27 Mar 1887
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1887
Page
1
Disjointed reports mention preparations for war in Madagascar and various political moves in the United States. References include a mayoral father, a university boat, acts affecting elections, and a presidential pact. The text weaves through earthquakes, religious provocations, and political rhetoric with scattered names and places.
Fragmented OCR text records a political trial and legal proceedings with numerous names and places. The report reports on candidates, alleged actions, and courtroom events, mentioning Beal, Beeman, Nealon, and others amid March hearings and a longstanding dispute.
Reports from New York detail the wreck of the Scotia near Fire Island with passengers rescued and awaiting transport. Salvage teams struggle against heavy seas as Italians reportedly grow unruly. weather remains rough and the cargo steamer Normelle assists.
In Payette County a long brutal clash between a bull and a wild cat drew a large crowd. The fight ended with the bull killing the wild cat after hours of violence. The article also reports on Nat Goodwin and Eliza Weatherby Goodwin, their marriage and Eliza’s death.
A perplexing New York scene centers on District Attorney Martine’s Monday bar call. Judge Barrett’s preliminary motions reveal no definite roster, though Thomas Cleary and Charlie Reilly are unlikely to be named. The court adjourns toward next week as Martine seeks decisive action at the April term.
Article compiles chaotic excerpts on racial tensions in the United States and unrest abroad. Mention of new minister in Bolivia not confirmed. references to President Cleveland and party dynamics amid debates on slavery and race. Wisconsin legislature discusses annual passes for legislators and railroads. Peru and Merna report serious revolts. local candidate Henry Stockart declines nomination.
A cold afternoon showcase featured the Browns and Memphis playing a test of the new rules. Haker and Gorman impressed for the visitors while Black’s high Ay catch highlighted the game. Fouts and Welch starred for Browns as both sides delivered a creditable exhibition. Browns 4 Memphis 1 with scattered hits and fielding errors noted, Gorman striking out key batters and multiple players contributing across both teams.
March reports from different towns describe rising Missouri River levels with swift water. Workmen toil on a Northern Pavilion bridge while a gorge below Washburne nears six miles wide and covers riverbanks for miles. Snow limitations and high water threaten rail and river traffic as storms continue. In other news, local obituaries note Rev Daniel J Melnick and Mrs Lizzie Wilkins among regional deaths, while city race politics yield a mayoral result and council contests.
The Secretary of State received from United States Consul Hathaway at Nice a dispatch on March 3 recounting the February 23 earthquake. Victims felt vertical and horizontal shocks lasting about thirty seconds as buildings moved, with widespread alarm and fleeing residents. No fatalities reported. street crowds gathered as the city woke to tremors after carnival excitement.
New York March 26 The Mail and Express reports that Mr Wormer of Wormer banking firm visited Washington and urged measures to relieve money market pressure. Acting Secretary Fairchild signaled ample authority to deploy receipts and reserves to ease strain, noting deposits in national bank depositories could rise to about 19 million if necessary. He warned government bond holdings abroad and London round lots complicate liquidity and pledged decisive action if danger deepens. A Norfolk and Western derailment near Lightner River kills several and injures many as crews respond to a freight-train crash.
Cambridge University crews defeated Oxford University in a thawed Thames race. Rain fell at start as Cambridge led early with faster strokes, opened to a full boat length at Hammersmith, and extended to clear advantage by Barnes Bridge before Oxford’s boat snapped. Cambridge won easily.
Washington March 26 details emerge on key cabinet appointments. Assistant Secretary Fairchild expected to become Secretary of the Treasury, with possible alternates McCune and Maynard discussed. Jordan resignation pending, President to decide by early April while speculating on a Westward Treasurer pick. Local election results in W Va show Haymorad and other council seats decided with terms set.
Fragmented dispatches report French troops to Madagascar and a Baltic Russian torpedo fleet placed on constant alert with crews ordered for forty five vessels. Berlin signals Vatican concessions from Prince Bismarck while UK Commons split on coercion bill. Dublin mourns as Daniel Sullivan dies.
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