Mrs Edward Miller, Mrs John Myles, and John R. Dunlap.

Columbus American Association Tri-State League Tri- State League Columbia Itill Wheeling Columbar Steubenville Dayton Newack Springfeld Youngstown Akron Columban Buckenberger Mame Dick van Sant Cleveland Sporting Life Sportling Life of Philadelphia

No Mercy Will Be Shown the Reds

A Chicago Anarchist meeting call and police mobilization spark threat of clashes. Chief Hubbard vows to block any Anarchist gathering from 54 West Lake Street to Haymarket Square and to revoke saloon licenses. Officials warn they will throttle anarchist activities and protect public safety.

Cawaco Int Anarchiste West Lake Street Hiymarket Square Rede Hubbard Weet Lake Street Haymarket Square Chicago America

Gilmore Hand Jables at Grand Opera House next Wednesday

Amusement items note Gilmore at the Grand Opera House next Wednesday evening with a large seat sale already under way. The event promises more than a concert with additions by the Hurst vocal group and special stage acts. Reservations urged as seats are limited and will be more in demand as the night approaches.

Gilmore Grand Opera House Hurst Senta Huns McLure House

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