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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1885
Page
1
The June 20 release lists the president's appointees for postmaster positions including W McVianters in various towns, with notes on annual salary changes and administrative actions. It covers adjusted postmaster salaries for the fiscal year and expected timelines for validating candidates, along with economic figures and departmental adjustments.
In Wot county circuit court a defamation suit pits Daily Gate Journal owners A S Whitdead and B White against Parkersburg Sentinel publishers over alleged financial embarrassment claims. Sentinel reflectively rebuts Journal claims while offering lengthy, tangled excerpts from Associated Press dispatches about General McGeenan.
Mary Kleman, a 22 year old in jail at Rose Hill, has confessed to poisoning her mother father and sister in Dubuque years earlier and to attempting to kill the Freeres family. She claims supernatural forces compelled her while authorities describe her as insane. She recalls giving poison and medicines to family members and is now held awaiting further action as moral and legal questions surround her case.
Trade remains steady with pockets of improved loan demand in Detroit while large markets show cautious activity. Iron and coal trade weigh on prices. wheat dour outlook grows as estimates vary widely, with potential wheat price rises before July 1886. Wool and dry goods see moderate to slow activity, while Canada and New England markets reflect subdued buying amid lingering surplus concerns.
Bethany region announces designation of faculty members and departure of visitors. Professors Hagerman of Greek and higher English and Ero of mathematics are assigned to Bur Mercananess. Indignation cited as reason. Mail delivery to Bamford Chemical Works Protanis.
A circulated Irish nationalist appeal urges branches to unite for Parnell and the Irish National Party. It argues the new English ministry is weak, calls for fundraising for Parliamentary action, and earmarks a potential September or October election as pivotal. Patrick Egan speaks via cable to shape the Dublin meeting and rally support.
The Steubenville Sunday Register notes a lively commencement week with many prominent graduates including Nannie M, Shellac, Agnen Fisher, and Carrie E Forbes. It highlights social display by local young women and cites a tragedy where Edward Campbell tried to save his son from drowning, amid broader town concerns about behavior and crime.
A garbled OCR fragment references individuals including Mc Ginnis, Colgue T. 6 Coalter, Harvie Burke, Lima Josie Pearce, and a person described as “the man of brass buttons.” The text hints at a ceremonial or formal presentation but remains largely unreadable and inconclusive.
A committee of rolling mill men led by George Carney and others met North Chicago Holling Mills superintendent W B Parkes to discuss wage changes for the coming year. The meeting was harmonious and about two hours. Talks suggested the wage scale will likely be signed soon, with the old rail clause possibly waived by the Amalgamated Association.
The Mt Le Chantal School lists pupils awarded crowns and medals for deportment and uniform excellence. Recipients span multiple classes and towns including Mia Horton, Grace Jones, Abbie Umrak, Cora Rivers, Jennie Quing, Lomie Smyth, Jona White, Hew Clifford, Luge Clifford, Mary Tully, Jennie Glean, Moi Forbes, Antu Riley, Agnes Kane, Julia Doran, Maile McLain, Amelia Rolf, Nannie Mylius, Marie Dent, Alisa Stockett, and Mrs Apna Riley earned a culinary half medal.
In Martin's Ferry a summer slowdown prompts factories to shut briefly and residents to vacation in camps along Short Creek and nearby streams. Clubs like the Blue Glass, Hungry Five, and Bobbie Stuff fishing groups gather at Hagan's Mill and David Gosslays, with roll calls by Capt Jim Bunion. A concert at the Drebstarnn features performances by local singers and choirs, praised for their harmony. Belmont county primaries yield delegates for Geo. Robinson, with Martin's Ferry ward races confirming support. Miss Tate Miller returns from Allegheny City and other residents are noted. The new commercial block construction begins soon, and various locals are seen visiting, traveling, or recovering from illnesses.
London dispatch reports a deadlock as Liberals refuse to back Tory moves despite hints from Lord Salisbury. Queen Victoria pressures for Conservative governance while Liberal factions seek to overturn the political stalemate. Debates on taxation, Irish policy, and parliamentary business dominate, with uncertainty over the next government and possible elections.
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