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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1895
Page
1
Fragmented text from a local notice appears to reference a diocese and a lane, with garbled names and uncertain actions. The readable bits mention a dog or canine and various personal or place names, but no coherent event, date, or responsible authority emerges.
England's greatest cricketer receives high approval as public interest rises. Discussion centers on Katehood and Nim, with Prince of Wales praise and emphasis on the season's cricket prospects. Reports mention Grane's performances and early matches, plus shipments and sales tied to events at St Laval.
National Bank statistics show health and performance figures. Total resources stand around 81 at base and 47.8 million outstanding credits. Dividends and interest payments total roughly 25 million. Loans and liabilities remain largely unchanged.
A chaotic event in Witteburg results in multiple injuries as a drill rig explodes and men are struck by debris. Edward McLeod and Joseph Proctor are among the injured, with reports detailing a sequence of blasts, ruptured limbs, and medical aid arriving amid confusion.
Fragmented report describes oil development near Mannington with plans for a shift in operations and community involvement. It also recounts a Friday evening program titled The Growl Opera Lion featuring James Stoplin Martin, the Louie Quartet, and several named performers with praise for the city singing group and local talent.
Cincinnati reporters detail a statewide Democratic conference aiming to block ex Governor Campbell as governor candidate and push for a vigorous campaign by Senator Brice against Foraker. Smalley replies to Thurman, urging party unity and a Panama-like path toward the state convention. A separate note from Salem, W Va, reports a derailment incident with five cars off track and no serious injuries.
A reported deranged man identified only as Jock Chirk caused a scene in Benwood and at times claimed ties to St. Louis and Bridgeport. He was described as intoxicated, in ragged clothes, and apparently incoherent, with police uncertain about future disposition. Meanwhile a local note details a church service forChildren’s Day and a quiet marriage of William Butt and Hebeena Fitton in Martins Ferry.
Mrs Parnell widow of Charles Stewart Parnell is at the seaside in frail health and plans to burn all of his letters. The letters reportedly reveal little of interest aside from exchanges with an Irish Archbishop. The Parnell estate is being wound up and creditors will receive ten shillings in the pound on debts totaling twenty thousand pounds.
The Tri-State relay bike race from New York to Riverton, N. J., began at 9 am and finished in Riverton at 5 6 to 30 pm. Jersey won with 7 points, Pennsylvania 35, New York 50. A separate race from Reading to Riverton saw Campman of Reading defeat Puller of Brooklyn. Campman led early and finished 1 2.
Seneca Falls June 8 Sullivan confessed he killed Patrick Shay in 1881 during the Irish rebellion era and surrendered to police. He claimed lifelong torment from the crime and was jailed. four months to the Monroe county penitentiary on vagrancy charges, investigation of his tale pending.
The Martin's Ferry council met with full attendance. Mayor's report showed licenses and taxes. Water Board reported cash on hand and expenditures. Street repairs planned for Main and Centre, South Broadway man-holes secured, bridges to be repaired, curb work on Zane street ordered. Two bids for fountains reviewed, Grayson auctioned, options for electric site deferred. Levies set for general, water, fire, police, curb, and improvements. Bills approved for police, jail, mayor, prisoners, fire alarm, and health. Ordinances to create sewer and district funding discussed. Fifth street improvement funds allocated. cemetery bond amendment discussed. adjournment proposed.
Welch West Virginia June 8 miners in the Pocahontas Virginia region are being evicted from company houses as officers raid barricaded dwellings. A Hungarian woman was struck with a hatchet during resistance. Five men acting as agents for Norfolk and Western railway detectives faced arrest for forcing workers to return to work amid rising tensions.
An official letter from Eugene V. Debs to B. V. Debs states he cannot be a presidential candidate and prefers to remain free to work in his own way to aid the American people. He notes he would not fear denunciation but values liberty and autonomy. Debs also declines expressing any preference for candidates at this time.
Belmont county Republicans conducted light turnout primaries to choose delegates to County and Senatorial Conventions at Bridgeport. Results list ward by ward with delegates alternates and committeemen for Martins Ferry Belair and third ward Blackburn slate, noting scant victors and varying support across towns.
Bridgeport primaries passed with little excitement except in the First ward where Joseph McConnanshy faced Frank Robinson for a County Convention delegate. Results show McConnaughy and Walter Lewis winning delegates, with Sells and Bryant as alternates and various others named for senatorials and Central Committee roles.
A L Rice & Co promotes hats and ladies wear with discounts on Lexhorn hats, white dresses, gloves, ribbed vests, hose, and infants capes. Prices span from low to mid range, highlighting washable chamel and trimmed garments, urging customers to ask for current sale items and specials.
Boston June 8 The Women s Rescue League adopted resolutions condemning bicycle riding by young girls as immoral and bringing disgrace to true womanhood It calls on clergy to support bans on bicycle riding by women and notes 30 percent of recent fast girls were cyclists It also reports school closing exercises with performances and recitations from M T n T school noting a year of scholaristic progress Weather and local summer millinery notes follow.
Promoters in Dallas report preparations for a Corbett versus Foxsilicons boxing match. Indications point to a 20000 seat Texas Coliseum event with tickets and boxes selling as talks and wires from New York arrive. Diverse backers, including Pat Sheedy and G T Kirby, indicate a major prize fight planned with contract details pending.
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