West Virginia Senate race shifts as Hare withdrawal looms
Fragmented dispatch from January 13 reports on party maneuvers after Senator Hare's retirement sting in the West Virginia contest. It notes attempts to caucus with Third District candidates, the Speakership race, and the Republican Committee's reactions as factions clash over strategy, with emphasis on Kanawha County and party leadership dynamics.
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Benalor
Hare
Caucas
Earl Wintriet
Lee
Speakership amid party clashes and government moves
January reports reveal a turbulent session with Democratic delegates from New York and Brooklyn figures present in shifting alliances. Debates centered on tariff policy, appropriations, and legislative procedures as the House adjourned amid tense exchanges and committee actions.
Vanderbilt Drives Rival Rail Line Into Western Pennsylvania
Vanderbilt moves to push a new main line from McKeesport south toward Fayette county and the Virginia fields. The planned West Virginia and Pennsylvania route would contend with the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie and the Pennsylvania lines, shaping a three-way race that could tap coal traffic and coke lands. Monongalia County voters face a February election on funding for the West Virginia and Pennsylvania road, with Morgantown and nearby counties already backing similar measures.
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Wsromrows
Vanderbilt
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh and Lake Erie
Virginia
Westmoreland
Payette
McKeesport
Fayette County
Fayette County, and Lures Him A Share of the Coke Trafic. 7 Road
Southwest
Baltimore and Ohio
Corps of
Vanderbilt Engineers
Monongahela River
West Virginia
Cheat River
Pennsylvan Railroad Company
Corps of Engineers
Uniontown
Brown's
Cat's
Manongahel River
Tennsylvania Road
Mirvey
Norking
Fayelle County
Youghiggheny Ranch
Chent River
Virginia Iron, Amber and Coal Fields
Gnally
West Wiesinia
Ponnaylvania
Frances
Monungatta County
W. Va
Penpsylvania
Clarksburg
Walrmont
Mary Kantown
Morgantown
Monongalia County
Pescalvania
Blockaville
Marion
Herthman
Statue Unveiled Memory of the Prince Imperial of France
The Prince of Wales unveiled a memorial at the Royal Millinery Academy Woolwich funded by subscriptions of 2060 British units. Notables present included Gen. Lord Wolseley Privé Lucien Braparie the Duc de Hiaseane and others. The ceremony praised the Prince Imperial’s virtues and obedience and medals were awarded to hospital patients. Separate reports note Creek Indian negotiations in Indian Territory and treasury reform moves dated January.
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Wesutswrow
Treamary
Kaw
Len AL Murcesl
Grafton
Charles F. Kunte
Araftiun
Virginia
Prince Imperial
France
Lasse
Jain
Prince of Wales
Royal Millinery Academy
Woolwich
Lord Wolseley
Prive
Lucien Braparie
Duc de Hiaseane
Lange Miding Beck
Tawandi Distinguished
Ae dx
Wales
Pital
Western Nail Association Holds Meeting and Strike Talk
Premanenais January 13 The Western Nail Association met in this city with attendance from Monongahela and Pittsburgh. The group reaffirmed a four week mill shutdown starting January 16 and discussed 5 percent wage cuts to begin February 4 under pressure from Pittsburgh manufacturers. A proposed union for stove moulders was formed, electing Julia J. Spearman as president and naming officers from Youngstown, Fairchance, Steubenville, Columbus, Pittsburgh, and other towns. Tariff debates included opposition to tin plate duties and supports for steel and mineral water interests. A new patent furnace with a regenining hearth and reduced fuel use was announced as a potential industry breakthrough.
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Sunday Register
Premanenais
Vegular
Western Nail Association
U6th
Boonell and Company
Youngtown
Ohio
Pall Milla
Stove Moniders Union
Pittsburgh m
Molders’ Union
New York
Perry, Sard Co
Sing Sing
Surance
P. F. Pimmpatrick
Entown
Julia J. Spearman
Monongahela House
Imid
Jetters
Yori Commission
Con
Washington
J. J. Spearman
W. H. Wallace
J. D. Reynolds
Joseph O
Weeks
Tariff Commission
Senate
Democratic Congress
Selegation
Botilera” Association
Seation
Spi
Glenwood Station
Dames
Skiff Load of Ohio River Labourers Stranded by Ice
Workingmen from local mills on the Ohio side attempted to force a river jam through heavy ice. Midstream the skiff became surrounded by floes and peril grew as men struggled to escape. A nearby crowd sought another rescue skiff, but only with lines from shore was the first craft hauled free. All were safely removed to Steubenville as the ice moved downstream.
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Ohio
Turbalett
Steubenville
Destitution and unrest amid Irish districts and Dublin plots
Destitution concerns in western Ireland prompt emigration appeals to America. Dublin arrests target a secret faction planning against police, including Carey a prominent Nationalist. Investigations by castle officials follow private inquiries, with arms searches proceeds and conspirators remanded.
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Nex
Rvland
Ballinas Toe Guar
America
Laberty
Ireland
Artizan
Dublin
Carey
Korater
Lawerieg
Gambetta Remains Arrive at Nice Amid Funeral Preparations
The body of Gambetta reaches Nice and is received by the Prefect the Mayor and officials. Coffin placed in a waiting room while the funeral car is prepared. Also reports a shipwreck near North Rock with 200 passengers saved and weather updates across regions.
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Niece
Vans
Gambetta
Nice
Seuatd
Lexnos
Torta Perry
County Down
Ireland
Wild Deer
Glasgow
Zealand
Astore
North Bock
Cloughry
Resurrecting Rumsey Col Boteler's Story on Steamboats
A nineteenth century Virginia piece reviews Col Boteler’s speech at the West Virginia Historical Society about Rumsey Fulton and Fitch claims to the first practical steam navigation. It highlights Boteler’s methodical evidence, calls for a state monument, and notes Washington’s support and Rumsey’s struggles in England before his death.
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Bastvien
Alexander R. Boteler
Jefferson
West Virginia Historical Society
Boteler
Virginian Antiquarians
Col. Floyd
Logan
Buchanan
Abantas
Virginia
Beere
Afri
Col. Boteler
Rumsey
West Virginia
Tumsey
Bath
Berkeley Springs
Nicholas Uri
Visi
Bydri Wis
Bydri Wis Firat § Joseph Barnes
Abil Jota Wilson
Philadelphia
Thelo
Bir Jahn
Tte Kelson
Hite
Nawcomen
Potomac
Jobo
Terwitch
Nautilus
George Washington
Bathway
Rumeey
Sparksite Fist
Exalaina
Hia
Ramsey Q
Perts
Mystery thefts spark Liverpool police appeal
In a December meeting volunteers aided by officers recovered several items linked to a rash of break-ins on Broadway. Watches identified as gold belonged to Howie and Mentilie, while one watch bore the name H and L Beagle of Liverpool. A picture of a scapemar and another portrait appear on a recovered watch. The case remains under investigation with the movement traced to Liverpool Kage land.
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Eile
Howie Aml
Mentilie
H & L. Beagle
Liverpool
Kageland
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