09 Jan 1887
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1887
Page
1
In Washington and Charleston the senatorial contest and party troubles unfold. West Virginia leaders press a reform line while urging unity against Republican advances as delegates and observers converge for key legislative sessions and a sprawling lobbying effort.
A Pennsylvania based Sportmen's Association branch plans a West Virginia charter for vast hunting preserves. They claim 60 000 to 80 000 acres along the Cheat river to Charleston near Winchester, with a chief gamekeeper and assistants to keep trespassers out. The group includes J Palmer Neil C Scalfe J L Harriott D H Hostetter Paul Hawke James Bown and Edward Palmer. The plan aims to stock forests and streams with game and fish and operate as exclusive preserves for association members.
A devastating shipwreck off the Virginia coast near Cape Henry early yesterday leaves twenty or more lives lost. Life saving crews from Little Island and Dam Neck Station reported a large stranded vessel amid a blizzard and gale as they exchanged signals and fought the cold to rescue survivors.
Last evening at about 5 o clock a fire alarm from box 4 at Jacob and Nineteenth streets sent the department to a hinge factory. The blaze gutted the warehous and front part of the building, driven by oil on hot machinery. Water damage predominated. stock injured by flood waters will be assessed in coming days as crews and life-saving units responded to the blaze and other incidents described.
Washington news reviews where all senators stand on the present naval reorganization bill. The debate highlights the lines between supporters and opponents as Goff and Boutelle press their positions.
Washington dispatches report Mrs. Cleveland held her first public reception of the sexton from three to five at the White House. She was assisted by Mr Manning and Mrs Endicott with nieces assisting. Society notes say events were dull after the holidays as people recover from holiday gaiety.
A witness among the rescuers testifies about the events and actions taken during the emergency. The account highlights risks faced, decisions made, and the coordination with other responders. The testimony underscores the urgency and the challenges of the rescue operation.
A garbled 19th century roll lists numerous U.S. senators and political figures absent this winter. Names include Brown of Georgia, Camden and Kenna of West Virginia, Lang and Dawes tied to Massachusetts, Warner Miller of New York, Fair of Nevada, Whit Thomas of Tennessee, and Mitchell of Pennsylvania among others. The note mentions expected returns, contest dynamics, and various offices or roles, with references to a Lansing inscription and a mix of personal items and awards like watches and a pistol. The fragmentary text hints at ongoing senatorial contests, attendance patterns, and personal positions during a winter session.
Local society notes report Miss Sophia Carr hosting guests Blanche and Delia Easton of St. Louis with Prof Killmeyer providing music and late dancing. Albert Whitaker hosted a South Chapline street gathering. Arion club Kaffee viaotes enjoyed social time, while George P. Theiss hosted a reception in Lincoln Nebraska. Rifle range events at the old Fair Grounds featured team and individual matches with scores and a detailed account of the first five days’ shooting and a coroner’s inquest into two train wreck victims.
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