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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1891
Page
5
Citizens approve a city owned electric plant by a three fifths majority, vote nearly four fifths of total 3 125, urging the Electric Commission to construct promptly for operation before winter. Governor and legislature face political fights over apportionment. public school program gains Jewish education emphasis amid broader industrial era reforms.
The veteran’s report details new industries in the Southern states for the second quarter of 1904 and the first half of 1904, noting substantial capital investment, the rise of agricultural implement works and factories, and several railroad and tannery constructions. It highlights phosphate deposits fueling growth and lists specific new units and corporate interests established in states like Florida and North Carolina.
D Abersold of Proctor stops at the Bebler while D C List Jr of Kansas City is here on business. Hon B P Martin of Grafton stays at the McLure. James Holley of the South Side leaves for Omaha. Mrs Governor Fleming shopped in the city. Numerous locals register at the McLure and New St Charles. visits span New Cumberland to Pittsburg with several plan to New York.
Weather prognostications by Prof Foster warn of a Pacific coast disturbance hitting around July 6 crossing the continent and reaching the Atlantic near Maine. Cooler conditions follow with localized heavy rains and drying winds affecting crops. Kansas reports favorable but rain-delayed rye and wheat prospects. northern Missouri and Michigan crops damaged by frost. Armory fire in New York destroys uniforms. ammunition saved. U.S. trade note highlights Chicago Columbian Exposition opportunities for merchants with imports from South America.
A large July 6 labor demonstration is slated in Steubenville with governors Fleming West Virginia Camo bell Ohio and Pattison Pennsylvania delivering addresses. unions include American Flint Glass Workers United Mine Workers Knights of Labor and more. parade may draw up to 90 000 in line and end with a floral tribute and speeches by notable labor leaders. Special rates for rail travel and city accommodations are planned.
A 30 year old wife is accused of poisoning four husbands, two step children, and her mother and sister. Coronial inquiry follows the deaths linked to Mrs Dorsey by gossip and reports. Her present husband, an industrious artisan, stands by her innocence as authorities probe motive and links in a case stirring local sensational talk.
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