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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1895
Page
1
A fragmentary OCR snippet mentions a city and state reference with terms hinting at a legal or public notice. Key proper nouns appear garbled, making precise entities difficult to confirm. The readable bits suggest a story involving a person and a regional authority, but details remain unclear.
The piece records rumors about a Senate race, involving Kies, Mart, and possible supporters, with mentions of Elhiva, Camiten, and Mr Hore. It discusses Republican leaders and the potential election outcome, noting skepticism about Dr Birbe and comments attributed to Mr Hart regarding party plans and candidate selection.
The article reports T. P. Davies, a Welsh named candidate from the Bleheh district seeking U S Senate. It details a controversial bid amid local factions, plus a separate note on liquor peddling arrests and a series of criminal and civil items including an inquest and court actions in West Virginia and nearby states.
In Savannah Georgia on January 4 George Black fatally wounded his son, shot his wife and daughter, then tried to kill himself. He begged for poison on the way to the hospital, while the family of four faces likely wipeout. The man claimed he wanted to die and to take his family with him amid a violent outburst. A separate report from Kentucky notes Sheriff Van Apsdal fatally wounded Dr P J Harrod during an arrest on Lawyers Row after an election related feud and a hostile anonymous circular accusing Van Arsdall of domestic turmoil. The doctor died after being shot as he exited his office.
In Washington January 5 Representative Cockran of New York led opposition to the Carlisle currency plan while advocating the Baltimore plan. Lacey of Iowa spoke against. Boatner of Louisiana and Catchings of Milas urged party support. A separate item notes Keone Gearron West Virginia where council trimmed $10 000 bonds for war works and reduced engineer fees from 1250 to 10, provoking public criticism and calling for treasury scrutiny.
Mary Andresen Weston aged 10 and another girl, daughters of farmer George R Weston near Batavia, vanished from home. They left a note about seeking life in a city. They climbed from a window Monday night and have not been found.
Judge Buehwalter discharged Rav. A. S. Hampton, colored, in Green County after ruling no safe, fair trial assurances were provided from Kentucky authorities. The decision notes mob violence risk, moral duty to protect rights, and lack of proper requisition or force. Parliament dispatch from Paris reports Turkey seeking European powers to moderate Armenian demands by Britain and Russia.
Small Capacities in the Aba Minor Matter report yesterday appointing Hermon Hoxcunn as guardian for Aus P Helne rion C Wilhelmina George W and Christian W Koreher with bonds set. Henry A Jones appointed administrator of Elizabeth Jones Bund estate with bond. The Port Justice notes police court activities and local notices alongside medical cures and hunting plans in Florida.
A Wisconsin note reports Herbert L. Flint the hypnotist in town to entertain crowds may be sought to influence Claus Blunt regarding Miss Catherine Glog’s murder. RR O'Dell of Minnesota solicits Flint's help claiming hypnotism could reveal connections to Harry Hayward’s role. The paper notes Flint plans to proceed to Minneapolis after his Eau Claire engagement.
Prrranunc Pennsylvania January 4 Work men at the Homestead steel works say there is no probability of a general strike though some department employees are dissatisfied with the new scale. At Edgar Thomson Brad dock the strikers are hopeful of victory. Last night an explosion at a furnace, blamed on inexperience, prompted efforts to keep furnaces from cooling to prevent damage. No trouble reported at either site.
Judge Husted ruled against the Loyal faction in the A L O U W name case filed by Grand Master Hanks of Draveur Iowa. Rebels seek to bar Loyalists from using the name and from transacting business as A L O U W. If the ruling stands in the Supreme Court it will eject Loyalists from the state. The dispute ties to 1882 assessments for yellow fever death losses in the South and has drawn national attention among fraternal orders.
The Daily Register will be mailed to any address from now until March 4 1895 for Oxy Dor LAR, payable in advance. The offer extends over the regular session and any possible extension.
New York financier Richard Croker has entered Montauk and three other horses for the Ashley Plate and other events at Newmarket and Ascot. Dobbins by cable is in the Gold Cup lineup, alongside Isinglat Throttle and other famous English horses. Ladas of Lord Rosebery does not appear among entries. Crescent City Jockey Club hosts a winter meet with heavy track conditions and results in furlong times. Jim Ash of Boston issues a 105 pound world challenge, proposing a match race with Willie Smith of England if a moderate purse and expenses are provided.
In Washington on January 4, the President, acting on Postmaster General Bissell's recommendation, issued an order extending civil service regulations to all station superintendents in U S post offices, reinforcing merit based appointments.
The Senate discussed Lodge’s resolution demanding Navy information on why the battleship left Hawaiian waters. The session ran long with debate, while Morgan wrapped up his Nicaraguan canal speech and a military academy appropriation bill of 420000, reduced by 41960, passed before adjournment.
A south wing fire at the Ohio State Asylum for Imbeciles in Columbus destroyed the section while inmates and children were at supper in another part. Firefighters arrived from three miles away but could not save the wing, which was consumed. No loss estimate yet. Governor McKinley and State Auditor Poe, as Emergency Board members, will oversee repairs.
An 1895 Wheeling health report notes total city deaths at 601 with a 19.05 per 1000 rate. Typhoid deaths dropped from 52 to 0 in 1894, diphtheria deaths rose, scarlet fever led to 21 deaths, and pneumonia 4. One railroad fatality and one burn death are recorded. J W Meere defends sanitary measures while criticizing outdated rules and praising the low death rate relative to peers.
A report dated January 4 states the price for 30 410 tonnes of tin rally wares will be 82 per ton, higher than last year's 24 per ton. The contract involves Carnegie Iron Company and Edgar Thomson Works along with Pennsylvania line interests.
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