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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1891
Page
4
A crowded street incident near Waterhouse Bros ends with a driver John Gavin thrown from his seat, inches from moving horses as bystanders pull him away from danger. Police note disorderly conduct cases and a tense scene around a public gathering at Mr. Sawyer’s. multiple arrests and a city court appearance follow as officials address the disturbances and property damages.
Trustees and supervisors discuss office matters at Township Clerk's office while Furnace Cornys yard fences are noted for security. Reports on public schools reopen after flood debris cleared, church services, business activity, and state exhibit funding debate mix with personal updates on residents and regional industry.
A garbled 19th century report outlines McCarthy and Parnell factions in Irish politics with mentions of arrests, prison terms, and implied Home Rule battles. It references figures like McGrath and O Brien, indictments for burglary and counterfeit crimes, and a Northwestern director reporting financial details amid a turbulent period.
The report describes Grafton and Piedmont lodges hosting banquets, street parades, and initiation drives. It notes Organizing events for Acme Lodge No 63 in Grant county, efforts to reorganize Jefferson Lodge No 2 at Middleway, and Wheeling lodges active with ranks and ceremonies including Armorial Rank of Esquire and upcoming Chivalrie Rank conferrals.
Bernard, a minor engineer, testifies Gratar was attacked on a Latin street by a Mexican and a German. Witnesses dispute who started the fight as Gratar faces a possible death sentence. reports say 300 prisoners endure terrible conditions, with foul treatment of women and children at the penitentiary.
The Gentral News Association reports Lady Russell seeks a writ of separation in the high court of justice from Lerhile idan amid a divorce case. Adultery charges are not leveled at the defendant. the petitioner faces a nonostegical charge. Details promise a palatial, high-stakes hearing in chambers.
The excerpt lists fashion trends including brocades with lace scrollwork in flowers, new colorways like black mass and bird’s egg blue, velvet ribbons in magenta red, and embroidered China crepe shoulder shawls. It also notes night dresses in chiffon trimmed with lace, reflecting Parisian summer styles.
Textile details describe Nile green gold satin and velvet outfits with gold lace trims and silk petticoats. The piece shifts to a Race War in Prospect with militia tension, settlers told to leave Merinto valley, houses burned, and threats escalating as Officer Russell faces new dangers.
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