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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1895
Page
1
An account of a heated Senate session touching on the bill's passage and party alignments. It notes Senator Waite's remarks, the anticipated opposition, and mentions Ransom and other figures tied to the peace efforts and Civil War-era context.
A highly garbled OCR passage mentions various names and places with partial phrases. Readable elements include references to a minister, a senator, and discussions of removals and hearings, but the fragment lacks coherent events or outcomes to state a clear news item.
In a chaotic rural clash near Petersburg West Virginia, a rooster and a hawk engage in a dramatic bout with bystanders and a crowd watching. After a relentless exchange, the rooster defeats the hawk, securing the yard’s safety as patrons recount the odd duel and the local scene shifts to other news.
Witness Searcy retraces train robbery with scars of memory as prosecutors press. Judge rebukes Senator Little for aiding the prosecution while Shays cross examination exposes variations in accounts. General Shay presides over a dramatic courtroom scene as testimony proceeds.
The funeral of Frederick Douglass is nearly arranged. On Monday the body will be moved to Metropolitan AME Church for a 2 PM service conducted by Rev. J. J. Jeoifer and other clergymen. The remains will go to Rochester New York where a Rochester City Council committee is expected to receive them. The colored public schools have closed and students will wear mourning badges. A separate note in New York confirms a body repatriation plan and mentions interment in state government rooms, with the body passing through the city. A postmaster commission was issued in West Virginia, and a theft of wearing apparel on the island is being investigated. The loss, reported by Mrs. L. Hartman and Miss Rabe Smith, involved a large amount of clothing stored in unlocked boxes behind a Browdiway residence. Total value is estimated at several hundred dollars.
In a terse Police Court session a man named Miller claimed a hardback tale and was permitted to depart. He said he was a Piturbarger and had traveled west for sales, losing fifteen thousand dollars. He was now seen in various places before his arrest, with little chance of bail or aid.
Six masked robbers battered a door at a residence seven miles north of OsPankkrenoro Ohio on February 23. They bound Miss Jane Morrison and Henry Gowers and wife to beds, stole about $200, a deposit certificate, and a gold watch. One resident, Bowers, was struck with a wagon spoke. The thieves planned a gate notice but did not post it. Also reported: a damages suit in Parkenton for $1,000 in which Maui Mayhew sues WH II Kelly for alienating his wife’s affections, with crowded court scenes. A death by fire near Elizabeth West Virginia. Mrs Edwards, confined by illness, fell into a grate and burned to death. husband Arthur Edwards returned to find her body.
A scheme involving Edna Kane and Nettle Gorman of Kaeville Illinois spurred post office inspectors who report up to the Postmaster General. The plan produced an estimated 15 million cancelled stamps in bundles and letters, prompting calls for a fraud order to curb mail abuse. A separate Pittsburgh and Allegheny City correspondence recounts Miss Huston's attempted employment by Malone Stevens, leading to a drastic escape by the teacher and ensuing warrants. Police thwart a South Market street burglary attempt, while a minor blaze near the Wheelerville works caused no major damage.
Review of sport events and plans across Wheeling and neighboring cities. Discusses potential eighth league club, travel improvements via street railway, and expected fan support, plus notes on bowling standings and upcoming matches. Mentions players Moreland, Miles, Buckenberger, and others, with references to the old Tri-State League and local teams.
In a Wheeling League double at Seibert's last night the Pen and Pencils and Columbias split games with a 2-2 record. Handlan lifted his average, while Hervey edged ONeill for top form, and Cassell posted the high score for the evening with 145. The standings leave the Pen and Pencils tied with Wheeling for last place.
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