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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1895
Page
1
A disturbing incident in West Virginia ends with Rogers fatally shooting his wife and then killing himself. Authorities report he dragged the woman to a bath area, restrained her, and forced her to marry him before the fatal confrontation. The motive remains unclear as investigators gather details and evidence.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a railroad event with a date around December and references to a train, a capel, and a meeting. Names and concrete places are unclear, but mentions a Four En and a plan involving a division. Event details are garbled and partially unreadable.
Reports from New York indicate a plan for a new government loan of 20 million dollars with Morgan willing to help by arranging a 40 million dollar loan in coordination with banks. Negotiations have progressed to allow Morgan to enter into an agreement with the treasury to take 56 million in bonds and possibly 81 million more if needed. The plan hinges on government approval and Mr Cherelanl.
Washington woman Mrs Jehe Manley reports a stranger telegraphed her from Washington Pa claiming her thiefhand died. The description matches J C Jenkins age and identity, prompting police to pursue the odd tale as they search for the truth behind the alleged death and the sender’s motive.
The text outlines a murky financial dispute involving reserves and bonds with references to Albany and Detroit cities, claims about public funds, and lines about the comptroller Smith. It hints at measures affecting federal fiscal policy and treasury operations with mentions of States notes and bank assurances amid a sprawling legislative tone.
Washington December 18 Democratic Sterling Committees of the Senate parsed their roles, with Mitchell named director at the Republican caucus. The roster includes Albee, Hale, Culler, Quay, Pytrianen, Porkina, and many others for various leadership and committee assignments across Republican and Democratic lists.
The secretary noted that six par nett values amount to 1.02 00, due July 1 1862 and July 2 1863, to the Toland Pueitie Railroad Company, with interest and a treasury department schedule. Also reported is a hospital update on Waller in France, health improving and treatment changes.
Minneapolis reports add a chapter to Harry Hayward's confession alleging alias Helen Plath, daughter of W. E. Hate, was the only woman he ever loved. He supposedly hired a detective to shadow a bridegroom and a widow later died. authorities deny Hayward’s involvement in the Chicago death in 1889 and dismiss sensational claims as false.
Dec 38 Walden TI. Postmaster John A Pace shot and killed Dr W F Taylor, Illinois Legislator, in the local post office. Taylor demanded a wife’s letter and threatened Pace, then drew a revolver. Pace fired, Taylor collapsed near the back door. Pace claims self defense and that Taylor sought to stay to discuss family matters.
The Weather section notes generally fair conditions for Washington with variable winds. It mentions portions of western Virginia and western Pennsylvania experiencing the same fair weather.
Lord Dunraven and Anhur Glenne sailed from New York aboard the Umbria to England after a terse press reaction. An associate press reporter noted Dunraven refused to speak and Glenne called the ending sad. Two aides, Hamish Askwith and Hamilton, remain to manage Dunraven’s interests. The Valkyrie Defender America's Cup inquiry was in session and expected to resume.
Washington DC December 28 The House approved a bond bill by 170 to 136 adjournments scheduled to allow New Year’s rest The bill extends the Seabempton act enabling three percent bonds redeemable after five years payable in fifteen years It preserves 1878 greenbacks reissue and directs initial subscriptions through US subtreasuries Also authorizes three year debt certificates of 20 dollars and up to 100 000 for temporary deficits Names mentioned include Dayton Dovener Holing Hitt and McCreary plus discussions on State Department inquiries about Cuba and Santo Domingo tensions Berlin reports a Berlin banker eyeing a 200 million loan detached from the US government
A dispatch from Caracas says Venezuela could be ready for battle by tomorrow. Governor Andrade and lawyer Rafael Zeijas met President Crespo as arrests and conspiracy rumors swirl. Cuban reports detail marching insurgents, Spanish counteractions, and fears over Cienfuegos and Matanzas, with Gomez and Maceo leading forces toward Santa Clara.
Advices report a government order to send 5,000 Hivte troops in January including 20,000 under the Novoreous Locutensat General Weyler. The source notes a strong organizational push and high level command structure guiding the move.
Cleveland dispatch quotes W J Haney denying Carnegie motive behind coke price advance by Gleich company. Frick says rise due to business iron trade conditions, aims to justify higher coke wages, denies war impact on steel and iron prices. He notes large iron stock and market demand driving prices rather than war rumors.
Baltimore December 28 The Front Street Theatre fire- disaster's toll rises with 27 dead and several more gravely injured. Names include Leopold Barnstein's children Teresa Gatein Lena Lewis Morris Margolies Rebecca Kremer Isaac Gere and others aged from four to 17. Injured include Mrs Goldman 60 and Amelia Goldberg 14 as crowds throng the city hospital seeking news.
Special to the Reg from Steubenville Ohio describes James Rice known as Louie the colored desperado who shot Joseph Jackson at Bloomfield tunnel over a game of cruppe. He walked into Bloomfield this morning half frozen and starved and was arrested by Constable Burton. About four thousand people gathered at the station as police kept them back and the crowd followed to the jail. Recent murders and trials have raised local sentiment to a high pitch.
Deputy West and Constable Chapman arrested George Lambert of Hatch on a embezzlement charge filed by Porter Smith and Co. at Black Horse Works. Lambert waived a hearing and posted $5,000 bond for court appearance. Grier also bonded. Lambert long served as chief bookkeeper for the firm.
London during Christmas week faced heavy sleet and damp cold that kept people indoors and lent a somber tone to the festivities. Reports from London and Washington discuss the Venezuela dispute, U S boundary questions, and reactions to royal messages amid tariff debates affecting Irish industry and British Guiana developments.
Mr C Sehnepf the Opera House druggist recorded yesterday temperatures with times and readings in a docket. The weather was fair with unspecified notes and figures included such as 7 m 1 2179 am 1512 m and 453 pg.
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