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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1896
Page
1
A public gathering at the Burliew Opera House drew a large crowd as speakers from the Democratic and Republican camps shared views. Senator Hai, a central figure, defended the constitution while opponents pressed for reform, highlighting party platforms and public sentiment.
The fragment outlines a West Virginia related event and June schedule with references to committees, meetings, and public notices. Mentions Green and Grant of Seer of the West Virginia, and a Community or committee gathering with dates in June and July. Details are unclear and partially obscured.
The Preston County Democrats met in session led by Chairman Monroe and Secretary Brown. The group endorsed free coinage and backed Hon. W. Breen for Congress and Sidell Brown for the Chick national convention. The gathering was orderly, harmonious, and enthusiastic with committees formed and resolutions adopted.
Local man Loewe, a Colored female friend of Teras, was shot in the right shoulder by Robert W. Thiel, a young man about 22. The incident occurred as they walked near Carrison and Morgan avenues. Thiel claimed a wallet misfire, the wound deemed not life threatening.
Newport Ky witnesses describe hotel register checks and forged signatures. Detectives Crim and Beran testify Walling’s name not on the register at Helder Hotel on January 31. Defense calls Sheppard to counter claims he took the Helder register and forged Walling’s signature.
In a late afternoon execution at the county jail, Shep Pal seer, described as a burly man, was put to death for murder tied to December last. The accused, linked to Charlie Cordoli and his wife, was a newly married colored man living nearby.
Ohio delegates at the St Louis conference backed Foraker for chairman of the resolutions committee. McKinley managers pressed Foraker for the post while Senator Lodge was floated by eastern interests. Ohio district debt sales present and enthusiastic for Foraker, with Thompson preparing on credentials and McKinley’s position via Mark Hanna.
At St. Louis on June 13 delegates flood Union Station awaiting the Republican National Convention. Ex Governor Foraker of Ohio arrives to back McKinley, Chauncey Depew travels by private car and receives a Morton telegram declining any nomination. Pennsylvania Governor Hastings also appears to attend. The scene shows a convention town buzzing with red white and blue decorations and signs.
June dispatch from St Louis reports Republican Party leaders debating how long to delay platform action until after nominating a candidate. Delegates warn delaying action risks party unity as rival talks swirl and plans for a New York insurgent push surface.
In St Louis on June 13 the National Committee moved more quickly than at prior sessions to dispose of remaining contest cases. The panel focused on disputed electoral procedures and provisional rulings were issued for several regional contests.
The day centered on the controversy over Texas and South Carolina delegations, rooted in old versus new party factions. Both states saw rival factions, white faction efforts to build a Republican base, and independent groups seeking recognition against old committees. The National Committee refused to recognize the new committees, and Fairbanks was chosen temporary chairman of the coalition. In New York, Platt and others pressed for a gold standard plank, effectively diminishing Morton’s fringe prospects.
St Louis reports Henry Clay Evans withdrew from the race for vice president, reportedly due to McKinley camp wishes, with a promise of a postmaster appointment if McKinley wins. Temporary Republican officers were named: C W Johnson of Minnesota secretary, W Riley of Kentucky, Harry Smith of Washington DC, A B Humphrey of New York assistants. Samuel Sale of St Louis chosen chaplain on Scott's nomination.
Huntington June 13 in Cabell county Democratic mass convention at Davis Theatre to pick delegates for county judicial and Congressional races. Harvey and Maron factions clashed over judgeship delegates causing confusion and a sense riot, with extra police and deputies deployed to restore order as proceedings continued.
In Parkersturg West Virginia on June 13 the US Court delivered verdicts for internal revenue law violations. Martin Pritchard pleaded guilty with a $100 fine and costs and 90 days in Mingo Jail. Jann White guilty with $100 fine and 40 days in jail. Jim Haley guilty with $100 fine and costs and 65 days in jail. John Taylor, John Berry and Dan Angie pleaded guilty with 160 dollars and 20 days. Willis (Wesley) Deems on pulley.
A thousand people gathered at Ripley Landing West Virginia for the Democratic convention. Delegates were instructed by unanimous vote for Watts for Governor Armstrong for Congress and Pricket for Judge.
Fire at L. M. Pate residence, Wilford agract in Gratios, June 18 at 7 am, damaged home and furnishings about 1200 dollars. Local companies responded and got the blaze under control. Damages attributed largely to the fire’s origin in the reef area.
Parkersburg West Virginia June 13. Paden Pope Smith and Co. drilled a good well in their No 2 at Macksburg striking at a depth of 500 feet after Berea oil sand. The company reported the find yesterday.
Pittsburg news reports Jimmie McConnell, age 13, killed by William Richter, a temperance lecturer with a prior asylum confinement. The attacker entered Richter’s yard, spoke kindly to Jimmie, then struck the boy twice with a hatchet, fracturing the skull. Richter fled. no capture at this time. The killer had prior mental health issues and no prior murder attempts noted.
Kanawha county Democrats convened to select district delegates for Hinton next Wednesday. They adopted a platform calling for free coinage of silver at 16 to 1 and instructed delegates to back ex-Governor KE. W. Wilson for National Democratic Convention. The group endorsed the state administration and reported unanimous support and party unity.
In Point Pleasant West Virginia on June 13 the Mason County Democrats met in a bare convention and appointed delegates to state district and judicial conventions. A platform backing free silver at 16 to 1 was adopted. Rankin Wiley was endorsed for Congress and others named for state offices and the Chicago convention. Ralph Ralpayniter nominated for governor spoke to the gathering.
Isaac Nelson and his brother were struck by an extra freight train on the C P通 railroad bridge at Portland Ohio. The brother with a wooden leg escaped onto the iron frame but was knocked into the creek about forty feet and fatally injured. He had been knocked from the bridge twice before, his leg having been severed previously.
The notice lists hotel arrivals from Windsor to Waynesburg with numerous names and towns such as Buckhannon Charleston Washington Zanesville Morgantown and Pittsburgh. It also notes a large nearby quarry event where a plane floated a stone to several buyers and a gemlike stone valued at two thousand dollars was shipped to different buyers.
Wheeling resident J W Norton stays at the Astor Homer while A M Schenk rests at the Marlborough. Many West Virginia and Ohio visitors are noted, including J B Hart and F B Landetreer. Mrs J W Smith and Miss Marie Bors are among local residents mentioned with travels to Cambridge Springs, St Louis, Cincinnati, and other places.
Fragments describe a St Alphonsus church event with children's society and a model troupe, noting dates and participants across a long, jumbled text. A comic exchange about a narrow escape from a woman footpad ends with a joke about a hat being crooked.
London society gossips recount Willan Waldorf Astor hosting a grand Tuesday affair with Lady and Mrs Arthur Wilson among the hostesses. The Ascot week looms with royal visits, while the Women’s Libert Federation pushes for divorce reform and Romney's art sale marks one of the season’s top events.
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