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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1891
Page
1
Fragmented historical letters discuss chairmanships and committee leadership in the Ways and Means Commerce and Post Offices committees. Mentions December dates, House sessions, and proposed appointments. References to Mills and Crorn or Crator figures and a political exchange about nominations and holiday recess.
An 19 December Marietta dispatch reports an outbreak of influenza gripping the town. Estimates claim up to 1000 cases with several fatalities and many families bedbound as cold weather momentarily slows spread. Nearby towns report rapid dissemination and local deaths. A Vienna University note lists six influenza cases among professors. A political item covers the Democratic State Convention platform and nominations.
A sensational court scene unfolds as Night Warden Rhogdes faces removal after a jail break and alleged involvement in a brutal incident at the county prison. A full investigation is ordered for Monday as authorities seek accountability among jail staff and prisoners.
A Ravenna man, Clinton C. Coolman, president of the First National Bank and Democratic lieutenant governor candidate, is at the center of a sprawling swindle tale. For years his father shielded him from penalties after he forged drafts and swindled friends, including $250 at the Neil House and $150 from Claude Meeker. When confronted, the father disclosed his son’s gambling ruin and turned the matter to police. the son was arrested in Allegheny City as detectives close in. The fraud likely exceeds $100,000 across western states.
Curoaco December 19 chairman James Clarkson of the Republican National Committee asserts Elkins was a Harrison ally before the nomination and led the Harrison forces at the convention. He denies Elkins consulted Blaine and says Elkins became a cabinet member due to his Harrison ties and strong residence in an influential state.
The American Federation of Labor adjourned in Birmingham to meet in Philadelphia next year. W A Carney was re elected after a resignation due to an illegal ballot. The Milwaukee beer boycott was raised and a renewed eight hour day fight planned in 1892. The proposed amical settlement with the Knights of Labor endorses autonomy of affiliated bodies and restricts chartering to prevent conflicts. The convention discussed issuing charters and thanked Birmingham unions before adjournment.
A stranger entered Douglas Bros tailor shop in Darts Texas and brandished a bundle of pencils with a half foot dynamite stick, threatening to blow the shop. He offered to spare the Knights if offered ten dollars for the pencils, took the cash, and fled as police hold him for bulldozing and counterfeiting.
In Massatbous, a wealthy German retiree Harmon Shriver fell for a trio of smooth strangers who offered to buy his home for five thousand dollars and then used the three card monte trick. The conmen presented as banker Mr. Gorman from Alliance and two accomplices, leaving the victim poorer by the next day.
Reports from official circles describe rising strain between France and Bulgaria over the expulsion of journalist Chadouine and alleged French espionage. Diplomats note Bulgaria’s stance defies Berlin treaty capitulations, while observers doubt French moves will trigger immediate action, favoring Russia-led pressure instead. Emperor William’s economy drive is highlighted during visits, praising Chancellor and army leadership as a model of restraint. Cyrus W. Field remains gravely ill with little improvement.
A midnight blaze on Liberty avenue near Sixth street, Pittsburg, caused by a natural gas explosion in a cellar destroyed a four story building housing Saitta and Fugesi fruit dealers and Alex Wilson cigar manufacturer. Loss estimated at 50000, insured.
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