14 Jun 1891
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1891
Page
1
A mob attack on Mets a Hoop Mad led to multiple arrests west of the town. Police reported the assailants were taken into custody after a lengthy search, with the victim said to be recovering. The investigation continues as authorities review captured descriptions and seek further suspects.
The scene in Parliament and public circles centers on Sir William Gordon-Cumming's dismissal from the army amid charges involving the Prince of Wales. Reports note cabinet forces and Secretary of War Edward Stanhope resisting investigations while Queen Victoria’s stance remains disputed. Public sentiment ranges from royal sympathy to concerns over responsible leadership and potential constitutional implications.
London reports detail turmoil around the heir apparent to the English throne amid political tensions. The London correspondent cites cautious government posture and vague replies to a French German war scenario while noting press restraint. Parallel coverage from New York discusses a shift for a typewriter firm employee, with Denis Witter's future plans and a dispute over estate provisions for the family and heirs.
A garbled late 19th century baseball roundup shows the Giants defeating the Chicago club, the Phillies losing for the sixth straight time, and Boston beating Pittsburgh. Attendance figures, base hits, and errors are noted with umpire names and pitcher mentions, including Meekin and others for various games.
A ship named Aviva collided with two whales in the Gull Stream near Sandy Hook. The pilot steered abruptly as the whales breached and struck the vessel with their tails, causing damage and forcing a halt in the cruise. One crewman died from injuries, others were rescued as the Caledonia recovered remains and noted the incident during the voyage.
Col. Robert Ingersoll discusses the Detroit Presbyterian General Assembly stance on Dr. Briggs and biblical authorship. He critiques infallibility, defends intellectual liberty, and argues for religious growth through reform, music, and enjoyment within bounds of modern freedom. He praises open inquiry and urges embracing happiness and humane progress.
In Charleston Kanawha Valley a wave of construction and rail links fuels a major industrial expansion. Factories, hotels, stores, and schools rise as the river city braces for thousands of new jobs and a revived economy, with electric streetcars replacing horse lines and the railroad network expanding. The outlook is bright for capital city growth and regional commerce.
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