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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1893
Page
4
Amid a chaotic mix of names and events the column weighs in on crime cases and public order. It notes controversial trials in Europe and the United States, criticizing legal technicalities while exploring the risks of sensationalism and violence in society. It mentions governors, mayors, and jurists in discourse on crime and punishment, ending with reflections on the upcoming midwinter exposition and its regional impact.
In a hard fought Thanksgiving clash at Fairmounts the Martin's Ferry eleven edged Wheeling 4 to 0. Gjertsen led Martin's Derry with strong line work while Brockmnier and Hoodian starred for Wheeling though a fractured nose and tough defense kept the score close.
Reports from Wellsville and South Side mention D J Cooley visiting friends and Roger Conray from Transville among locals. Riverside Company rebuilds trestle, coal mine injuries, St Alphonsus monastery roofing prep, and repairs after a fire at Louis Monenberger’s shop. Tea houses framed for Swift Armoir and LB&O. Riverside works facing partial shutdown. tower Bonwood mill layoffs rumored. City committee meets secretly to discuss sale. elevation rumors disputed. further meeting planned.
Union Ruling 924 reports a large Hibbertt building hall meeting of the Fraternal Mystic Circle. One candidate was initiated and regular business proceeded with an officer slate elected, naming J. G. Williams as Past Worthy Ruler and J. J. Potter as High Priest, among others.
A spelling contest is set for Tuesday evening January 2 at Rechabitn Hall between Bellatra Lodge and Natl City Levies, Wheeling. Nearby lodges are invited and Natl City Lodge members are urged to attend.
A city hall mass meeting to discuss the sewerage question was postponed as only two or three chief citizens appeared. Other items note a watch night service at Kirkwood EB church, Miss Mary McCosnaughy returning to Hellure, and various local engagements and appointments including Mr H L Woodcock joining Kerrow Desatie Co. and a football captaincy change in Livie Washing Pa.
Six witnesses described a year and a half of care by James Powell for Mr. Reilly including raising him at six, dressing him, taking him to the store and to church, and occasional trips to the Opera House. The cross examination explored his health decline, church attendance, mail routines, and quarrels at home.
Destitute families in Huntixeros West Virginia report a wave of hog thefts from local slaughter pens. Police arrest Frank Wright John Ferguson William Fulton and George Frice after a house search yields a large quantity of pork and offal. City relief efforts may be scaled back due to the arrests and ongoing investigation.
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