Howley Bolen Damtest Expenditure Debated
City discussion centers on financing gas works relief via a temporary loan backed by the electric light plant. Some officials and a correspondent argue the plan is feasible, while critics claim potential bondholder objections and legal limits. A second Howley Bolen deposit advances, with training for rival contender Tol en on the Island, as tickets to Chicago go on sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air
Dobbins
Remadk
Lince
Cornell
Thore
Dobbing
Dobbina’ i Dea
Aura
Counel
Gas Board
Aldt
Dido
Saed
Mike Howley
Boles
Tolen
Wongo
Hawley
General Engineering Company faces financial strain and debts
Local creditors probe the Harvey Illinois moved General Engineering Company once Wheeling’s A J Sweeney & Sons. Bond plans failed after Columbian Bank of Chicago collapsed. Receivership follows, with Mrs Maria I Sweeney filing claims and extensive mortgage liens totaling tens of thousands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
General Engineering Company
Harvey
Wheeling
A. J. Sweeney & Sons
Upper
Ohio Valley
General
West Virginia
William F. Lindsey
Charles M. Oliver
A. J. Sweeney
John M. Sweeney
John B. Garden
A. T. Sweeney
West
Columbian Bank
Maria I. Sweeney
Gooka County
American Trust and Saviors Bank
Twenty-seventh
Chapline Streets
A. J. Clarke
Hannibal Forbes
Exchange Bank
Grape Sugar and Refining Company
Egerter
Isane Company
Exc! Bank
A. J. Sweeney & Co
Sweeney and Son firm faces financial collapse after Wheeling boom
The A J Sweeney & Son firm formed from A J Sweeney and John M Sweeney built a large foundry and shop in Wheeling, then moved operations to Staunton and Harvey. Despite expansion including steamboat craft and extensive works contracts, boomers lured relocation and recent financial embarrassment endangers the company. Local Pittsburgh and Wheeling creditors seek assets, action uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trmet
A. J. Sweeney & Son
A. J. Sweeney
John M. Sweeney
North Wheeling
Hamilton
Twenty-seventh
Chapline Street
Wheeling
Staunton
Harvey
Stanton
Pittsburg
Appointment for Customs Collector Amid Clerk Selection
Reports from Washington indicate contest over the clerk chosen for the Collectorship. Congressman Pendleton allegedly recommended C A Shafer, with M Stein to serve as clerk, a move that may settle the appointment. Separate notices announce new examiners in this city and upcoming local sales and ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafer
Washington Jefferson College Commencement Week Programme
Schedule lists events from Sabbath June 18 to Thursday June 22 including Baccalaureate sermons by Rev Moffat and Rev Chambers, Class Day, receptions, Literary Society reunions, trustees meeting, Breckenridge address, Gymnasium dedication, Alumni dinner, and entrance examinations. Notable figures include David T. Watson and ex-Governor J A Beaver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington-Jefferson College
President Moffat
First Presbyterian Church
Young Men’s Christian Association of the College
George S. Chambers
D. D
Harrisburg
Moffat
College Chapel
Board of Trustees
W. C. P. Breckenridge
M. C
Lexington
Dr. Brownson
David T. Watson
Pittsburg
Alumni Association
J. A. Beaver
Distressed and Discouraged Health Item Summary
Distressed reader notes health decline and unclear remedy. The brief mentions Hood's Sarsaparilla and suggests a discouraged outlook, with no concrete medical advice or outcomes.
Grand Excursion to Canton and Lake via Wheeling Lake Erie
A grand excursion under KRedmen auspices departs to Canton and Meyers Lake with limited tickets at $2 round trip. Tickets go on sale next Monday at several local stores and R. R. offices. sales end June 24. Includes mention of roach and pest products and various local ads. Also notes Independence Day excursion rates on Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway, with half-price tickets July 3 4 and return by July 5 1893.
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Worte’s
Chicago
Ublo Faver KR. Oo
Ohio Hiver
Ohio Hiver RR
Wheelio
Canton
Meyer
Reymann
Wheellig
Lake Erle By
Gu. m
Kredmen
Boop
Schselder
Main Street
Julian Lohse
Market Street
Chas
Miller's Cigar Store
North Main Street
Wm. F. Graebe
Jacob Street
Michael Stein
Fulton
Wheeling and Elm Grove
R. R
Ohio River Railroad
Jixsos
Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway
Wheeling and Lave Erie Railway
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Einsheimer
Eton
H. Eisheimer
Bleverth Street
Geo, J. Caddle
Wentnar
Aacuxpr
Ree Geeds
J. & Rhodes Fetp Cenl—Stane & Thacsen
Mady Garmeista Ve Merchant Tailate
Gundling & Co
Genstifal 4 Co
Gentleman's Fine Skces—J
Lodke Shoe
Terae
Edwards Destroad Soupe
H. Emebelaer
Furabucet
Saula Lot
Stifel & Co
Eman
Tibet
Melure
Fleves
Eleves
Pular
Wheeling Park
Eis Feoergreen
Atifal
Als Grove Mallroadt
Jom
Auifel & Co
Amsbrolian
Black Seamiess Hose
Guo, M. Sxoom & Co
Aife
Worth
Melief
Lanva Wheeling
Wagoner Palace
Ap Joe Battle
1000
M. 5
Ginnerz
Calon Depot
Reteie
le Wheeling
Eltyth
G. Tomlinson
John Hallie
One & KB
Frankin
Martlusie
A.J. Sweeney & Sons
Harvey, Ill
Customs
Boore
Bend
Read
Sxoox & Co
Bufet & Co
Wash.jeff. College
Hood’s
Hood
Eva Covert
Bath, N. J
G. Mendel & Co
G. Mendel &Co
O'Kane & CO
China Ware
Caina
John Friedel & CO
Eva Courrz
Bath
Steuben County
Dipti Hood
D. C. Kurner
Telephonead
W. Val Eee
Gory Lew Prion
Fae Mai Eet
Taebry
Dimmack
Dr Ags
Tellae
Mareetebla
Chapline & Telephone Ti Wheeling
W. Rr. marWeads
P. Welty & CO
Cash OR Credit—Wheeling Instalment Company
Eleryr
Read Stifel & Co
GOOD
Charlies P. Bead Stone & Thomas
Buse
Spoon & Co
John Applegate
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