20 Jul 1884
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1884
Page
1
Chicago reports detail a proposed new party led by Ben Butler to challenge Cleveland, drawing Democrats, Republicans, and anti monopoly groups. Movements in Chicago and Washington discuss plans, conventions, and expected support as factions seek to unite against Tammany and secure Butler’s nomination.
The Fourth Congressional District Convention gathers in Parkersburg Academy of Music with large expected attendance. Delegates prepare for possible nomination of Hon. Eustarembaus as state leaders forecast Faulkner as governor hopeful amid broader campaign activity across the state.
A lengthy 19th century report recounts Lt Greely final vindication after years of service and the Beebe Expedition's failure. It details Kislingbury and others, Greely’s career, his push for recognition, and the controversial signal office decisions affecting relief attempts. The piece notes Greely’s sense of injustice, Beebe’s doomed attempt, and Navy actions to protect Greely’s plans and depot locations.
In Steubenville July 19 exclusive notes on society scatter with theatre manager Hinary Weeks promoting attractive performers at the Comigaa. Julia, a song and dance act, allegedly charmed a wealthy local, renting a room and receiving lavish gifts. The piece mentions several residents by name, including Serge. Ralston, Jeanie Shannon, Anna Hogs, Dr William Croskey, and others, with social visits, travels to Columbus and New York, and a reception for Miss Elliott of New York City while noting local happenings and people across Harrison and Belmont counties.
An elderly man, presumed tramp, was found hanged from a tree by a road, near the embankment on Me Beeler punt, after a rope broke and caused his fall. Coroner Lester ordered an inquest, with a verdict of death by hanging not yet determined. identity of the man could not be established.
A New Jersey man with a wife in England elopes with Miss Linzie Kerlin of Old Hamburg, sparking village upheaval as a carpenters and farmers chase the couple toward the river. The groom, a young veterinary surgeon, and the bride faced strict parental opposition before fleeing. The tale widens to another case of a wife discovering her husband’s English marriage. The Butler family story ends with a police report, inquiries, and a public examination of a bigamy accusation.
Nelson Mattice a 60 year old rag peddler from Greenbush marries Libbie Van Wie 15 amid village rumors. The couple, who had lived with relatives, traveled by river excursion for a bridal party, while onlookers ponder past marriages and parentage. Two boys save two girls from drowning in the Brone River, earning praise for swift rescue.
Exclusive Newport scene on the Casino piazza details New York heiresses and society princesses attending the seaside resort. The old Newporter narrator describes Mrs Astor, Miss Tooker, Miss Turge, and other famed figures amid carriages, gowns, jewelry, and a noted ball at Delmonico’s. A separate Illinois coast report recounts local incidents and regional news.
Across Europe and North Africa the Siberian cattle disease worsens, with thousands of cattle dying in France and Spain. Cholera spreads to Marseille and Toulon as heat intensifies. Ships report cholera deaths. authorities impose quarantines and blocks on movement. Epidemic grows, drawing fear from Paris to St Petersburg and beyond.
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