Public Opinion on Gambling Sparked City Debate
Citizens and merchants voiced strong views on the gambling question, with reports of contrasting editorials in local papers. A notable exchange highlighted concerns about politics and morality while urging restraint and lawful action amid social tensions.
Wheeling Public News on Portersmiths Duty and City Trust
A Wheeling letter to the editor defends Porter Smith against attacks from the Intelligencer and Mayor, urging the city to judge Smith by his twenty years of honesty and fair dealings. It argues the Democratic party fears reform and calls for Smith to be allowed to serve and prove his capability without partisan obstruction, praising his straightforward nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Potter
Min
Rentit
Forter Smith
Beanets
Bien
Porter Smith
Pharizse
Porter Smith Mw
Republic
Vanitas
Chetavern
Sianannad
Priandr
Et Smith
al Wheeling
Sea City
Inet
Intelligencer
Wheeling
Krenn Wannertrees
Reviving Old Wastimes in Wheeling Chess and Checkers
A 19th century Wheeling item reports on revived interest in checkers and chess led by local clubs and prominent players such as George Cramlacher and Henry Meder. It notes social hubs on Market Street, mentions legendary players, and describes rivalries, peculiar players, and a desire to organize a formal club as a public pastime grows. Also covered is a temperance meeting at the Hapitat Church with about three hundred attendees pledging support and outlining expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chief Benners
Washington
Market Street
Checker Fraternity
Leather’ Smith
Sormer
George Cramlacher
Henry Meder
J. L. Wild
William English
Alex Mitchell
T.E. Hall
Julius Pollack
Winwling
Wile Bridgeport
F.C. Robinson
Moundaville
Dennis Meighen
Meder
Henalow
Hobinson
Bridgeport
Wood
Bi 'Edversa
Davy Crocket
Rema
Hapitat
Pepi
Cerses
Fey
Peases Shott
Leman
B&o
Fieabang
Court House
Natomah
Lottie Jeffers
Zanna Franker
Dee Little
Lou Butler
Capitol
Yententay
Foura
Gettysburg
A. McElroy
Lewellen
Charleston
Orcheatra
William Keeling
Myers
Main Street
Mt. Wood Cemetery
Chapline Street
South End
Endice Green
Bilger
Oliver
Chas
Philadelphia
Harry Roberta
Capt. Douds
Wm. H. McCarthy
Ritchie
Morgan
Birch
Butcher
Janes T. Gray
Trawis McDowett
Anstice Arkle Yraterday
Mary Cox
Acehovmen Farm
Seatenley
Frank
Wood Street
Botween Twenty-ninth
Thirty-fiest
Pittsburgh
Wheeling
Baltimore
Old Hampfield
Tidam
Jy ix
Pronritoe
Theodore Thoms Brated
Mme
Dtelka Gester
Ohio Valley Lodge No. 31
K. of P
North End
Capitol Tink
Evenvage
Hanna
Blakeley
Minnie Parrott
Gussie Stritt
G. S
Feany
George Baird
Heaven
Irwin Singleton
Tom Howell
Bia Inshes
John Rhoildaffer
Thomas Moore
Runsall Wood
Will Delaplaine
Supreme Court of Appeals Hears Several Roane County Cases
The Supreme Court of Appeals met yesterday at 11 o clock, with judges Snyder Green Johnson and others present. Decisions included reversed judgments for Chapman of Roane County, affirmed circuits for Hale and Donohue Co, and dismissal for Maundeville v Snider, among others. Adjourned until next Saturday at 11 o clock.
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Supreme Court of Appeala
Batsiday
O. Chapman
Roane County
Snycer
Snider
Circuit
Ena Vina ‘Tranepacation Company
Virginia Traneion Com
Va Sweeter
Weod County
Green
Circuit Court
Bem Lyoch
Es. Henry
Fiamson County
Mr. Donohue & Co
Taylor County
Grealt
Butter & Co
Sullivan Et al
Cabell County
Johnson
Municipal Court of Hustington
Maundeville Va
Marshall County
Knowles
Nail City Building Association
Ohio County
B. L. Butcher
Enq
Glass workers seek uniform wage amid factory talks
Reports outline a stoppage threat and a meeting between glassworkers and multiple Bellaire area companies led by K. P. Rowpes to adopt a uniform wage list. The aim is to place workers on equal footing with Pittsburgh manufacturers and resume idle labor through conferences and agreement. The Teland Rink hosts a diverse weekly program including skating and dancing events as well as concerts under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob E. Pence
M. Owens
Owens Grstiewes
LaBelle
Ina Company
Bellaire Robles Company
Malsont Glaze Company
the Glass Company
Bellaire Lantern Globe Company
National Lilacs Company
Linckeye Glass Company
Elion Glass Company
Piitzburg
K. P. Rowpes
Glaxeworkers
Ake
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God
Julius Jacos
Main St
Lisle
Hoss
H. Einsheimer
Henry Jacobs & CO
Aone
Senight
Geo
Shales
Ian Setter
Acre
Dunday Register
Fedex
Wsarmaius Ja Ueda Goole
Cw Geute’ Purwahing Guwle
M. Gatnar + Co
H .L. Molin & Co
F. Focal
Aah & Co
Benet
Hart
H. Ensheimer
S Fe
Wantelfacht
Gestion
Rerree
Denztter
Geld Speciacles
Jacos W. Grier
Jeweler Cor
Noaday
Temperance Musting
Supreme Court
the Girls
Trowble
The
City Gener
Thare
Gambia
Sabbath Keeak Ino
Saurie
Lotelligencer
Sunda
Hess
Eyra
Intelsignaers
Gaalery
Malny
Dessperas
Cottacelas
Linley
Tiealy
Podyubi
Healy
Camblece
Seuith
Speials
Metropel
New York Sun
Lucieville Mallen Wal
Paken
Louieville
Lage Wong
Lanvngil
Sera Serpe
Chaieitne
Iehanen Lieve
Filan Umer
jertiGield
Jeffereon
Aupreme Court OF Appeals
Archie Mackenzie
Your
Miss Palmer
Chicago
Colorado
Pittsburg
Wheelin
Brooklyn
Toronto
Cleveland
New York
Boston
Europe
Grand Opera House
Vienna
Aeeing
Mias Palmer
Brigatee
Teland
Capitol Rok
Teland Rink
Charlie Clouston
E.M. McGilin & Co
Elm
McGillin & Co
Bares & ‘Kx
Coop Aeenmecker
Brus & Coffer's
Feck
Tolu
Ter
R. P
Peete
Mr McGatte
Saptire
Sesteam
Angelaather
Nates
Ie MaGain & Co
Lance
Lida & Co
EM. McGillin & Co
M Mellin &Co
Lee Seegillind
McGillzn & Co
Aiasia Cro Tie
Ballents
Caraza
Liat's
Ree Apecialty
List's Drug
Setentey
Sire
Thomas Mary Geta
Menlay Tomrsing
Joseph Miler
North Wheeling
Ua Uy
Kid Glover
Sey
Africa
Joseph Miller
Indy
Dogele
Greeley
Doubtloss
Washington the Lees
Louise Butler
Maud Echols
Mary Ort
Laura Cooper
Tames
Will Day
Ed Booking
Dan Heiskell
Washingtonians
Mr. Day
Washington Indy
Sbe
Twan
Diarios
Charlie Ott
Aummer
Opera House
Lillian Lewis
S57
Esther Lyon
Madisom Square Theatre
F. W. Banmer’s
North Prest Street
Faba Babers
Ohio Valley Lodge No. Il
WiKaan ‘Keoline
Coumnell
BW. Connelly
C.C
J. Schumann
K. B
Suman
Tirirenth Ste Wheeling Business College
Nachiar
ASH & CO
Vallimore
W. VA
Wade
W. EL. Travern & Co
Brown
Charles
Farket Street
Ohio Valley Lodge No
K. P. Atta North End Roller Rink
Pythias
Dillon
Hingiling
Uy Sval
Jadmiljon
Earl & Wilson
Coon & Co
Geo. B. Cluett & Sons
Beermeister & Burden
Regatta
Capitol Rink
Cousse
Hanna and
Monarchy
Ehampion
Miss Minnie Parrott
Atlantic Tea CO
Atlantic Tea
Mill Market
Weel
Brimeat
Bellaire
Ohio St
Allegheny
M. Gutman
Castor's
Lisle Thread
Tilburged
Berlin
Hutchison
Pearce & Co
Anasa Lyons
Drill
Sven
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