09 Feb 1896
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1896
Page
1
A spirited House discussion centered on free coinage, with Mr Towne arguing for immediate passage. Attendees included supporters from Missouri and others, while opponents warned of risks to the economy. Towne urged a swift vote, asserting popular support and potential benefits for the nation.
Funeral arrangements list HM Mellen Witt Meried and other family members with services to be held at unspecified location. The notice names Baptist and Conkle clergy and several relatives or attendees, noting a simple ceremony and associated participants.
An unreadable OCR passage mentions bids, earnings, and treasury related terms. It references figures like $100 and $12 100, and notes names and dates in a garbled form. The fragmentary text lacks clear event details or identities to form a full news item.
In a chaotic report from the Qhirge Dlaparch a figure named Jheeph Leuwlep is linked to desertion accusations amid a storm of garbled notes. Authorities cite alleged failures to comply with military directives and related misconduct.
A local notice announces a postponement of a public meeting and lists the civic officials involved. It references a date around the first week of March and mentions a planned convention in the region. The document names several individuals and a civic agenda related to planning and governance.
A Fairmont chamber committee drafts plans to extend an artery toward Portman and eye a transit initiative. They meet to discuss river works and a related spring schedule including a rail link to the coast.
A fragmented report notes the funeral of Reena Cyeetal and the burial details. Chief Soller maker Conmar Gillepie is named in a scene of confusion as lines break and unclear phrases surface. The piece mentions the Tamale Hog f4 Pinsiars and the Swwaer, and references the Bureia Pipe Line Company with burial cleanup noted.
A chaotic telegram trail reveals a druggist selling cocaine to Jackson on Thursday night and a plotted letter scheme to mislead authorities. Detectives identify Wood and Walling as key figures while searches for the missing head intensify at Dayton sandbars and river crossings.
A belt raid on the National Bank at Savasach ends with bandits securing about 90 in money and valuables but failing to open the vault. They leave behind a note about detaching a bond due January 1, 18%, and items bearing numbers linked to the incurrent records.
Fragmentary OCR shows a listing referencing bonds to West Virginia interests and the Commerce near Martin's Ferry. Small Bank of Grafton mentioned with a $10,000 figure. details are unclear but indicate a financial notices item.
A prominent local firm announces an extensive redevelopment project replacing the old brick block with a six story structure and a two story higher tower inspired by the New York World Building. The plan includes Cleveland stone fronts, American plate glass, electric lighting, and a heavy fire wall separating the new tower block from the existing four story building. Construction may begin in spring and aims to create a major retail landmark.
Insurgents attacked a train near Coliseo in Matanzas province tomorrow wrecking a pilot engine and forcing a rail car against it. An armored car was attached to the leading engine. Passenger cars suffered damage though exact casualties are unconfirmed. The event follows prior rail disruption elsewhere.
Thirteen dyad ducks aboard the Weatheriste under Mat ie reached set about twenty six this moment. The crew reported chee and Srow Ded were at Bea's joe Cal with its writers' excellent fimde and stout backers of a mile. Washington, a night: northeast, Hullftigg to northwest winds. For West.
A devastating blaze yesterday morning damaged West Liberty’s new school building, with losses near 20000 dollars. Insurance coverage totals 18000 across Manchester Britain American Germania Imperial policies. the oil building suffered minor damage with 3500 insured. Origin unclear, some suspect incendiary cause though motive seems unlikely. Temporary arrangements likely in the old structure until rebuilding proceeds.
The Women s Present Club holds its inaugural ball to welcome the public in an opera house setting. The program features a blend of piano and vocal pieces with noted performers, aiming to inspire musical excellence and community support despite financial challenges.
A chaotic police operation in an alley followed a late night incident. Officers Bennett Ineraai Mason Ita Michaels Hatmek ero Keipie Gardner Walker engaged in the pull as reports noted resident names and counts inside houses. Stocks sold saw real estate changes and a Caldwell estate block auction, with Dr. Hazlett buying 87 shares at 44 dollars each and multiple lots sold to Henry Schmilbach and R A W Browar. River readings showed 12 feet four inches and falling as Parkersburg connections and weather details emerged.
A five year old boy, Clyde Parker, son of Wrof Frank Parker of New Cassy, fell from an elevator shaft in the Rogers Block on Main Street. Found dead in the cellar with a fractured skull, investigators noted doors to the shaft may have been left open or were easily opened from outside. Coroner ruled accidental death. elevator doors closure uncertain.
Operated by Treitieht Ol Company and Twilight Oil Company, local drillers begin No 1 well on J. W. Fleahyman farm along Litt Wheel ing creek. Holl Heo leads the crew as the rig is set and drilling starts from McDonald field toward Sintersvtld, with praise for the enterprise and a weather note by Druggist C Setinepf reporting temperatures throughout the day.
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