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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1895
Page
1
A fragmented report covers a page of racing notes and prize detail. It mentions a large array of horse names, jockeys, and racing stakes with emphasis on a major event near Sheepstead Bay. The piece references sponsors, training, and results across multiple horses and venues.
News reports detail Germany preparing a grand Kiel Canal opening with 22 German warships in Kiel Harbor and 11,000 sailors, while a US squadron enters the harbor. The event sparks press tensions and elaborate postal plans as Emperors and leaders oversee arrangements and pardons follow floods and political moves.
An article notes high expenses for keeping troops in the region, with Governor O Farrell withholding exact figures but acknowledging costs may exceed twenty million. It mentions Maj. Simons reporting costs of Virginia troops and political pressure as candidates seek seats, amid upcoming legislative debates. The Seaside Attette Club Test weighs a boxing license, and a Hall-Chesschall bout is planned with Maher replacing Shat Ow as opponent. Maher’s injuries are not serious.
Special to the Reglator reports two men killed outright after a timber car on the Dry Fork railroad was released by frightened riders who jumped off without brakes. John Dailey Sr and Mike Keyterman died. Felix Roy and Sol Wilborg were badly wounded, with multiple injuries. The incident involved a hand car crew as the car collided with workers.
In Bloomington June 15, Will Douglass and Fred Koontz fought a fatal duel over Miss Wright. Douglass fired four times, the last shot hit Koontz in the heart. Douglass arrested. bond set awaiting rival injuries recall. In separate note, Coney Island boxing show canceled as police barred events after crowd gathered.
A major forest blaze spreads from Mt Jewett toward Kushequa along the New York link, threatening Kushequa’s lumber industry and wood ware plants. Firefighters and a special engine depart Mt Jewett as winds drive the flames, with potential heavy damage if the wind shifts.
Reports from Sofia and Kroos hova describe two violent incidents in the region. A Turkish policeman killed a Roumanian bride on her wedding eve, provoking vengeance killings by her brothers who killed two policemen before perishing. In Walteche, Albanian brigands attacked during male absence, killed nine women, burned the village, and fled. troops pursue them.
Fire broke out about 9 30 this morning in a four story European hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue next to Willard’s Hotel. Guests fled stairways and some were rescued by firemen after escape routes failed. Losses centered on furnishings with no major injuries reported. Separately a child from the Finley family was found dead near Huntington West Virginia, identified by the mother. In West Point a dog named Roslyn Wilkes was said to have died by self drown. Navy yard work in Washington to resume after July 1 with steel forgings to be delivered within 119 days. In Lynn Massachusetts a fire destroyed a block on Central Avenue causing about 20000 dollars in damage and involving Boyd Bros potato chip factory Elmer Brays carriage repository and Cada Hall block. Insurance stood at 20000 dollars.
Washington reports Postmaster General Witton returning from Missouri where a warm reception occurred. He had little time to discuss politics due to travel and a later meeting with the President before heading to Charles Town for Sunday with his family. Also noting Denby telegram on Chinese riots in Chong Tu with no American injuries.
Martin's Ferry council met last night with James the sole absentee. Proposals for an electric light plant site were read from multiple bidders and referred to the rights committee for investigation. Bids for fountain repair rejected. committee empowered to act. Street and fence issues, sewer work, pavement notices, and a damage suit settlement with the Terminal Railway Company were discussed or referred to appropriate committees and the solicitor for action.
Out of town guests filled Wheeling hotels with West Virginia notables registered across Stamm, Bebler, and Windsor. Prominent names include T W Blum Newark QC J Mo Hit Washington PA John G Crawford Cameron Mrs W Williams Steubenville D Ralph Atoss East Liverpool Mrs M E Moore Sistersville and others. The Park Casino hosted large crowds for Robinson Opera Company performances Bohemian Girl and Girofle Girofla with strong audience praise and anticipation for future engagements.
Philadelphia reports a tangled theory about the tug George W. Childs and its foreign registry, with claims of insurgent transport towing and Cuban actions. Officials note clearance under foreign registry may alter owners and crew liability, while shipping men argue the tug can work anywhere after leaving port, amid broader arid land and public notices.
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