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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1897
Page
1
Police report a deadly blaze in Dalvis Texas claiming four victims with nine others injured and several missing feared dead. Witnesses describe intense flames engulfing a residence as firefighters battled the blaze. names of victims and responders are listed in the field notes from January.
Ambitious plot by Sam Picton of Contensplasting aims a bold raid on a city supply house. Suspects Felix Mouse and Patay Caty are named, with partners Lewis and McGulty among those allegedly involved. Police and newspapers report vague details amid chaotic prose.
The fragment describes Catholic visits and travel arrangements involving Pope figures and European cities. It mentions Gibraltar Naples and Jerusalem in a vague itinerary. The incomplete text references Poland, Germany, and Quebec, with dates and ceremonial acts implied but not clearly stated.
In Washington DC on January 16 a pension bill passed the Senate and now goes to the President. The measure grants a pension of a certain amount to Mrs. Merasural TSenenly, widow of Major Comly of the regiment. Mrs. Comly resides at Clarksburg with relative Cohenyl Herr Meymond. Major Comly’s widow is described as having cared for veterans and the bill follows years of effort in Congress.
A probate notice from New York on January 16 outlines the will of a deceased person with the state of being left to relatives. The document mentions a cruel executor and designation of a fortune to his heirs and rulatives with contested claims.
The State Supreme Court met with most Justices present except Judge Trent who stayed home due to illness. Proceedings adjourned to Monday at 10 AM with clerk Wellateme noting the resumption of the term and reveals about a case from the River Railroad Company and local county matters. The report also notes a partnership dissolution dispute between Frank Menman and Chan Meyer with Mr Lewis and others guiding the settlement and bar operations.
In Stoltenville the county grand jury reported a session with three indictments including John Kellogg for murder in the second degree Michael Colelt for shooting to kill Dan Epps and Minnin Hollingshead for cutting to kill and several charges for ravishing Minole Styder along with other indictments for vice gambling and related laws. The report also notes political contests with votes for Senator Angel Pony Nelaats Teen and Nelson among Democrats in a closely watched race.
Fragmentary report from Sirthnavalle West Virginia on January 10 describes a vumper badly scalded during a farming mishap. The victim, identified as Willew, died this evening after being found near a Ligier PermayTpantd site. Details remain unclear due to OCR damage.
The text outlines a sermon given this afternoon at Elm Grove church by a pastor named Nis. It notes services Sunday afternoon at the same hour and mentions a reiteration of the morning details for the following day.
The report notes Getzendanner's seat may be affirmed with enough Republican support. Shaffer and Whitaker announce committees and seats, with Garvin heading the Judiciary panel. Republican opposition anticipated, while Democrats push Shaffer’s congressional bid pending.
The January 6 routine proceedings show the Senate convening at 10 a m with prayer. Committees and clerks were appointed including engrossing clerk Warden and plating clerk Babb, followed by pages Lockney Campbell Coleman McClure Leroy Dodds Wotring. Several standing committees were listed with their members, and numerous Senate bills were introduced by various members on topics from trespass to education, county bonds, dairy and food, and road upkeep.
From Bombay and London reports note famine in the British Empire affecting about 40 million people who will rely on charity into spring. Plague follows famine, with thousands dead or dying, including 128 deaths in Bansdiva and rising tolls beyond 8,000 in Bombay. Efforts to raise relief funds mount as authorities fear wider spread.
The Lord Mayor of London urged Americans to unite with the British in relief efforts for India famine. He voiced gratitude for support from the United States and asked the Junior branch of the United Party to reinforce charitable appeals. European officials, however, focus on plague precautions and quarantines as India’s contagion concerns grow. The Brooklyn health department warns that bubonic plague may reach the U.S. via ships from India, prompting strict disinfection and quarantine plans for all arrivals from India.
A mob in Byron Georgia forced the telegraph office to close overnight. Three men were reported killed as armed groups disrupted the town. Reports indicate additional men have gone to Byron to reoccupy the telegraph office. The cause of the unrest remains unknown. Affected towns nearby include Macon and Luton with a small population and railroad link.
In Strubenville, near midnight on January 1, Wehrt Yoder was struck with a brick by Michael Needham at thusurd's shaft, leaving a large head wound. Needham was arrested and Yoder is dying. the feud stems from Yoder helping arrest Needham’s son for an alleged assault on a girl.
A new local union of United Clay Workers of America was formed in Toronto Ohio with James Manion as President, Joseph Steels as Secretary, and Edward Bloomer as Treasurer. The National Union last week formed, and this is the first local. Plans to organize a union at Empire County are under way. A strike at Western Works was formally ended today after workers agreed to resume duties.
A Huntington dispatch reports several legal and civil matters including an estate action and a tax or debt dispute. It notes a property assignment and an arrest related to a separate case in Arkaeurg with brief weather and local business references.
In New York Governor Bushnell of Ohio declined to decide who will replace Senator Sherman. Hanna announced candidacy but avoided discussion. Sherman’s term ends March 4, 1590, and possible cabinet moves loom over Ohio politics with Hanna and others eyed for the Senate post.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a confrontation at a locale near Lowie Grin net county and alleged threats. Names and details are garbled, with unclear participants and sequence of events. The passage presents disjointed dialogue and scattered references to a demonstration and later remarks.
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