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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1892
Page
5
Fragments recount a chaotic tapestry of 19th century happenings. References to Chicago derbies, political infighting, explorer expeditions toward Lake Rudolph and Lake Stephanie, and a duel aftermath in Paris mingle with comic vignettes and speculative tales. The piece shifts rapidly among names, places, and rumors without a single coherent narrative.
Washington June 25. House work stalls over quorum absence as Speaker directs Col Ike Hill to telegraph absentees ordering attendance Monday. Several members have been away over two months, with explicit calls to return, amid talk of strike and lockout. Reports from New York note unions and courts impacting artisans amid looming layoffs, while other political maneuvers unfold in Tammany Hall and reform discussions.
A young man Merrifield of Barrackville was cut and seriously hurt after an altercation at the Fairmont Development Company's merry-go-round crowd. His brother Grant Merrifield attempted to intervene and was wounded in the head and neck, with the assailants escaping arrest.
Master Edi Abbott, a ten year old prestidigitateur, astonishes theatre patrons with deft tricks using small mechanical devices sold for a few cents. His performances earn praise from the audience and compare favorably with feats of renowned magicians.
A Cork deputation led by Mayor Hogan meets John E Redmond in Desshell. Redmond reports his US mission was successful with ninety nine percent support observed in visits across America. Huntington Brewing Company charter granted. principal office in Huntington West Virginia with capital set at 2500 and potential to rise to 200000. Recorporators include Leo Ebert Lang E Furlong Chas Shinkle U Hall.
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