19 Jan 1896
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1896
Page
1
A long fragmentary account describes a trek from Cape towards a distant station, detailing camps, weather, hardships, and rough march conditions. Narrator and companions face heat and cold, watch for attacks, and push toward a distant settlement amid smoke, fatigue, and strategic maneuvers.
Washington January 15 The Red Cross expedition seeks final declaration from the Turkish government as Olney reports the authorities decision. American Red Cross plans to send relief funds and medical staff to Armenia amid controversy over who may distribute aid. The situation involves Treasury Clare Borrew and Sen Warren Hearst with uncertain timing and transport routes.
A garbled excerpt praises a person named Jim, calling him the grandest man and noting his generosity. The quote is incomplete and difficult to attribute. No clear event, date, or organization is discernible.
The Sherman statue committee met at the War Department to review competing equestrian models. They unanimously selected four top designs for further elaboration and awarded $1.00 to one merit recipient and $270 in total prizes for the finalists. The committee withheld final judgment on which piece best captures General Sherman’s character.
An article from Morrantown West Virginia reports a formal opening of the Episcopal Hallamas by Bishop Peterkin and Rev. and Mrs. Borerch. It notes the Branestan home hosting a reception and the aim to aid West Virginia University students with funds and a new event calendar. The B and C Railway committee meeting in New York plans, with John K Cowan up for election, is also summarized as part of the day’s events.
Reports from Havana and Washington indicate General Valeriano Weyler will be named captain general of Cuba, replacing Campos. Observers warn Weyler's rise signals a harsh rule and renewed Cuban repression, with risks of intensified rebellion and possible U.S. involvement.
Crowds gathered at Justice Heckwath's office in Parkersburg as Chuck Russell faced a charge of assaulting his 9 year old daughter. Evidence described threats of lynching and a brutal beating with a weapon, while the mother’s absence and alleged excuses were noted. Russell posted bail at 32,000 but failed to furnish it.
Pittsburg January 18 Vigorous steps are being taken to banish Sylvester Scovel staff correspondent of the Dispatch in Cuba. He has faced Spanish outposts and entered Cuban exile to file news but was placed in custody by the Governor General. A consul general instruction urged banning him and a telegram to Secretary of State Olney seeks U S rights and official information.
A mortgage for 120000 was recorded against the East Liverpool Bridge Company in Lisbon and New Cumberland courts, with J H Schroder representing Union Trost Company. The loan funds are to cover bonds for the new bridge, and the Union Trost Company received the bonus on January 15.
J W Hartgan leads West Virginia University medical department and earns fellowship in the Royal Microveapical Society of London with honors also in France and England. He is 33 years old and receives recognition amid a report from Regis Margantown West Virginia.
Mrs Tsuat Geiniart of New Carlisle died after ten days of voluntary fasting. She reportedly began the fast to end hunger and resumed eating only once, influenced by reading a book on Christian science. Her husband is a substantial farmer.
The St John’s congregation’s council voted unanimously to support Mr John Wohlfeider’s plan for a day German school for members who want their children to study German. He plans to open by February 1 and has secured encouraging support from many people.
Wheeling enters a new industrial era as plans emerge for a large foundry near Fonty-eighth Street on the river. A young, capable company will establish operations on Handlan property, with several hundred workers anticipated and a variety of specialty metal work to be undertaken. Exley Watkins & Co to occupy the old Arbenz factory as part of broader plant changes.
The Exley Witkins firm plans extensive spice manufacture at the Arbenz site. W. H. Exley and Charles Waking Jr. lead the venture, bringing experience in the ice business. They expect immediate success once operations begin.
A plant in Wheeling district was sold yesterday at the court house under a decree of the circuit court to satisfy claims. Bidders included Henry Schmulbach for the claimant and Charles Hoffmann for Wheeling Hide and Talto Association, with Hoffmann leading the bidding. The hammer fell at 9500 dollars for a plant with fertilizer oils meat products and a large tract of land surrounding the Orth residence. The Wheeling association plans immediate use of the plant, a move regarded as favorable to creditors.
Mr W W McConnell announces a new box making venture on the South Side. The expanded coopers works, enlarged with tables saws planers and a lathe, will begin production of boxes of various sizes and patterns. He sees a strong market in Wheeling Pittsburgh Fairmont Morgantown and other towns via the B and L railroad and aims to supply wholesale and retail customers with ready for use boxes. Additional land south of the current shop will be prepared for future buildings if the project proves successful.
The Railway Gazette notes surveying for the Benwood Bridge over the Ohio between Bellaire and Benwood West Virginia. A J Norton and engineers began work last week to build a Digiway bridge with tracks for Wheeling and Bellaire Bridgeport and Marietta electric railways forming a twelve mile continuous circuit through seven towns.
Speclal Oil News from Sittersville West Virginia reports a new Big Injun pool at the Dellman farm near the Ashwa oil field. Wells, notably the one 2000 feet south of Kanawha Oil No. 2, show initial flow and gas, with ongoing development by Kanawha Oil and other nearby outfits. Additional wells on Far Winter farm and Kester farm edge toward production as pipeline work expands between Sittersville and Parkerabied. Weather and market notes tied to oil activity appear alongside local business and temperature readings.
A January 18 report from Berlin describes the Silver Jubilee of Emperor William II, detailing the imperial ceremony in the White Hall with state leaders and military dignitaries in full uniform. The speech affirms dedication to peace, national unity, and the empire’s future strength, citing loyalty to the grandfather’s pledge to protect the empire’s rights and independence.
Fragmented report describes a bid by ex senator Geo Iden for a Senate doorkeeper post with a claimed payoff of over 15 dollars weekly. Nearby items note Parkersburg deaths, a will favoring Mrs. Anna Boreman and a West Virginia court case potential appeal.
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