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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1897
Page
11
A barely legible OCR page shows scattered ad text and headings for various items. It hints at promotions, schedules, and local names but lacks coherent events or clear dates. Strong entities are sparse due to the garbled nature of the content.
Fragmentary lines show distorted phrases about an event or names like Arles He Tansey and American orders. The page includes misread words and inconsistent typos, making it impossible to identify a clear person, place, date, or outcome from the readable content.
In Washington on June 1 the Senate faced a stormy day as debate raged over deportation and penalties. Amid shifting alliances and protest, lawmakers pressed for action on tax and labor issues while questioning the administration’s stance, with tension rising over the New York delegation and foreign policy implications.
A fragmented extract discusses Japan’s growing military spending, a proposed 200000 dollar badger fund, and fears that Russia may be disadvantaged in a northern Pacific clash. It notes Japan’s continental rail progress and warns the Mikado’s government may prepare for war to counter Russia, while the United States and other great powers react.
Fragmentary report describes a man accused of murdering his wife, a possible insanity defense, and a public official named Prather facing charges. In June a travel insurer and ex-secretary figure are noted. the article mentions a large financial claim and a court hand.
The NRO WER DELIC announces completion of a consolidation pact for Central America. Costa Rica and Guatemala will join the currency setup and the republic forms a defense and offensive alliance. Presidents will alternate as hosts, with the agreement detailing governance and foreign relations. A separate mention notes local commercial ads and an isolated item about a drinker’s remedy and assorted goods from Dillon Wheat and Hanche r Co.
Andrew H L Green, once lawyer to Samuel J Tilden and early partner, is discussed as a mayoral candidate for Greater New York. A lifelong New Yorker, he rose from office boy to Central Park commissioner, helped reform tax laws, served as NYC comptroller, and is famed as the father of Greater New York at age 76.
Report from a contentious meeting in Steahenville where Foraker and Hantia factions clashed over delegates and leadership. After heated debate JL Gil was elected chairman over BR Katstie, with nominations and endorsements shaping the path to the state convention and a contested re nomination amid hawkish annexation debates.
Democrats met in Washington and Ohio to select delegates for a national convention. The list of attendees included party officials and local leaders such as Thomas Wheaty, Alex Readen, and others, who discussed the party platform and the upcoming convention schedule.
Eglane Cosi was convicted of robbery and murder in separate trials and sentenced to five years in the state penitentiary. Ellengdi W. Vax dunt 14 Frank Press was convicted of robbery in the same case and received five years. The murder charge related to the sister's death occurred eighteen months ago, with a verdict of murder in the first degree and voluntary manslaughter in the second trial.
In Zanesville the day brought death and injury when a party traveling near Crookeville was struck by lightning. John McFarland died from sunstroke at his home four miles west of town. His son and Mr. Penier were in the party. the undertaker and two others were also struck. The undertaker was seriously injured but may recover. Harber and a youth named Wilts died at once.
Funeral services for the young son of Andrew Bayba were conducted yesterday at two o'clock by Rev. Samuel Schwarm of Wheeling English Lutheran Church. Interment followed at Peninsula cemetery. Nearby residents and visitors from Wheeling and Cambridge attended, with others traveling for events and visits noted in the report.
Horace Williams of Clyde is in town on business. Mrs. James O'Brien and child from Steubenville return home after visiting. Council adds railings along culverts for public safety. Large turnout at Catholic pleat on the island fair grounds yesterday. Miss Dejla Brown heads to East Liverpool for several weeks with friends. Dr. J. 0. Howells back from Steuben trip. Moore and wife of West Wheeling, Mr. and Mrs. L. Cook and son, and Mrs. Jacob Fox depart on Builders' Exchange excursion via C. L. & W. line to Cleveland Niagara Falls Thousand Islands and Toronto. Charles Fisher returns from Washington Jefferson College for summer vacation. Wm. Stills and daughter Carrie visit Cleveland. Neusart brick work on second story completed. Melher's Band plays at memorial Wheeling and Megart Park. Mrs. Join Gilmore returns from Smithfield after a short visit. Willow stand crafted of willow branches displayed at home. Wheeling Creek news notes farm robberies near Beetle SiN. four farms tied to a theft investigation. Men’s League Presbyterian lawn fete planned for Brookside next Wednesday evening. A heavy short storm passes. Wheeling Creek minces running steady. Mrs. R. S. Strahl visits Colerain delivering a picture.
The weather report lists yesterday temperatures at 7 am 70, 9 am 79, 12 pm 99, 3 pm 86, 7 pm 86. Changeable conditions with showers expected in Far West Virginia Western Pennsylvania and Ohio. winds from the south shifting to the northwest.
A report from Assam states that over 6,000 lives have been lost due to recent earthquake disturbances. A condolence message arrived from Queen Victoria.
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