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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1894
Page
6
A fragmented report details steel and glass works in Wheeling and nearby towns resuming or expanding production while strikes and labor tensions persist. Mines, bottle plants, plate mills, and pottery studios report variable activity as workers return or threaten action amid wage talks and union pressures.
Baltimore leads early as Pittsburg climbs in the race with a 6 4 scoreline. Cincinnati takes two from Louisville on Chamberlin and Tanaysill’s pitching. Burly reports cover Boston’s win over Washington and Kennedy’s curves being read by New York. Att 2,000 in Pittsburg, 2,998 in Cincinnati. umpired by Landh and Bittman.
Special to the Keister Washington June 23 Mr F Lynch of Weston former Sergeant at Arms tours Gilmer Lewis Calhoun Pleasants and Wirt counties reporting strong Democratic unity. He notes initial discontent over tariff delay has faded as voters credit Democrats in Congress for action and expect rising Democratic strength, especially in Wirt and Lewis counties, with leaders confident about the party’s statewide standing.
In Swrensville on June 28 Billy Evans, a contractor, said the Archer farm wild cat has only struck first pay with a well yielding salt water and about eight barrels of oil. Located two miles south of the Moore farm, it could open new territory if successful. The Eureka Pipe Line saw 15,327 barrels in 24 hours, weekly total 45,425. Local visits and arrivals filled an active day with numerous small-town notices and operations across Wellsburg and nearby towns.
Conemaugh Ohio June 23 The State Board of Emergencies allowed a deficiency of 150000 for immediate payment of militia expenses in the recent labor troubles. They expect the total to approach 200000 as costs are settled.
Brutal crime report from Minas Missouri describes a man heavily intoxicated last night who allegedly struck his wife multiple times and left a child in shock. A core knife found near the house is believed to be the murder weapon. The suspect Phipps was arrested and jailed with likely lynching feared. The stray fragment mentions a prior incident involving a child’s tongue removal and sorrowful escape.
The report details call money, mercantile paper, and government securities with mixed results. Stock quotes show declines in key issues like St Paul and Missouri Pacific, while some bonds and mining stocks hold or rebound modestly amid a broad market softness.
Across Cracixsall and Toi no, prices drift for flour, wheat, corn, oats, rye and dairy products. Cotton and petroleum show mixed to steady trends as receipts and shipments rise. livestock markets in Philadelphia and New York reflect subdued demand and firmer hogs, with cattle and sheep pricing at low levels.
At Labelle Lodge No. 2A O A W a judge presides over a mock trial of H Myer over unpaid lodge dues. The six jurors found him guilty in the first degree after a lengthy and spirited defense and prosecution. The report notes the lively courtroom atmosphere and urges continued lodge visits.
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