13 Dec 1896
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1896
Page
1
A fragmented report details a murder case involving Amionas Miron. Police narratives reference a trial in Ven, with mentions of suspects, weapons, and motive as investigators pursue leads. The article notes delays, witness statements, and evolving court proceedings.
An exchange of telegrams between Havana and Madrid centers on whether Maceo’s body has been recovered or identified. Cuban authorities claim failure to locate the remains while Madrid says the body has been identified, amid accusations of concealment by Spanish interests. The report details conflicting accounts and Spanish troops’ actions as the Cuban struggle for independence intensifies.
A garbled account debates Spanish policy toward Cuba during the war, noting Maceo and Cromer as key figures and discussing reforms. The text mentions government occupation, military pressure, and calls for policy changes, though many passages are unreadable, leaving the main thrust as wartime upheaval and Spain's response.
Reports from Parkersburg Marietta Benwood and surrounding points note steady but selective activity in the Broad Run field. Wells on multiple farms such as Ambler Atkins Green Hendershot and Belmont show varying yields from twenty barrels daily to fair production with ongoing drilling and development efforts amid cautious optimism.
Oil City Pennsylvania December 12 Credit cos FL certificates 1.00 ship s 21 027 barrels runs 56 443 bar- Readable fragments indicate a fishing job and related credit certificates halted by legal action. Entities: Oil City, December 12, and numeric figures 21 027 and 56 443.
Report from Charleston West Virginia dated December 12 details a homicide at a Campbell's Creek home near Mildum. A husband returned to find his wife dead from a gunshot while a young child played nearby. No clue to the killer or motive is given in the fragmentary tale.
Chicago reports a prehearsal banquet set for January 7 with Bevan as chief guest and Bryan to deliver a speech. The event, tied to Democratic wardens’ conference in Tremont, is expected to include keynote remarks and a liver to Keen. Governor Altgeld is not clearly confirmed.
Special to CHARTS IX Regtater reports on multiple WV cases. Den is Schemeoy of Chreuit Court affrmed Keully Ve Moquinn from Cabell county. Wy Taegilahs fudement aff ir med. Harrie vs Orr in Doddrider county reversed and remanded. Manstivil vs Dameron from Wayne county. other circuit and county court notes. adjournment to next Wednesday.
Aut Williams named head milator of Metarbune Wyong county AY. Via. von bBo. Morrison moved from interchip of Fedurst building at Pirkvveborg. Trotter of Hekhannen seen in Washington. examined a Virginia division visit. Reports list other personnel changes and duty updates across government offices.
A seven year old boy named John Robeniste was struck by a yard engine on Hempfield B&O tracks near Henwood. He suffered the loss of a left arm and leg at the hip and an arm above the elbow. He was rushed to the Emergency Hospital for immediate amputation and remains conscious but weak.
George B Craft 23, of Tunnel Mill near West Alexander, was run over by a local freight yesterday around one PM. He fell under the wheels while attempting to board the train, losing a left leg below the knee and ankle. Dr Prizeal amputated the limb. Craft remains in critical condition at Wheeling Hospital with his father at his bedside.
Charles D. Lane, chair of the National Bi metallic committee, urges bimetallists to support the government and pursue free coinage, while not abandoning the cause of bimetallism. He calls for unity behind McKinley and warns against money politics, pledging renewed effort if needed.
Thomas Mokevett, 50, a North Coblins laborer, died in a fall at an unspecified site in Sistersville West Virginia. The incident occurred this afternoon and police describe it as a despondent act. Funeral details and further statements are not provided.
The German Bank, owner of the Grand Opera House at Market and Twelfth, will transform the corner building at a projected cost over 15000. Plans include new doors, a spacious corner entrance, and a refined interior. A new German Half Dollar Tank will occupy Market Street until April, with months of alterations to follow. The renovations aim to improve appearance and convenience while preserving the corner property.
River news bulletin lists yesterday’s trips and boats including Tarkerehare Le Foy and Uhalfland with local stops, plus crews named Helly Mecawin James Mores Sulla Maren and others. It also notes river depth 1-10 feet and cool conditions near Pittsburgh with social visits on the South Side yesterday.
A man named James Dorsey committed suicide by cutting his throat with a razor during a disturbance at Martin's Perry late yesterday afternoon. Bystanders and officers investigated the scene and transported his body to Noble's undertaking. An inquest is planned for the morning as fragments of the incident and affiliations with Mrs Willie Masters are noted.
In an incident at Riverside bar mill yesterday McCurty allegedly struck his boss Alex Rogers after a dispute about money. McCurty is said to have restrained a guard with a cord and attempted to strike her before Ton intervened and knocked him down with a flat. Rogers suffered a gash on the head and was treated at the corner of Twenty fifth and Jaro streets.
Reports from Washington say Venezuelan officials Andrade and James J. Storraw left La Guayra aboard the Red 2 Philadelphia for New York after noting strong opposition to the boundary settlement between the United States and Great Britain. Venezuelan papers indicate Crespo’s government may seek an extra session of Congress, with no firm plan for a return before February. The weather and other dispatches appear routine as the situation unfolds.
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