29 Mar 1896
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1896
Page
1
A chaotic OCR fragment describes a meeting in a Kentucky town near Western part of Ky, mentioning streets, a commerce building at 1 o clock, and various named figures such as Rev. and a parish leader. It references a public event or sermon, mentions prayers, a register, and a March date, with scattered names and places like Rumtee Steliy and Pumlogoa.
Police pursue the case of a body found in a trunk linked to a shipment from Salt Lake City. Henry Devere and Tes Marcel suspect foul play connected to jewelry worth over $7,000 and a wealth motive. they point to a shipment tie and Ester Cope references as clues. Disappearance of Miss Bolange in Paris adds to the intrigue as investigators weigh murder implications.
Fragmented report describes a massive explosion at two magazines in San Francisco causing over 300 deaths. Text attributes blame to various forces and mentions wartime tensions and international conflict, with references to government actions and ongoing investigations.
A coarse OCR passage describes a large sum in silver and currency, police and detectives coordinating a security operation. Mentions offices, a city, and an ongoing effort by the express service to manage transport and safekeeping amid a tense scene with officials and workers.
March 26 Munningen West Virginia report on Magningcon Level company electing officers and outlining aims. They purchased land near town centre for turpentine and cannons, planning gas facilities, housing for rent, and long term sale. dedication noted as state project.
Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled names and references to a department and individuals such as Frat, Lew, BILLAIN, WHEAT, HANCHER. Unable to determine a clear event, place, or date from the provided readable segments.
Special to the Register from Pimaburg Pa describes President M M Garland of the Amalgamated Association pushing for a nine hour day and a unified iron workers contract as signatures gather among four coal operatos. painters strike tensions persist with a conference set and prices up on pipe and tube manufacture amid delays and negotiations.
Charleston March 28 Special to the Register reports the state Supreme Court handed down multiple opinions. Cases including Chriasinn va Vanre and Toten vs Neighbor see circuit court decisions amended or affirmed, while Jodemenc of Circuit Court is reversed and remanded. Other verdicts involve Nash vs Jones, Hefferman vs Hervey, Holting vs Maddox, and State vs Elkins Lani & Boom. Adjournment set for April 1. Spectacle ads and sales notices follow.
The battleship Iowa was launched at Cramp's yard in Philadelphia on March 28. Miss Mary Lord Drake christened the ship with champagne, witnessed by Governor Hastings and Mayor Warwick, along with federal and state officials. Crowds filled the Delaware shores as the vessel slid into the river, marking a landmark in the new navy. The town of Kensington celebrated a holiday mood as thousands gathered to witness the event.
Oil reports from Sistersville West Virginia March 28 describe Carter Oil No 1 on Stoneking farm spraying near pay with heavy gas pressure and potential drilling tonight. No 1 on Pitts farm shut down awaiting steel nipple, while No 2 approaches sand. Devonian No 2 on Lloyd Weekly drilling toward pay as others progress, and gassy but promising finds at Enlicott and Endicott with plans for future use. Market notes show steady petroleum and mixed sales figures from New York and Lima with little activity at Pa. and Swabacker.
Reports say Maximo Gomez is very ill and requests to leave the island, opposed by Maceo who fears surrendering Cuba would doom the revolt. Skirmishes in Matazas district yield casualties on both sides as Spanish forces push back insurgents near Batatano and San Juan de las Laras. A British steamer Bermuda allegedly delivers arms between Santiago and Cape Mayeto.
In Chicago on March 28 an actor Mme Modjeska reports two kidnap attempts tied to threats against her four year old granddaughter. A nurse chased by a would be kidnapper, while a second attempt followed drive by a note warning the actor’s family. A bottle of carbolic acid was thrown at Pessie the nurse, disfiguring her. Detectives and police are watching Modjeska’s home for the assailant's return.
A Republican county convention in Nash ville, Tennessee, instructed for McKinley for President. Delegates from Knox and Maury counties pushed resolutions urging McKinley, while other items mention court actions in Ohio and a local optical department ad. The report blends political notes with unrelated ads and notices.
Brief items from Polos Court with three cases sent to the hill. Marriage licenses issued for Wa R Whiteland and Lizzie Lueckert of McKeesport and William Staubach and Victoria Mulla of Germany. Plans for a Sistersville piano company branch under D H Beck. Revival services at the Floating Bethel with free seats. George Weldner injured at Wheeling steel works. Public notices on town events, balls, and society gatherings with multiple engagements and addresses.
A cow owned by Frank Williams in St Clairsville Ohio delivered four calves this morning. Two survived and two died at birth. The calves are described as perfect in form and shape. Local reports note the event as a notable first for the farm.
London dispatch reports alarm over escalating turmoil in South Africa and neighboring regions. British fear German influence backing Boer and Matabele rebels, with rumors of Kruger possibly visiting England and growing tension across Cape Town and surrounding colonies. Troop actions and civilian evacuations outlined amid mounting threats to stability.
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