Colored streetcar strike threats and car deliveries in Wheeling
The article notes a city stir over street car conductors and operators with a threat of blacklisting at Sterling Assembly Potters Orrick of Reconnine Scenerany in Dec 1598. It describes two new street cars arriving, crowd disturbances by youths, and ongoing efforts to resume transit service with further cars expected. reports on river traffic, ship arrivals, and local public notices alongside a tribute section for Fr Henry Lodge and a death notice.
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Sterling Assembly
Potters Orrick
Reconnine
Scenerany
Ospen
Roxie
Lawn
W. Va
Sterti
Potters
Nation ‘Nton
Thie Assembly
Mirike
Thayay
Craps Den Exposes Gambling and Tensions in Second Ward
A reporter visits a Second ward craps den where white proprietors run a long table and the room bustles with about a dozen Black players. The scene features high heat, tobacco and alcohol odors, racial slurs, loud bets, and frequent losses leading to quarrels and fights on weekends.
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Second Ward
MANGES AT WHEELING POTTERY RESIGNATIONS REPORTED
Last evening it was stated that Wheeling Pottery manager E M Pearson and superintendent Thomas Davidson tendered their resignations and were accepted by the Board of Directors. Rumor linked Warwick Pottery secretary C W Pranzheim with Wheeling, but verification failed. Directors planned a meeting to consider further staff changes at the works.
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Fearyon
Davidson
E. M. Pearson
Thomas Davidson
Wheeling Pottery
C. W. Pranzheim
Warwick Pottery
Wheeling Company
Freight accident at Twenty fourth street leaves man injured
Isaac Thompson, a contractor employee, was knocked from a trestle by a freight train on the O R R tracks near Twenty fourth street last Friday evening. He was treated at Dr. Burchinal's office for bruises and mild injuries and is expected to be laid up for a time.
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Twenty-fourth Street
Isaac Thompson
Twenty-fifth Street
Inrenzstixe dress form advertised by M. Snook & Co.
A garbled note mentions Inrenzstixe dress in Mon in Geo and references an advertisement by M. Snook & Co. The readable details point to a fashion item promotion by the company, with unclear surrounding context.
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Geo
M. Snook & Co
Geo. M. Snook & Co
Carrie Louis promises three nights at Grand Opera House
On Monday February 6 Miss Carrie Louis leads a strong company for a three night engagement at the Grand with a fresh program each evening. The Grand Rapids Times reports a packed audience last night praising Dad's Girl with pathos and comedy. Sidney Drew and family, among the era's best known entertainers, join next Tuesday and Wednesday, sharing a stage with Mrs Drew and noted kin. Deeds of Transfer Left for Record list a 1891 conveyance by James P. Morgan to Wheeling Bridge Company for part of lot 9 in C L Zane's addition, $1100.
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Windsor
Moundsville
Christy and
Kelly
Oficer
Joe Glenn
Carrie Louis CO
Carrie Louis
the Grand
Grand Rapids Times
Grand Opera House
Carrie Louis Company
MHS
Sidney Drew
John Drew
Georgie Drew Barrymore
Clerk Hook
James P. Morgan
Wheeling Bridge Company
C. L. Zane
Ohio Street
Old Silverware Restored by Wheat and Hancher
La quering promises restoration of silverware by Wheat & Hancher with Monday service. Yard bleaching muslin for customers, limited to twenty yards each. Ad lists GOOD & CO. at 1125 and $127 Man street with a brief sales note.
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Wheat & Hancher
Good & CO
Six of Us Ailed by Crusty Skin Disease
A Virginia family recounts a three year battle with a crippling skin ailment affecting the wife and five children ages nine to two months. After failed remedies and doctors, they credit Curicuma and related products from Moswrs Putcall Gadd & Co, Richmond, with a full recovery.
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Nere
Pers
Reiler
Richmond
J. NX. Woods
Avon
Nelson County
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