31 Jan 1897
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1897
Page
1
Fragmentary report outlines party leaders meeting amid calls for a governmental shift. Several figures including Edward J. Otilee and Henry are noted, with references to parliamentary ballots, scholarships, and population policy. Timeline hints at January events and a tentative general assembly.
In San Prancieco on January 2 WIL Kenton Wheelock confirms plans for a two fight slate featuring Corbett versus Cyrion Cy and a potential bout in Nevada. Promoter Wheelock says the midday clash aims to stage the main event with Chicago referee George Siler and cites talks with Sharkey to recruit a rival.
A prisoner escape from Portland prison aided by fog dominates the piece. Morrizon Hunter stars as the hero in The Ontty Mail. The column notes English companies in America face financial failures after past successes, fearing a feeder role to New York. Thichest Nanto of Russia plans a visit to America next summer.
A man described as a fugitive from justice is implicated in a fatal shooting. The event unfolds near a street market where the assailant fled after the gunfire, and the victim, a fitter, collapsed beside a shop stove. A Doalo’s assistant is suspected to be connected to the incident.
Greenwich, January reports a man opened fire at a bank on market street, fatally wounding a 4 year old employee of a local steel foundry. Prober Daniel Let, owner of a nearby hennery, testified after the incident as officers pursued a burglar believed linked to the theft. Lent remains at large and has not been arrested.
A Utah man killed his wife then attacked his mother in law before fleeing. The wife pleaded for help as he shot and wounded a neighbor. A fall from a gable window injured Aldeen, a department official, who faces ongoing recovery. Other reports note an ovation for Senator Da Dover and a new wagon factory to be remodeled into a preserve works by Flacenus and Elliott.
Testimony recounts threats by A L Dulaney against Jim Taylor prior to Taylor’s murder at his farm. Witnesses describe killings, executions, and prisoner treatment, with Dulaney and others blamed for driving Taylor to the asylum and the ensuing deadly clash.
United Shoes training ship Alliance ran aground at Cape Henry near Norfolk. Early reports say she grounded Saturday night with towing assistance sent overnight. Aboard is a naval training vessel noted for ambulatory sails and steam power with 1375 tons displacement.
George Brumerts, long time executive and former fourth vice president of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, died at age 42 in his suburban home after a prolonged illness. He served the company since joining in the early years, rising to senior leadership before his death.
Canton report notes Gen Collins of New York and Major McKinley discussing a tariff measure hoped to pass soon. Also reported is the death of Mary Flynn Witz, widow of late John Wignn, at age near ninety, with funeral at son-in-law James C. Maloney’s home and a requiem at St. Joseph's Cathedral. Laura B Moones dies at age thirty, wife of William Moones.
The Wileyville tragedy centers on A D Kimble and Dulaney with Wileyville townwide impact. Eyewitnesses describe late evening altercations, drunkenness, and a beating, with testimonies about prior disputes and the accused’s violent temper. Proceedings adjourned to Monday morning.
In Washington DC January negotiations on two treaties with Britain move toward final form. The Senate committee on foreign relations favors arbitration treaty amendments, detailing six votes for and five against. One amendment removes the Oxowr clause, leaving an umpire mechanism optional for disputes.
Washington reports flood letters from courth lines and church groups urging or opposing permission for a Cathedral on government grounds. Secretary of War Grant faces a nationwide debate as churches ministers and laymen press Congress for inquiry and action on the site at West Point and related grounds.
The State Board of Agriculture met in annual session in Charleston. Attending were T. C. Atkeson of Buffalo president C. Brown of Charleston secretary J. Q. Rathbun of Patrick SS Jacob of West Liberty and W. L. Swope of Rock Camp. No major business was transacted today. next Monday the board will resume routine matters.
Fragmented OCR items reveal Pratt and Renwick names, a vacation mention, and political chatter about a church or cardinal reshuffling. A Dam status note reports River levels. weather hints at rising waters and clear but cold conditions.
Washington report details Judge Goff's plan to resign from the bench within a year to mount a senatorial campaign and lure national attention for a possible Republican presidential run. It notes opposition from Paulkner and West Virginia Democrats who aim to block his ascent while McKinley seeks a second term.
Governor Atkinson plans to appoint a second labor commissioner and an assistant. Isaac V. Barton named as Luom cial and W. W. Rogers as State Librarian under the new administration. The piece notes political maneuvering, party endorsements, and the involvement of figures from Parkersburg and Wheeling, with a focus on appointment timing and internal committee discussions. Weather notes and a brief line about an upcoming theater event appear in the end.
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