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Wheeling Sunday Register

Location

Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1884

Page

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Irregular Early 19th Century Telegraph Debate Mention

Fragmentary text discusses a national debate over telegraph use and potential government action. Mention of Congress proposals, West Union telegraph service, dividends, and competing companies includes references to Baltimore American and Ged sources. The passage mentions a safety proposal, stock interests, and the impact on public telegraph rates and profits.

Gorrn Ty Sock Union Baltimore Rome Ache Desperetioa Ota Hakimire and Ohio Company Western Union

At His Mother's Side A Tragic Household Accident

A boy 13 years old fainted and died after an accidental fall while near his mother in La Heke Archye yesterday afternoon. The fall caused injuries to his mother and led to a rapid medical response, with bystanders and family members affected by the incident. Police and local officials reported the event as a fatal accident with condolences offered to the bereaved family.

Keilor Puls Keiley Mim Foley Wiven

Debating the Morrison Tariff in a Nation's Heart

A lengthy account of speeches for and against the Morrison tariff bill, with claims of recommitment and political maneuvering. The report references President Columbo Deluna of the National Wool Growers Association, debates over emigration limits, and reactions to racial comments amid a charged Capitol discussion.

Wasinser Columboe Deluna Natonal Wool Growers Aserriation Goavere Ohio Vieting Hb Morrison

Missing man Wallace linked to lawyer in New York

A missing man, Benjamin Wallace, a soap maker, disappeared after leaving his offices at No 134 Janos street and No 130 West Seventh Street for a meeting with his lawyer George W McAdams at Clauders Street. Witnesses say he was seen entering the Herald office near 10:30, last heard from his clerk, and his status remains unresolved as police investigate possible murder.

Nilinen Gra New York Lanpliter Ces Marcon Indiana Jeremiah Wilton Coloambee Uxen Leygakuive Assembly Opc Ken Howard Hank Hue Cox Avmermney New Yous Benjamin Wallace Reel Soap Usin Jano Cireet Weee Seventh Street Inuime Huentio Street Tuewkay Ais Laweyor Georer W. McAdams Clauders Street Wallace Herald Jubia White Selay Ima Rusteriny Bia Enan Heo Mas Tamesidheenblly New Yoak Patrick Magia United States Intel Crane Paterson N. J Morris Murphy Moses Stanton Stanton Bloogevelt Hospital Grane

Busy 1884 railroad grants and corporate moves charted

Contracts and work on the F M P and related lines advance with 100 workers at Morgantown. Greenburgs B H Bennett takes the last section and soon starts. projections expect full railway bed by September 1. W V and Pa line shifts river side, B and C on east bank. Wootten locomotive sale to a capital group forms Wootten Locomotive Company, with Wharton linked as major stockholder. Rochester and Pittsburg bonds totalling 4 million see 1.1 million bought by stockholders, remainder held by the company. Railway Tariffs shift May 1 1884 affecting Western Trunk Line rates for through freight and immigrant movables between listed points, with Chicago rates under consideration.

Mennett Pennsylvania Marion County Mf &P Leaweenstown Fairmont B. H. Bennett Greenburg Morgantawy Chent River John Wootten Locomotive Company Rochester and Pittsburg Railroad Company Railway Car Accountants Aasociae Richmond Dan A Sweet Newls Peoria Council Nion Pacific Chicago Sterling Golt Rock Inland Junction Round Grove Morrison Union Grove Western Trunk Line Association

Massive fires rage across towns and mills in multiple states

Fire reports from Port Jervis to Clearfield and beyond describe Gilmon t Mills and several homes burned as flames destroyed a gan- nery, saw mill, lumber yards, and residences. Dozens of buildings lost with insured losses and ongoing danger as crews battle advancing blaze across rural communities.

Heary Auwoxs Brisbon Clearfield County Hoover, Hughes & Co Wavre Hares California Meadow Run Broad Mountain Manch Chunk

Senatorial Orators and Their Speech Preparations in Congress

A lively sketch of U S Senate orators detailing how they prepare notes for delivery and how manuscripts and stenographers shape their public speeches. Profiles include Davis, Hill, Thurman, Conkling, Blaine, Jones, Beck, Manderson, Morton, Sargent, Corbett, and others with emphasis on their habits, use of proofs, and impact on printed records.

Moundsville Matters and Local Developments

Town notes report new buildings in progress in Moundsville including a three story hotel opened as Henrietta House with new proprietor. Prison population listed and local industry questions arise about gas wells at Wellsburg and hopes for diverse industries. chatter mentions hotel meals, staff, and a thriving penitentiary.

Mouxnaville J. EL. Miller Whorling Keller J. Henrietta Shethota J Henrietta Henrietta

State of Florida steamer disaster rumor and wreckage news

New York May 3 anxious relatives gather as the State of Florida steamer, overdue to Glasgow, looms large. Devons report arriving with two empty life boats fuels gloom while investigators hint dynamiters aboard may explain the loss. City of Rome later signals indicate shipwrecked crew and distress calls.

New Youk State of Florida Glasgow Bristol Devon New York Florida Ocean State Line City of Rome Liverpool London City of Rome State of Mann Steele Genskenil

Daly and Eagan Bomb Threats Court Testimony

A fragmentary report covers Daly and Eagan in a case tied to Birmingham politics and dynamite threats during campaigns. It notes guards around prisoners, investigations of correspondence, and plans for new fairground buildings and stands. Local events include a $100 race and construction progress.

Chester Livenough Daly Birmingham Randolph, Churchill Col Col. Burnaby Eagan Edmund McDonald Desmond Janes Barnett London John May Kidderminster J. Stanton Walsall

Mystery and illness shadow German Emperor duty

The report from May describes rumors about Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany suffered abdominal pains and skipped Potsdam review at the request of his nurses. Meanwhile news from New York and Boston notes a Whitney marble boiler explosion killing five, a slave-ship voyage back from Culm, and Tariff Reform League votes on Morrisson bill enacting clause.

Altoona Oriental Bank of California John McKay Edgewood Puitney Gouveneur New York Cuba Boston Tariff Reform League Massachusetts White Haven Washington of the Treasury Peele Dudge Wylie Nore Bliss Converse Ohio Morrison Barber Chi Pittsburg Daly Birmingham Cay Great Antilles Spaniak Spal W. W. Whitmyer Maress Baer Beather Wim, Achonbecker Mines Bila Mamir Jenkina Moundaville Am Gillland Warrertons N.Y Whitney Marble Gourenear Hostox Palnce Gage Wir Vousél Rostox Faves Committee Tariff Reform League Massachusetts Congresariem Morrizon

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