Destructive Storm Sweeps City Wrecks Buildings and Homes
A severe wind and snow storm battered the city, causing widespread damage in multiple wards. Buildings lose roofs, traffic halted, and reports note shattered signs, toppled chimneys, and debris strewn across streets. The storm prompted emergency measures and investigations into the extent of loss and safety concerns.
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Steubenville
Buzaard
Thas McFadden
Moumésville
Helare
Bellaire
Charles W
Ss. Clair
Serpas
Poests
Penyrivturs
Borgisey
Bisada
de. Grimas
Seoke
Jase Seoke
Wilean
Wheeling City Debt Control Bill Proposed to Limit Spending
A Wheeling legislative draft aims to prevent city debt by requiring voter consent for any new indebtedness. The measure sets fiscal year dates, budgets by board, annual revenue estimates, and strict enforcement against overspending. It would empower voters on emergencies and require periodical department reports to track expenditures and prevent liabilities.
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Wheeling
Ibrala
Board of Public Works
Water Board
Hach
Water Board and Gas Trustees
Peat Estimntes
Amionnis
Sony
Ench
Wheeling Club Seeks Democratic Youth Leaders in City
A club meeting notice outlines a Democratic youth group in Wheeling with a fixed admission fee of $1 and a 50 cent monthly due. Officers include Oscar Lody as President and Eli Allen Brook as Secretary, with regular meetings on the third Friday featuring drills and a Jefferson manual governance. The notice invites interested, morally sound Democrats over sixteen to attend and participate.
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Seth Cepa
Dan Yeang
Hell Cab Room
Germania
Ben
Oscar Lody
Eixteen
Wheeling
Younge Democrats
Nail City
Cor
Chapline Ateeets
Social whirl and political misdirections at the legislature
A lively citizen diary recounts the legislature and social scenes with humor and commentary. The writer notes flirtations with tariff talk stalling for weather chatter, remarks on Col. White and a senator, and plans for skating and parties. She roams from fashion, furnishings, and society to gossip on entertainments, headgear, and benevolent events.
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Col. White
Senate
Caprice Star Minnie Maddern Halted by Mash Letters
An advance manager recounts the flood of amorous, sometimes bold letters to Minnie Maddern from admirers as her new play Caprice gains popularity. A Boston note led to a burning of the letter, while a Tremont House dining room incident ended with the manager promising not to handle fan correspondence again.
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C. L. Durban
Minnie Maddern
Misa Maddern
Minnie
Boston
Jos
Tremont Joune
Miss Maddern
Dor Poper
Milas Maddern
Mina Maddern
Mingie
Miles
Ohio Valley
Youghiogheny
New York
Ohio
North Front Shest
Fair Ground
Stondlawn
Caldwell's
Market Street
Acave
Pittani RG
Spetel
Benday
Monongahely
Atle Qiheny
Prrvancna Disentia
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Sunday Register
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Local Intelligence
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Mellie & Ca
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Harry
Tiau
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Java
John B Smith
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Smowarren
Sion
Wetael Co
W. Va
Ivy
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Sapphira
Society Folke
Albert Harden
Museum of Anatomy
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Benevolent Union
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