26 Jan 1896
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1896
Page
1
A garbled OCR passage references diverse topics including Wind May events, New York danger, race reports, and family matters. It mentions places such as Vine and Queenstown, and individuals like Aldine and Schwakurs, but the text is largely incomprehensible with numerous garbled phrases and stray numbers, offering no clear storyline or verifiable details.
The readable fragments describe a racing event with mention of veterans and a crew or team. Specific names and places are unclear due to damaged text, but the item centers on a race result or participation and veteran riders.
Reports from the St Paul and related steamers describe ongoing activity with ships arriving and departing. Observers note cautious optimism about passenger and freight movements as crews manage schedules and accommodations.
Still DSAD locked in a case involving a prank at a Kentucky town on January 25. Leaders say that the court will decide whether to pursue charges against Mamie Kontain and Reliesescimliiire. The Assembly meeting looms with the Republican party pushing for action while Trimble and others weigh future steps.
Fragmented OCR text suggests a legal matter involving the Supreme Court and measures about public satire and court proceedings. It mentions parties such as Obidem and Laman Ciscigmath with references to a Tuesday schedule and a mid night theme, indicating a cautious approach to press coverage and potential timing of actions.
Martin A. Foran ex-con and Sara Capes lead a defense against secret societies in a Cape Town trial. The text notes church intervention, a prohibition on certain acts, and a pending verdict with a potential fine or public admonition. The document cites a 30 day period for notice and a preliminary ruling on conduct.
The State Department announced that all American prisoners are released on parole except Hammond whose case differs. Hammond invited Jameson to Johannesburg in extremis. he acted independently of any foreign power. Authorities plan prosecutions but will pursue relief measures for Americans, urging direct representations to the Transvaal government.
In Webster Grove, Ma Janiy ti Sam Phour and others confess to a fatal shooting during a scuffle with Artist Atwater. The father, the salt, fire two shots and the assailant Lee fired at three. Atwater taken back to Clade. Preliminary hearing to be arranged while authorities hold suspects in custody as a mob roams Wester Grove.
Secretary for the Colonies faces hostile reception while urging calm amid calls for restraint. Chamberlain criticizes imperial missteps, warns against conflagration, and argues for prudent policy toward Latin American nations. J A Scriven of New York reports favorable results from Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in Peekskill.
At Captain A T Harris home in New Castle Indiana Henry Wilson son of Judge Wilson and Clara Harris were found dead in Clara's room by her mother. A note on the dresser read you have separated us twice but you will never do it again signed Clara. The couple had faced a postponed marriage and a thwarted elopement.
Marshall Johnson, a mulatto arrested on suspicion of assaulting Lulu Wetherell and later released, plans to sue the city of Parkersburg and City Detective Mehen for 5000 damages. He has retained Caldwall and Leonard and notified the mayor and city attorney of the action.
Buckley secured the early victory in the Wood County campaign as the Scouts and followers of the Sand Vialas Republican Unub reorganized the local club. J Lafayette Buckley, candidate for sheriff, led a club election that installed J T Hors as president, with Buckley allies winning on every point. The club remains the leading county organization with a large membership.
A farmer from George's Run, aged around forty, was fatally struck attempting to cross the Pennsylvania Canal tracks at Mingo Junction by an extra westbound freight. He was instantly killed and badly mangled. He leaves a wife and six children. Special to the Register, Steubenville. January 25.
The great cycle show at Madison Square Garden ends with record evening and day crowds. Net revenue from the event reaches about 60,000 dollars. officials foresee improvements in road conditions and bicycle transportation legislation in the coming year. The gathering includes the National Bicycle Board of Trade and the League of American Wheelmen, who signaled harmony and cooperation on related bills. Classification of racing classes was not discussed.
In Dalles Texas a cooking contest between Tex gia and Georgia ended with Georgia winning eleven of fifteen rounds. A $1.00 wager on the general nasuta was placed, and the results showed a decisive Georgia victory in the boil fights at the Halk meat market on Main street this afternoon.
The Turkish embassy in London dismisses as unfounded the Pall Mall Gazette account of a treaty between Russia and the Empire. Ottoman representatives in England say the report is completely baseless.
Havana dispatch describes General Gath's pursuit of Maximo Gomez with cannonades, captures, and reinforcements. It notes Gomez wounded, leadership losses, and a Spanish victory at several fronts, along with reports of Maceo’s weakened position and calls for reinforcements from Havana. A separate item mentions a public lottery drawing disruption and ensuing delays.
The dispatch notes the expedition approaching the boundary of Pinar del Rio and states that Gen. Gomez has been kept thoroughly informed of its movements.
West Virginia Republicans hosted a banquet in Washington to honor their congressional delegation. The event featured speeches from Elkins and Dolliver among others, with attendees including W. L. Cole, M. Machews, J. F. Vinal, and numerous West Virginia political and military figures.
In Sterrett Alabama on January 25 John H Garwin a leading Shelby County farmer shot his wife dead then killed himself. The tragedy occurred at their home with two young children witnessing the scene. Authorities described the event as a deadly domestic act followed by the shooter’s suicide. Meanwhile reports from Washington and other notices appeared in the same column about a British commission and maritime matters as well as local weather forecasts and observations.
Special to the Register from Sistersville and Parkersburg, W Va. report on the Victor O18 Company and Kyte well activity, Barnard farm near Mechaniestire, and oil prospects amid territorial disputes. Notes on Wells No 1 2 3 4 and work by William Makers, Connolly Pow Johnson Gates Welter and Moser, with local lease activity and promises of production.
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