06 May 1883
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1883
Page
1
A lengthy satirical account by a New York photographer describes how studio portraits shape female appearance and social roles. It notes women’s desires to emulate famous beauties, the use of makeup and wardrobe to alter features, and the social pressures of photography sessions in urban circles.
New York May 3 Vanderbilt resigns the presidency of several railroads stirring Wall Street. Traders expected a market dip but the effect has been modest with stocks steady. Vanderbilt plans a European visit and brief stay in England, returning to New York in four weeks. He will spend the summer in Europe with his associates, then return for the fall season.
A scattered May notice files turmoil amid terror lore and violence with claims of attacks by armed groups near Austin Mountains and Behar Wire. Reports mention robberies, pursuit, and lethal threats as authorities attempt to counter the danger while noting broader regional unrest and competing papers shaping public discourse.
A noisy Ohio Republican scene outlines Foster as a dominant force within the State Executive Committee and potential U.S. Senate contender. Robinson is noted as a rising leader with organized backing. Townsend and Nash are mentioned as quiet or neutral actors. The piece suggests Foster’s leverage could decide the party’s state ticket and future power.
Ex Speaker Samuel J. Randall visits Benster Kenna in West Virginia and praises Kanawha Valley prospects. He predicts rapid growth through coal, timber, and mineral wealth, anticipating rail expansion and capital investment driving state development and competition with Western Pennsylvania.
A severely injured woman was found insensible on Center Avenue and taken to the Lievens ward station. Barbara Crows, twenty seven, said her husband, a laborer, forced her to work away from home before she fled with him. The report describes her near collapse and distress from alleged abuse, with details of medical care and police involvement.
A fragmentary note from Boston to Wheeling spans grandstands and club events. It lauds a richly dressed wood framework and the spectacular ninth inning display while highlighting the ambitious Wheeling Renrsten as a monumental ten page publication.
An elderly man named Moore used charm to lure Jennie White and her cousin into eloping with him, promising marriage and property transfer. He left debts and traveled with them, later seeking a lawyer for marriage formalities while claiming ties to Newark and a criminal past, then vanished after purchasing clothes for the plan. The episode resulted in a shaken woman and unsettled accounts in a small town.
A chaotic sports column reviews recent baseball results with Saginaw defeating Detroit Tague twice 5–7 and 2–1, St. Louis topping Bay City, and Chicago touring Quincy. It notes Hamilton flag honors to Cincinnati, critiques pitching decisions, previews upcoming games at new grounds, and surveys rowing and trotting events, with broader sport notes from Indianapolis to Chicago.
A Gotham libel action looms as Mrs Mary Johnson sues her brother in law for $50 000 claiming blackmail and jealousy linked to the Higley case. Johnson’s brother and the family mental illness thread are noted while testimony details Mrs Johnson’s insistence that her husband is not insane enough to excuse wrongdoing. A lengthy deposition outlines Higley’s visits, room entries and alleged probing until Johnson’s return home.
The article reports a life sentence after deliberation by a jury for the defendant noted as Grege who was associated with the case involving a drowning at the Ieocnlel mill near Hiedmont. The judge’s remarks and motions are described, with a Sunday hearing planned for related matters.
In a Brooklyn report a widow of a wealthy relative seeks 580000 against her brother in law amid four years of court actions. The case involves alleged bigamy and a letter claiming marriage to the brother, with grand jury action awaited and references to Wheeling exhibits and local notices.
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