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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1892
Page
2
Einsheimer announces a sale featuring 10 000 yards Torchon and Medicis lace and inserting in varied prices. The store claims the cheapest laces in town and promotes Cambric Maslin underwear and special match sets made for the sale.
The Fort Wayne area reports on stage shows kept in demand with acts from The New York World and Chicago Times praising keep it dark and farce acts while Wheeling miners face wage issues and talks of strikes. Listings include Bowers and Jordan names among theater goers and upcoming entertainment at Deweye venues.
Leading lawyers and the Prosecuting Attorney discuss creating a Criminal Court in Ohio County to speed trials, reduce jail delays, and cut costs. Support comes from Senators and judges who argue it would relieve the circuit docket, with calls for monthly terms and limited appeals to the Supreme Court. Strong support from Prosec boring Attorney L. S. Jordan and Senator Sommerville, who urge immediate legislative action.
Lutz Bros. won a contract to remodel the north half of the old Busby building, front windows replaced and interior renovated, six offices to be created and work due by April 1. Multiple court items follow including arrests for theft, gaming, and prostitution, plus bank leadership changes and local society notices.
In East Liverpool Ohio the Floy Crowell Company faced $30 damages after failing to appear as contracted during Christmas week. Hood and attorneys filed suit. an attachment on box office receipts showed $86.12 due to the company, which confessed judgment and paid costs. The troupe had performed in Kitanning Pa and owed salaries. they planned to depart at dawn for Warren Pa.
The year 1891 proved tough for Wheeling insurers as U.S. and Canada fire losses soared to an estimated 116 to 127 million dollars for eleven months and 130 to 145 million for the year. Dozens of insurers collapsed nationwide, though a Wheeling firm avoided closure. dividends were slim, with two local companies Bayer and Fire and Marine expected to pay this month. May include a broader note on premiums and real estate transfers, and memorial resolutions from local lodges and unions.
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