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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1893
Page
2
A Wheeling newspaper column attacks the Street Car Workers Union and its leaders over a strike and alleged misdeeds by the street railway company. The piece defends workers, criticizes a figure called American, and accuses the company of arrogance, bias, and attempts to seize control, warning of legal actions if the strike persists. It also mentions a hotel, a piano sale, and local business notices amid the controversy.
The Linsly Institute, Young Men's Democratic Club, Advance Lodge No. 36, and Wheeling Lodge No. 9 publish oblique tributes to deceased trustees A. J. Sweenay Joha Finmoert and G. A. Stuckey. They express deep regret, extend family support, and vow to spread resolutions in minutes and papers. Notices also announce Hotel Brunswick dining specials and a streetcar strike stance.
A late 19th or early 20th century classified fragment lists furniture pianos and musical gear for sale. Items include upright pianos priced at 150 and 163, and other instruments with varied terms. The notice mentions damaged or used goods, sales at A House on Maries Street and 1320 Maries Street, and references to multiple sellers and locations.
The special Council Committee on Committees met at City Hall with Mayor Caldwell presiding to complete the committee roster. The lengthy session produced a full list for First and Second Branch members, noting uneven distribution across committees and plans to report the list by ordinance at Tuesday night’s regular session.
Monday evening the Street Railway Company started running cars to Benwood after dark and yesterday the first motor left the depot at 7 20 am for Benwood. Patronage on the lower line was better than seen before though boulders blocked track briefly. authorities removed obstructions. Deputies on the Benwood line reportedly resigned rumors. Superintendent Michael Loftus denied any resignation. Conductors and operators noted a calm day. reports of deputies quitting circulated without confirmation. Special invitation extended to the public to visit Dr. Suerr at 1110 Main street for free eye tests and glasses.
The old jail property on Eoff street was sold at auction yesterday afternoon by Auctioneer Haller to Murray Bros for $6 775. A sixteenths street blacksmith Jack Anderson broke his right leg yesterday afternoon near Pranks picture store and was moved home for medical care. A Glenns Run schoolhouse program netted $43 50 for charity. Court sessions included a lunacy hearing for Elizabeth M Freeze and several demurrers and rulings. An engineers lecture at 1049 Main street March 3rd will feature D T Lawson on boiler explosions and safety.
Real estate deeds dated February 21 and 14 1893 were left for record at Clerk Hook’s office. Transfers include William J. Lantry to Edward Hackenberg for part of lot 7 in Lantry’s subdivision, $350. Peter Kiel and wife to Ferdinand Raber for part of out lot 10 of Chapline farm, $850. John J. Jacob and H M Russell as commissioners to Annie R. C for lot 23 on Walters & Shalcross plat, $400. Also an advertisement for business men’s dinner and Miller Derby hats at G A Berren’s, 1101 Market Street.
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