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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1895
Page
1
The city hears heated discussions on appropriation and public works as a rally seeks funds amid political feuding. A convention names leaders and outlines opposition to tax measures while officials push for municipal projects.
Readable scraps show a chaotic report mentioning a fortune teller, arrests in New York, fraud concerns, and local actors in Atlanta. The garbled text references a gang, operators, a violator, and a dramatic scene tied to a lodge or state event, with unclear dates, places, and outcomes.
A vague postal fraud tale describes Lavelia M. Hall’s trust in Cavelle, a swindler who vanished after his bond was sprung. The piece links Cavelle to a series of letters from Chicago and Say Francisco, detailing manipulation and plans to Paris with Lucilla Hall, with a Say Francisco death tied to the plot.
A man missing since December was found dead in a city water tank. Authorities report the victim was a fireman of good repute and had been expected to receive a wage of 150. The grisly discovery caused widespread shock across the area.
An ex-Congressman’s son John Niblack, known as Sblack, came under gunfire during a nighttime store confrontation. He was mortally wounded as desperadoes fled without securing any loot while telegraph dispatches raced out to alert authorities.
Charles Yates and Brady broke from Wellshire Jail as County Sheriff Beard took office. They pried a door open after a ten minute absence, fled across the street, and robbed the money drawer of about 175 dollars. Officers pursued them toward Wixio.
A real princess travels from Tahiti to meet San Francisco society in mid February. She is described as a princess from the Pomary line, ruling Tahiti for two centuries, journeying with two retainers as she visits France and other ports. The tale notes royal pension implications and the return plans of her party after Eastward travel. Also reported is a boxing match in Troy NY ending in a draw between Mickay Finn and Bot Abearn after twenty-five rounds, praised for its scientific technique, with no blood shed. A separate incident notes a ten-year-old boy in Hoosick Falls attempting suicide at Parsons school, rescued after a teacher intervened.
Frederick Wasshausen a Wang Opera violinist is driven insane by smoking and is to be sent to a private asylum. In Batrione Massachusetts farmer John Chem dies in a January snowstorm with frostbitten ears and possibly feet. others may be buried as snow blocks roads and paths.
A garbled collection of late February dispatches reports a death sentence in New York for an executing official, transport delays aboard ships bound for the Mediterranean, a fatal shooting in Kisford, and a San ta Fe passenger train wreck near gas City with injuries but no fatalities. Names include Cornelius Vanderbilt and Mrs Vanderbilt, Janes Frazier, A B Motulsticon, Edward Diane Fox, and W B Tyler. Location mentions include Allowen prison, New York, Kisford, Pipe rman une, and Fraterickshoro.
The Reichstag passed a resolution submitted by Count Von Mirbach urging another International monetary conference to rehabilitate silver as money. The measure drew wide support from Conservatives, National Liberals, and Ultramarines, amid a broader debate on currency values and gold reserves. Emperor William followed the issue with interest after meeting American Ambassador Runyon and urging steadiness in U S financial matters.
Jeorge Smith aged resident of Brown's Station was struck by a westbound C P passenger train at about 5 o'clock and killed instantly while crossing the track with kindling and coal. His wife witnessed the tragedy as the crowd reported a previously terrorizing camel pipe near the scene.
February 16 Mixsearons Minnesota defense in the Hayward murder case gains confidence as Liveryman Wilson’s testimony shocks the state. Stenographer Miss Wachter, to testify for the defense, was dismissed after a ruling on attorney statements. Three physicians offered conflicting views on skull fractures. Court adjourned to Monday.
February 1 Miss Elsie Hicks of Marklesturg county was arrested and jailed for the murder of her newborn male child. The infant’s body was found in an outhouse on neighbor Mrs. Ssinagu’s premises. examination indicates the babe was alive at birth and strangled. A notice at 1150 Main Street promotes the West Virginia Savings and Boiding Association with office hours Mondays evenings.
In Torrentam Ont a 75 year old Robert Newbury shot his son in law or daughter then killed himself after wounding his daughter. The incident followed a sudden deadly act with no prior trouble. A separate report from February 1 notes Frank Evans and Martin, 20 and 17, involved in a fatal stabbing over a trivial quarrel. Evans is in custody.
Louisville officials order Chief Taylor to enforce the Sunday law immediately amid a planned test by the Liquor Dealers' Manual Protective Association. Saloons will reportedly stay open tomorrow. Also reports of accidents and disasters include a Warren Ohio agent shot in a fall, a doctor and family dying from gas exposure, and a major fire in Easton Maryland.
In Folles Court three disorderly cases were heard with fines applied. The Pastime Club plans a first elect bop at Alart fall Friday evening. Mrs Mary Kaynet died last evening of cancer. Parnicg Doreferry, longtime resident of South Wood street, died yesterday morning. Whains Newsanrly collapsed at work during downing a stable. Lectures to be delivered at Daughters of Library Hall this afternoon. Scott Livarns suffered a stroke at Twenty-sixth and Main. Hynrvore and Henry Rennie bought the former Joe Hydinger grocery at Porty-third and Jacob Mirtels. An unconscious man was found in ice and snow and might have died if not found. Third Presbyterian revival services continue with many conversions. Williams Yousenas from Bin Grove had a lucky stretch of bad luck with potatoes and a ewe. The West Virginia Secret Service Agency charter was left for record. Former Policeway Acoust Myens went to the country to capture red ojtds, returning with seven. Weather forecast for the region shows cloudy skies.
In Conosinus Ohio February 1 McBride was vindicated by a 129 to 4 vote of a committee of fifteen, clearing him of corruption charges linked to the Hocking Valley railroad dispute. Mark Wild was denounced as a corrupting influence, and Wild was expelled from the floor after attempts to speak. The convention extended confidence to McBride and re elected key officers including Cameron Miller and others. The session adjourned Monday. In New York on February 6 labor moves toward an eight hour day, with 1,200 electricians set to begin, and up to 2,000 workers likely by week’s end if building trades orders proceed, following talks between unions and contractors.
Washington’s Millday events draw crowds for a commemoration at the Livgington Trade School area with prayers, songs, and address by Hiro. A fire at a residence on Markos street caused five inches of damage, with no confirmed insurance and no injuries reported.
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