25 Jan 1885
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1885
Page
1
Fragmented text references unnamed groups and chaotic London politics. It mentions attempts to push a proper bill through Parliament and concerns about Irish opposition. The passage contains garbled names and unclear actions, with hostile language toward certain groups and vague mentions of violence.
Fragmented OCR notes describe political maneuvering over impeachments, public sentiment, and influence of civic figures in Wheeling. Mentions jurists, legislators, and local residents amid weather woes and community concerns about governance and moral tone.
London was rocked by two violent explosions at Westminster and the Tower of London, injuring several and wrecking the White Tower area. Police hunt suspects as crowds flee and reports swirl of Irish threats. Major Majende and officials warn of dangerous dynamite used, with chaos spreading through Parliament, Downing Street, and Westminster.
In Washington on January 2 Senator Edmunds submitted a bill to deter crimes by dynamite and explosive compounds. The measure, referred to the Judiciary Committee, would make making buying selling or manufacturing dynamite with intent to harm the United States or its property a punishable offense with prison and fines. The bill details penalties, duties of officials, and procedures for prosecutions, aiming to curb explosive crimes nationwide.
A Times telegraph from Hong Kong claims French troops at La Formose were defeated at Ke Lang with heavy losses. No official confirmation reached Paris as tensions rise, while reports from Stewart’s forces in the desert yield no decisive intelligence. Despondency grows across classes over the gravity of the situation.
A group of boys at the Creek engaged in risky play yesterday afternoon and attempted to quell a muting voice. Young Alwinger struggled in the water before Wes Fry and Dr. Carle Torsae aided them. The river’s level was falling at dark with six feet nine inches in the channel.
A wide view of future currency and civil service reform dominates discussions in Congress. Senator Mahone from New Jersey argues against expanding the national banks role by allowing banks to hold full government securities, fearing it would destabilize credit and spark financial disaster. Proponents cite telegrams showing optimism for recovery, while Cleveland administration allies stress cautious action as political battles shape the sector.
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