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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1883
Page
1
A garbled report from Steubenville discusses Maltimare divorces and a delayed case labeled The Mutt Case Postponed. It mentions Roy La trial, legal notices, and a court sequence with blurred names, dates, and places, reflecting a chaotic early 20th century newspaper page.
December 25 1882 report from Tarstmore describes a sensational murder case in which Reames Marius was killed over Suez intimacy. The prisoner in a later trial pleaded guilty to murder in the first degree and received a sixteen year sentence, with potential future indictments in Wirt County. Also noted is a miscegenation divorce case of Kamin Haremytim from Eyert Fearing revealing complex family ties and alleged adultery amid Maryland law.
An arrest report details mill owners linked to child labor abuses with prosecutions and investigations underway. Officials allege factory conditions exploited children, with authorities pledging to pursue charges and review employment practices across mills and depots. The case involves multiple defendants and ties to factory labor enforcement in the region.
A fragmented report describes a late night assault on Page master Deering and rumors of local conspiracies. The text alleges attackers used deception, mentions Morgensucit, and links to prominent citizens while claiming a secret medicinal remedy called Winter's Daisam of Wild Cherry.
The Register New York reports George W. Rumble was arrested at his Fulton Street office on an indictment tied to the Postal Act. He allegedly sent circular jars via mail to obtain money from correspondents using a false Bristol phrase under W T Soule Co. He is held on fire bail. A sign reading Western Grain and Cattle Association appeared in Lambie’s doorway, suggesting a related venture in Chicago.
Special to the Register from Washington reports the Senate reorganization on Monday appears doubtful with Jones and Kid dieberger absent and Butler noting the caucus nominees may fail. If so Republicans would be a minority even if other GOP senators back the nominees. Senator Kenna has gone to Low Moor to attend a relative's funeral.
A landslide near tunnel No 6 west of Skelly’s tunnel derailed freight train No 45 and caused a fatal wreck. Engineer George Prollinger died instantly. passenger Weasel was badly scorched and others suffered significant injuries. Wreck crews moved bodies to Staabenville and Pittsburg for interment and investigation.
A widow seeks a million in a complex New York probate case. The contested will allegedly names a mulatto companion, with legal challenge by surviving children and other heirs. The surrogate court records indicate disputed provisions and alleged misstatements surrounding the estate.
Miss Spencer Claybuirg seeks custody and redress after a contested separation. The case centers on alleged marriage irregularities, financial claims, and support expectations tied to her mother on Prat avenue. Attorneys describe substantial investment projections and future income potential in the dispute.
Report outlines the life of a local figure named Rose, described as vivacious and well connected, with five sisters and a brother in New York. It notes her association with George W. Dunn, a party meeting three years prior, and mentions rumors of her traveling to New York as a private secretary. The piece hints at tragedy and scandal surrounding her death and alleged suicide by self-harm.
A late nineteenth century Washington dispatch outlines the Congress struggle over committee chairs and patronage. It notes miners of influence in the Senate and House, battles for Ways and Means and Appropriations, and intense lobbying as new members seek leverage while the West Virginia timber sector looms in the background.
A loyal speech by Susan B Anthony urges Senate to appoint a Su MTrape committee and believes Speaker Carlisle will back a House committee. The piece discusses Democratic chances and Republican support, warning of male opposition but noting broad sentiment for women’s suffrage and postwar political maneuvering.
A women’s aid exchange begins in town under Women and for the report of Women. The shop offers women the opportunity to display fancy work and handcrafts with a commission on sales. Rooms are attractively furnished and well patronized. Besides selling, orders for cakes and preserves are taken, with plans for a work room for sewing and dressmaking to provide earning opportunities for unemployed women. Contributions funded initial setup, inviting sustained support.
Fragmented report describes a probe involving Harrisburg area officials, potential Clarke County or West Virginia connections, and upcoming votes in Monongah valley politics. Mentions Charleston Wheeling New York and possible adjournment, with warnings about dodgy medical ads targeting kidneys and liver.
A Charleston Chronicle recounts a twenty year romance begun in Lewisburg Greenbrier county. Curt, a talented lawyer, fights Civil War loyalties, rises to captain, endures capture, and emigrates west. A neighboring revelation finally uncovers his true wife and child, tracing a dramatic reunion after decades. The tale centers on endurance, identity, and fate.
A man recalls an entwined past with his wife and the woman he once loved, revealing a tangled history of letters and forbidden affection. After learning the wife he long backed died, he wrote to her and, amid upheaval, the two are said to reunite in marriage in a tale set within a West Virginia town and eastern cities.
In a muddled item from Hiway News, Nat Morey seeks a fair and square race, with talk of coaching female baseball players amid a chaotic scene near Boston. The piece alludes to a prayer meet and local wagers, mentioning a possible era of competition and a tense exchange about feelings and strategy.
A chaotic 19th century notice describes a prayer meeting base ball effort, subscription drives, and expulsions within a local association. It details complaints about improper expulsion, misapplied rules, and a request to relieve participants from penalties. The article references names and places, including New York, Wheeling West Virginia, and a national association, with focus on procedures and contested actions.
River news reports the St Lawrence steamer did not pass the city route to Pittsburgh until 3 AM yesterday and will likely leave for Cincinnati this afternoon or evening. A patent blood purifier claim by Edmund Bocking C Meakemelter and F P Zimmer of Bridgeport is noted amid scattered market and river chatter.
A fiery discourse depicts O'Donnell’s fate as a flagrant retort to the American people. It accuses the President and Congress of insult after a cave inquiry yielded little, urging a hard line against England and warning of diplomatic strain if a hanging proceeds on Monday.
A pleasant social evening at the Fleming residence featured a distinguished group of attendees including Mr and Mrs Fleming, Judge Fleming, Mr and Mrs Morrow, and several others. A splendid supper with varied courses followed, and the gathering lasted into the late hours with music and dancing.
A burglar wounded during a capture near Washington, he was taken to medical care by physicians and later relocated to a city hospital. The incident occurred December 19 as he fled south of the area and sought aid before being removed for treatment and awaiting further steps.
A mixed readable fragment reports a deepening well at five hundred feet with indications of gas, mentions potential shifts to a proposed capital site, and includes scattered local names such as Thobert Mclntges and Gum Marks. It references medical practice intentions and a burglary comedy episode, with several incomplete names and lines.
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