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Wheeling Sunday Register

Location

Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1886

Page

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Remains of General Hancock Laid At Norristown

The funeral procession for General Hancock moved from Norristown to New York then to burial, with a formal service at Trinity Church. Dignitaries and soldiers attended, a cannon salute marked the ceremony, and the escort carried the casket to the hearse amid military honors and a multi-car procession through city streets.

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Last Taps Ceremony Honors Union Defenders in Philadelphia

Remains transported from Jersey Day to Philadelphia for a solemn funeral procession. Crowds of men, women, and children lined the route as black robed figures of the Grand Army led the train. Governor and ex-governors attended while veterans, city officials, and various organizations joined the solemn ceremony at the tomb, a tribute to fallen union defenders.

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Stand Off In Public Battle Over Informants Names

A chaotic Charleston dispute features Mr Gibson threatening to reveal his informant names in Barboursville on the first circuit court day in March. The extended exchange, letters and accusations center on alleged caucus plots to influence congressional nomination, with related warnings about local counterfeit schemes and a fatal train accident near Independence.

Bell Pan Electric Case prompts House inquiry

Washington reports a resolution by Hlanback to direct a full investigation of all matters linked to the Bell Pan Electric controversy. Gibson of West Virginia submitted a committee report on the matter and it was referred to the House calendar. The White House said no Comptroller of the Currency appointment has been made since Cannon’s resignation, with no action yet on naming a successor. Also noted are postal revenue gains for January and several postmaster appointments in Kansas and West Virginia.

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Grafton candidates for vacancy in rail line run

In the Grafton and Baltimore railway service controversy, candidate selections, committee indecision, and a vacancy lead to proposals and a referral to Representative Wilson. Amid rumors and rivalries, applicants Ben Ren, Jos Chathmora, and Jobin Fallon contend, while other officials face reshuffling and speculation about Hotel management and a ministerial post. The piece closes with obituary notices for ex Governor Seymour and a message of condolence from Grover Cleveland.

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Witnesses Testify Before Committee in Hurte County

February 13 report from Cisclyvard details testimony by Joe Morgat Republican board member on voting place security in precinct E ward 16, alleging intimidation of Republican voters. James Mayer cites 63 illegal votes, mostly Democrat, while Superintendent Miller recalls messages between McLean and Myers. Sawmill in Hambleton, W Va owned by MB Bowe faces financial trouble as workers refuse to work without settlement.

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New England Flood Deluges Massachusetts Bridges Swept Away

Severe rains cause unprecedented flooding across New England. Boston river crests, mill and factory damage reported, streets submerged, bridges washed out, and thousands displaced. Peabody and Concord suffer extensive inundation as rail and canal traffic halt.

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Evening party at Martin's Ferry club home

Friday night merriment at the A. T. T. FL club gathering hosted by Miss Maud and Miss Newland. Guests include Hambright, Kerr, Williams, Medill, Inglebright, and many others as supper and dancing followed varias tavern chatter and local notices.

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Gladstone Plan for Home Rule Published in Pall Mall Gazette

Loscox February 13 report outlines Gladstone’s proposed single chamber Irish parliament in Dublin with a quota for Dublin London representation set at about three to one, plus a veto power by Westminster. The plan aims to widen Liberal rifts, threatening party unity as Parnell and Healy consider retirement amid political manoeuvring and a business briefing notes an unrelated assignment and social events in the same column.

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