26 Jul 1896
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1896
Page
1
Reports describe heavy rains and flooding across West Virginia and surrounding counties. Officials warn of continued river overflows and rising crop losses while commuters contend with washed roads and disrupted rail service.
The report recalls intense flooding along Connellsville to Pittsburgh routes with telegraphic accounts of the disaster. Descriptions recount tracks submerged by water, cars washed off, and residents facing ruined crops, damaged homes, and widespread distress as floodwaters spread rapidly through Swanton, Oakland, Terre Alta, and Grafton.
The Little Kanawha and Ohio rivers surged overnight, flooding Parkersburg and surrounding areas. Homes along the streams were inundated, with wood and timber swept away, damaging crops and property. Rescue efforts report extensive damage and economic impact throughout the town and nearby farms. Heavy rainfall propelled the waters, and damage assessments begin as authorities and residents survey the scene.
The Populist convention in St Louis nominated William Jennings Bryan as standard bearer amid turmoil over his telegram urging withdrawal of his name. The session ran from morning into late afternoon with fights, walkouts, and behind the scenes wrangling over plenary powers to the national committee as radicals pressed for a union with silver forces.
At St Louis on July 25 the convention floor descended into confusion over Bryan's nomination with telegrams, protests, and rowdy demonstrations. Gen Weaver placed Bryan’s name after a heated roll call as crowds waved flags, banners, and crossed symbols amid disorder until Bryan was declared nominee amid further protests.
Fragmented report notes Senator Allen no longer to call the committee to nominate Bryan of St. Louis. Senator Pierce of North Carolina chairs the national committee meeting. Bernice Mission is an ex officio chair of the organization. The Populist convention to formally notify Mr Tiryaa mins of his nomination.
A garbled early text reports a love triangle involving Miss Emly Jy and Dr. Tuck from Truro. It describes a planned duel, a broken promise, and claims of affection in a late 19th century Ottawa context, with mentions of addresses and a farmer, all tangled in unclear OCR.
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