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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1892
Page
5
Fragmented text from Wheeling Register shows holiday messages, political debates on government size, quarantine policy, whisky taxation, and international shipping notes. It references President Roosevelt era concerns, public health, and wartime sentiment, with scattered names and places like Memphis and Pennsylvania. The readable portions mix seasonal messaging and policy arguments.
A volley of items from Wheeling papers discuss a theft of letters tied to political publishing and press ethics, alleging the Intelligencer and Register exchanged accusations over stolen political letters. Included are notices of two new railroad charters for Barbour Upshur and Cumberland regions with details on offices and capital. Also brief items cover patent litigation involving Westinghouse, a receivership in Mercer County, and a hotel fire in Brooklyn with losses.
The Boston Globe laments lack of self awareness among fault‑traders and couples preoccupied with appearances. It warns that public shaming and private neglect harm marriages and mocks theatergoers and fashion hats. It notes New Year’s as a time for mutual vows to reform.
Senator Petter insists no party has a mortgage on Populists and the Populists will back candidates closest to their platform. Peffer rejects any fixed party line, saying in key states they may bargain with the rival party to elect a senator who best represents Populist principles. He notes many Western Populists left the old party over Wall Street drift.
Thomas J. Crawford, boss roller at Columbian Iron and Steel works, testified on the Homestead poisoning case from Han to Pa. He was former president of the Advisory Board and is now under $15,000 bond for treason and rint. He claimed Homestead is unhealthy with bad water, many strange mill workers sickening, and said the company used mercenaries to arrest men charged with poisoning to shift damages onto others.
Parkersburg, W. Va December 24 George B Neale, one of the citys oldest and most respected citizens, died suddenly at noon after walking and light work. He laid on a lounge and expired unexpectedly. The report notes his long standing influence in the community.
December 24 dispatch reports Archbishop Corrigan praising the news of Dr McGlynn rejoining church rites. He will publicly thank the delegate who aided the process at an undated future moment per the statement. Also mentions Langtry recovery from smallpox and Hamburg liner health officer appointment details.
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