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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1892
Page
1
L C Laylin of Borun County is nominated for Speaker amid local political maneuvering. The selection centers on Laylin’s leadership potential and party backing as the county vacancy draws attention from key figures and voters.
A late 19th century report outlines House Republicans debating Speaker selection with Laylin headlining the Sherman ticket. It notes Sherman’s majority chances and Foraker’s camp asserting strength while cautious for future roll calls. Spencer commits to Sherman as the Ohio contest widens.
In January 3 remarks, Secretary Poster congratulated Senator Sherman after Laylin won the Speakership in the Republican caucus. Foraker backers mourn McKinley’s absence and fear shifts to Sherman, while Sherman allies celebrate and denounce McKinley’s timing.
An explosion at a nitroglycerine magazine near Willow Grove, two miles from Melonald, Pr. killed John Pair and George Condy and badly injured Irwin. The blast destroyed the magazine, uprooted trees, and shook houses at McDonald and Willow Grove.
A devastating blaze at Webb Stevenson Co store on College street in Nasaville Texx was fanned by a NW wind. The fire spread to adjacent firms, collapsing structures and killing several in the Philips But Manufacturing alley. Insurance tallies and cause remain uncertain amid widespread destruction. Authorities seek information on a torching incident and a missing cablegram from the Yorktown.
The San Francisco and Charleston lie near each other in San Diego Harbor awaiting orders. Capt Remy reports the Charleston’s sea trials after Japan China and Honoulu voyages, notes heavy seas, and says coal and ammunition will be received from the San Francisco on Monday. Baltimore expected Sunday.
Santiago dispatch reports President Montt’s cabinet is set with Loute Perlera taking Foreign Affairs and Bianco Viel assuming War. Some ministers felt uneasy over U S Chile tensions but press and public largely approve. There is chatter that the previous Foreign Minister Matias’s note may be withdrawn to ease ties with Washington.
Reports from Tangier indicate a serious rebellion near the city against Sultan Mulai Hassan as British authorities move to shield residents. A gunboat has departed Gibraltar and the Thunderer prepares to follow, amid turmoil tied to court intrigues and alleged conspirators.
Reported Garza uprising rumors stir fear as two more cavalry companies are deployed to confront Garza's forces. A claimed death of Jose Sanches, ex-Chief Sanchez’s brother, is unverified and denied by Mexican authorities. No confirmation of clashes or executions this week. New Laredo telegraph line down. silence along the river frontier persists.
A dawn telegram from Nuevo Laredo reports a clash on the Mexican side with two U S soldiers killed. Local observers believe Garza is preparing a decisive move, with forces being reinforced, and that a strong secret power uses Garza as a blind.
The piece notes heightened police vigilance after Thursday’s explosion at Thublin Castle and intensified customs searches for arms on trans Atlantic arrivals. A man named Thomas Edges is held for concealing a firearm and ammunition.
The jury convicts Dr Thatcher Graves of first degree murder in the poisoning death of Mrs Barnaby after a high profile trial marked by intense courtroom drama. Judge Furman and Graves’s attorney show distress as the verdict is read. Graves is jailed pending sentencing.
In Gueesvias Pennsylvania S B Griffith of Mercer as receiver for Economical Mutual Benefit Association of Sandy Lake reports eight years of payouts totaling about 150000 while books vanish. He seeks a mandamus to force Sandy Lake postmaster to deliver mail to the company held under a Postmaster General order. Victims urge prosecution and full exposure of the directors.
A case resembling the Archbishop of Aix arises between the government and the Bishop of Carcassonne. The bishop refused a government order and traveled to Rome without prior permission, prompting the minister to seek approval for his absence and prompting questions on prosecution if needed.
A telegram received by the marshal reports the arrest of a moonshiner named Webster near Wardenrilie in Hardy county. The stills were captured and destroyed. The prisoner remains in custody.
A jumble of disaster and death across towns and nations. Notable items include floods in Austria and Belgium, a fatal construction derailment in Tennessee, a shooting in Woodbury, a Chicago mayor's death, and various medical and political updates. Strong figures include Charles Heft of Freemansburg, Roswell B. Mason, W. Vanderbilt, and Speaker Crisp’s illness. Also notes on influenza in Europe, a Vallejo death, and a mass church scene in Mexico amid a knife duel and a cathedral service.
Reports via cable claim Germany offered mediation in Chilean tensions while internal German politics swirl over education reform and clerical power. Also covered are a New Year ceremony with troops, alleged plots against rulers, a Mark Twain lecture in Germany, and a tragic church incident involving an eight month old baby.
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