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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1896
Page
1
A detailed obituary recalls Judge Cochran and his career in Wheeling and Toledo, highlighting his roles as county judge, railroad advocate, and community leader. It covers his 19th century public service, including city and state duties, and notes his family ties and reputation as a steady, respected figure.
A historical report details Mothael I. Harter, known for involvement with the Gold Standard, killing himself in Fostoria Ohio on February 22. The piece notes a letter to his wife in Philadelphia and mentions his military and political connections, with speculation on public reaction and surrounding events in Cleveland and other cities.
Ballington Booth and Maud Booth resign as heads of the Salvation Army in the United States, announcing they will not sever ties with the movement or seek any new appointment. They cite inability to continue in leadership under current circumstances and note plans to hand command to London representatives, while affirming continued friendship with personnel worldwide.
A court of inquiry in New York probes commander Ballington Booth amid a shakeup in Salvation Army leadership. Herbert Booth orders discipline, Mayhem rumors flare, and Col. Eadie assumes temporary direction as transfers and property questions loom. The exchange turns to insubordination and potential dismissal in a tense power struggle.
In New Kensington Pennsylvania February Enzur Williams aged 25 shot himself dead in front of his sweetheart Miss Julia Machein at her residence after a quarrel on the way to a party. The couple had been engaged and had returned when she refused to accompany him. Williams then fired a bullet into his brain. The tragedy stunned nearby witnesses.
February 22 Independence Hall Philadelphia hosts delegates from Columbias Boston St Paul New York and England as Holocarps push for International arbitration. J W N Ashman and Fred erick Fraley chair a session that includes a President Cleveland telegram and writers' messages from absent leaders.
Madrid February 2 The Spanish Minister at Washington telegraphs that he considers it impossible for the United States to recognize the Cuban insurgents as belligerents and urges reconsideration of the issue.
Edgar W Bill Nye known humorist died at his home twelve miles east of Asheville after a paralytic stroke ten days earlier. He was 46. Nye built a career from Wisconsin to Wyoming and Denver before fame with the Boomerang in Laramie and a singular mule named Boomerang inspiring much of his humor. He later earned prominence on stage and in writings, leaving a wife Fanny Smith and two sons. he had recently settled near Asheville, N C.
The Bradley presidential campaign plans a March 4 launch at the Kentucky State convention in Frankfort. Governor Bradley is a declared candidate and hopes to win St. Louis convention delegates, facing strong McKinley opposition and a heated party battle.
Mrs. Jane McMurray aged 87 years burned to death at her home near Thomas Station on the BR and 0 line. Alone in a room she apparently fell against a grate, fire consuming furniture as her son found her body. The blaze nearly destroyed the house.
Washington February 22. Advices from the Argentine Republic to the bureau of the American Republics say rains have damaged the wheat crop, with yield below last year. Maize is shown as bountiful and the Unseeded crop suffered severely with poor quality. a large portion is affected.
The Department of State notes an official exhibition in Vienna Austria from May 6 to 11 1897. The United States is invited to participate with agricultural exhibits which will be readmitted free under the current tariff law.
The Geological Survey published the geology and mining districts report for the Cripple Creek area in Columbia. Five thousand copies of the report have been printed and distributed by Congress, with most intended for distribution to Senators and Representatives.
Private parties and associates are linked to a traffic dispute involving the Teop Drie Company and J. W. Danny Trig, witnesses from Resebud, with documents and local names appearing in the fragmented report from Troy Texas.
Workers at the Winetrele and Cedar Grove mines agree to a price reduction of six cents per unit and plan to resume work next Monday as Sperant to the Regier in Charleston West Virginia reports.
From Washington the Spanish minister in Havana issued a denial of insurgent reports of widespread battles and executions. dispatches describe fierce fighting near Matanzas and Havana with casualties among insurgents and loyal troops, while Weyler warned insurgents that surrender would spare them, and pledged harsh action for continued resistance.
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