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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1897
Page
1
Fragmentary text from a historical page mentions VASTPAETURE ROOFING and Town & Steel Company figures, with garbled names Boweraroe Rebromey Sessler and others. It also notes the death of DALDOLPH TUCKER in Lexington on February 13, with unclear circumstances and missing details.
Robe Carther, a Chicago immigrant, has endured a prolonged fast at the Hotel Vogel in Los Angeles. Weighing 127 pounds after starting at 187, he remains healthy yet emaciated. He drinks only water, rests twelve hours, and refuses to disclose his motive or future plans as he nears the end of a 37 day test. Gardner, a quiet recluse with little education, accompanies the strange tale of this fasting episode.
In San Francisco on February 13 Mrs. Carrie Dimond, famed for the Hapolila society scandal, plans a bold Broadway style burlesque tour. W. R. Daly has been engaged as professional manager and is arranging excite ments and scenery for a coast to coast road show once Mrs. Diamond departs the South Seas.
Helena Montana February 13 Merchants National Bank failed to open after a notice of suspension due to persistent withdrawals and reduced resources. The crowd gathered on Main Street as clients debated the strong bank’s solvency and the halt ended with a temporary shutdown of operations.
Parkersburg W Va February 1 Alynsee Paters age 27 fatally injured leaving the city for the suburbs while standing in a loaded wagon The horses started and threw him out causing internal injuries from which he will die Homer D Martin a landscape painter died yesterday in the city He was born October 25 1836 in Albany NY
Reports out of Athens say Crete’s insurgents control most of the island after declaring independence and union with Greece. Powers press King George and the Ottoman sultan to prevent war, while Greek troops and Turkish musterings move near Thessaly and Salonika. The result hinges on whether foreign powers will recognize Crete’s autonomy and ally with Greece for a possible occupation.
Constantinople reports officials await powers to curb Greek intervention in Crete. The Sultan may declare war on Greece and invade Thessaly if diplomacy fails, though funding shortages and treasury strain temper urgency. The Porte’s stance reflects pressure from embassies and fear of a larger crisis.
In St Petersburg on February 13 the government stated no offensive naval preparations exist in the Black Sea. It has issued a note to other powers urging coercive actions against Crete, asserting their duty to act as control over Turkish affairs has passed to them.
Fragmented text shows warnings that powers must reckon with authorities, no longer threaten Europe’s peace as in the past. Russia is described as taking the lead to check others and invite cooperation, amid naval reinforcements and unclear maritime activity referenced near Malta and Seattegiel Ardentie.
Chicago February report notes that Hon W J Bryan plans to resume public lectures under auspices of temporary local leagues or allied organizations. Lectures would be promoted to attract audiences, with proceeds supporting Bryan’s income and activities.
Havana February 13 Rumors spread that Gomex has broken from Gen Weyler and is marching west possibly near Colon Four thousand troops departed Havana for Colon while Castilio and Aranguren move east from Matanza Weyler leaves Santa Clara for Plagetas An expedition is said to have landed safely at Maria la Corda in Pinar del Rio province
Washington report states preliminary papers were signed for a merger between Hart Wayne Risetrie Corporation and Slenin and Baleke Company of Chicago. In Fort Wayne officials await J. T. McDonald’s return as a German syndicate plans to back the new organization. In Chicago the Siimme-Hatske plan to control the Great Locomotive Works franchisees and the Union Elevated loop is outlined, with Yerkes controls two thirds of remaining electric street railways.
Charleston February 1h arth a shooting last night near Deepwater left G. L. Morris badly hurt. Eyewitnesses say Squire Rieg fired on Morris and others including a woman, while the assailant fled toward Ganley Bridge. Rigglett arranged transport on train No. 1 toward the West for medical aid.
Washington reports that an American firm has secured a 14,000 ton steel rails contract for the British government, the lowest bid among English competitors. Britain fears impact on local steel makers as rails depart for destination. Depew denies ambassador offer and resignation claims. Charleston primary nominates city officials. Frank Waller wins six day bicycle race in Pittsburgh with top miles.
The February House session centered on the general civil appropriation bill and a heated debate over river and harbor funding. Democrats attacked current appropriations as excessive, noting a projected one billion forty five million dollars in total federal spending and criticizing the McKinley and Wilson tariff proposals. Speaker Reed received praise from some for his role, while others pressed Cuba policy and questioned executive decisions amid calls to scrutinize expenditures and Supreme Court rulings. A resolution by Representative Cummings sought State Department information on the Olivero incident, where three female passengers were allegedly stripped on a U S mail steamer in Havana harbor.
A heated committee on foreign affairs and a report are expected next week. The discussion includes a charged exchange over an incident where an English woman was stripped by Spanish officers, with American perspectives urging caution. Details from Mercer appear mixed with a separate violent episode in Lexington involving multiple victims and a shooting, leaving families and local officials to respond as authorities investigate the morning events.
Snowstorm grips St Paul and surrounding regions with heavy snowfall from Dakota and Minnesota. Fifteen inches reported at Little Falls and Milford, rail service disrupted as westbound N and ID trains halt near Fargo. Roads blocked, farmers affected, and winter storm continues with several inches of additional snow anticipated.
The text records scattered notices from a local scene with arrests, trials, and upcoming events. It mentions a Rite v City trial tomorrow, a colored man moved to hospital, a hall dance, and a parable of civic gatherings. Several references to a church, hall, and local names surface amid fragmented OCR lines.
Charleston dispatch reports the dynamite cruiser Vesuvio eluded Admiral Bunce and the North Squadron last night, slipping through the blockade by using fog and light signals. The bold maneuver, executed from Teague Leland yards, showcased skilled American naval tactics and drew praise for its audacity.
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