03 Jan 1886
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1886
Page
1
A man described with multiple aliases was captured in Cleveland and returned to Illinois to face murder charges. Reports say he was connected to a fatal assault on a woman in Burrison County, with authorities preparing for a trial date and potential sentencing in late December.
An overwhelming, garbled report details a chaotic reunion at Claringiun with mentions of a band, a sequence of speakers, and a travel mishap. It references individuals such as Prof EH Terenas Muskene, JOS Pat, and various others, noting a bombing of dialogue and a sequence of events leading to hospitalizations and a missing person scenario.
A December letter from the Grand Potawatomie station keeper confirms the loss of the missing schooner Orphan Bay after a late season gale. Crews searched the area near Nour, Fort Der and Nour sheet, but survivors were not found. The report notes a severe storm and suggests all aboard perished, ending hopes of recovery.
A complex shooting incident unfolds with a suspect firing at close range in Mudledis town near the Marsh of Peospset. Details describe an armed struggle, a disarm attempt, and a subsequent police response, including a staged pursuit and a reported $4500 bond tied to the case. The events touch Chicago transportation routes and local police stations as investigators work to confirm whether the shot was intentional or accidental.
January 2 report describes the discovery of a full grown infant’s body in a privy vault behind a Marietta mill, sparking a police inquiry. The article notes neighbors and a boarder named Cooper, a piano tuner, connected to the case, with ongoing investigation into the woman involved and potential charges.
A garbled report from January describes turmoil across nations with government crises in Ireland, disputes over Upper Holland, and rising violence from rebels. Police use dogs to deter looting as unrest spreads to towns and provinces. A Salem church incident and quake warnings add to a night of upheaval and fear of further disorder.
Mail advices from Panama dated December 25 1935 report a passenger boat voyage from Talcatwen Chile to Panama ended in disaster after weather forced a sail change. Several passengers drowned, with five saved and others missing. Names include Silva Gonzales and Franciaco, among others, and rescue saved some from the water. Local accounts describe capsizing and multiple drownings as the vessel foundered near the Andatlan river.
Friday night thieves entered the residence of Jlack Soles at No. 5 Mark-1 erect, rifling pockets for about eight dollars and stealing clothing. A separate note recalls a stolen horse and buggy near Hollway, while a series of lodge installations and public notices follow, including officer appointments, juror summons, and community meetings amid local concerns and a reported suicide nearby.
Local items recount marriage licenses issued and court actions, incidents of disorderly conduct, a lamp-lighter issue, and a crowded city meeting. Community events include church announcements, a charity rink feature, a town hall meeting on taxes, and social notes from McCullough Street. Reports mention arrests, fines, and local entertainment including races and dances with prizes, plus a medical advertisement for Electric Bitters.
A Pine Township family of father mother and three children suffered a severe trichinosis outbreak after eating nearly raw pork, with doctors warning the illness is of a violent kind. The father and mother are gravely ill, while two others may recover. several neighborhood families reportedly shared the meal but cooked it at home. News coverage notes community concern and mentions public lectures and local events amid the health scare.
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