West Virginia Rail Progress and Local Events
West Virginia's rail network grows with new lines and increased service as investors target the timber and coal regions. The season promises heavy development, with finances backing expansions. a Wheeling spring casino project and theater openings loom amid regional concerns and celebratory social events.
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West Virginia
Rads
West Visginia
March of Progress
Hadley Beats King in Three Rounds in Powhatan Fight
Hadley of Reno Tozas defeated Jack King from Olmelmnat in three rounds at an old ice house six miles north of Powhatan. The $500 a side bout, at catch weights with skin gloves, drew about 300 spectators who traveled by train from Bellaire. Referee Jack Harts presided as Hadley claimed the victory with a decisive uppercut in the final round.
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Ward Hadley
Reno Tozas
Jack King
Olmelmnat
Powhatan
Chicago
Hadley Wan
Sport McAllister
Kate
Bellaire
Jack Harts
Cincinnati
Joe King
King
Geo. Biddle
Hadley
Sr Tenniels
Fnish
Smith
Hue
Thaa
Albert Jenkins
Pte & Balleries
Harlem River Bank bookkeeper Keen still missing
New York May 19 bookkeeper J J Keen of the Harlem River Bank has not been found. Warrants issued for his arrest on alleged theft of 20 000 to 30 000. Investigators examine 1 100 pass books, about 900 presented. Depositors or staff suspected of collusion with Keen. directors and stockholders not implicated. Keen reportedly left town with minimal luggage and planned to return in a few days.
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Harlem River Bank
New York
J. J. Keen
Leon
Keen
Coxey Army Members Move to Join Rebellion Army
May 19 dispatches report Michael Pitzgerald, leader of the New England Industrial Army, securing bail and heading to Baltimore to join his delegation. Bondsman George F. Stephens is identified as Pitzgeralds backer. Sentence deferred for Corey Brows and Jones on capital May Day case until Monday. A Helena dispatch notes Coxeyites seized two Northern Pacific trains in Montana and Coeur d Alene.
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ParLapetrata
Michael Pitzgerald
New England Industrial Army
Baltimore
George F. Stephens
Pitzgerald
Wasnixetos
D.C
Miller
Corey, Brows
Jones
Monder
River notes and harbor update from May reports
The dispatch lists river readings from Ohio and Pennsylvania towns with water levels rising and cool, wet weather. It notes the US lighthouse steamer Golden Rod arriving for a brief stop in the landing and plans to sail to Pittsburg and intermediate points on Monday morning. The Parkerburg Insurance stockholders voted to discontinue, appointing W. H. Smith, Jr. as trustee.
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Golden Rod
Pittsburg
Warnes
Grerxsnoro
Morgantows
W. Va
Spectak Teleoram
Renee
Pankensars
Parkersburg Insurance Company
Mat
W.H. Smith, Jr
Sunday Register notices and death announcements from 1894
The Sunday Register lists multiple grocers and druggists selling the Saxnar Reoistan. followed by obituaries for Mahoney McDarmott Myrr Good Bolte Hlooking and others with dates in May 1894. Names include Connxntus Manoxey Catherine McLane Mott Hassan Goon Nennie Frances Grogs Nile.
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Mahoney
Mt Ylde
Hazelwood
Awnes
Nennie Frances
Grogs
Annile Fieltn
Katir Biloking
Mitay
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Ges. Coxer
Norma
Colne
Fales
Tux Coxey
Great Northwest
Borsa
Thole
Eansylvania
Mr. Ilsivey
Stata
Ooo Warnes
Pitteburz
Statatree
Alpena
Mick
Clover Club
Philadwlphie
Philadelphia
Colonel Feecersniceoe
Uegun
Bellaire High School
Bellairs
Maria Thas
Colton Ress
Nile
Hell
Abel
Hellaire
Evx
Ohio
Castine OF
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Lares Beder
Wheeling
Mark Promivas
Wieder
Macnsina
Wilek
Armbruster
Columbia
Fame Tsh
Arb
Joe Klein
Piteebure
Leo Wolfs
Soninty
Dagens Arner
Plenet
Duwarrer
Tieton Comer
Cnet
Tadaiphajubell
Baphaoraa
District of Columbia
Corepit
Port Ten
State
Elsie Myer
Supreme Court
Joseph H. Chambers
John C. Tanpahill
Albert Kilnbery
Wheeling Steal and Tron Co
Defendans
LG Dutes & Co
Carriases
Kurper & Ch_ Moirealin amd Bulk Repboda
Rosenbals
Mala
Parza Hasging
Burner & Chew
Banoaris
LG. Dinos & Co
Pathe
ATM
Martin's Ferry
Charleston
Padre
Festerers
Porcell
Mack
Feld
Dubiius
Leftield
Buckley
Brown
Davis
Ganding
McCleary
Vickers
Ashland
Portsmouth
Ironton
Huntington
Point Pleasant
Henwood
Louis Gocke
Gocke
Goeks
The
Columbian Sporting Club
Lee Mase Batt
Elm Grove
Triadelphia
Him Grove
Delphia Hellentia
Burrows
Bim
Columbian Athletic Club
Porty-eighth Street
Tice Reid
Fiancaris
Dismonds
1. Ditox & Co
Kurser & Chew
Rauains
Gt Ditton & Co
I Main Street
Snook & Co
Shed
Optician
Ani
Kurper
Pig
Boal
Krseper McKeen
Martin's
Presbyterian
S.J. Bogle
J. W. Tobias
Te Baptist
Hartzog
Pred Morgan
Ellwood City
Allen Gaither
Ralston
William Campbell
Moundsville
George Dorsch
First Street
Washington Street
Broadway Park
Yerette Morris
Solo College
Choe Shipman
Steubenville
Emma Henderson
S. Woods
Smithfield
Lewis
George
Liverpool
Thomas Pugh
Steucenville Friends
Otto Glass Works
Toland
Harrisville
PJ. Gallagher
Lipphurst
Newland
William Sharon
Colerain
St. Paschal
de Rossi
Michael Defby
Oble Valley Pike
Board of Enquification
C.I. Moore
Wm. Siuun
Vacurnos
Nn Lon & Co
M'Mechen
Ladies’ Aid Society of
Methodist Episcopal Church
Vontuori
Varurnos Watchest Llg, Ditton &Co
Woasutxerus
Senate
Hooton
Kyle
Atus
Diamonds
L G. Ditton & Co
Trex & Co
Coxey Armies
Vacanox
J. G. Dinton & Go
Kurner & Chew
Sunday Register
Saxnar
W. Ceteater
A.T. Young
AcTateeath
Jacob
Crear
Sitka
Geo
Whitmane
M. Snook & CO
G. Rosenhain
Klug
Shirta
Main
Jouis Bertschy
Frew & Bertachy
Ambalmer
Main Street
East Side
Tlepbous Ams
Freese
Wieeneee
Clemens
Ae & Beverage
Krobthal
Krontsal Springs
Nassau
Germany
Vois Miveral
Mili
W! F
Apollinaris
Raensh
Prussia
Impinta
Ot Siren
St. Luxe
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Island
Chapline Atreat
Myleydy
Bo Genrasing
Miss Roth Ashton
Doiter
mySide
Weite
JR. Gay
Fifth
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Myzdy
Omce
Onos
Pail Dietz
Widerig Witewe
Kord Homme
Boas
Immedi
Particulate Beneficial Association
Kiebiona
Royal Meg
Wauken
Wie
Spits Reyes
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York Street
Trooma
Martin the Market Stra Miyleadh
Reasonanle
Stolz
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O. HW
Larkin
Gington
Jez Y. Hoge & Ero
City Menke
Marces Trey
Poe Zane Reeidaner
Vicasant Valley
Melmont County
Oto
Mount
Ubantal
McMechen
Park View
Lodge
Platoff
Zane, Peabody Mulidtn
Urug
Erie Live Stock Company Limited
Seana Avenue
Pudebate
Sam Ostiteke
Ana Axe
Arnheim Live
O. Limited
Second Ave
Pittebars
Steck
Iren
Avreliarots
Weil
Novasande
IBM
Thien
Tnnals
Iy Order
Juhs
A. Otterso
Lapmrt
Sake
Farera
Tian Lehmigue
Arnold Steam
Shera
Lee Bor
McLain Dental and Surgical Depot
Stowe Pion Milarn Biocw
North Main Street
West Virginia Printing Co
T. A. Hoge&co
Market ST
Place Apts
Russia
Registen
Grocers
Qweet
Harding & CO
Tog Bisraet Street
Ae ‘ Licatessen
Albere Stolze & Co
CLK
Maraet Tie
Staten
Arlies
Riddle
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