08 Mar 1896
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1896
Page
1
Fragmented OCR record notes a series of events including a train service disruption, a public gathering, campaign items, and local figures. The text mentions a parade, a mayoral candidate, and plans for a voting event with limited readable details.
Incomplete OCR text references Washington and Caracas with hints of renewed American engagement. Mentions a figure in power and a suspension of something termed Chequitation, suggesting a geopolitical or diplomatic context though details are missing. Names, places, and clear events are unreadable.
In Cadiz about 600 students gathered in Genes Park near the town hall after cheering antiUS and nationalist slogans. Police fired warning shots to disperse the crowd as stones were hurled, with several wounded before authorities cleared the protest. The unrest followed a march past the tobacco factory and reports of a military presence nearby.
A fragmented news item from West Virginia describes Marion Hess dying after a wartime return, with his wife Sarah alleging he died while seeking pension aid. The report mentions public concern over pensions, a court case, and later references to court actions and unrelated local events.
A Havana newspaper editor Constancio Vu Suverd Mmemeny, linked to Las Avisnes, fled Cuba after threats over a parody mocked Spanish authorities and US troops. He reached New York, recounting Spanish cruelty observed during a Cuban conflict, including executions, mutilations, and troop abuses, with details of confrontations and arrests.
Fragmentary recollection describes discipline issues among Spanish troops, heavy punishment for minor faults, and desertions forcing reorganization. It notes a priest hosting Gen Marin, theft of saddles and gear, a misstatement about a hanging, and Sebastian Viale being executed for repeated communications aiding insurgents.
The $19,000 damage suit of George Tice versus Drs W. B. and A. S. Keever of Belleville and Dr. T. A. Hayrin of Durkersburg ends tonight in a jury deadlock after a weeks long trial. Ten jurors favored a plaintiff verdict. the case involves alleged malpractice in operating on Tice's deceased wife about a year ago. The medical fraternity watched closely as the trial concluded.
In Frankfort Kentucky crowds gather as the forty second Senatorial ballot unfolds with 124 members voting and Blackburn gaining momentum as several Carlisle supporters switch. Speaker Blanford and other lawmakers face chaos as ballots are counted and adjournment is pressured amid cheers and turmoil.
Bowen Sykes, living in Hillsboro County, resisted threats to leave Plant City. In a one o clock raid, a mob of fifteen masked regulators entered his home. Sykes shot four of them fatally and wounded six others. He reported the tragedy to authorities and vowed to stay if necessary, expressing willingness to kill all in the county to defend his position.
Sheriff Plummer of Newport Kentucky will escort Scott Jackson and Alonzo Walling to Kentucky to face trial for the Pearl Bryan murder. Hearing on habeas corpus petitions postponed as Judge Buchwalter overrules objections and remands prisoners to sheriff, with further action set for next Saturday.
Mrs. Alice Lane, found guilty of manslaughter in Detroit, was sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary for the death of Emily Hall, the English girl sent to this country by Rev. Jonathan Bell after a criminal operation at Lane's lying-In hospital. Dr. Seaman received a similar sentence.
W J Bell, an oil operator from Ritchie County, filed suit in Justice Beckwiths court for 200 dollars claiming he lost money while playing poker at the Manhattan Club here. He also issued a warrant against Pere Logen, whom he accuses of conducting unlawful gambling. The case involves several prominent Parkersburg figures and will be heard Monday.
The Wheeling Company area announces a material reduction in residential telephone rates. Since the cut, city subscribers now pay 36 for home service and 50 on the Island, attracting about fifty more subscribers and aiming for 150 more in nearby towns. The piece notes the growing convenience and necessity of home telephones. Weather report from Washington forecasts cooler conditions for Western Pennsylvania and Ohio with fair skies in West Virginia. temperatures recorded at 7am 39, noon 83? (likely 38), afternoon 37, evening 37.
Short items report domestic violence case in Fulton, court actions in Clerk Hook’s office, meetings of local societies, a Bavarian Society picnic, church and social events, marriages, lodge anniversaries, and notices of river traffic and ship movements with weather and river conditions.
In a session of Pollew Court the trials for alleged violations of the city fire ordinances were largely dismissed at the cost of the complainant. Key defects included faulty warrants naming firms instead of individuals and dating issues. General Caldwell and City Solicitor Bayes argued, with Mayor dismissing the cases. Hawley and others faced further discussion before adjournment.
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