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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1889
Page
1
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May 15 reports show Montana Democrats Republicans and independents vying for delegates to a constitutional convention. Key districts shift as observers note potential outcomes for governor and state representation, with candidates Sherman Foster and Ke Lawrence among the figures shaping the party balance and nominations in Fergus, Missoula, and surrounding areas. The scene includes discussions on Labor support, vice gubernatorial prospects, and the impact on state leadership through May primary results.
Lasiasres Pa May 14 Mr Mel forme McDowell and Miss Dwvwnport's Head ine Ske denied reports of their engagement. The correspondent learned the wedding would occur in this city. Miss Durtopirt refused comment. Ballot That Mele Coleg prepares for another Kart Hapatea MT May 1 Gabete Domat a leader in Hierelinl View visits Northwest raider belief fuels exoration plans. Weather notes report rain in Kas May 15. Train wreck near Park Lestenworts due to damaged trestles. Havre steamer La Normandie sees Mrs Levi P Marton with daughter Edith.
A political row centers on letters said to be in Black's possession. Corporal Tanner reports no confidential political letters exist, denying claims of sensitive correspondence. The tale links to ex-Pension Office matters, while other items cover Sioux treaty sentiment in Canada and a fire in Arkansas.
Reverend J W Hollen sued Thomas B Fox for slander over alleged wedding plans and denigrating letters. Jury awarded $2000 in damages. Separate items note Samoan conference talks inching toward independence with indemnity debates, and a seduction case against Rev Father Kennedy. Governor Foraker denies third term bid and says patience with such stories is lacking.
New York gossip says James Gordon Bennett owner of the New York Herald traveled from Paris to Marseilles, Alexander, Cairo, and toward Khartoum amid two tales. One claims a daredevil club challenge, the other a Mahdi envoy report saying Chinese Gordon may be alive and awaiting orders in Darfur with plans to press France.
A cyclone struck Northern Texas on Saturday causing widespread damage. In Fortat City two children were killed and many injured as a house collapsed. elsewhere a school home in Stephenville was blown down with two children injured. Telegraph lines were broken and fears of additional deaths grew as reports came in.
Allen Thorndyke Rice was laid to rest in a church on Tenth Street after a service officiated by Bishop Potter. Pallbearers included Levi P. Morton, Walker Blaine, Gen. W. T. Sherman, and other dignitaries. The body was viewed at the church before burial, with flowers sent from the President and others. Separately, a New York convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians debated delegation numbers, electing Lawrence Kelly as National Delegate and Patrick Dayan as National Secretary as efforts toward unity continued.
In a stubborn county GOP primary the Magee faction claims 50 of 80 delegates while Quay supporters hover near 35. The contest over county committee control in Prrseveo May 18 reflects a tight open battle with unclear final tallies and ongoing doubt about Quay's position.
Labor leaders report a plan among city iron manufacturers to cripple the Amalgamated Association by replacing veteran leaders with new officers in Pittsburgh and nearby. Strikes loom at Solar Iron Works, Black Diamond Steel, Carnegie’s Thirty-third Street mill, Allegheny Berower Steel, and France Steel Spring works. Daytime baseball highlights Wheeling’s win over Dayton in a tense 10th inning. Miners in Brazil consider a strike after delegates vote. Prince Royal versus Exile planned at Gravesend in a $5000 race.
Mingo Beats Martin's Ferry in a close, late inning contest with Lane of Mingo homering and contributing a key two-bagger. The readouts describe a tense game at Mingo yesterday as both sides traded leads before the final out.
Reports from Caseyville and across states detail editor assault, a fatal killing of a merchant, train and cable disruptions, a robbery of $29000, brewery sale, and widespread accidents. Police pursue a desperado. a posse reportedly shoots murderers near Santa Fe. Headlines cover storms, collapses, and a string of violent incidents and arrests.
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