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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1889
Page
4
A long OCR text offers scattered historical notes from West Virginia and nearby towns including Barnsville and Wheeling. It references political themes, local meetings, funerals, school and church events, and various residents visiting or traveling. The piece includes stray names, dates, prices, and local concerns but remains a mosaic rather than a single cohesive story.
A long feature describes King Gould Jr. and Jay’s grandson Kingdon Gould’s infancy with extravagant Paris sourced outfits and baby gear. Rich gowns, handkerchiefs, lace, and silks are cataloged, along with bath routines, nursery amenities, and luxury habits. The piece, styled as a society notice, notes family fame and costly taste, ending with local notes on visits and a social gathering.
Daniel Winters, a 60 year old Marshall County farmer from Sand Hill, vanished while riding home. A search found him dead on the roadside with signs of a struggle and his horse abandoned. Authorities note peculiar circumstances and cannot explain the accident or possible assault.
Chicago March 2 A near war is waged against the North Side Cable Company as repeated failures and breakages inconvenience thousands of passengers. James Barker wins five cents and nearly $1 in refunds after demanding his nickel back. John Frazer follows with similar suit and transfer ticket disputes. The suit-count climbs, with potential levies on company assets discussed as cities newspapers urge action to curb the ongoing service chaos. The piece also notes Blaine’s portrait purchase and a miscellaneous mix of commentary on society topics and a patent date.
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