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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1885
Page
1
Fragmented report recounts cabinet selections and political maneuvering amid Democratic contest for the presidency. Mentions Secretary of State, Treasury, War, and other figures, with notes on loyalties, party lines, and planned departures. References Wades, New York and Washington, plus military and naval mentions.
The piece describes Tevoxrvy, nicknamed the City of Churches, attracting significant gambling activity and debates at the Court House about money, investments, and political maneuvering. It notes tensions around new capital discussions and references figures and events shaping state politics and funding for expansion.
A fragment from Selby's note book surveys President elect Cleveland and Daniel Manning as Silver men face the Mo Entra Session. It notes Cleveland's stance on coinage, Manning as Treasury Secretary prospect, and critiques Congress and tariff views. It mentions Manning's workload, the Treasury, and political maneuvering during the session. It includes remarks on figures Gordon, Navier, and Crook.
The memo era fuels cabinet speculation as Bayard Gar land Manning Lamar and Vilas draw names for appointments. Senate and House committees clash over funding bills while foreign policy and Congo conference debates loom. A fire in Charleston destroys Waxenko Bros block. damages rise to thousands with many insurers involved.
A bold attempt to rob the State Treasury at Liscomb Nebraska ends with one robber mortally wounded and another captured. About 2 PM three men entered the Treasury, demanded money, and fled as detectives pursued. $3,000 was taken but recovered, while the wounded man Griffin is reported dead or dying and Maguire was captured. the third assailant escaped. The incident involves local detectives, a staged distraction, and questions about collusion.
Washington bound festivities loom as Irving Hall and County Democracy officials finalize travel arrangements. A 243 member Irving Hall delegation plus 40 piece band sails February 28, with rail and hotel meals bundled in a $10 fare. The County Democracy and Tammany send broader contingents, while others prepare special trains and quarters in Washington. Local events and preparations ripple through Wheeling with arrests, skating, and rink music shaping the week.
The cabinet session of four hours ended with no ministerial resignations. Officials said no resignations would be tendered until Parliament acts on the government's redistribution of seats. The report mentions dissension during the meeting and notes a strong stance by Gordon.
A shaken Albany banking scene sees the Commercial Bank president step down in a surprising move. The court case and emerging evidence hint at systemic weakness within the bank’s leadership and allied entities as investigators review the debacle.
Bridgeport updates include Henry Lochmiller’s pair draw, Calvin Hassen’s continued illness, and Garfield Literary Society’s note on steam engine replacement. Local social visits list Mina Sharpe, Carrie Copp, Aggie Rolls, Jesse Gill, Laura Duval, and others. Officials and residents attend events, with Mayor Junkins handling cases and various trips to Washington City and Belair.
In Wheeling the Panhandle annexation dispute triggers lively debate among Pennsylvanians who claim the four Panhandle counties belong to their state. The piece notes economic ties, school funding, and district politics, then shifts to Washington inauguration plans in Pittsburgh and reflections on party loyalties, with weather and public health concerns in the city, and a brief note on rising trade outside the state.
Upholstery Goods and Curtains from Eastern markets arrive in abundance. Buyers are invited to inspect a vast Spring line of Carpets, Upholstery Goods, and Curtains. The stock, extensive and varied, shows no equal in the state, with prices reflecting the buying power of large dealers. The Carpet Rooms will feature the latest designs from leading makes.
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