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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1889
Page
1
The narrative recounts a border area visit amid the Hatfield McCoy feud, detailing travelers’ reception by the Hatfields in Logan County Virginia and Kentucky. It notes warnings, hospitality, and a vivid country portrait, while highlighting loyalty, bravado, and the feud’s shadow over communities.
A bitter fight over the prohibitory ordinance in St Clairsville concluded with a close vote. 119 favored repeal and 142 opposed, halting efforts to reopen saloons. Rumors of a betting scheme surfaced but councilmen rejected the offers, preserving reputation and law. The same issue sparked public meetings and petitions demanding repeal.
The Cook County Grand Jury returned wholesale indictments in the Croxin Case, charging seven individuals with charges to be pursued by prosecutors. The action signals a major escalation in the investigation and highlights the gravity of the allegations facing multiple defendants.
Chicago reporting notes the grand jury, led by the State's Attorney, plans to return with indictments later in the day. Seven men are named, three already jailed, plus four more under various detentions, as sensational chronology surrounds the Cronin murder case and related police inquiries.
Gov Wilson issued pardons to James T Quick and Francis Nolan. Quick was convicted of second degree murder in Greenbrier County and sentenced to five years. Nolan, serving for two grand larceny counts in Ohio County, was diagnosed with consumption. pardon issued per penitentiary physician. Also mentions Charley Mitchell in New York and Kilrain training for a boxing match. George W McCann, longtime resident, died by suicide in New Orleans, brother of Commodore McCann US Navy.
Charleston, June 29 The trial of Dr McDow for the murder of Captain Dawson ended with a not guilty verdict after a lengthy session. Julian Mitchell delivered the final State argument and the crowded court room heard the judge charge the jury before the two hour jury deliberation.
In Carnegie and across portsunday June 29, fourteen iron and steel firms signed the scale thus averting a strike. Firms include New Albany Structural Works and Riverside Iron and Steel via Cincinnati and Youngstown mills with about 5000 Carnegie workers impacted. Some mills may resist a 25 percent cut, risking temporary shutdowns if not accepted.
St Louis citizens dispatch 85,000 to Johnstown and nearby boroughs for direct hand distribution to poor families. Edward A. Noonan mayor Charlee E. Meed and August Reniler will oversee the relief effort with quantities of five and one dollar bills. Distribution targets women for money management.
A cloud burst caused heavy damage near Laurel Fork and Lanerel Park with tracks washed away and lines torn up. Police discussed charges against Chief Dietach over Sunday closing law enforcement. Mayor Mosby supported a postponement of arrests to Monday, approving the mayoral order.
Charleston June 29 Board of Regents of the State Normal Schools selected principals and assistants for Fairmont Glenville Shepherd Concord and West Liberty among others. Appointments include Conrad A Sipe at Fairmont and S B Brown at Glenville with a series of reappointments and committee changes. Textbook and drawing teacher decisions were authorized and new ground leases for Marshall College were discussed.
West Virginia and national political chatter dominates the page. The piece notes Stephen B. Elkins's interviews with the President and counters rumors that Nathan Goff will be Attorney General or Miller to the Supreme bench. It lists several West Virginia pension awards and postmaster appointments, plus a series of brief notes on government appointees and a dramatic hometown incident involving McGinnis and Sheriff Ramsey.
The Drexel daughter Elizabeth and Jobe Vinton Dahlgren son of the late Rear Admiral Dahlgren wed at St Patrick’s Cathedral New York. Archbishop Corrigan officiated the ceremony followed by a formal reception. Dress details and a guest list including prominent society names are noted.
A fatal vehicle crash near the county fair left Mary A. dopant of Brooklyn dead and several others badly injured. The accident occurred during a parade at Biola Mating Cyvence Max, with multiple victims named among mourners and officials preparing procedures for the ensuing investigation.
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