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Newspaper

Wheeling Sunday Register

Location

Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1887

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Prohibition Debate Dominates Caudets Caucus

A small cadet caucus reveals a split as Republican members refuse to sign a binding petition to continue their current course. Jones Worrier notes Democratic unease over party signals while a Senate vote on the prohibition amendment is postponed until Tuesday.

Beyristre Guanceston W. van Feborussy Camden Janaey J. Davis Newman Mlaxwell Beans‘ Sudnaten Republicam Wight Jones Worrier Delegawe Suare Unmet Maundeville Azulawit James Kinsey Jones Dayoan Dares Brown Crow Parkersburg Davis Senate House Comanaitter Fecak Négeirt

West Virginia Legislature Stage Drama At Capitol

A fragmentary account describes lawmakers staging a private theatrical parody inside Charleston’s Capitol. The improvised play, seen as a comment on public business, shows the Senate and House figures in a medieval court drama with political pressure, delays, and audience speculation about true motives behind legislative duties. The writer notes the performance as a raw glimpse into political theater and hints at future refinements.

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Deadly Cold and Floods Hit Montana Dakota and Midwest

Severe winter warnings from Montana and Dakota report unprecedented snow depths and looming overflows on the Missouri and other rivers. Freight trains halted, fuel scarce, towns isolated, and residents fear deadly outcomes as ice bridges give way and water rises threaten livelihoods.

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Trade Dollar Bill Passes in House with Recoinage Plan

The Trade Dollar bill won 174 to 36 in the House. It sets a six month window for using trade dollars at face value for dues to the United States and allows exchange for standard dollars or subsidiary coins at Treasury offices. After the period, dollars are recoined or exchanged at the Secretary of the Treasury’s discretion.

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Local base ball club plans and personnel hints

The piece outlines near term plans for the Wheeling base ball club lacking final league admission but seeking consent from other clubs. Architect CP Hamilton will draft ground plans tomorrow for fences and groundwork as members discuss permanent intercity ties and facilities.

Alwost Rony Chaystonie CP. Hamilton

Tariff debate reshapes Southern political stance

February dispatch from Atlanta and other Southern journals report a sharp tariff fuss. Georgia Alabama Virginia and Tennessee show growing protectionist sentiment, threatening to fracture Democratic unity as iron industry booms real estate and business profits. Public figures weigh policy legacy and party fortunes amid cross‑paper exchanges between major papers.

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Rush for Work Feats as 2 and Freight Handlers Siege Pires

A chaotic rush for work sees two freight handlers spearheading a siege on the Pires facility. The scene involves rapid labor action and tense crowd dynamics as workers press for access and payroll clarity. Police and company reps seek to deescalate while sustaining operations.

Strikers Return to Work Amid Riverfront Turmoil

Following District Assembly No 49s declaration the strike ended a general rush of longshoremen and freight handlers along the riverfront returned to duties. Italians reportedly vanishing as workers mix in on the ship lines with foremen and superintendents, while yards and docks resume normal operations as ships discharge and reload amid shifting loyalties.

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Destructive Fire Destroys Masonic Hall and Stores in Augusta

A major blaze in Augusta Georgia started around 9:30 PM burning the Masonic Hall Theater Globe Hotel Central Hotel J B White Co Daly Armstrong and other stores. The Opera House and several shops were gutted or badly damaged with wardrobes lost and more buildings at risk as firefighters battled the flames. Fire officials reported some containment by night but warned of ongoing danger.

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