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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1891
Page
6
A lengthy editorial discusses legal questions about assault and battery when consent is given, citing a Philadelphia case and urging caution until a decision. It speculates on writted consent and court approach, noting hardship if no ruling arrives and advising prudence for both young men and women during the interim.
Moundsville celebrated the nation's birthday with a large parade and crowded streets. Five thousand people lined Seventh Street as bands, lodges, and local businesses joined a long procession ending with races at Bryson’s corner and a public address at the Court House. Rain dampened plans but crowds gathered for speeches at the camp grounds and Prohibition Assembly events.
July 4 dispatches detail Eli Bathsick of Ballston, a prosperous farmer, swindled by three men led by J Comstock Albany. After crafting a fake share scheme and a forged box, Bathsick loses about $5000 in cash and notes. He mortgaged assets to cover the loss while suspects linger at large. police seek them.
July 4 New York reports Prince George of Greece sailed for Europe aboard the Cunard steamer Servia. The item notes an impending Electric Railway pole installation in Empyille provoking local protest over rights to place poles on streets. The tale closes with travel guidance from a travelers’ guide.
Public sale of varied Wheeling Island real estate from the Robert Campbell estate to be held at the Ohio County Courthouse north door on Tuesday July 7 1891 at 10 a m. Properties include multiple Penn Street sites and Zane additions with tenants. proceeds to be paid one third day of sale and rest in two annual installments with interest and secured by deeds. Auctioneer Alfred Caldwell notes rights of tenants and conveyance protections.
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