10 May 1896
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1896
Page
1
The text outlines a convention hearing regarding McKin as a candidate to establish a governing board in Washington. It mentions election saloon debates, a county/ward race, and varied political maneuvers including church and public concerns.
Six Pine Babies three boys and three girls were born to Mr and Mrs Heinsenit May 9 in Fria Fowler. The article notes the mother Mrs Sehagul a nurse in the kitchen and mentions relatives Mrs Winkle Mrs Haas and Mira. It says the babies all healthy with hopes for the mother and newborns wellbeing and mentions German origin and long residence in Dennsylvania.
The report details Sydene Ward May B A MB theories about an affair involving Menex jared and an attorney at 5 Hans G Satleved. A confrontation escalated with a revolver drawn and police involvement. An onlooker observed Hilgerit climbing railing and a struggle yielded injuries. The narrative points to a suspected jealousy motive in a volatile love affair with unclear outcomes.
Fragmentary OCR text references a cruise trial trip for a vessel named Franklin with cramp issues on July, a trial period of about one day, and preparations for medical or chemical trial work in New York. Sources are garbled with numerous spelling errors and nonsensical phrases.
In Tarkorebure WVI on May 9 a mad dog bite incident prompted immediate medical response. A child was bitten and two neighbors attempted to restrain the animal before officials intervened. timely physician care saved the victim.
Incoherent AP text fragment mentions Bowen Mase Max and Marulue Gulom with deaths Kymin nlon. Describes coverage in New Hoginn by a paper with astographic news and references to Darwin and Asa. The passage is garbled and offers no clear events or outcomes to summarize.
A May 9 circular from Lacet Marlot special commissions in Tampa Florida orders owners who grind cane and plunder from insurgent estates to be immediately hanged. The document, dated April 15 1898 from Headquarters El Dean Sepato, cites deserters named platovs and others as enemies to both sides and urges swift executions, with surrounding powers invited to publish the notice.
Reports from Havana May 9 state the court martial on the American steamer Competitor at Key West sentenced all prisoners to death, awaiting Admiral Navarro’s approval. No official word on outcomes or timing, but a general expectation of possible final action after review by Spain’s authorities. Tampa telegram notes Governor Mitchell ordered Florida troops on standby amid tense reaction among Spanish and Cuban residents.
P. W. Morris, of Ruehle, and Presley W. Morris, of Elizabeth, receive Republican delegates’ instruction to vote for T. A. Brown for governor and for Morris for attorney general at the State convention. Other items note a schoolhouse fire in Ronceverte and a poisoning incident in Parkersburg with a quip from a Detroit Tribune mockery.
Report from Wo Va dated March 2 describes a collision scene near Dlairin where a group of byres and couplers were involved. Injuries reported as vary with one victim brought to the hospital and others treated at the scene.
Lémigion Kentucky May 9 Col George W Helin Lu Coneuls temperance orator and other leaders discuss his interview in the Sunday Leader. He states clearly he will run as a candidate and desires political office, but would not accept if dominated.
Paris May 9 The Matin reports an imminent rupture between the Duke of Orleans and his cousin Prince Henry of Orleans with a likely manifest cutting Henry from the Orleans lineage and depriving him of princely status The dispute stems from Henrys rising popularity in France and his exploits including sources of the Mekong river discovery and honors from the Legion of Honor and the French Geographical Society
Invitations are out for the marriage of Rev. J. W. Francis pastor at Richmod Center Wisconsin Presbyterian church and Miss Myrtie Hayes Morgantown West Virginia daughter of the late Henry Hayes a long prominent merchant. The ceremony will be at the bride’s mother's home at 9 am on Tuesday May 12.
On May 9 in Trenton New Jersey Annie Ander 28 was shot by Joseph Graham who then shot himself Both died within half an hour The firing happened in the dining room of C J Baumgarter a prominent merchant where the girl worked as a domestic Jealousy was the stated motive for the tragedy.
Morgantown May 9 The annual commencement ball invitation for West Virginia University on commencement night Wednesday June 11 will be issued in ten days. Over six hundred invitations will go to society people in the state and neighboring towns in Pennsylvania. Gaventh orchestra of Pittsburgh has been engaged to provide music. Parkersburg May 9 The Park City Street Railway Company sold its franchise today to Mosars Hurd Judd of Boston. The price is withheld but the old company will take a large stock share in the new enterprise. The road will be converted into an electric line and work will commence June 5. A Bit of Philosophy Well it takes all sorts of people to make a world. Yes and all arts of other people to put up with them.
Cleveland May 9 The general conference opens with few delegates present as Bishop Ninde presides. Resolutions urge equal representation for ministers and laymen, condemn tobacco use, and seek constitutional recognition of God. A Cuba sympathy resolution passes. Florida school desegregation action is noted before adjournment.
Washington May 9 the Senate committee on finance discussed the Peffer resolutions and a probe into recent bond issues. No decision was reached beyond appointing a sub committee to conduct the inquiry which is expected to be lengthy and may require visiting other locations. Democratic members favor an early start but little progress is anticipated before Congress adjourns.
London May 9 The Chronicle prints a two column interview with Joseph Pulitzer proprietor of the New York World He recounts events behind President Cleveland s Venezuelan message calling it an election movement He believes a US Venezuelan commission would help settle the England Venezuela dispute He asserts Cuba will become free and notes Maj McKinley s likely nomination He says he would back Cleveland if he leans toward sound money free Cuba opposition to monopolies trusts tariff reform.
Newport Kentucky May 9 All forenoon spent arranging preliminaries to the argument. The judge will deliver instructions to the jury before argument begins.
A Punch brief recalls a cook applicant who quips about her mistress displeasure with her attire. The applicant notes the mistress woke up in her gown, a jest about better taste, and the mistress fired her for poor manners. The row reflects social humor of servants and employers.
The West Virginia Board of Public Works ordered immediate cancellation of all insurance on state public buildings written by the British-American Assurance Company and the Imperial Fire Insurance Company. No premiums may be paid by fiscal officers for policies held by these firms. The action follows the companies conduct in adjusting policies for the West Liberty Normal School buildings insured with them.
Oil men report drilling across the Davenport No. 1 and Steele farm wells in the Deiet pool on the opposite river bank, with crews wiring in equipment, preparing new rigs, and announcing planned spudding. Local firms fight caving wells, watch details of the Gh 1 and Tucker farm operations, and note several wells drying up or producing uneven salt water.
A list of travelers and residents appears with names including J N Merwin train master W I E and Capt Robert S Oakes of Wellsburg visiting venues such as the Windsor and McLure hotels. Other signatories include J W Solley Sistersville C H Kennedy and George Scott among many others. A bar fixture remodel at St Charles is noted and several signatures span Wellsburg Sistersville Pittsburg and Zanesville.
In Ashland Wisconsin May 3 a fire engulfed the Shores Lumber Company mill and adjacent timber dock on Chequamegon Bay. Losses are pegged at 275000 in milling property and 228000 in lumber with 19240000 feet burned. Three men died and another is missing, later identified as Peter Englmann whose clothes caught fire and prompted bystanders to leap into the water. About 40 workers lost jobs. total property loss near 483000 with insurance around 350000. Nearby L Anse, Baraga and Keweenaw counties reported additional fires and a $210000 loss in another district.
In Ozark today Mke Me Rea colored was hanged for the murder of Angus Me wife near Alu in September 1893. The drop at 12 10 broke his neck and he died in ten minutes. He claimed Mitchell Wooten who was hanged a year ago was innocent, as five thousand people watched the execution.
Nearest town records say Madama White was hanged for assault after a dramatic night near Fustican’s Mile last evening. William, a suspected participant, faced a tense scene as authorities moved to the scene amid crowd activity and local uproar.
In Parkersburg West Virginia C Dennison who faced charges of a criminal operation admitted his guilt. The case involved a rape allegation tied to the Ford case with Paroled suspects and bond details noted. Authorities expect a speedy trial with details to be released as proceedings continue.
Weather report lists temperatures from 68 to 87 with clear skies. A fragment mentions Little Johnny opening his drum and a returned noise when his father arrived, implying a domestic gag in Life.
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