Early long distance telephone network announced at Wheeling
A historic report describes plans for a new long distance telephone system linking Wheeling to major cities including Philadelphia New York Chicago and Pittsburgh. It highlights proposed lines via Reading Harrisburg Williamsport and Oswego with future cross country reach and cost estimates. The piece notes Wheeling’s early advantage in securing this broad network connection and the expected impact on business efficiency and communications.
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Washington City
Wolf
Ofic Jeans
Tuance
ted New + AG
Chicago
DOW
York
Wheeligz
Thair Pittabury
Cabiaoy
Philadelphia
Oun
Lesa Faton
Yors
Wheeling
Ahebee Johestown
Aflouia
Harris Bars
Reading
Alwocs & Throughtlue
Wellamsport
Wilkes-Starre
Oswego
Wutry
Local Theatre Report Prominent Actors Stage New Shows
Marie Prescott and RB D McLean present Rone and Jalles at law year's watch Monday and Duke's Wife in the evening. Both have established reputations and draw big audiences. The new play The said to be one of the best in the repertory, while Shakespearean pieces and a fourth act conspire to impress. Williams' Meteors and Rosabel Morrison featured in signals. Grand engagement begins Monday, January 2, with two packed houses at Peppest Theater. The acts include Yours Mule and Parlor Mateh among others, with strong support from Hoary C Demille.
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Pacrco
Marie Prescott
RB. D. McLean
Rone
Jalles
Gucinnati Enquirer
Williams
Mateo
Ah Graod
Peppest
Wght
Harry Williams
Meteors
Lave
Breta
Plo Ls
James Hoey
Mule
Tor Old Hoss
Mateh
Inser Sud
Leland
Ack
Ouda
Kay
Harry Mague
Ralston
Rosabel Morrison
Lyceum
New York City
Hoory
C Demille
Winsome
Morrison
Opera House
Ice Harvest Transforms Wheeling Amid Cold Snows
In Wheeling the cold spell fills ice houses for the first time in four years as natural ice from the Back River and local creeks becomes a staple. Firms like Koehnleinens Bros and Evyeholeln are expanding crews to harvest 600 to 1,200 tons daily, while artificial ice remains in demand for purity. Skating, sleighing, and coasting enliven the city as ice, prices, and competition shape the winter economy.
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Suill
Paw Steel Bridge
Bridgeport
Red Adolph
Fred Ninenger
Messrs
Nick Rube
Evyeholeln Bros
Koelinleln Bros
Feam
Kahn
Kuhn
Koehneline Bros
Kobo
Wheeling
Wheeling Ice and Company
Reymann Browing Company
Ruetsten
Ad Nce
Train Robbers Sentenced To Life In Moundsville
Kyle of Cabell county and four deputies brought three prisoners to the Late Prison at Moundsville. Forgey and Collins, the train robbers, and Frank Millicons, convicted of horse stealing, received two year and life sentences respectively. Twelve days after the robbery they were jailed, with looming fears of lynching and a long, tense transport via the Ohio River road. Forgey protested innocence while Collins confessed openly.
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Kyle
Cabell
Moundaville
Cabell County
Moundsville
Burrall
Forgey
Thos. Colling
Frank Millicons
Collins
Wheeling
Buhler
Huntington
Bringel Aoeers
Ohio River Road
Point Pleasant
Columbus
Moundsii
Street Railway Work Continues Despite Order
The city street railway company began work on Third Street despite a B P W order. Citizens remonstrated and police intervened, but the project proceeded under the board’s ruling. No voluntary halt occurred.
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Third Street
A Livley Manager Scofield Besieged by Those Demanding Payment
A lively manager Scofield at Tre faces pressure from claimants and creditors seeking payment of amounts due. Members of the public press for settlement as officials attempt to mediate. No further details are provided in the fragment.
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Scofield
TRE
Scandal at the Musee Theatre Ends with Arrests
Crooked manager Scofield faces arrest after a chaotic ward at the Musee continues. Employees claim stolen funds and fraudulent contracts totaling hundreds, with creditors pressing as Scofield seeks to explain receipts over 400 dollars for Christmas week. Justice Arkle to hear next steps while creditors press claims.
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Scofield
R. Tracy
Mr. Vofield
Mr.Tracy
Cmd
Neas
Tracy
Metz
Rootster
Intervsion
Frank Vennetta
Mr. Neanetta
Constable Tauchill
Mr. Scofield
News Publishing Company
Chas. E. Vankeuron
Justice
Baker
Toledo
Justice Arkle
Mr. VanKeuren
Sortore
Honse & Herrmann
Matt Leroy
James N
Ice gorge damages Ohio river boats at Portsmouth
Notes of the River reports an Ohio river ice gorge at Portsmouth breaking today. Coal boats in Swentzel harbor were carried away along with two barges sunk. Bellevue and Reliance suffered heavy damage, with total losses around 15000 dollars. Susie Brown broke loose but landed safely on the Kentucky shore as the gorge reformed.
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Ohio
Portsmouth
Ohio River
Swentzel
Bellevue
Reliance
Susie Brown
Kentuck
Crxclysail
Milami
Fce
Married couple in ceremony at local city hall
On Tuesday December 97th Mr. Cramias A. Camewnaver of this city and Mise Crana B. TOavex of Martins Ferry Ohio were married in a ceremony.
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Carenbaurr-Turvey
Mr. Cramias A. Camewnaver
Mise Crana B. Toavex
Martin’s Ferry
Ohic
Death notices from an 1893 Ohio newspaper
Deaths listed for Friedrichs aged 63 at his Woods Street residence. Funeral from 3018 Woods Street, internment at Mt Zion. Other obituaries include Rowen Jacus Stewart age 4 6 months of Youngstown diphtheria. Bel?aire Ohio Davin Brcmaxaz and Elizabeth Wade, both with ages. Obermann William Jacobson? unavailable.
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Freddrichs
Woods Street
Mt Zion
Stewart
Youngstown
Ohio
Rowen Jacus Stewart
David
Marion Stewart
Obermann
William Jacos
Avetar
Ben Carolina Obermann
Tangerey Buchanan
Bellaire
Davin Brcmaxaz
Wade
Martin's Ferry
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