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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1890
Page
4
Fragments describe labor unrest and public works tension in Wheeling with references to contractors, sewers, and a forthcoming investigation. The long text mentions financial stakes, property impacts, and a speech by officials about prosperity, guiding roles, and potential delays in public improvements.
A powerful blast near the Twentieth street tunnel in East Wheeling shattered forty windows and caused alarm across the Fifth ward. Debris and glass scattered as workers and bystanders fled. no injuries were reported, though damage extended to Whitaker mill and several nearby buildings.
At one this morning an old wooden bridge across the Hudson linking the city with South Glens Falls collapsed. Two men died Nelson Sanscoul a foreman and George Carr a mail carrier. Carr was recovered downstream, Sanscoul remains missing. Four workmen injured as others clung to logs and were rescued by boat crews below the wreck.
A bustling local column lists movements of residents and visitors across Andividdaala and nearby cities. Mentions include Mrs Currie Prysock recovering from illness, Capt Wa Shorts of Short Creek, E W Houser of Bridgeport, Prof Baswtt, Dr EC Meyers, the Glover family, Miss Jessie E Morgan, Miss Nellie McMecher, Miss Alys Momtacue, Miss Marian Boileau, and Miss Porter, with several others traveling or visiting relatives. The article also notes a Typhoid fever scare, upcoming schedule meetings, and Tri-StateGens coverage while reporting on local transportation plans and new canal boat developments around Pittsburgh and Kanawha trade routes.
West Virginia Central stockholders held a special session on March 15 to discuss the Piedmont and Cam Jn junior railroad lease, with Emmons Bhiltie Stephen Elkins Thomas P. Bayard Pinckney Whyte and Henry G Davis among attendees. Alexander Shiv sought an injunction to restrain action on the lease as the meeting proceeded, but the session was served and adjourned. A farmer, Townsend Ware, attacked his wife during a moment of insanity and set their house on fire, with Mrs. Ware found badly injured and her condition doubtful. Mrs Cleveland attends the new year ceremonies as the Ely infirmary building is dedicated with Mayor Hewitt and Georg William Curtis present.
A horrific early morning murder in New Orleans reports Frank Groettner of Mleghens killed his eight year old stepdaughter Annie. Neighbors and authorities say the child lay in a bloodied bed room with a broken cradle nearby as the killer reportedly approached in sorrow after the act. No motive is known at this time.
Order of publication details mandatory appearance for defendants in a West Virginia circuit court case. Names such as Margaret Allen and others appear along with the clerk John W. Mitchell and dates including March and May terms. The notice directs defendants to appear and respond within the legal period, with warnings of default judgment if they fail.
An archival field note outlines actions by the Department of Education and a teachers’ group. It references a meeting date in the calendar, potential budget figures, and names involved in district education administration and local schools. The fragment emphasizes organizational activity and impending decisions affecting teachers.
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