World s Fair talk and political reform across nations
The piece surveys varied topics from World’s Fair scenes to U S political reform debates. It notes reactions of figures in Washington and Kentucky, discusses the press, weather, and entropy in governance, and ends with James B Taney named consul to Belfast praised for Democratic loyalty and Cleveland alignment.
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Belfast
Atbamy
Arvus
Afr
Jas. BK. Taney
Whitellog
W. Va
Regiarre
Grover Cleveland
Collector Gilkeson Mere Picks West Virginia Vacancy
Hon E M Gilkeson the new Internal Revenue Collector for West Virginia has been at the Windsor since Thursday to select a successor for the household post. Candidates include Mark Hamilton Ste Patterson A H Wiedebasch Charlie Hoffman and Jobo Koch. Local movers pressure for a Parkersburg or Ankle county alignment while rivals plot to influence the selection. United States Marshals will take oath in Charleston Tuesday and begin duties. White and Vinson plan arrests and stationing.
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Internal Revenue
West Virginia
Parkersburg
Ginxe
Guresos
Bia
Wheeling
Revenue Department
E. M. Gilkeson
Windsor
Messia
Mark Hamilton
Ste Patterson
A. H. Wiedebasch
Chariie Hoffman
Jobo Koch
Oblo Neasty
Parkershoro
Hamilton
Anklo County
Roch
Hoffman
Porn
Gil Koen
Gilkeson
Washington
Romney
Otte
Teta
Réveque
United
Mac Vinson
Charleston
Tuesaday
Marshal White
Shal Vinson
Sotahiy
Marshal Asmnd
Tamlog
Bridgeport Plant Revamp After Fire Promises Big Expansion
Caldwell and Peterson, local metal works, failed to buy nearly 100 acres near the Altna and Standard mills. They will replace the destroyed plant with a brick four story building 67 by 190 feet, extend a wall to the B&O bridge pier, and add new machinery. The firm plans to employ 125 workers once finished, with foundations delayed by low creek water.
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Reaister
Caldwell & Peterson
Bridenstein
Altna
Standard Mills
Messrs. Caldwell and Peterson
Bridgeport
Baer
Wade Area
Etna Etna
South Street
Linsly Field Day and Commencement Plans
Linsly Cadets prepare for field day at the new Fair Grounds next Friday afternoon with events including sprints throws and jumps awarding prizes from local merchants. A competitive drill follows on Fourteenth Street with student captains selecting presenters, then final exams and commencement next week weather permitting. Rev. J G White chosen pastor of Wheeling Christian Church replacing Rev F A Hopkins. White, once state evangelist, returns to Wheeling with family planning to relocate if he accepts the post.
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Linsly
New Fair Grounds
Alexander & Co
Dinger Bros
Grubb
Hud
Durst
Nesbitt Bros
Dillon
Paull
Etait
Lubheos
Harper Bros
RG. Wisitics
Wheeling
Christian Charen
J. G. White
Christiaan Church
Wherling
F. A. Hopkins
California
Mr. White
West Virginia
Washington
Washingtont
Teachers Examination Held at Clay School in Wheeling
The annual examination of public school teachers in Wheeling occurred yesterday at Clay school with two absentees. Exams started in the morning and ended late afternoon. The branches tested were orthography and grammar. The examination committee included Prof. J. M. Birch Dr. S. L. Sapecks and Superintendent W. H. Anderson. Questions were prepared by Messrs. Birch and Jepson.
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Clay School
Wheeling
J. M. Birch
SL. Sapecks
W. H. Anderson
Messrs. Birch
Jepson
Tombstone placements and local accidents
Col W W Rodgers, through Holliday Post G A B, reports placing tombstones at soldiers graves in Mt Wood cemetery eleven, Peninsula twenty six, Greenwood six, Mt Calvary five and orders eleven more. James McNamee of Bellfire loses right hand in car bumpers incident. Excursion on the Andes draws about fifty passengers for a river trip amid rain. Fulton County Superintendent and School Commissioner votes show Cook 61 to 13 and Hoffman 64 to 12 respectively. Mrs Ann Todd dies aged about, leaves four daughters. Horse race agreement signed for Decoration Day at Fair Grounds, McClelland vs Hess, ten heats, $250 stake. Elks arrange a June excursion to Cleveland and Detroit with eight dollar fare. Two men held up a man on Market street bridge. later arrests for streetcar fall. Narrow escape near trolley wire. mule accident injures Heidinger. Public objections to Market street trenching by Telephone Company. Real estate sales include Pannell property to Burns & Church for 3250 and nearby parcels. other sales noted. Fairmont Normal School commencement schedule outlined. Pigeons to be shipped to Washington for homing trials. possible arrival in Des Moines. Wm E Hofmann of Des Moines dies of grippe. remains to be brought for funeral.
German Political Affairs Shape Next Reichstag Vote
Indications point to government majority in favor of the army bill as parties realign for the coming Reichstag elections. Freisinnige split widens, Centre party wavering, National Liberals align with moderates, while conservatives oppose Caprivi's policies and push protectionist aims. notable figures include Ruthez u Eulenberg and Miquel. Bebel and Liebknecht plan Strasbourg candidacies. Empress earnings and royal tours noted.
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Army 411
Brnnx
Maya
Rotehstag
Freissinge
Centre
National Liberals
Freissinige Party
von Caprivi
Ruthe Zu Eulenberg
Council of Ministers
Miquel
Finance
Prince Bismarck
Herr Bebel
Strassburg
Morr Liebpecht
League of Socialism
William
Norwegian
Cassa
Potsdam
Frankle Manteuffel
Manteuffel
Chinese minister meets secretary at State Department tensions eased
Reported May 20 of a meeting between the Chinese minister and Secretary Gresham in Washington. The secretary hinted there is no need to fear trouble or outbreaks in the United States or China tied to the Chinese movement while noting Law and order remain intact. Also mentions Supreme Court Chief Justice Fuller’s interest and budget talk for the current year. In Missouri, Henry McCulloch a Woodstocks bank teller was shot during a burglary as the burglar fled after a confrontation with a shotgun.
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Ureee
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
Pennsylvania
Alearmpalen
Wwe
Bimsett
Rhodes
Thesham
D.C
Department of State
Gresham
United States
China
Rom
Fuller
United States Supreme Court
Thesama
Carliste
Iss
Doly Istrett
Dargiar
St. Lowi
Henry McCulloch
State Bank of
Riots, robberies, and church salary rumors span Shiraz to Morgantown
Fragmented reports describe Shiraz unrest over alleged foretelling gaps and public discord aided by factions, with soldiers allegedly plundering sides. A train robbery attempt near Ponca failed as masked intruders tried to seize money, but no one was harmed. Separate notes announce a Wadestown to Burton telegraph charter and Gravesend racing results.
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Raina Printing Co., Ktmarnsee Paecnier
B. Taney
Erente
Royaltz
Howeston
Infanta Suratsa
Kentucky
Akassa
Geovan
Kenarsaa
Ma. Wayawaker
Poiladetablé
Prentat Adminieracion
Pasional
Wasauannis
the Presnot
Ald
Gonse
Ser Hoshand
Jay
Herdid
Bey
St. Cham
West Virisis
Wore
Astuuiting & Customs
Arres
Ruede Talend
New York ‘Times
Eet
Place
James M. Taney
Franklan Teenee
James B. Teniy
Wheeling Benisram
Cleveland Adminisistration
Ireland
Taney
Businss
Bearstex
Lewis Baker
Reowren
St Paul Globe
Nicaragua
Cleveland
Courst
Maite bin
Caicago
Taoey
Avorstes
Europe
Gilkeson Mere
May
Reo
Bridgeport Parls
Brat
Yorkritie
W. W. Rodgers
Holliday Post
Mt. Wood Cemetery
Peninsula
Greenwood
Mt. Calvary
James McNamee
Bellfire
Andes
Fulton
The
Register
Tood Cook
Lewis
Yor School Commission
Dr. Clark
Worr
Aum Todd
Ann Todd
William Todd
Todd
James M. Todd
James Thoburo
Alan
McClelland
Hermann Hess
Kingfisher
Hess
Elks
Committee of Elks
O. R. Wood
Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad
Detroit
James Johnson
Charles Allen
Scully
Wilkie
Market Street
Johnson
Allen
Hame
Jobo Burns
Twenty-first
Twenty First Street
Charles Heidinger
Porty-third
Jacob Streets
Kinter
Sim
Eleventh Street
Twelfth
Board of Public Works
Mrrchant
Hervey
Pannell
Main Street
Burns & Church
Squire Wm. 4. Howells
Henry Glass
Henry Wrixoo
Harvey
Carlin
Huron Street
E. H. Carney
Fairmont Normal School
Fairmont State Normal School
Stuart W, Walker
Martinsburg
Baccalmaroale
Cowan
Pittsburg
Pi Sova
Juslor Claus
Taeadar
Jane
Middle Clas Valertslament
Thurstay
Nadie
Bacquet
J. H. Heiner
Tshe Adams Express Company
Afty-siz
United States Express Company
Washington City
W. E. Hoffmans
Wm. E. Hoffmann
Des Moines
Iowa
John G. Hofmann
Des Moines Saddlery Company
GEO. E. Stifel & Coy
New Wight
Senorita Setina
Orgares
Chna
India
Crimac
GEO. E. Stifel & CO
Martin's Ferry Building Lots
Avondale
Martin’s Ferry
William Koehnline
Chas. W. Ap
Penapiter
E. J. A. Drennen
W.H. Haller
J. W. Blatchley
J. WT. Blatcehires
Market Strees
Brussels
Blatocomis
Wodead Telephone
Silran
Tennay
Shiraz
Ccrmmm
C. T
Trae Joss
Ponca
Sante Pe
Neo
Gitar
Tha
Hee Thomas
New Telephone Company
Sumboy Register
Cuautestos
Wadestown
Wheeling Wire Works
W. B. Allison
Bevemtennth
Kull Streete
Telaphons
Gravesend
Gnaveresa
St Domingo
Harlem
Halton
Loa
Lamplighter
Mme
Chicago
Cago
TB Roan
Presbyterian Publichrug Company
Farge
OBF
Tororo
Oxt
Followng Tae
Hallond
Grand Chint
Rameey
Atalstant Crand
Gerba Pa
Soqgbtary
Treavorer
J. Watarbor
J. A
Calon
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