28 Dec 1884
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1884
Page
1
The piece attacks employers for wage theft and abuses against workers, criticizing political figures notably Randall and Cleveland. It discusses labor abuses in Washington and the broader labor movement, arguing for reform and condemning corruption, with emphasis on the Democratic party dynamics and potential cabinet considerations.
December 27 report outlines an unprecedented rise in mercantile failures across the United States in 1884, with over 11,000 cases and liabilities around 64 million dollars. Bank failures include 18 private banks, three state banks, one savings bank, and one national bank, driven largely by speculation and tight credit, as the money market steadies and currency flows to interior centers.
A private Holy Communion ceremony was held in the Chapel of the Mission of the Holy Cross on Sixteenth Street. Prominent clergy including Bishop Vantings of Central New York, Rev. Megan Dix, Rev. Arthur Richie, Rev. John Shackford, and Bishop Henry C. Potter officiated as vows of the Order of the Early Cross were professed by a member of the clergy. The rite included solemn vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience and a formal acceptance by the bishop.
A clergyman described two members of a stringent monastic order in America led by Rev. A Langdon, living simply on Thirteenth Street and devoting time to aid the poor. The order, though not a Holy Cross branch, seeks religious obedience and vows. Assistant Bishop Potter's stance divides diocese clergy.
Reports from Manuin and Andalusia describe hundreds dead as sixty towns and villages are damaged. Arenas del Rey and Albuquero report heavy losses with dozens found in ruins. Officials fear broader casualties as aftershocks disrupt rescue efforts.
New York December 27 Dr Geo IL AMtkig on leading Brooklyn physician lies dying of blood poisoning contracted while attending a private patient in Angu. An infection spread after a minor operation when the doctor’s finger was scratched by the patient’s nails. The illness progressed rapidly with paralysis and brain involvement feared. Treatment with various tonics and remedies is noted, but recovery appears unlikely.
In Pittsburgh a dramatic shift to natural gas replaces coal as fuel, promising a cleaner, smoke free metropolis. The article details vast pipe networks, rising investments, and booming gas use across steel mills glass works and breweries, with projected multi million dollar gains for Western Pennsylvania.
A translated letter from M de Laveley documents brutal Turkish crimes against Bulgarians in Macedonia. July saw numerous murders and tortures in Velese and Bitolia regions, including vivisection, eye removal, and mutilations. victims include shepherds Naydo Tasso Teherenkowsky Sowstcho Georgie Teherenkowsky and Christo Nowkewsky. Reports describe seized women, forced marriages, and a young girl abused while volunteers and authorities fail to respond.
A collage of town happenings includes the marriage of Jene-A Largs Onttostten to C McKee and Mise R at Newark family inquiries about kin, a baking prize at the State Fair awarded to Mrs B and others, while Rev J B Graham preaches at Second Presbyterian. Also noted are health anecdotes about Annie Cillig and a report on Cesar Hodeer’s remains of 1821 to be interred in Buenos Aires with a monument moved to the new Protestant cemetery.
An 19th century style ad claims Electric Hitters can rapidly improve low spirits appetite and weak constitution. It promises restored vigor and praise after use, selling at 50 cents per bottle from Logan & Co.
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