Train wreck near West Wheeling seals two deaths
A crash on the Bellaire and Martin's Ferry line near West Wheeling injured and killed workers. Conductor Power acted quickly with the air brake but the engine and tender derailed from a trestle. Engineer Samuel Showalter died from injuries, Fireman Charles Fowler survived. The accident occurred around six in the morning and disrupted service for the day.
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L.d& W
West Wheeling
Bellaire
Murtin
Minken
Charles Fowler
Martin's Ferry
Wess Wing
Etrack
Showalter
Powler
Eab
Shawalter
Baily
Hia
A. Clemens
Bridge Park
Loraine
Circular Letter From Trade Assembly Urges Legislation
A circulated letter from the Legislative Committee of the Trades Assembly, including John Corcoran and others, asks West Virginia legislators to consider amendments to mine inspectors and child labor laws, and to discuss a bill for labor statistics and factory shop supervision. It invites replies to Corcoran at 218 Sixteenth Street, Wheeling. The memo also advertises holiday goods and store plans in Wheeling.
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Traes Assembly
West Virginia
Ishor
John Corcoran
Sixteenth Street
Wheeltog
W. Va
Corcoran
Lagislature
Oho County
The
Ohio Valley Trades and Labor Assembly
Watch in Police Court No 62 and other Wheeling notices
In Wheeling, two caxs in Police Court No 62 were watched last evening. Two deeds of trust were recorded at Clerk Hook's office. Oak Leaf Social to host second guard ball at Trosch Hall on New Year’s Eve. Carl Mayers property on North Main Street sold to H. Seamon for $2525. Church services by Rev G T Griffiths on Sunday. River landing marks show 7 feet 3 inches and falling. Trig aimed to recruit a Wheeling party for City of Mexico. fare about $100 round trip. Nutcracker related performances and holiday events announced. Wm. Dicxsrax opens new store at Market and Twenty-Sixth. Santa Claus visits Wheeling Bakery Company. West Virginia Poultry and Animal Association to meet January 1st at Obit Court House. exhibition to be largest yet. John Friedel & Co. display fine China and holiday novelties at 1119 Main Street. wide variety, low prices. Christmas presents from tracks at John H. 1133 Main Street. Hanks & Bro, 1317 Market St, promoting jewelry stock for holiday trade.
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Hallanan
Cla
Migglet
Tweme
McNemee
Clerk Hook
Oak Leaf Social
Trosch’s
Fallon
Carl Mayers
North Main Street
H. Seamon
Latter Day Saint's
G.T. Griffiths
Liutaa Sheliey
Cincinnati
Trig
Mexico
South Side
Market
Twenty- Sixth
Wheeling Bakery Company
Santa Clara
George Larrat
West Virginia Poultry and Fe
Obit Court House
John Friedel & Co
Main Street
Wheeling
Goode
Tate
Namlyr
Gue
Friedel
Strike Settled at Cox and Morrisons Bailers
The strike of bailer-makers at Cox and Morrisons has ended after several weeks. About eighteen workers will return to their posts tomorrow morning, while non union men are expected to vacate. The settlement involved committee discussions and a prompt resolution to issues, with claims centered on terms of labor and work conditions. Meanwhile, local merchants advertise secondhand pianos and organs at discounted prices and promote holiday merchandise and watches.
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Cox & Morrison's
Morrow
Nuoaber
Neo
Anion Weo
Fatal Train Run Over Man Near Top Mill
A man about 35 38 years old was found mangled on the main track near the Top mill after the Pewsky road yard engine backed up. He had been dragged fifty to a hundred yards, a receipt for clothes and initials on his right arm were found beside him. Coroner Schulze to determine verdict as witnesses describe possible fall or hit by the northbound train. Several ads follow for jewelry and Christmas goods.
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Pewsky
Dave Ritchie
Wee
Thomas Hughes & Co
William Kolb
Kall
Martin's Ferry Wey
Schulze
Durst Candy Factory Welcomes Crowd at Market Street
A Durst candy plant visit drew a large crowd on Market Street as George L. Durst opened his doors to show how candy is made. Visitors toured the factory, observed skilled workers, and many ladies expressed excitement over the production. Durst’s showroom at 1217 and 1219 Market Street remained open late.
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George L. Durst
Anaes Re
Mr. Durst
George
Coure
Lid
Durst
Jiaret'y
Me. Dvarot
Market Street
Angry Democrat opposes loan ordinance in letter to editor
A Democrat criticizes Jepron and the Ohio Valley Bank in a contentious letter to the Register. He cites councilors actions, asserts bias by P B Dobbins, and urges Democratic voters to oppose the loan ordinance. The note blends political attack with local advertisements for toilet canes, bronzes, clocks, and a Pine Chatelaine Water product.
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Register
Jepean
Ohio Valley Bank
P. B. Dobbit
Jepron
Atricken
P. B Dobbins
Ohio Valley
Dollar Savings Bank
F. F. Jepaon
Cratagd J
Pendleton
Jepeon
Ile Democrata
Dubline & Co
Polle
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WM. F. Krieg
Jeweler
Bry Goods
Holdag
Mark
L.s.good
HOLT
Hague
Eheaabar
Wheeling Register
Ted Fen
Wilbar
Wea
J. S. Bootes
Tejera
New
New Voee
Ewing Bros
Silke
Finn
Steve & Thomas
Dice Caria
Lou Swabacker
Camerons
Law Swabacket
Ea Ewrase
Exersmimn
Eleventh Street
Ioeter
Yenterday
Atouratere
Amd
City of Wheeling
Mr. Cracker
Europe
Agmall Wat
Hmkscask & Bro
Market St
Energon
Steinway
Mber
Saird
House
Ami
Lara
Ates
Thomas
Helrack & Bro
Ewise Gros
California
Western Railroad
Pennsylvania Linea
Stone & Thomas
Elixe Bros
China
Havilands Direct
Intast Styles
Henri H
Ricklea
C. A. Horse, Wind
Ring Bakery Company
Kirkwood
Chalmer Drummnd
Wilbur
Drummond
Som
Enw. I. Rost & Co
Street
Pinal Reques
GEO. Estifel & CO
Black Prince Lodge
Arion Mall
Mayer
Lgoods
Wise Bros
Rookword
Via
Pineveuth Street
John W Hiali
Tirbrank & Bro
Chataline
Oroughly
Dillon & CO
Looxett
Santa Claus
Wheelire Bakery
Borning
Maendio
GEO. E. Stifel& CO
MeLisre House
Harry Hillman
St Stone & Thomas
Sanca Chaya
Wheeling Bakery Corp
G. Dillon & CO
Hebrank & Bro
Lapus
Gents
el Uest
Hebrank & Bro.'s
At & Bro
Her Street
Eric
Bree
Dillon
Trin
Victin
John Hicker
Batreet
Macaden Hin
Mrn Becker
Geo. A. Wickham
Mr. Wickham
McLure Hate
Paneer Anico
Wseal
Stifel & CO
Holiday Presenta
Stone c& Thomas
Hebrank & Iroe
Ene
Hayeson
Dalon & Co
Kell
Folty
de Gronar McKisser
Jesse Gru
Jons Mimrry
Holiday Presents
Ente
J. G. Dillon & CO
Hugone Parcheinge
Rand
Halliday
Dersend
Hestock
Menamee
Brentinge
Carl L. Kurtz
Encripulous & Specialty
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