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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1885
Page
2
A garbled historical page fragment mixes dialogue and narratives about a prank, a Boston hotel clerks, a medicine ad, ship stories, and a prairie chase. It references Mr Cuere, Desiel Maw, Gregory, and an event near a river with burning sands and a fire police chase.
The fragmented text discusses book reviews and literary notices from Macmillan's Magazine and The Edinburgh Review, mentioning letters by Lord Lytton and Earl Eliot, censorship in England, and a tale of a bookseller's assistant. It references Concord School of Philosophy, Mind Brenner, and other historical figures, with mention of The Century and Hampton Floods.
Fragmentary notes name Tanne Wereree Barcus Tillar and associations with Saba. Text is partial and unclear but appears to reference individuals, peers, and a social or community scene without clear events or dates.
A Georgia woman recounts a grisly frontier murder case involving the Benders and a missing traveler. The tale recalls the murder of a man connected to a Kansas sheeds incident as authorities and readers unravel the horrific events and the discovery of a body in the orchard.
A long dream narrative contrasts a dream world where racial and social hierarchies are inverted with themes of morality and justice. The speaker recalls visions of corruption, exploitation, and misdeeds by powerful groups, and a plea for universal neighborly love and virtue amid turmoil.
An account from Tusvorut Rural Belle describes a shady draw poker session near the Olwn line by the New York Lake Exe railroad. A discreet crowd gathered in a dry goods setting, masked motives, and a swift game where bets, draws, and a missing stash are hinted at amid gossip and social pressure.
A man known as Bangloner faced bond after a knife incident and court appearance in Morgantown. A chandelier fell in the Normal School building sparing a potential fire disaster. fires and injuries are noted at homes and residences. Community notices include travels, political instruction, deaths of D. J. Merrill and Miss Bee Arnold, with Masonic funeral details and plans for performances by the Palatine band and Ned Turner.
In Washington Pennsylvania the upcoming primary election stirs keen interest in the Burgess race. Samuel Hiselot, the banker, seeks reelection amid a split Republican faction and a strong Democratic challenge, with candidates including H. J. Vankirk and John Kennedy. Other races and public concerns surface, from sheriff contests to a curious serial ghost tale in a local household, and ongoing railroad and canal developments near Chartier Valley.
A fragmented narrative traces Lillie Langtry's life in London and society. It mentions her marriages and affairs, including Prince Leopold and Sir George Chetwynd, as well as romantic intrigues with Camille and Lady Florence Page. The piece reflects on her beauty, social rise, and enduring public fascination.
Federal arguments frame a clash over Pacific and Union Pacific railroads debt, sinking fund mechanics, first mortgage primacy, and potential government action. The piece weighs whether Congress should compel payments or buy out bonds, with implications for Western development and national fiscal strategy.
A fragmented death notices column lists names and dates in February including Joante Boe at Lisirisville and Jelge Jake in Kebosary. The piece mentions railway facilities and station details around Washington City, urging readers to note travel implications and rail access.
A young man from Fosterman and a guard with coworkers were shifting rock near the Cheat River when a rock toppled from a scaffold, striking him in the back and face and inflicting severe injuries requiring surgical and medical care. A fire later damaged the residence of Ber, Win, Ke Wie Fairmont, burning the parlor area before tenants extinguished it.
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