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Newspaper

Wheeling Sunday Register

Location

Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1893

Page

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Training and Exhibitions Amid Carlson Fight Controversy

A detailed report from Trexsonville, Florida, dated December 3, covers the heated precontest stage for a boxing show. Governor Mitchell clashes with promoters over the fight, while Corbett trains under Delacer and Donaldson with rubdowns and alcohol to toughen his skin. Mitchell’s team contemplates an exhibition at the Opera House, and trainers like Billy Thompson travel as messages and purchases ripple through the camp.

Trexsonville Fis Mitchell Arenes W Coakerill Duval Ath- Toric Clab Bsouthern Associated Progs Biorida Governe Mitchell Aswelsted Mayport Carbett Corbett Delacer Prof. Donaldson Tom Corpett Frictinn Flo McVey Carbets Dumbells Thaif Abed Donaldaen Billy Thompson Mitchells Opera House Thompson Mitchel Hastie Saylow Aden Lechesard Mabe Maio Daw York Philaor Jacksonville Tule Shay

Christmas in Washington Cabinet plans and fiscal table

Christmas will be spent quietly at the Waite House with Cabinet members at home. Many officials will be with their families in private dinners and gatherings. a Normandie party includes the Stevensons. A table comparing present ends and Wilson bill estimates shows imports valued at 355,239,401 with duties 175,008,474 and Wilson bill revenue estimated at 107,000,570, with various schedule decreases across chemicals, pottery, glassware, textiles, sugar, tobacco, agriculture, and wool sectors.

Waite House Wasursarox D.C Gresham Arlington Mween Hersonte Vasaureros D. C House Committee On Isuz Goder Dutine

Mandamus case in district court concludes arguments

The district Supreme Court today heard the long argued case Againe A pplication for Masdaavus. Waanserox D Arzameunts Co apply for mandamus to force the Commissioner of Pensions to restore the former pension. The closing argument was by Detroit lawyer Pred A. Sater for Judge Lake. The judge adjourned until Tuesday for a ruling likely to be appealed to the U S Supreme Court. Also notes a White House Christmas tree celebration with Cabinet children visiting and the President observing briefly.

Masdaavus Waanserox Arzameunts Co Appl Long Michigans Commissioner of Pensions District Supreme Court Atterouy Pred A. Sater Detroit Mich Lake Bradley Supreme Court of the United States Wasiuxerox White House

Novel Christmas Gift Mystery Stuns Chestertown Town

A bachelor in Chestertown discovers a clothes basket containing a baby twins labeled “A Christmas Present” and sends them to his mother after noting the inscription. The odd incident occurs as the town grieves over a strange delivery in the street.

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The Coming Wedding Of Senator Faulkner and Miss Virginia Whiting

The marriage is set for January 1 at St Johns Church in Bampton Virginia. Miss Virginia Whiting will be maid of honor with Senator H D Ford as best man and many bridesmaids and attendants including United States Senator Dubois and Congressman Pendleton. The ceremony will be performed by Rev C B Bryan followed by a reception at Captain W Whiting's residence and a private steamer trip to Norfolk then Florida.

Faulkner Virginia Whiting Bampton Virgisis Saertal Tekeoram Hawrrox St. John’s Church Cleveland Virginia Amelia Rives Aneath May Phillips Samuel W. Phillips County H. D. Ford Appomattox Lucy Tabb Annie Chrisman Nannie Watkins Hampton Lulle Critcher Aleandria Amelia Pearson Kentucky May Faulkner West Virginia Hisle May Love Winchester United States Dubois John ©. Pendleton B. D. Gibson Joe Chilton Peyton RB. Harrison Livingston Whiting William Sprone Miss Whiting Professor Rathburn Twen Weeks Ne Een Kate Susie Tabb Emily Adds Moody Mattie Jones Tar Ata Timarbull Dene Wilin Fidped Iver George Young Charles Marrow Taylor Haw Worsham Hodgins Mr. Swartz Baltimore Conrad H. Syme Mackle Lilbeo Young Mary Whiting Paul Tabb Barry Whiting Norfolk Florida Mr. Syme C. B. Bryan

Corrigan defends self against funds dispute and school issue

The Rev. Father Corrigan of Our Lady of Grace replies to recent attacks and explains a division over money raised for All Souls prayers. He says no share was owed to assistants, offered charity instead, and notes Bishop Wigger’s involvement. The piece also covers related church politics and a claim about Dr Faris.

Messes Father Corrigan Hosores N. J Church of Our Lady of Grace Francisca Dominica Faris Mer Satolli Wigger Apostolic Delegate Baltimore Washington Paris Corrigan Faris Italy Himslf All Souls Roy Fabrius Chicago Father Callahan East Orange Father Fitzpatrick Pam

Brazilian Revolution Report Unconfirmed Amidst Rumors

The Rio de Janeiro seizure rumors persist though unconfirmed. Reports claim Admiral de Gums and insurgent vessels near Cobras Island halting custom-house revenue to President Peixoto. Dispatch notes pilot Lt Conway and sixty insurgents tracking Peixoto, Avaidaban and allies expected soon.

Elo Associated Frees PrrnAmaticu Rio de Janeiro Admiral de Gums Cobras Island Peixoto John J. Conway Nictheroy Essex

Prof George Heinlein Dead After Long Illness At Columbus

Prof George Heinlein died this morning in Columbus after a long illness. He taught at the blind asylum and lived in Bridgeport Belmont County. He was brother to Representative Charles Heinlein and Dr A J Heinlein. Heinlein was a skilled musician and a blind man who aided others. His mother, sister, and brothers were at his bedside.

Columbam Conus George Heinlein Heinlein Bridgeport Belmont County Charles Heinlein A. J. Heinlein State Penitentiary Agany

Bank Bandit Fails in Green Ridge Robbery

A masked man attempted to rob Farmers' and Traders' Bank of Green Ridge Missouri at 11 40 am but fled after cashier EB 7 Durand alerted by alarm. The robber rode off on a horse, was pursued by about fifty men, and captured within two hours. He refused to reveal his name.

Louis Republic Green Ridge Castier EB Durand Ma Bis

Starved to Death Three Die of Famine in Pirranuna

In Pirranuna Pennsylvania by December 23 three deaths occurred within twenty four hours from starvation. Anthony Domidek a 60 year old Austrian died in Pittsburgh after weeks without work or food. Mary Weissman three died in Allegheny after illness and food scarcity. Mrs Decca Arthur a 50 year old widow died at Home stead from sickness and starvation amid widespread hunger.

Witteburg Pirranuna Anthony Domidek Pittsburg Mary Weissman Henry Weissman Allegheny Decca Arthur Homestead Domintek Dominick Welesman Arthur

Forged Detroit Lansing and Northern tickets surfaced

A Columbus printer allegedly produced a thousand forged coupons bearing the Detroit, Lansing and Northern line, intended to be sold as scalper tickets to stop short of the line's end. They bore a facsimile signature of George D. Hagen as general passenger agent and were to evade company offices. Mayor Fitch and Chief Gibbons were arrested in South St. Paul amid a grand jury probe into ties with an escaped suspect, seen as a political maneuver by rival Michael Gahan. The Rochester Post-Express severed ties with the New York State Press Association and signed a long-term deal with the Associated Press.

Columbus Suminy Restorer George D. Hagen D Curcaco St. Paul Mino South St. Paul Fitch Gibbons Gains Hastings Grand Jury Pollen Kinter South St. Panl Michael Gahan Slour Falls Great Westin Ron New You Post- Express Rochester N. Y New York State Prews Association UN Press Associated Press Metyvilte E. Stost

Oldest New England man dies in Sarem mass

Daniel Hagerty, born in 1759 in Cork Ireland, is reported dead in Sarem Massachusetts. The aged resident’s passing marks the loss of a long lived citizen described as one of the oldest in New England.

Sarem Mass Thin City New England Daniel Hagerty Cork Ireland Wasurxe D. C H. K. Smith House of Representatives the Treasury General Rosecrans Register Tillman Wasmxetos D.C Hamlin The Treasury New York Madrid Coxstaxrivore Porte Turiet Yusgat Aaiane Turkey Onessa de Eylus & Co Samar Paris Bangkok Siam Prrveneews Ben- Janta Harrison Philadelphis Indianapolis Jarrison Sire Barrett Littiz Rock Ark Caldwall Topeka Santa Fe Union Trust Company Ana St. Loew

Underground Work Persists as Berlin Seethes Over Treaty

Berlin amid Christmas closure and halted trade sees underground activity against the Russian treaty persist. The Emperor orders suppression of Olden’s play Catherine the Saal and schools clamp down on socialist propaganda with harsh measures aimed at upper-class students. Diplomatic sessions on the Russian accord continue without progress as tension rises in the capital.

Berlin Agrarians Caprivi Cere Cleveland France Germany Saxe-Coburata Tietor Tietor of the Griefewald Gymnasium Socialist Party Olden Catherinag Sedan Emperorer

Pope Replies to Prelates Without Direct Anarchy Reference

Fragmentary report shows the Holy Father addressing prelates about peace and religious awakening. He emphasizes freedom with responsibility and the duty to defend humanity, while avoiding explicit mentions of anarchists. quotes reflect hope for renewal amid misery and social turmoil.

Alroge Rown Decurster Yrelawa Sacred College Holy Father Europe Daly Prolilzees

Fragmentary riverboat incident near Louisville

Incomplete OCR text reports a riverboat or towboat named Cruiser ragging a pier at Louisville Kentucky with limited legible details. The fragment hints at damage to a pier or bridge and mentions a third pier, but specifics like dates, entities, or outcomes are missing.

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