21 Dec 1890
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1890
Page
1
A detailed local wrap notes the Monongah strike and the mine’s labor disputes tied to coal company suits. It describes a Chesapeake & Ohio train wreck near Hin Won West Virginia, with cars derailed, passengers injured, and medical efforts amid a chaotic scene including hospital care and investigations.
A confused OCR fragment mixes a dramatic courtroom feel with references to a bevy of names, places, and events. It touches on a tax dispute, a dangerous political tone, a medical outbreak among horses, and a violent murder in New York, along with a brief note on a silver wedding and international trade chatter. The disjointed text mentions Missourians, Jeff erson City, and Mexico Canada trade, plus a suicide by an anarchist and a murder in Wisconsin.
The Weather Prophet foresees a major storm week ahead with rough North Pacific conditions around the first, a wave crossing the Rocky Mountains by the 21st, and widespread impact from snow in northern states to rain in southern regions. Cold snap expected early January, with a drastic storm system across the Mississippi and Missouri valleys and a potent late-season event.
A late night trance event led by Mrs Woodworth with Ruth Hughes at a church. Hughes, described as frail, experienced visions of heaven and hell while dozens observed and parents feared for her safety. Hypnosis, scientific speculation, and dramatic claims filled the session, ending with continued trance and meals skipped.
F H Thomas of Baltimore arrived in the city and solicited advertisements after registering at the Stunt House. He promoted a Stamm House rules card and secured eight business cards, but when printing terms demanded cash in advance, the project collapsed, leaving unpaid bills and speculation about other similar actors roaming the area.
Obituary and biographical sketch of Mr. Turner, longtime partner with Dillon in Turner & Dillon Harness, detailing his career in Wichita and later business moves to Cheyenne. Notes on his birth, marriage, family ties, and retirement. mentions funeral plans in unnamed city and references to related legal notices and local society figures.
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