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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1882
Page
1
In a long Washington dispatch style recap the article surveys the ongoing Prohibition Amendment debates and West Virginia political maneuvering. It notes factional contests within the Virginia delegation, mentions Senator Davis, and discusses prospects for candidates including Kenna Matthews and Butterworth amid district loyalties and national sentiment.
Senate and House members press the War Department for river and harbor project estimates from past appropriations. They seek future work on the Mississippi and other river improvements, urging new funding and detailed cost estimates amid growing interregional interest and political pressure.
Special Dispatch notes heated reaction to the Tariff Commission findings on steel rails and pig iron. Manufacturers contest a $17.42 per ton duty while rails producers urge protection. Pittsburgh leaders including Henry W. Oliver weigh in as mills plan possible adjustments. Coal miners press for higher wages. furnace operations shift idle workers as steel rail demand and early spring activity influence the market.
The Senate examined tax and civil service issues with a focus on a prohibition and liquor dealer investigation, discussed a detailed cost study for Internal Revenue collection, and debated the River and Harbor bill with critics arguing over presidential discretion and appropriations. The House advanced the diplomatic appropriation bill amid lively exchanges over opposition and support from metropolitan newspapers.
Fragmented reports from Turtle Creek and nearby towns recount a fatal shooting at a lodging site, with McKinney relatives involved and a bail killed in the brain. A deranged farm laborer Hoff, fearing the devil, roamed the countryside armed with pitchforks, injuring two pursuers before being captured. Prison riots and masked murders are cited along with other crime notes and a ship overdue from Sevastopol amid broader terror and lawlessness.
In December reports, Foster Proles Lael Kenienatal See special dispatch notes recall for U S Representative Updegraft term limit. Another notice covers a January 1 proclamation with potential short-term tenure. West Virginia and Pennsylvania railroad plans face county opposition. Monongalia stalls election, others push surveys. Civilian and clerical notices mention bonds, mortgages, and court actions in Ohio and Philadelphia counties.
Public extracts from the Navy memorandum detail disputes between De Lome and Jerome Colmolline aboard the Jeanette expedition. Obedience, respect, and conduct are debated, with Colmolline denying disobedience and De Lome accusing him of contempt. Court discussions and witness questions follow, adjournment set for Monday.
December 1 report from Clerk McPheren Vigures ap Bento shows the Forty eighth Congress projected to include 191 Democrats 59 Republicans Readjusters and two independents with Democrats holding a nine vote edge over Republicans Tex Readjusters and independents. The death of Congressman elect Updeerail may alter the majority. Also notes nominations and regulatory actions including a wartime mint rule change and a bank extension dated December 8 108.
A railroad dispute titled Halt Against Cincinnati Northern prompts a Supreme Court suit to halt board actions. After a two hour session, disputes were sent to a representative committee from each road, with adjournment until 3:30 p.m. Monday. Noted protesters include Messrs Porter, Haglute, Merrill, and Cable. A December dispatch mentions Congress candidates tied to Southern interests and a lawmaker threat. Rome reports the Tiber flooding and threatening the city’s lower areas.
The readable portion hints at a dramatic local story centered on a person named Lily Fadine and a Bee reference. The text appears as a garbled OCR segment from a newspaper page, suggesting a public notice or feature with names and a dramatic tone.
Beeros reports Langtry states no quarrel with Mrs Labouchere and discusses the theater encounter with Gebhardt. She witnesses her performance from the star’s box, and Gebhardt is introduced among the audience. Dramatic circles note the alleged indiscretion but confirm no formal feud.
The item narrates romantic and social intrigues involving Langtry and Gebhardt, noting Langtry’s engagements and the handsome figure of Gebhardt. It references public perception, court actions, and reactions from society amid a prominent engagement and resulting disputes.
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