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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1893
Page
5
A chaotic miscellany traces bad weather and dirty streets blamed for disease, a coroner inquiry into Col. Luciano's ether death, and economic squabbles over brick pavements, markets and leather combines. It notes bids in San Francisco, inflationary pressures, and labor actions with tangential political commentary.
Local brief notes report Jous Gurexe shipped a load of brick to Bellaire yesterday. The town saw busy foot traffic on Market Street and a strong retail trade. Several social events and meetings are listed along with local incidents, transfers, and upcoming entertainments.
Editor Evans of the Waynesboro Independent travels to Moundsville to discuss the Wheeling and Connelsville railroad. He expects construction to begin this year and views a Waynesburg route as key, while acknowledging uncertainty yet optimism among railroad and prosperity advocates. He also spends time with Greene County business interests and notes the firm’s planned office move.
The Naronic was launched at Belfast on May 26 last year. She registered 6,594 tons gross and was built of steel with transverse and longitudinal bulkheads. Length 470 feet, beam 53 feet, depth 35 feet 6 inches. A fast freight steamship with twin screws and triple-expansion engines designed for New York to Liverpool trips under twelve days.
Hon W Brockunier and P B Dobbins returned from Logan county where they oversee coal timber interests. They own large Logan county lands rich in minerals and timber and one tract fronts five miles on the newly opened railroad. With spring, development of Logan’s natural wealth is expected to begin. Brockunier notes two years ago he traveled by horseback and is impressed by progress and predicts a bright future for the area.
In Washington, President Cleveland delays filling Pension Commissioner and related posts, vetting candidates for business capacity and untainted by bossism. Meanwhile war secretary Lamont and a pile driver accident in Connamus lampoon the era's cabinet and labor risks.
The Iron Queen and Beaver steamers were inspected by Inspectors Neeld and Atkinson. Water in the channel measured 17 feet 6 inches at mid, with a slow fall. A new swell is anticipated today. Today’s listed packets include Ben Hur to Pittsburgh, Annie Laurie to Zoarville, Coons Fee to Cincinnati, Sun to Parkersburg, and Keystone Steamer to Pittsburg.
The Treasury Department imposes non competitive exams for appointing chiefs of divisions, barring the chief divisions named to be appointed without examination. A board of examiners will assess fitness, with specific members including the assistant secretary and bureau chiefs.
Prersurgu March 25 report claims Standard Oil and the Rothschilds formed a global oil cartel to divide foreign refined oil trade and raise prices. The pact allegedly shifts Germany England and areas of Asia, with Rothschilds handling England and Standard withdrawing from Aala and New York brokers barred from prices. The paper notes Standard’s purchases total about 1 6 million and links the price rise 15 points on the New York market to the deal.
Senators aligned with the left met in caucus on March 25 to choose a new Senate president after the death of Joules Ferry. Three ballots were required before electing M. Challe rel Lacour, the Bouches Du Rhone senator and newly elected member.
The French Academy, backing the left for the presidency, notes M. Challemel-Lacour lied more often on ballots than M. Constans or M. Magda. Challemel Lacour is said to be favored by President Caront and his confidants.
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