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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1884
Page
1
A lengthy exposé reviews federal prosecutions under the U S system, detailing marshal budgets and cases in West Virginia and New York. It discusses intimidation, witness fees, and the reach of federal authority, noting partisan tensions and calls for accountability in the investigative process.
A convoluted report recounts heated debate over private fencing and public access, with mentions of private parties and corporate interests tied to depredations in Texas. The House, including Speaker and members, deliberates a bill led by Keifer and Madison Day as part of a larger political fray.
The article lists insurers and amounts on Powers and Weightman chemical works assets. Companies named include New York based insurers and others in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Boston, Hartford, Milwaukee, and more with individual risk figures ranging from about 50 to 2,500 dollars.
A fragment notes a private dinner in New York with prominent local political figures, including Mr and Mrs Norvert McCord and Mr Jake Patterson, described as trusted cronies of Arthur before he became president. The account mentions social ties, a table arrangement, and alleged political influence in early Arthur administration. Also referenced are a congressional hearing on territorial abuses and a fire at the Raina Academy with a reported loss of 120000 dollars.
A report details the Triple Thermic motor, claimed to use bisulphide of carbon vapor to power machinery with high efficiency. W. S. Colwell, former of White, is credited as the discoverer, with plans for patent control and safety regulation. Ex Governor Hubbard and ex-Collector Naird are noted investors.
Disjointed OCR text reports on a railway rate tribunal meeting planned for March, a mining rate discussion from April to October, and a funeral for Minister Mast. Also mentions the American Hospital service, ships to America, Chilean troop actions, and a political crisis in Trujillo with troops and executions noted in a distant, unverified telegram fashion.
Keller the pilot of the Libtered Scioto was found guilty of manslaughter but was not sentenced. His counsel requested a stay to present further argument, with the court aiming for a date around March 1. Keller appears ill and under public sympathy grows for a potential appeal or delay.
March 1 report from Sportal in the Register notes Liam Yeater, a key counterfeit suspect, was sentenced by Judge Jackson to eighteen months at the Loundsville penitentiary. Yeater, twenty year old, appeared subdued. judge urged possible reform and family return. Earlier, trial coverage continued with Jones A. Butchinson prosecuting and Caldwell for the defense, highlighting the defendant’s prior good character.
A large crowd gathered for an anticipated sale of oil lands by the West Vitamin Oil Land Company in Parkersburg, drawing attention from Senator Cameron, Col. Cherrington of New York, L. L. Johnston of Michigan, and other prominent figures. The auction was postponed until April.
Reports from the New Jersey Republican and Democratic committees show the state convention date moved to April 17 after Chicago hall issues. Democrats expect a meeting next week to set the exact day in Trenton with Governor Abbott. Presidential nominee preference shown, with Tilden leading among respondents.
The Herald prints a long interview with Dana of Bam discussing whether the Republican ticket will impact the race and who might carry New York. Dana notes Blaine as a strong candidate but doubts eventual nomination. he sees tariff debates shaping sentiment, supports Tilden's nomination, and predicts New York as pivotal ground in the election.
Theatrical manager Stetson faces a $20,000 suit from W A Rogers of Brooklyn Heights after a counterfeit telegram promo for the play Confusion caused Mrs Rogers to suffer a collapse and possible premature birth. Her condition worsened as lawmen pursue the scam amid dozens of similar complaints in Brooklyn.
A disturbance erupted at Zion's Brethren Church during a March service as a husband attempted to pull his wife from the altar area. An elderly woman forced her way to the same spot, triggering a confrontation. Mayor's court set a bearing for the accused with a warning to avoid further trouble.
A Southern Mountain tale recounts Fred John and Stephen Terry, three brothers who lived together on their farm near Talbot, Harris County. Ages about seventy eight eighty and eighty ten, they shared a long life in one home, never married, and faced loss as Fred died, John mourned, then Stephen, the elder, died soon after, leaving the last of the brothers interlinked with family and memory.
Unedited dispatches from Trinkitas describe a daylong battle in which British forces under General Graham defeated Mahdi rebels near Fort Baker. The engagement featured a large Allied column and heavy rebel losses, with the British pursuing the defeated foe and advancing toward key positions as reports claim a decisive British victory.
In Lesvos on March 1, Thomas Brosk unveiled a memorial bust of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow between busts of Chaveret and Dryden at Westminster Abbey. Dean Stanley's inscription dedicates the work to English admirers of an American poet. Granville and Minister Lowell spoke on Longfellow's noble qualities and sacred legacy.
Marshall T. Poll, former treasurer of Tentersee, died suddenly from heart disease after a day of creeping illness. Prominent physician Dr. Madden noted heart weakness and predicted possible death. A court judgment for embezzlement, $300,000, led to appeal to the Supreme Court. Ada Wallace, daughter of Trott Walser and a Columbus professor, was found dead in her home after a self harm act, following distress and a troubled affair.
A group convened to revise defective mine laws, electing Samuel Hiner as president and others to top posts. The session addressed safety, miner and operator rights, with a March vote planned for further remedial measures.
Special correspondence surveys the wealth and careers shaping the Senate, arguing wealth concentration would yield two millionaires per senator and detailing figures around 155 million dollars. The piece links fathers, sons, and politics from West Virginia, Missouri, Arkansas, and Kentucky, mixing anecdotes with historical critique.
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