19 Jul 1896
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1896
Page
1
The item outlines rumors about a move to New York and an August notification of acceptance. It mentions Mr and Mrs Bry and Mr and Mrs Sewall, with Sewall’s scam anomaly in Maine noted as the context for the pending week of work and social arrangements.
A garbled report details Senator Jones from an unnamed state visiting New York on July 1. It mentions Democratic elites, campaign coordination, and planned addresses, with references to leaders, headquarters, and upcoming party activities in a tense, partisan setting.
A young man living near Contin ence was arrested on forgery charges and held for hearing. The note involved was claimed to be Mick's, but investigators found it not his. Gat pleaded, and Mitek testified to the incident as the case moved forward in court.
Civic event in Weston West Virginia on July 1 featured a meeting of the Democrats with officials including Rollere J. Bland and AL Woodford presiding. Speakers praised party unity and endorsed the Chicago platform while an exclusive enrolment of members affiliated with Republicans was noted.
Wetael Democrats report primary voting at a barge Vale Waw polled in the De temote primary. Returns incomplete. Potential candidates listed include James Piles and Thomas Stephens. Local officials noted judicial positions and county slate details amid ongoing counts.
A Harrison County Democratic meeting heard supporters push free silver, oppose coinage reform, and back a slate including C C Watts and John J Darts. Speakers, amid heated exchanges, pledged to keep the county aligned with party aims, with plans to rally the voters in the fall.
A gang assaulted an elderly man, bound and gagged him, and stole securities valued about $1200 while fleeing. Investigators say six suspects planned the robbery, with a second incident involving mortgages damaged or seized, and six men have since been arrested as accomplices.
A Malvern Arkansas fire destroyed much of the town’s business core after breaking out at several locations around midnight. Estimates place losses between 200 000 and 400 000 dollars with several depots hotels and banks reduced to ashes. No injuries reported though arrests were made as investigators probe a plot to burn the town.
A chaotic report from Lonleville and Lawrence Kentucky details a fatal duel between a man and a woman leading to deaths and subsequent flight. The account mentions Nora Tanner and Armsey Ada Warren P Rowe with unclear ties, while a separate note covers a violent feud on a railway line near Seven Mile. A baby drownings and a misreconstructed court verdict add to the disturbing page, interwoven with stray shipping notices and a quip from the Indianapolis Journal about a Chinese invention.
St Louis July 18 Senator Stewart of Nevada arrived and urged endorsement of Bryan. He warned Southern delegates against a split and called for unity behind Bryan. He said Populists must back free silver and align with Bryan to win the political fight.
A Virginia Silverites convention at Herndon picked forty delegates to the new Ellver convention and adopted resolutions urging support for the Chicago ticket and platform. Delegates at large include Major John B. Duffie of Herndon, Alex J. Wieter Boon, J. L. Johnson, and J. W. Morton.
Report from St Louis dated July 18 notes Populist delegates assembling with a Bryan endorsement tilt. Many favor Bryan while faction leaders argue over a temporary chair and unity with the Breckinridge/Davis wing. Middle of the Road faction threatens to bolt if Bryan is endorsed, potentially shaping the convention’s direction.
A receiver was appointed today by Judge Simon for the Middletown car works in Pennsylvania. The action follows a creditor's petition from Susquehanna Iron Co and Pennant Nut and Bolt Works, with reported claims totaling over 4213 dollars. The receiver will supervise the company’s assets until debts are addressed.
A jumble of misread items notes a request for endorsements by figures in the Proullet National Commission and a cryptic scene with a bearded circus woman. The Boston Post citation adds fragmented social humor about gender roles and a scene involving a girl in a baby blue shirt waist.
Special from Fairmont West Virginia reports William Jennings Bryan's home visit and neighborly regard. Governor Fleming describes Bryan as respected, not a populist, with speeches and influence noted. The interview includes views on Bryan's wealth, church life, and potential First Lady prospects.
Charleston July 18. The Republican convention in the Third Congressional district nominated C. P. Dorr of Webster County for Congress. Presenting candidates included J. H. Gaines of Kanawha and BP. Barker of McDowell. Dorr secured the nomination on the first ballot after John Gooper was chosen presidential elector.
In New Castle Pennsylvania a well known local woman, wife of a prominent citizen, reportedly attempted suicide at home by ingesting a harmful preparation. A later intervention averted further harm as police and bystanders responded, with mentions of other local figures and ongoing concerns in the community.
The Mercer Clawford well on Howard Cooper place at Knoxville was drilled today in the Big Iajup and produced a strong gas flow. In related notes from Parkersburg West Virginia a Gillespie Oil Company strike on the George Meakin farm in the Waverly field was reported.
In New York on July 18, prominent Republicans from Orange New Jersey including James Pierson and coal merchant on Dodd Street East Orange favor the Democrats. The Grange faction plans to nominate a presidential diver and a prominent abcee, while C Kloulien expresses revival of sentiment among nine-tenths of the Hrurews in the area.
A large Woov County gathering at the Court House listened to a eulogy and life summary of Judge A J Koreasan. Judge Loomace delivered the address, focusing on West Virginia vestasal education and state issues.
The King county court reopened and relocated by the United States Court to bid. A petition for appeal and assignment of errors vested in the following cases: SC, Williamsen, King vs. Byles Sle Gooald, et al. Bond in 1000 dollars. Appealable powers carried up to the Ge Circuit Court of Appeals.
Morgantown July 18 The Central District and Printing Telegraph Company cut rates for the Bellyphone line from 36 to 15 dollars a year, aiming at Fairmont as a rival. The People’s Telephone Company has installed about four machines in town and plans connections with Fairmont, threatening Central District dominance. The district company reports roughly 73 subscribers.
Special to the Reizer Parkersburg West Virginia July 18 Finn Turner a young man enraged by the Yarlows Durchers attempted suicide by taking two ounces of laudanum. He was found and nearly died from the overdose and the incident was investigated by local authorities.
Fragmented text mentions a wife and tones of 19th century style. The readable bits reference a ride, personal items, and a callus tone, but the overall meaning is unclear. No clear event or identifiable persons are provided to establish a concrete news item.
The Spanish Consul General says insurgents are heavily supported as external forces pour in to reinforce, with extensive detachments including artillery and engineers, moving toward the island. He notes rebel units under various commanders and positions in central Cuba, while authorities plan and redeploy forces to counter the uprising.
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