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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1893
Page
1
New York buzzes on February 11 over President-elect Cleveland possibly naming Judge Gresham as Secretary of State. Newspapers and citizens, from merchants to politicians, weigh the idea, with strong support from many Democrats though some doubt the fit.
February 11 reports Harrison informally received the Hawaiian Provisional Government delegation. Secretary Foster introduced each commissioner and the President accepted their credentials. The group later toured the State Department and conservatory, signaling official recognition long awaited by Hawaii.
The bill fixing school taxation at 15 cents per $100 and general levy at 20 cents passed the West Virginia House on third reading by 30 to 15. Debates highlighted the looming Senate fight as Republicans resisted, while amendments to the election law faced delays and reversals. Nearby reports note river floods receding at Parkersburg and a fire at the Chesapeake and Ohio depot at Gilkey with losses estimated around 61,500 plus.
New York February 11 A Rome cor respondent to the Herald denies reports that Cardinal Gibbons and Mer. Satolli were compromised by delays in information on a permanent delegation The Corrigan faction quarrels and misstatements anger the Pope and prompt denials of alleged rebuffs to Mgr O Connell The Vatican acted with full knowledge of the vote and Satolli s powers.
Governor McKinley commented on the nomination of Judge Gresham as secretary of state noting Gresham is an able man and could serve in any position. He avoided partisan pledges and said Republicans cannot predict Cleveland era actions. He added the Democrats must decide policy and laws, with responsibility for outcomes.
Secretary S B Shenri of the National Democratic Committee spoke at the Sherman closing of accounts during the Democratic convention. He praised Judge Gresham and his followers for enabling a landslide and urged continued cooperation to ensure success.
The report notes Mr Blaine shaping a policy for a temporary American protectorate over the Hawaiian Islands with Minister Stevens coordinating the effort. It says Blaine understood island unrest and vouched for Stevens abilities to handle emergencies, with Washington influence securing the appointment. The Mohawk River area in Mohawk New York reports rising waters threatening Fort Hunter as a flood risk grows.
In New York on February 11 a local paper reports that Satolli the apostolic delegate commands Bishop Wigger of Newark to reopen St Thomas church in Bayonne and to enforce a reform limiting priests to enforce a German parish rule. The move sparked Catholic discontent as priests denied absolution to parents sending children to public schools. Cleveland visitors and political figures also appear in related notes.
In Minden Ontario a punt accident on Gull River drowned Mrs Norman Petterly and Mitchell. Miss Best survived by clinging to ice. Separately Nicola Gallo and Italian contract laborers in Astoria New York faced immigration detention after arriving on the steamship Ems. A Donoghue races skating deposit and a private medical case in Pennsylvania police are noted amid broader municipal matters.
An Allan Line steamer Pomeranian returning to Greenock after a January voyage from Glasgow to New York suffered a catastrophic storm about 1,150 miles west of Glasgow. Captain Dalzell and several crew and passengers were killed or drowned as waves smashed the deck saloon, chart house, bridge, and boats. The third officer stabilized the ship, and the vessel slowly returned to port with many survivors disabled and injured.
In Washmerox February 11 Mr Colne secretary of the American Committee was on the stand before the Panama investigating committee. He could not explain blotter entries or the meaning of numbers, and admitted not seeing the books for four years. The panel discussed summoning New York witnesses and visiting Indians to examine Secretary Thompson, with plans to travel to New York Monday for further subpoenas and testimony at the postoffice building.
The article reports Madame de Lesseps defending Ferdinand de Lesseps amid criticism after his conviction. It notes her resolve, claims of his innocence, and mentions his coma and delirium while addressing the severity of the sentences. She questions whether imprisonment would serve honor or justice.
chaotic boxing exchange over a Riley Howley challenge unfolds with backers posting a $100 forfeit and refusals to finalize terms. Jack Harm letters from Va reveal a 139 pound catchweight demand and insistence on fighting under a responsible athletic club. a rumor of Col A J Sweeney’s death proves false as the obituary column note corrects the misprint.
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