Fractured City Talks and Rail Deal Debates
A long, disjointed report describes tense negotiations between the Union Bridge and Terminal Hallway Company and the Conseil Committee to Railroads. It notes recent concessions debated to straighten streets and fund bridges while warning against city overreach and urging balanced, fair action to protect public interests amid political strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Bridge and Terminal Hallway Company
Conseil Committee
Caldwell
Wood Street
Koffapet
Chapine Street
Thor
Aiffire
Powsky Railroad Company Refuses Freight Amid Influenza Outbreak
The report notes widespread illness from influenza and pneumonia across industry, railroads, and offices. Pennsylvania lines halt most freight except livestock and perishables east of Pittsburgh while deaths rise. Doctors warn precautions as hot weather and feverish conditions strain services and commerce.
Frightful Assault in Benwood Saloon Leaves Man Severely Wounded
Leonard of Benwood was attacked by three men in a Benwood saloon on a Thursday night. He was struck with a club, knocked to the floor, and beaten until bystanders intervened. He suffered a scalp wound requiring six stitches. Across Parkersburg, grippe continues to ravage the region as U S District Attorney Stargise and others are down with illness as the court opening is postponed.
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Tims
Dal
Tata Mme
Fox
Frye
Cnutean
Ryjo
Lalun
Sponta
Dan
Maradlise
Hank Hemes
Cao
Hinself
Europe
Businees
Reorstex
W. W. Whitmeyer
Msid
Axylvania
Pittsburg
Pelieville
Pennsylvania Road
Great Aever
Beutstes
Peyt
Phyit
Jon
SS. Leonard
Benwood
Leonard
Mr. Leonard
Saally
Ann
Lila
Amusements and local society notes in Wheeling
The Wheeling periodical reviews a slate of theatre engagements led by Thomas E. Shea at the Grand with praise from the Syracuse Standard for his Richard Fernley and other roles. It notes Bennett Moulton Opera Company performances at the Collingwood Opera House and a well-mounted historical drama at the Opera House. The column items report society visits, travels, illnesses, and travel between Wheeling, Pittsburgh, New York, and Chicago, with brief notices of local business and Greek visitors, plus oil prospects and the Browse property update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas E. Shea
the Grand
Syracuse Standard
Shea
Richard Fernley
Boxlish Bill
Sandy McPherson
Barry McShane
Eph Bloodeworth
Bill Forrest
Dr. Clearmont
Claude Livingston
Janos
Bing Sing
Life For Life
Monte Cristo
Uia
Bennett-Moulton Opera Company
Opera House
Poughkeepsie
Collingwood Opera House
Boccaccio
Irene Murphy
Wooley and Wolf
Beatrice Goldie
House’s
Paul Kauvar
Opera
Wheeling
J. A Voight
Steubenville
Banataa
Teenberg
Iscobe
Katt
Neal Thompon
South Side
J. G. Elina
Delia Haymond
Clarkeburg
Pittsburg
Wherling
J.T. McLare
United Presbyterian Church
J. £. Hunter
Monndaville
B. Briscoe
Esey
Andrew Palmer
J. W.&eg. BR
George Leasire
Hobbs
Ulaes
Otto Jaeger
Fostoria
Ohio
I. Anderson
New York
Mias Annie Riddle
Boat End
Edward Ebbert
Chicago
Lonin Laskaris
Main Street
John Chaconos
Mra. J
Aldareon
Charleston
Charlester
Fesays
J. D
Unusual Second Ward Waloon Hosts Hen Fight in City
A peculiar event unfolded in the second ward waloon as two game hens owned by local men fought ten rounds over forty minutes, ending in a draw with about forty attendees present including a dozen colored spectators amid lively betting. Also noted are arrivals and departures of teams and timetable snippets from 1880, with railroad schedules and a weathered miscellany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waloon
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Myseling Register
Register
West Virginia Printing CO
A Courant
Asp Panretzrens
Sree
Masi
Masy
Amr
Jane Rulslor
Garrienae
Dras
Nealon House
Teu Locke
Jam- Faey
Sweden
Heromry
Teaen
Ganrem Presrat
Mieftier
Weil
Watlot
Thule
Joel Rao
Conan
Ericet
Cannes
Dinenter
Angel An
Powsky Failroad Company
Guanantee
Deans
Prener
Worl'y
Bittabis
Piesre
Csipure
Grattuntier Sinrest Ag
Bagr
Nauta
Sweeney
Concord
Mercer County
Ayer
Tavelers’ Guide
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Mayersee
SDA
Yannday
Hiunday
Aurday
Vo Meridian
Fheeling Tin
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Wempington City
Cosminbus
Columbus, Cin Caieng Chiomgo Mitte
Holumba Asehiesigo
St Clarenville
Glairaville Acco
Peel
Wot & B
Pitter
Palditr
Pwreereneoec
Kittsburg
Die East Vor
Hiutsburg
Washinton
Accoh A
P&b
Ty RY
East
Wibisburg
Wisn Pashure
Pitaborg
Piteburg
Eespress
Mail
Lam Exprem Chandet
Louis
Express Stechativille
D Co
Rumibenville & Beattison
Pitebun
d&Chinago
Liverpool
Accon
Piushate
Piraburyans
Exprom
Cleveland
Mimmiclon
Cialisenle
Clalperilin
Camesiin
Accora
Toma
New York Life Insurance Company
New York Life
Merrill
Massachusetts
Fort Ot
Comm _ Merrill
Life Insuarree
Ripe Ee
Sas
Flo
Financial
Gibraltar
United States
al Aml
Aundays
Wheeling Park
Such & Company
York Life
Ora
W.H. Curry
Gen
McLain's Block
W. Va
MT. DE Chantal
Wheeling, W. Va
Mora
Addreet
GEO. E. Stifel & CO
Stork
I. G. Dillon &Co
Jewelers
Market Street
Twelfth St
W. Vay
Ray
Fitters
Register Office
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