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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1893
Page
5
A garbled collection of names, dates, and events spans politics, law, and society. The fragmentary text mentions governors, bills on taxation and school levies, Panama Canal considerations, water works, and editorials. It briefly references court appointments, colonial politics, and local notices with scattered personages and places.
The West Virginia Senate met briefly with prayer led by Rev. J. W. McGarvey Jr. The anti-Pinkerton bill to bar non citizens from police roles passed out of order. Tarr’s bridge asset measure and a tax cut bill were rejected, with the school levy raised. The chamber adjourned to Monday morning.
A long Senate session in Charleston ends with committee work and many bills referred. The Judiciary Committee may report about thirty five, with most rejected. delegate Conrad’s bill on insurer policy payouts faces adverse action. A boundary dispute with Maryland is slated for survey after hearings. A party of legislators departs for White Sulphur Springs to speed the day. Additionally a county children’s home superintendent dies after eating an apple, and repeal efforts on the Sherman silver purchase act circulate amid political maneuvering in Congress.
A jumble of remarks on a hall event with speeches by city leaders and commemorations for Comrade George Squiegins and others. It notes a funeral in Newark, a vaudeville act by Charles A. Loder at the Elysian Theatre, paydays at the Bellaire stew plant, and various local notices from M. J Aurean to the Westlake brothers. Also mentions a county teachers exam, resignations from the Cat Service, and a ball for immigrant workers.
An advertisement-style notice touts Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy as a safe, plant-based cure for epilepsy, fits, and nervous disorders in children. It cites testimonials from parents, lists price, and promotes free consultations with Dr. Greene in New York, with additional local notices about deaths, visits, illness, and upcoming events in Portage, Ohio, and nearby towns.
A one year old baby died after being accidentally locked inside a folding bed at the McDonald home. Alice McAloon, who cared for the child, shut the bed using a dressing case. The infant was found under the bed sheet and died before a doctor arrived. The coroner called it a horrible accident and the father blamed no one.
Wasixetox February 4. In the House a remarkable scene honored Georgia's Mr. Blount as he retires this session. Democratic leader Halman voiced regret at the severing of a twenty year association while Republican elders O Neill Hits Bland Springer and McDreary praised his patriotism and suggested a cabinet future. Blount thanked colleagues and called this hour the brightest of his life. The Diplomatic bill passed. Duke of Marlborough to give 20000 to Lady Colin Campbell and 25000 to Lord Randolph Churchill per early reports. will not proved yet.
Fire at Deland Chemical Works in Fairport destroyed the plant by noon, with losses near 200000. Rochester aid arrived after twelve miles, but engines failed to save the works. Townspeople faced fears of wider destruction in a village of 3000.
We announce readiness for invoicing while continuing Big Drives in Wine for goods including remnant items wraps towels and linens. The offer targets diverse inventory with emphasis on quality and timely processing for all listed categories.
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