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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1895
Page
1
December 21 reports a violent assault at a Market area premises. A woman was struck and left unconscious, later died. Police have not yet listed any arrests as investigators describe the scene and examine witnesses. An eyewitness notes a dangerous incident linked to a man described by initial details.
Special to the Register reviews the Monroe doctrine's origin in 1823 and Britain's role. It details the Holy Alliance, French and Austrian moves to suppress revolutions, and British interest in maintaining Spanish American independence. It notes Canning's push against European interference and Rush's communications that led to Monroe's proclamation.
The text notes Napoleon III retreat after 1867 border actions and Maximilian’s fate, calling the Mexican episode a blow to European prestige. It asserts Venezuela presents no new contingency for asserting the doctrine, and that the current outcome will honor the United States as did the Mexican affair.
Weston West Virginia voters face a split Democratic faction after a convention nominated Charles M. Gaylord for mayor while a bolt backed current mayor N B Newton withdrew. Republicans named Geo C Cole, with council tickets listing A A Warren J Atchison T J Blair for Democrats and J G Vandervort AW W Dunnington John Luke Jas Gaylord for Republicans.
A fire at 21 Parham Street in Philadelphia suffocated four occupants. Andrew Johnson, 40, and his children Jesse 9 Lena 5 and Dora 3 died. Mary Johnson, wife and mother, was hospitalized in critical condition and not expected to survive.
In Philadelphia on December 21 President Welsh of the Traction Company repudiated Director Dolan’s proposition to Mayor Warwick, which the employees accepted last night. The strike remains on with rioting noted today and no cars to operate tomorrow.
The Utah constitution, brought to Washington by Utah commissioners, has been approved by the President and Attorney General Harmon as compliant with the enabling act. A proclamation admitting Utah as a state will be issued January 4, with state officers to assume duties January 6, following the admission.
From Bowling Green Mo December 21 the jury in the case of Dr Hearne charged with the murder seven years ago of Amos J Sulliwell a Hannibal Mo wealthy packer returned a verdict tonight finding the defendant not guilty.
Reports from Sistersville and Middlebourne detail Mountain State Gas pumping on the Bigrle farm with a two inch pipe stream from 11 to 2. Weigle lease fishing job at McCoy & Broadwater No 3 is plugged. Goddard well near Sardis due in the sand tonight or tomorrow. Test wells planned on L L Stealey lands. Fetty farm drilling by Hall Brothers. Bachmann Ol No 1 in Waverly delayed by frozen water. potential late week completion. Also oil market: Crefitt balances open at 1.40, close 1.95. January deliveries 1.32 to 1.22. 9,000 barrels traded.
Crowds fill Wall Street streets as foreign bankers report bond orders from Europe for Monday. Analysts foresee limited gold withdrawals and possible bond issuance. Seligman and Shorer urge calm, noting market losses could buy much of the Venezuelan territory in dispute.
Philadelphia faced a severe financial depression with chaos in banking and speculative circles. Individual speculators were ruined and L. TH. Taylor & Co. failed, dragging spectators who traded through the firm into losses. Assets and liabilities are not disclosed, with an estimated multi million dollar loss across the week and a declining market tone.
Huntington W Va December 21 David Flaherty was found guilty by a jury of conspiracy under the red man's act for attempting to kill or wound City Editor Yowell of the Times. He and Bingham, the first convicted, face sentence Monday. Edmund Fry was granted a change of venue to Kanawha county.
The Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D C, authorized Farmers and Producers National Bank of Sistersville West Virginia to commence business with capital of 100000 dollars on December 21.
Plymouth Mass December 21 275th anniversary of the landing of the pilgrims marked by Senator Hoar's principal address. He praised the Pilgrims for civil and religious liberty and urged kinship and arbitration between the United States and England, warning against conflict while stressing mutual respect and territorial rights.
In Steubenville Ohio on December 3 a tense moment unfolded as Prosecutor Ere kine called Ray Rowe, the crippled son of accused John Rose and murdered Clara Seigler, to the stand. The boy identified a colored man nearby as Henry Freeman amid scrutiny while defense protested private examination of the child.
Local Wheeling leaders and merchants deny smallpox in Wheeling while noting cases in nearby Martin's Ferry and Bridgeport Ohio. Quarantine notices circulate, but officials assert no cases in Wheeling city and warn against misinformation. The notice lists named officials and businesses supporting the denial as Christmas 1880 era communications.
The Natural Gas Company of West Virginia has petitioned for a rate increase from 15 to 18 cents to be approved by Council. About six hundred customers, representing roughly one thousand meters, signed in, showing broad support. Manager Heard expects the ordinance approval to spur earnest gas expansion in the spring, benefiting the city. Meanwhile, eight months after the Main Street disaster, Council delays a building ordinance, despite public demand for stricter construction accountability. The report notes the steam road roller needs shelter and a safe place, with a meeting tentatively set to discuss amendments to the gas ordinance. Stormy weather delays street cleaning by the B P W. A skiff ferry reportedly operates unofficially between Martin's Perry and the West Virginia side.
Citizens of Martin's Ferry celebrate the arrival of electric service after years of darkness. The Third ward lights glow with 40 lamps as crowds marvel at the dawn of street illumination. A small fire on Main Street is quickly contained by local fire departments aided by a new Vigilant reel.
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