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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1896
Page
1
Fragmentary report recounts political maneuvering ahead of a party convention with mentions of Senator De, the Southern plan, and potential shifts in support. It records contested influence, campaign strategy, and speculative outcomes, focusing on party dynamics and leadership moves.
Disjointed OCR excerpt mentions Rim of the Bee, Calareila, Teller, and congressional candidates. Reference to June 24 and Kanawha County suggests a political race discussion with multiple factions and planned actions. Cohesion unclear. core names appear garbled.
Canton Ohio June 0 report details an early dawn reception at McKinley home after telegraph dispatches arrive. President Harrison sends hearty congratulations to McKinley for his campaign and notes dignitaries from New York and Ohio attended. Abner McKinley and guests met Mrs McKinley at West Tuserra address before a Canton Grand Army Band serenade.
The Senate committee investigating last two and a half years of covert arms and spy funding adjourned without sustaining Graves allegations. Graves sought permission to ply a report, but Senator Harris denied. no high government official appears to be implicated. The committee postponed further action until after Congress convenes.
A life prisoner faces charges after allegedly attempting to rob a residence in East Laycepent on June 2. The incident involved a Calumbus, a gun, and a watch chain, with the property claimed by McGree. Authorities say items were retained by Apting Conner J. W. Rifg of Wellsville, and restitution requests were filed for the return of the goods.
Pwiladevitta June 20 Captain Charles Th Diskuena of the Stevmsbly Lauraite was arrested by a deputy marshal for alleged involvement in an unlawful bus expedition that sailed from New York in May for Cuba. The warrant also seeks five percent of Co? Bifitin Nunez. Bail set at $1,000 for a further hearing on Wednesday.
A damaged report from Damascus notes that rebels have risen and captured multiple Turkish guns. Four Turkish companies are said to have defected, and twelve battalions are being sent from Salonica to Syria to quell the uprising.
Ex Secretary of the Navy William Whitney, center of New York talk, mobilizes a silver campaign to win a two thirds at Chicago and derail McKinley. He assigns lieutenants, gathers old allies like Lamont and French, and rejects recent rumors of a simple silver pledge while promising bold action to secure free silver or gold-leaning platform.
Huntington W Va June 20 The Democratic Delegate Convention met to choose delegates to state congressional senatorial and judicial conventions. Harvey and Marcum fought over the judge race while two conventions operated in the same hall with rival chairmen. Gen C C Watts addressed the crowd and was praised by supporters as the likely winner of the convention delegates.
A friend of Mrs. Nettie Craven filed for record a September 1894 deed from the late Senator Fair conveying a corner lot at Pine and Sansome and a half block on Mission Street to Craven. The pencil document and ink acknowledgment raise rumors of a possible marriage to Fair.
Albert J. Baker, 19, resident of St. Louis, became the first to dive from the Beds bridge into the Mississippi River today. A pupil of Prof. Bill Clark, Baker trained daily at the patatorium and went head first, plunging 135 feet to the water, surfacing and swimming to a tug where he was taken aboard unharmed.
Dispatches from Bulawayo report a very serious native uprising in Umtali district Matabeleland with thirty to forty white victims found. Patrols warned settlers directed to Fort Salisbury as danger grows. Sir Frederick Carrington sends reinforcements from Mashonaland and Cape Colony authorities may dispatch 200 mounted infantry.
In Wyoming Minnesota men Paul and Jacob Hayes were slain by three unknown tramps while helping Dr. Foster who sought a ride to Wyoming mills. Foster was beaten and injured but survived. the attackers fled as authorities pursue them.
James E. Campbell of Ohio spoke at the Inter-State Democratic Association gathering in Washington on June 20, urging Democrats to avoid splitting at Chicago. He warned of 1860 lessons, urged conservatism on money matters, and called for majority concession and minority yield to prevent disaster in July’s convention.
The case of Edward A. McMahon alias Ingall versus R D Chandos Mrs Hardesty and other Ingalls heirs, filed in Parkersburg last year, has been settled in San Francisco. The plaintiff claims $14,000 cash as his share of the property, to be paid by the defendants. The suit, once filled with romance, involved former Parkersburg residents and spanned hundreds of pages of depositions.
London reports no confirmation from the British Colonial Office that a sanguinary clash occurred in the dispute zone between British Guiana and Venezuela. Secretary Chamberlain and officials say Caracas or Georgetown have not provided details altering the Commons statement that Venezuelans crossed the boundary and interfered with survey work, with no mention of a bloody encounter.
The President refused clemency for Munma Suly Mndian and Sam Samson, both sentenced to hanged in July and June respectively, arguing the cases involve grave crimes and the need to uphold law and order in Indian Territory. The statements emphasize respect for court sentences and deter outlaw violence amid ongoing regional instability.
Parkersburg West Virginia June 20 Capt John H Summers owner of the Lit Kanawha steamer Oneida sued for 6220 damages in the United States Court for the loss from the sinking of the Martin recently by the Oneida The Oneida owned by Little Kanawha Transportation Company was tied up here awaiting a hearing at Clarendon July 15.
In St Paul William Scholten, 44, after a family quarrel this morning, shot at his wife and wounded his son, Patt Scholten, as he attempted to intervene. The father then locked himself in his room and shot himself, dying instantly. the injured son is reported to be recovering.
Nomination for State Senator by the Thirteenth District Republicans occurred in convention here today. Proceedings were brisk though noted as pro forma with limited enthusiasm.
June 20 report from Sistersville West Virginia notes Stettersville Oil Co preparing a farm edge south of Hannibal Ohio and planning to reach pay within the coming days. River Gas Co lines up latest string of casing at Alford farm in Waverly as Shay Murphy move in equipment to stoke a recently located well.
A severe wind storm on June 2 damaged parts of the region including Nel and surrounding townships. In one township the B P Duncan residence was demolished, with Mrs Duncan killed instantly and Mr Duncan and two sons and a daughter badly hurt and possibly dying. Debris was scattered across damaged areas and many sections have not yet reported in.
A Canton crowd greeted Governor McKinley with a special parade and welcome ceremony. The delegation praised his leadership and urged continued protection of local industry, highlighting La Belle mill's role and the moving assembly's turnout.
Delegates chosen by the Martin’s Ferry area to attend the county convention include Ter Repaniivans of Martine and others. The central committee lists AMIR A and Beranwari-Domeetten with various alternates and committee members named, reflecting the local party organization and election of officials for the upcoming county duties.
A fragmented weather report notes yesterday temperatures around 69 to 82 degrees with a sequence of readings. It adds a general forecast for Washington and nearby regions stating generally fair conditions in West Virginia Ohio and Western Pennsylvania with afternoon showers on lakes and variable winds.
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