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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1893
Page
5
Fragmented notes recount political mood, currency debates, and labor unrest. Mention of Postmaster, North Pole expeditions, rail projects, and factory subsidies appears amid garbled editorials and scattered quotes from cities like Washington and New York. The piece threads through economic policy, strikes, and infrastructural ambitions with period tone but unclear coherent narrative.
Washington D C March 11 The Democratic caucus committee shaping Senate committees and chairmanships has nearly finished its work. Leader Gorman expects a Tuesday caucus and the final report then. Changes reflect new Northern Democrats and preserve minority chairmanships in most Senate committees. A further meeting is planned Monday to review the revised list and correct as needed.
Reports from Washington state that President Cleveland intends to follow a strict no reappointment policy for former office holders, with possible exceptions for those removed by Harrison. Congressmen say home rule pledge will guide territorial appointments, while hundreds of seekers throng the White House seeking offices and favors. Treasury Secretary Carlisle prepares for anticipated nominatio ns as office procedures are tightened to limit candidate access to papers.
The suicide in Denver of B B King, formerly of St. Louis, unites a sensational memory from last fall when he left his wife, widow of ex Mayor Barrett. His sister and others refuse comment as King’s brother funds the funeral. King once worked in the Wabash office and married the Barrett widow on April 1, 1882. He prompted a suit to regain property, later transferred to Barrett’s son James V. Barrett. In trust for his mother, Mrs. King was to receive nothing, and King withdrew to live elsewhere, attempting self-harm before moving to Denver.
The notice urges early import orders for spring dress goods and garments. It promotes HabutaiIndia silks velvet robes and ready made suits wraps and wrappers. It highlights new importations with colors styles and variety and claims exclusive ready made lines from top manufacturers.
Early goods arrive with many styles likely to be sold out later in the season. Dresden China handles and natural sticks are highlighted among the parasols and umbrellas on display.
Lace and portiere curtains section expands to four times its former space becoming the largest and most complete in the state. The sale offers greater bargains than ever as customers are invited to inspect the selection on the third floor.
In Washington DC March 11 Secretary Hoke Smith aims to keep efficient department staff regardless of politics. Several experienced workers will be kept, as he works to raise the Department of Agriculture toward higher usefulness for farmers. Capt J S McMillin, famed river pilot of the Silver Wave, died in Princeton PA after notable service aiding Union forces and later inventing a steamship stand.
An advertisement touts two to three days of goods at low prices at a Great Sates event. It urges readers to attend, promising profit and busy work for participants. The pitch stresses penny savings, quality, and bargains for women, claiming superior value over rivals. It invites participation with an example forthcoming.
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