13 May 1883
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1883
Page
1
A long fragmentary column surveys vice and crime in New York and beyond. It discusses opium dens, cigarette girls, and moral panic, then shifts to a lurid tapestry of anecdotes about saloons, theater culture, and sensational crimes including a hanging in Cambridge, with reflections on public decency and social norms.
A collage reports on British Parliament turbulence, conspiracies linked to the May 12 debates, and Prince of Wales attending an International Exhibition with Queen Elizabeth’s regrets. It also covers suspected plots around dynamite, China and France positions, and assorted court and public notices along with a fictionalized crowd reaction and a fatal hunting accident.
New York reporters detail Henry J Marriott the alleged diamond swindler and his Paris diamond theft linked flight to Canada as he marries Logan Living with Marie Jeanne Messex in a New York court bid. The ceremony in New York drew sharp attention as Marriott and his bride, described as striking, faced a guarded reception. The groom’s background and alleged crimes as well as the bride’s status are noted while authorities keep custody arrangements and possible extradition considerations.
A chaotic scene unfolded yesterday afternoon as Ort appeared on the streets causing excitement and rapture among bystanders. He was pursued toward Washington Street and finally surrounded near the depot where a police officer assisted. Taken to the palive station, Ort confessed to recent travels and indicated plans to return to royal duties. A later search recovered notebooks and clothing pieces two miles from town, with no valuables found.
Information from officials describes a serious railroad accident near Harrisville on a Sunday. Train cars derailed and a freight car struck a passenger car, causing multiple injuries and prompting evacuation. Frank Bennett, passenger from Charlee Caillen, was hospitalized with injuries and later released.
Fragmentary 19th century newspaper prose outlines a broad realignment of Democratic factions in Wheeling and surrounding areas. It notes merging factions into a single Democratic organization, displacing Tammany or Treing influence, with references to underling leaders and a statewide party dynamics shift. The dispatch also mentions a Wheeling world edition and local industry notes, including a grand review of Wheeling trade and a description of local wells and business prospects.
The end of the romance of Fanny Ralston emerges as police seize a woman from a lowdown opium den. Once Lizzie Robinson, she reveals ties to Arlegheny and Diamond Street relatives. Her life includes a Circus of hardship, a shot death of Albert Davis, a San Francisco beggar period, and a questionable partnership with Nate Robinson, with wealthy relatives in Chicago as potential benefactors.
An old Ohio Valley item recounts a June 1 domestic disturbance where John White’s wife repelled an assailant who threatened to shoot her in her Kant Leisenring home. Police later transported the attacker to jail after a desperate struggle and emetic treatment. The fragment also discusses Wheeling and West Virginia’s growth and a newspaper issue praising local enterprise.
Readable portions detail a suspect described as a spotter for burglar gangs operating in multiple sections of the state. The article notes a professor in the mix, property thefts, and police involvement with a suspect once tied to various criminal networks near a West Virginia area.
A cluttered report lists spring baseball and rowing events with teams like Mets Bay City Grand Rapids and Toledo. Notable players include a strong batter in Beechl inton and a fielder making key catches. Odds and schedules for conference play mix with city notes and league updates.
The report covers river racing preparations and entries across multiple clubs. It notes crews from New York, Ireland, and England contesting events on the Hudson and Thames courses, with details on boats, captains, and prize structures. It highlights notable performances, organizer actions, and upcomings at various regattas, including Chicago and Baltimore meetings, plus safety and qualification notes for amateurs and professionals.
Fragmentary OCR text describes legal actions and prosecutions in Virginia with references to sheriffs, plans to prosecute violators, and various local duties. Mentions a May 12 intelligence report and references to roosters, sheep, and farm matters. The article is heavily garbled with inconsistent spelling and missing context.
War Department reports offer no clear location for General Crook amid Mexican border activity. Observers note he leads Apache scouts and likely two thirds of a Third Cavalry unit with him. Officials debate coordination with Mexican authorities and the broader impact on U S Mexican relations as the expedition progresses.
Fragmentary report details a fatal or near fatal shooting near Dunns Traal Kentucky. Witnesses recall Elliott visiting a saloon on Madison Street before the incident. Authorities describe tensions among workers and rumors of labor strikes affecting local factories.
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