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Wheeling Sunday Register

Location

Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1897

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London Jubilee Grumble Over Petitions and Gifts

Londoners grumble after Jubilee festivities as speculators lose money on seats while undertakers and temperance groups lament unmet needs. Royals guests, American visitors, and foreign leaders trigger gala critiques and new monuments, with gifts to the Queen drawing mixed reactions.

Associated Press London Matey Jett Mut Prince and Princess of Wales Sexe-Coburg and Gotha Duke Duchess of India Bradley Martin Bachelors’ Club William Waldorf Astor Lord Normanton Pall Mall Sandy Witten Burnsifayd Steary Tmélicon Jobo Milakay Cabett el Lew Shodlabe Cavendiah Bentinck Ogden Goelec Ronalds Clarence House Whitelaw Reid John Hay United States Joseph Chamberlan St. Paul's Cathedral George N. Curzon James N. Roosevelt M Howard Klugeoole Hag Teken Warwick House St. James

Vessel Outline for Royal Yacht Style Ocean Liner

The description outlines a 420 foot vessel resembling great Atlantic liners with 50 resteam and powerful engines aimed at high speed. It promises lavish decorations and fittings while ensuring royal debt safeguards, referencing Papal, Her Majesty, Vieturla and Albert in the context of the project.

Albert

Standard Oil Company Expands Morgantown Tank Farm

The Standard Oil Company has bought forty eight acres north of Morgantown WV to build oil tanks and pumping station facilities. It will place seventeen 30,000 barrel tanks and expand the pumping range to move oil from West Virginia and Pennsylvania fields toward Philadelphia.

Standard OF Morgantown Hexteter W. Va Standard of Company West Virginia Pennsylvania Philadelphia

Old Hoss Holy and Wife in Mental Distress at New York Residence

William F Hovy known for Old Hoss plays distressed by mental illness after bizarre singing and acting at his mother in law Mrs M J French home his wife Helen French from A Parlor Match suffers as the episode worsens. Medical observer says diagnosis ongoing and mental ailment threatens permanent harm. In Missouri, Frank and Taylor killed and wounded during a Wood Mill robbery attempt by a Dallas county gang.

New York William F. Hovy M. ‘Jt. French Old Hoss Helen French Springfield Buffalo Here Frank Trelor Taylors Dallas County Sherif Frank Taylor

Jefferson County Democrats Endorse National Platform At Local Convention

The Jefferson county Democratic Convention met in Steubenville and endorsed the Chicago 1896 platform. J. B. Branagan chaired, J. L. Beatty was secretary. Delegates backed unlimited coinage at 18 to 1, demanded economy in public service, opposed convict labor, and instructed county delegates to vote for only aligned candidates. County officers nominated included Gavin, Swickard, Trowine, Potts, Grafton, and Winning. state convention delegates elected/delegates named.

Steubenville J. B. Branagan J. L. Beatty Jefferson County Chicago G. A. Gavin Bay J. A. Swickard Albert Trowine Tr. Potts J. D. Grafton J. K. Winning

Ceremony at Union Iron Works for Chitose rivet ceremony

In San Francisco on June 26 a formal ceremony will mark the diving of the first rivet in the Japanese cruiser Chitose at Union Iron Works. Japanese officers officials and leading members of the Japanese colony in the city will witness the event, signaling the start of construction on the warship. In Omaha on the same date state treasurer Bartley was sentenced to 21 years in the penitentiary for embezzlement and ordered to pay a 3,000 fine.

Amesing Bawalle Washington Hawaii Jonapesh Legation Tokio Legation State Department San Francisco Union Tron Omaha Neb Bartley

Kentucky beats Missouri in Derby at Fair Grounds

In St Louis on June 26 Ornament beat Typhoon and Buckvidore in the Derby worth 12000. Ornament led late after a late move by owner C T Patterson near the mile post and won by five lengths. Buckvidore placed second with Typhoon third as 20,000 spectators watched the race. Ornament will ship to Cincinnati for the Oakley Derby.

St. Louis Typhoon Wes Buckvidore Cincinnati Kentucky Missouri Fair Grounds Roverie Buckvidere C. T. Patterson Patterson Teail Bhelvidere Clayton Son of Order Simmaries Ruckvidere C. Slaughter Garner

Wreck Involving Akron Excursion Train At Millersburg

An Akron excursion train carrying Goodrich Rubber Co and allied workers collided with a Baltimore and Ohio train at Millersburg. Five hundred passengers rushed to safety as both engines and baggage cars were wrecked. Injured include Philip Rosemont and John Wiese among others. crews escaped with minor injuries. Officials report the crash occurred while the Akron line was speeding toward Mount Verne for the outing.

Millersburg Akron Cleveland Akron and Columbus Goodrich Rubber Company Diamond Rubber Company Akron India Rubber Company Hallimore & Onlo Hiawatha Park Mount Verne Baltimore & Ohio Baltimore & Obio Philip Rosemont John Wiese Elias Capron Champ Lilly Frank Hilton Edward Hilton Arthur Cope Cleveland, Akron & Columbus

Confusion Over Train Schedule Said To Trigger Collision

Reported cause cites misread timetable aboard the B&O special. Conductor allegedly told the engineer the special was due at 4:16 a.m. when the schedule showed 8:16, prompting premature departure. No firm determination yet. investigators study motive and timing.

Rebellion News From Philippines Hits New Toll And Shifts

News from Manila area via the steamer Victoria reports insurgents near the capital after a proclamation by Commander-in-Chief Rivers. The robot campoat Ballukupeang letter May 18 cites heavy Spanish losses and rebels seizing arms, with three towns rising in Tamables Tayabas and Negros.

Tacoma Wash Victoria Cavite Manila Rivers Yokobamm

Pettigrew Collapses During Senate Speech in Washington

Senator Pettigrew suffered a sudden episode described as a blood clot on the brain during a Senate debate at 2:25 p. m. He recovered quickly, left the chamber with friends nearby, and was taken home. Dr. Baine said the attack could be serious if agitation recurs, but Pettigrew was not incapacitated and the session adjourned after the incident.

Washington Pettigrew Senate Baine

Oriental freight lands in Tacoma as Victoria arrives

The North ern Pacific steamer Victoria reaches Tacoma from Yokohama with 18,300 tons of Oriental freight in four cargoes over a week. Seoul, Corea reports an intrigue aimed at restoring a foreign legation ally, arresting imperial tutor Kogen Tetsu and thirty others. Robberies on ships near Kong and gold thefts on Tai Yuan and Loorok are noted.

Vn Aignmenta Anerton Tacoma Wash Northern Pacific Victoria Yokohama Seoul Corea Kogen Tetsu As Kong Tai Yuan Australia Loorok Hong Kong Bangkok

Democratic State Convention to be held in Columbus

Cincinnati reports the Democratic State Convention will convene in Columbus next Tuesday and Wednesday with final delegate selections made today. John R. McLean, a Senate candidate, is seen as likely to control the convention. he plans to stay in Cincinnati and skip the gathering.

Cincinnati Columbus Cleveland Rities John R. Mclean United States Mclean

Tariff Bill Nears Senate End In Party Unity

Washington June 26 Republican tariff managers foresee finishing Senate consideration by next Wednesday night. They claim most differences are settled and expect full party support. Key issues remaining include lead and coal rates, Canadian coal, reciprocity, and internal revenue changes likely to be abandoned or altered in conference.

Washington Republic Senate Judiciary Committee Cnet Finance Committee Nomere Alsen Hepublicaur Leatt Ing Kent Hart

Fire Devours Four Story Block in New Orleans

A major blaze at the corner of Julia Street and Magazine Street in New Orleans destroyed a four story brick building owned by Messrs Prelerich and Felix Beast. Estimates place losses over $100000 with panic at Hernsheim's tobacco factory adjoining as flames spread rapidly. In a separate note from Cleveland Ohio, Charles N. Cunningham was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary for forging Judge B T Hamilton's name on a $78000 check.

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