11 May 1890
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1890
Page
1
Congressional discussions reel through May as lawmakers push a bill amid a volatile metal market. Officials, including a named senator and the president, address obligations, timelines, and potential impacts on commerce and public policy.
The article reports on the outcome of a court martial involving Commander McCalla, with expectations that the Secretary of the Navy will determine sentences and reprisal actions. It also notes presidential nominations for U S consuls and legations across multiple countries, as well as pension allocations for West Virginians and various other federal notices.
An Akron tornado at 6 10 p m swept the city, destroying about forty buildings and injuring numerous residents as darkness fell and debris blocked streets. Homes on Brown Rychange and nearby blocks suffered severe damage, with several families injured and shelters sought amid widespread ruin.
Washington report details a clerical error correcting a $19,000 charge against Lt Fremont now retired as Major General. A voucher misposted over years left him debtor to the government, but Treasury auditors discovered the balance was owed to him, totaling over $41,000 after adjustments. Local tube workers in McKeesport vote to strike for a 10 percent raise and nine hour day.
Reports from Craxteetox West Virginia describe a tense confrontation between state and federal officials in Hinton over a murder trial. Deputies allegedly seized key witnesses. U S Marshals countered with warrants targeting the Sheriff and Deputy. Court action followed, with arrests of officials and counter warrants as the standoff drew in judges and local authorities. The episode sparked sharp public interest and raised questions about jurisdiction and proper procedure.
Senator Gilbert A. Plores of North Dakota says the state is developing new industries including sugar beet culture with German farmers testing methods. a fatal railroad wreck near Chicago and other incidents fill a sprawling dispatch with injuries, deaths, and investigations across multiple states and cities.
A mass of reports from Wetzel and Mercer counties details land conflict in Pinching Creek area. Mrs. J. G. Robinson owns about 5000 acres, squatters threaten tenants, a mob torches and demolishes a house, warrants issued. Separate notes mention a Williams Rodgers home burned in Mercer county with murders suspected, and a Kanawha bridge contract near Drake Stratton Pittsburg with work to start soon. Also report on Jackson county family hardships and possible poisoning of children.
Special Telegram reports rapid oil field activity in Belmont and Eureka West Virginia. Construction climbs with a new hotel frame and a Standard Oil tank nearing completion while multiple wells including Bob Reed, Cochran 11, Hammett 6 and others come online or await drilling, and leases surge around St Marys and Middle Island.
A policy debate centers on the Worlds Pair plan to bar foreign imports. Advocates argue protectionist measures could shield domestic industries while critics warn of trade tensions and economic costs. Officials consider legislative steps and potential international responses.
In Lexpos May 10 report from the British House of Commons Mr Collings asks if the government will aid British manufacturers in exhibiting at the World’s Fair in Chicago. He notes the McKinley tariff bill before Congress could greatly restrict British imports to the United States.
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