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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1896
Page
6
The report outlines widespread activity across steel and glass industries with strikes, wage disputes, and plant retooling. Union actions affect Rolling Mills and Derby Works, while Steubenville and Pittsburgh area plants face buyouts, wage talks, and potential closures amid rising production costs.
Fragmented notice mentions February 7, 1896 filings, lot N 12 in Squire No 2S, transfer with $1.5iN/ consideration, and marriage license notes. Text is garbled with multiple unrelated snippets and unclear names.
A special nine member committee forms to draft a new Wheeling city charter, with power to hire counsel and report back to Council. The group, drawn from the council, trades, builders, and outside appointees, will study expediency, seek city ordinance books, and aim for an early report while continuing to consider what a charter would require.
The City hosts preparations for the National Bavarian Sortees with a committee appointed to raise funds, several named members forming groups for the event. Officials outline addresses of welcome, music, and a schedule including visits to districts and a convention lineup with delegates and various committees.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss royal wills and promises, with references to Queen, Princess Beatrice, and bequeathed properties. The text mentions bequests, a revival of interest, and public speculation about a forthcoming announcement and its financial implications.
Fragmentary tale recounts royal factions over succession and titles involving the Duke of Albany and Prince Wales. It notes theater plans including Garrick Theatre, American tours, and forthcoming performances, with references to Miss Sher Eand and others, amid social and political chatter in London society.
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