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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1896
Page
11
The text presents garbled notes mentioning trials laws and political figures, with scattered references to Virginia, Antwerp, Germany, and mentions of Mother in law and court cases. It reads as a collage of editorials and notices about justice, governance, and international labor topics with unclear dates and many garbled names.
Dr. Cole returns from Barnesville visit. Belmount Chapter New dit Re A hosts meeting. Christmas services at St Aloysius and nearby churches. school schedules, vespers, and charity events noted. Community notices include church sermons, parish gatherings, and local engagements.
A verdict for 400 dollars was awarded Dr. AR Parsons of Spencer in the treast court over alleged assault by a conductor on the river rat row line. Parsons claimed intoxicated conduct and insulted passengers, leading to removal from the smoking car. Parsons sued for 104 dollars damages and sought further legal redress.
A New York report details a daring 1860s surgical experiment by Dr. Wyeth and Dr. Werth at the PolyClinic to enlarge a child’s skull to allow brain growth. The eleven year old, long deemed an idiot, underwent skull opening and instrumented expansion intended to restore intelligence and fuller cognitive ability. The operation progressed with mixed expectations and the child’s recovery is described as promising, though ultimate outcomes remain to be proven.
Milligan Wilkin Co reports strong weekly sales of pianos and instruments as their holiday emphasis extends to midnight. The firm, exclusive agents for top piano lines and other instruments, advertises low prices and broad stock while highlighting connections to Knabe, Stultz & Raven, and the Pease Company. Also promotes related items and local holiday specials at 100s Main Street.
Special to the Register from Martinsburg West Virginia describes Dudrow of Baker Company and Constable Hollis arming with Winchesters to clear a tramp camp at the line works. They marched thirty three tramps away and searched them before sending them over the hills. The incident ends with Dudrow guarding the camp as the tramps are dispersed.
Citizens in Morgantown protest United States Engineer Hozie's choice to place Lock No 10 on the Monongahela river below town. Speakers include John Marshall Hagans and Geo C. Sturges. Resolutions urge withdrawing the location and press Congress to secure contracts for dams and locks to complete river improvements without delay.
Warnings from Washington state that a Cameron Cuba resolution pressed through both houses would force a direct clash between the executive and legislative branches. Secretary Duoy and Secretary Olney weigh in on the independence issue of a Cuban republic, cautioning that passage could imperil American citizens abroad and financial stability. Also contains unrelated classified ads offering a Chickering piano and an oak desk at reduced prices.
Dr Albert Bpngst of South Jacob street returns from Littleton after a professional call on Friday. Miss Lilian Kronfaeger of North Main street shown to be recovering from three weeks illness. Emmanuel Edger and Louis Phillips, Wheeling potters, have been touring the interior. Mr and Mrs O B Ramey of Chapline street reside in Oliwa Ohio. May Altmeyer from South Jacob street returns from a month in New Jersey. Jack Hopking, a noted LaBelle tin mill doubler, goes to Baltimore to manage Locust Point Iron Steel and Tin Co. Alfred and Peter Hinson of Twenty ninth street performed with American Vaudeville Co at Sistersville.
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