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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1889
Page
1
Fragmented text describes a chaotic Senate stalemate with Republican and Democratic factions. References to Senators, party dynamics, and leadership struggles hint at a pivotal vote and potential resignation or reorganization. Named individuals and dates are unclear due to garbled OCR.
A garbled dispatch from Tucker reports senator Minear facing Republican pressure and pledges amid a deadlock. He distances from Hopadsewa canons, says he will decide when others reveal plans, and asserts no loyalty to retaliation or party line.
A lengthy session before the Inter State Commission discussed alleged breaches of the Inter State law by a company. Witnesses and officers faced questions on violations and the scope of authority for penalties and future hearings. Officials and engineers outlined industry ties and potential personnel changes, with a pending decision on the date of further proceedings.
Special Treasury Agents are dispatched from across the country to New York to investigate alleged corruption in the office of the Appraiser of the Port. The effort follows a conference at the Custom House and targets extensive frauds under former appraiser McMullen, with anticipated removals and ongoing probes involving multiple divisions and officers.
A letter from Walsh county clergyman Rev G J Omland to Rev Brom reveals worsening famine in Western Walsh County with depictions of deprivation among arriving Scandinavian settlers. He notes no relief beyond possible aid and that a shipment of provisions may be sent to Omland by Monday or Tuesday.
Mr Harrison notes Mahone’s supporters as Mr Craig delivers a bombastic speech. The scene features Harrison describing himself as an attentive listener, maintaining his usual posture and demeanor during the proceedings.
Funeral services held for victims of the mill accident in Readlog Pittsburg area with names listed. The relief fund nears $19,000 as New York and Philadelphia donations arrive. Virginia day brings Republican leaders to President-elect Harrison to seek General Mahone cabinet appointment.
Washington notes report heated remarks by Mr McAdoo and Mr McCreery on abolishing the US minister to England. The House also revives a plan to appoint a Lieutenant General and notes changes to the Senate tariff bill. A March inquiry in Columbus, Ohio is also mentioned. Other items cover a murder in Prattville and a minister’s death in Morin County, with regional updates from various towns.
The report details corn 1,087,790,000 bushels on 75,672,713 acres valued at $67,561,580, with wheat and oats numbers, farm prices, and yield averages. It covers anti trust legislation, Union Pacific leadership rumors, and a traffic accident, labor strike, and a crime case involving Lyman Follett.
Sydney dispatch to Berlin reports American commander Leney rebuked for urging Mataafa while ships arrive with arms. Other items note a wrecked Spanish steamer off Siena and a later follow up on German Catholic rights claims in America amid political tension in Europe.
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