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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1895
Page
9
A crowded liner nears Queenstown after a perilous approach to the Irish coast. Passengers face the treacherous seas near Ringaskiddy and Cork harbor as the ship reaches Annetes Point and prepares to disembark amid distress and farewell scenes.
A historical essay traces boxing’s evolution from early brutal shows to a refined era. It highlights endurance as a core requirement, contrasts old and new schools, praises Sullivan and the modern champions, and argues boxing strengthens character and deters crime. It notes safety measures, trainer discipline, and calls for responsible practice and sport integrity.
West Virginia lawmakers weigh county officers paying a share of their fees into the public treasury. Republicans oppose as party policy any move to seize officers profits, while Stapleton pushes a bill to require reporting all fee income to the Auditor with penalties for false returns. Railway charter approved for Charleston area.
Through committee action the House reported without recommendation on Senate Bill No. 61 to enforce public school attendance and adversely on Senate Bill No. 135 to establish an industrial school for girls. A joint committee was authorized to confer with Hon. H. Davis to report fully next session with a plan for the institution. Other items include Senate bills on railroad classifications, state university funding, and a dentistry board, with several House measures for deeds authentication and teachers pay timelines.
Our buyers return from a two week stay in New York with hundreds of new silks and satin waists. Prices for making are mentioned and more details on silks will follow in coming days.
The column details numerous House and Senate actions including bills on county report of fees to the State Auditor, abolishing courts in several counties, sunset speeches, school law amendments, convict labor on roads, and a late marriage dissolution case in Tunneville with Joseph Ventolo and Margaretta Motoy.
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