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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1893
Page
5
A fragmented West Virginia newspaper page mentions the Charleston area, printing office operations, local figures, and references to individuals such as a general manager. It also notes discussions about newspapers and the Philadelphia World’s Fair plans, with related local observations and opinions.
The article cites evidence of widespread corruption underpinning French governance, with contracts overpaid by millions of francs and agents taking large commissions. It names Baron De Reixacu, President Canyor, and other officials, warning that Europe teeters toward moral collapse as graft spreads across France, Germany, and England.
The item compiles a graphic wire dispatch about Citives Surma contesting O Rase for the Legislature amid internal party pressure and mentions of the O Kane case. It also includes a weather note predicting more snow and a long advertisement praising the Home Investment and Building Union offering a ninety six month path to home ownership through ALJ McNasa in Wheeling.
Privileges and Elections committee completes its four hour session and plans to report a majority resolution seating O Kane over Smith. Evidence shows Smith’s certificate fraudulent. O Kane led in votes. Minority plan seeks further inquiry while mandamus Smith returns home. Alarming rises in rivers threaten shipping and timber. shortages spreading.
A Sunday Register telegram notes Attorney General Richards to appear in Cincinnati federal court on a habeas corpus case involving McKnight, a prisoner at Ohio's penitentiary. McKnight, once extradited from New York for forgery and liberty crime, defended himself, won a Supreme Court ruling on extradition limits, then faced new charges and convictions. The piece also covers other court actions, local crimes, and political notices from Parkersburg to Washington.
Wheeling unions and lodges held meetings with candidates on the way. Nelson Lodge installed officers Wm. Br. Dudley W M and others for the new Masonic year, but deferred work for candidates. Alpha Lodge celebrated a 16th anniversary with a program, Waterhouse and Bryson among performers. Garfield, Welcome, and other castles reported installations and upcoming events. Memorial Day plans and new lodges announced, with details on officers and activities across multiple chapters.
The Daily Register announces a one dollar rate for delivery to any address through the legislative session. Reports from Was hington say Vice President Morton has received electoral returns from twelve states by messengers, with mail reports from several others including Delaware Maine Maryland Connecticut New York North Carolina Virginia and others. The Keystone investigation by the House Banking and Currency Committee has concluded its testimony.
A newspaper item notes heavy reductions in the Dress Goods Department with fabric deals. 36-inch wide cloth, all wool filling, priced at 1 24 4¢ with regular 25c. 32-inch wide iridescent serges, all wool filling, 10c per yard, down from 20c.
A local advertisement notes 85 dozen ladies ribbed camel hair vests at 39 cents, down from 75 cents. The sale promotes significant reductions on all kinds of ladies men s and children s winter underwear.
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