Incendiaries and political turmoil sweep through town
The Wheeling Register reports a chaotic scene with incendiary threats and political maneuvering. Terms like revival to business, naval branches, and quorum battles surface alongside notes on tariffs, currency flows, and the press's legal responsibilities. Many named places and persons appear as the piece weaves economic and public policy concerns with vivid local drama.
Primaries Sparked Rivalries in Benwood City Race
Republicans held a suggestion meeting and Democrats reported a hot primary with 215 votes cast. Candidates lined for mayor treasurer marshal and council across wards as Benwood braces for a hot April 3 election amid factional activity and bank involvement.
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Benwood
Lewis Goole
James Solth
Thomas Geraghty
Henry Remhoff
Patrick Scanlan
Richard R. Satterfield
Bernard Ward
Thomas McMine
Timothy Grogan
dReans Hall
Henry Kidslie
Jacob Landers
Charles Igan
Ningor
Thomas Sheppard
Isaac Barton
Morgan
Robert Ceaves
Ward Stewart
Sargeant
Edward Novi
Luoma Sprouts
George Me
Robert FB. Sharp
Joby Rude
Wm. Schad
Bellatre
Jobe H. Cawpoetl
John Baugh,Jr
Janos T. Kelly
Jacob Rietz
Marshal
Charles Johnson
Frank Whitney
John H. Campbell
John Thaugh
Charles Joho Ein
Solleiro
George M. Woodbridge
James T. Kelly
Jacob Reitz
Senet
Cornelius Curran
Peter Casa
Batthazer Wenzel
Seth Jewell, Sr
Harry Kempett
Georg W. Yeston
Edward Gb. Alinway
Cornell
Thomas Mullen
J. J. Mc Tynough
Prank Me
Nomere
Charles Wimmerman
H. P. Hosewig
R. Lowe
Alonzo Tucker
James Conn
Henry McCready
Minshell Porterfield
James Kutts
Martin Planerty
Jacob Murray
Johnn Marsh
Wm. Bowers
W. C. Warnock
Walla Campbell
R. C. Moyer
Charles Kornpart
Isaac Moye
Fire destroys domed Agricultural Building at World’s Fair
Fire discovered in the dome of the Agricultural building at the World’s Fair grounds spread rapidly through dry timbers and pillars, collapsing the roof and dome within an hour. Investigators blame an incendiary amid widespread damage and soot darkens the rebuilt yet unrestored court area.
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Thisos
Court of Honor
Crousds
Rumored British Sailors Routed By West Africa Slavers
Dispatches from Bathurst and Plymouth report that British sailors aboard the Raleigh and Widgeon were ambushed inland on the west coast of Africa by slave traders led by Chief Podlist rak. The march into swampy, forested terrain prompted desertion of carriers and water shortages, leading to a setback. multiple officers and men were killed or wounded, with Admiral Bedford confirming casualties and a retreat after two captured villages were defended by stockades.
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Jnva
Lexpos
Africa
The
Times
Plymouth
Widgeon
Eith
Admiralty
Raleigh
Frederick C.D. Bedford
Scullard
Bathurst
Gambia
Podlstrak
Iil
Raleleh
Blue Jackets
Fadlsilah Ia
Admiralty Department
Ray
Edward Y W. Gamble
Admiral Bedford
Gamble
Wm. H. Arnold
Navy
Francis W. Hervey
Francis W. Meister
Theon Boyle
Herbert J. Saville
Wiman freed on bail as father in law posts twenty five 1000 bills
Erastus Wiman walks from the Tombs to await arraignment after his release on bail. Charles H. Deere, his son in law, deposits twenty five $1,000 notes with Clerk Carroll, securing bondsmen and Recorder Smyth signs the bail bond. Wiman will plead to the indictment next Monday. a letter from General Tracy defends his honor and asserts his innocence.
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Wimas Goss
New York
Old Tombs
Erastus Wiman
General Sessions
Smyth
Mr. Wiman
C. H. Deere
Recorder Smyth
Charles H. Desco
Molino, Til
Wm. C. Wiman
Chamberlain
Albart G. Cole
Fnn
Tracy
Heardmans& Platt
Unger
Carroll
Deere
Iis
Staten Island
Cole
Wiman
Momory
Seesiops
Erastus Winan
Benjamin P. Tracy
Navy
Protzman House Fire Near Morgastows
A suburb residence owned by Hershall Protzman near Morgastows West Virginia was nearly destroyed by a blaze last night. Initial indications point to a probable origin in the treend, and the home, though insured, will incur a light loss to the owner.
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Salem
Sumlay Register
Sane
W. Y
Seventh Day Baptist Church
Brrrencns
McDonald
Withntiee
Ofice
Morgastows
Sunday Register
Morcastows
W. Va
Hershall Protzman
Protzman
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Virginia
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Winnie L. Wreses
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Sistarsville
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Cit Fame
Salky Dove
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Suntonem Co
Keapers
Common Pleas Court
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William ©. Walger
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Meret Street
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Wall Fur
Franzheim & Giesey, Architects
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