27 Dec 1896
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1896
Page
1
A local cityhead appointed to lead forces in Mun all Sener Clare. Reports describe the campaign against opposing factions and the mobilization of units, with notes on arterial site actions and supply lines. The text mixes dates, names, and places, detailing deployments and events as the rebellion unfolds.
Fragmented report recalls a congressional discussion where On. E J Phelps and S Milner contest the Moruguition and U S stance on Cuba. The piece cites statements praising a cautious approach and warns against violating international law or provoking a broader conflict with Spain.
General Sickles will lecture in New York on October 24, addressing the Cuban question. The talk, likely tied to Spanish affairs and U.S. policy, is expected to draw attention from political circles and the public.
An instrument served in St Mumell by the Phoenix Wagonha Company at the initiative of Samuel Williams of Tystom. It alleges service of all pertaining to sawmill operations and relates to themw district.
A receiver was appointed for the Colima and Hacking Coal and Iron Company in Columbus on December 2. The action names the receiver and outlines the fiduciary duties to manage assets during the proceedings.
Fragmentary report describes a mob incident at a jail where a jailer was overpowered, his keys seized, and a prisoner executed by hanging after prayers. The narrative names police and local officials and mentions streets and locations around the jail site.
A Chicago suspect linked to stealing post office money orders and using stolen blanks to fraudulently cash them. Police traced the ring to Granville and Lexington, where the man was found with many money order blanks and a stamp.
The ex queen received numerous callers at her hotel in December. She spent the day enjoying a quiet stay, with friends lingering in and out of the lobby. Her hosts and attendants managed the bustle as she kept plans modest and greeted well wishers respectfully.
A court appointed receiver, named on December 2, has moved to take control of the company, with the aim of preserving assets and continuing operations under receivership. The action follows a judgment that the receiver will oversee the business and evaluate options for the firm’s future.
In Huntington West Virginia on December 26 a violent melee occurred near the Bis Sandy river bridge. A man identified as M. R. Compsten, 40, of Johnson City Tennessee, was found dead with multiple wounds after revolvers and knives were used by several men.
Announcement that the Wilalre ceville and Cheelnratthentionad railroad is to extend its line between this city and Felcina Ohio. Eleven of the new locomotives are to be shipped this month with the other to follow. The project aims to improve service and strengthen travel and freight operations despite initial delays.
The Commercial Advertiser reports imminent developments in the soft coal trade as a dissatis factioned group seeks to form a tougher binding agreement. Meetings with company reps have occurred in New York and Philadelphia to craft a new pool. date to be fixed for an early next year meeting in Philadelphia.
Fragmented OCR text lists participants and awards at a local Eisteddfod in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Names such as Ammonis and Jone Je Ratiness appear with scattered affiliations and notes about a prize from a church ceremony.
A garbled historical newspaper fragment references names, places, and events with missing words. It mentions dinners, witnesses, and a sequence of actions, but the full narrative and specifics are obscured by OCR errors. The readable portions hint at a social or legal scene but lack coherent facts.
Unclear dispatch reports a Venezuelan minister arriving aboard a steamship in New York, bound for Washington as part of formal relations. The party plans to travel by train, with several officials accompanying the minister. Details on exact dates and formal steps remain unsettled.
An engagement notice from San Francisco announces dancer Late Fuller to State Stater Joseph A Canter of New York. The item includes a brief interview with Miss Forbes and notes she did not deny the engagement amidst the public report.
A Duquesne track meet reports Worly’s record broken in the 100 yard dash with a time of 3.108 seconds noted as a world record fastest ever. The report mentions a deceased man found on the road near Donem 38, with speculation the death was caused by a horse or vehicle accident and underlines respect for the fallen.
Twelve miners were trapped after a major air blast at the Male Coal Company mine in Princeton Indiana. Four men died at once, four were rescued, and several others injured as crews fought to reach the victims amid continued gas pockets and risk. The state mine inspector will investigate as rescuers press to recover remaining workers.
A major mine blaze at Spring 41 count mines near Halifax halts operations. Fire spreads through underground workings on north east and west slopes, threatening entire mine. Miners heroically fight flames, three slopes evacuated, workers saved with no reported deaths at this time. Government Inspector Gilpin arrived amid dangerous conditions and near-explosive risk.
In Washington December 26, Republicans expect quick action after holidays. Senator Wolcott chairs the caucus committee drafting a bill to back an international monetary conference. The measure would implement the party platform, with President McKinley likely to act if provided the means to proceed.
Coritiba? Coremitus Ga December 1. Dan Moore a well known young man from Atlanta was killed by Charles Hardy a colored man at Richland Ga last night. Moore had gone to Hardy's sons seeking protection but attempted to assault Hardy's wife leading to Hardy shooting Moore. Hardy escaped.
Fairmont West Virginia December 26 word reached here of the death of H B Platt formerly of this city at Meyersdale Pennsylvania. He reportedly committed suicide by cutting his throat after leaving Meyersdale where he had been manager of a syndicate store. A private telegram described the act and local papers warned readers to await fuller details.
London gossip centers on a harsh Chronicle article about U S ambassador Thomas F Bayard claiming Cleveland Olney urged his resignation during the Venezuela crisis and that Washington cut him out of later talks. Weather and holiday trade contrast with London’s needy poor relief, state inquiries, and cultural notes from Canterbury to Windsor including Gladstone remarks and theatre talk.
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