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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1892
Page
2
A short postal dispatch from Polat W Va on May 21 reports contentious remarks attributed to candidate Watts. The missive discusses party loyalty, proxy support, and the fight over securing the nomination, with responses from allies and critics about propriety and strategy ahead of the convention.
A ca. May convention in Cabell county firmly endorses Thumpsun and Bennett for the ticket. The meeting solidified support, with speeches praising personal character and experience, and slated delegates for future nomination. The event drew friends of both sides amid a tense but generally harmonious gathering.
In Husteturox W Va May 21 Orrém Harrison was severely cut by George Beatty in a drunken fight over an old debt. Harrison’s chest and face injuries are serious. Beatty was arrested. Also reported: Democratic County Convention selected delegates for state and Ravenswood races with Hon. Jose B. Carle elected chairman.
Archbishop Ireland of St Paul declares that Corrigan and the Ciritta Cattollica interpretations of the parochial schools plan are wrong and have harmed the Vatican. He notes the Vatican did not approve a broader secularization and denies claims that Vatican officials read Vatican articles before publication. Cardinal Lasotchowski formally rejects those interpretations and says Parish schools may be approved where allowed.
At First Methodist Protestant Church in Philadelphia five workers were injured as a demolition beam failed. Names include William Sarsfeld and Caleb Stiles among others, with two later described as fatally hurt. The accident occurred as beams split and rafters dropped, trapping laborers and sending debris to the ground.
In Washington on May 9 a Republican split looms between Harrison and Blaine over a bid for the 1880 nomination. Harrison seeks renomination amid party unease as Blaine’s anti-Harrison supporters grow. Blaine supposedly entertained a possible nomination at Minneapolis while health and a dancing party with Mrs. Blaine are noted in reported conversations.
Fragmentary reports from a Cotton Belt collision near Humphrey's and Golden in Arkansas state that seven people were killed and many injured. An irregular passenger train failed to follow orders, crashing into a freight engine. cars derailed and overturned. Names identified include Mrs Henson and Mrs Anderson, with several others reported dead or missing as wires and communications faltered.
A garbled dispatch from Washington notes Edward Mikey chairman of the state committee claims support for Hill for President. The mixed wording suggests a national politcal program update with references to states and reactions but details are unclear.
A fragment mentions an incident in Des, Marxes, Louisiana with a time frame of May 21 midnight. The readable text is limited and does not provide clear action or outcome.
An explosion at the Hina Pyrotechnic Co factory on Mechanic Street Hartford Conn at 4 35 pm kills four workers and injures others. J L B Sibley immediate casualty, Emma Tarbox and Emma Capen among the dead. several workers missing, rescue under way as nights crews search ruins. Police and fire crews control fires and assist recovery with Mayor Hyde ordering night lighting.
A major blaze in Oswego New York last night wiped out six large elevators plus the Washington mills and elevator. Only the Northwestern elevator, owned by Gaylord Towney Co, survived on the opposite river bank after fierce flames. Estimated loss exceeds a million dollars with insurance around twenty five thousand.
Chicago May 21 Ives defeats Slosson in a long billiard match at Central Music Hall before a packed crowd. Ives finishes 800 to 458, with top scores including 63 and 122 and a new average record of 26.45.
At Latonia the track was a foot deep in mud as 7000 spectators watched Newton beat Ronald in the Latonia Derby shaping a day of tough footing. Graving further horse racing details cover Gravesend and St Louis with multiple race winners and times across six courses.
The Colts defeated Pittsburg 7 to 0 in cold weather before 4,200 fans as Corkhill muff and Qablen’s two bagger sparked the streak. Hutchinson and Galvin limited hits to two singles and a double, with Burns debuting for Smoky Duty as manager and captain. Creve Coeur forfeits to St Louis after delay and later postponement game played.
May 21 report from Cleveland shows Columbus overpowering Toledo with hard hitting and solid teamwork. Pitchers Clarke and Stevens for Columbus held Toledo to four runs while Columbus tallied five hits and four errors by Toledo noted. Postponements listed for other games due to rain or wet grounds. Alderson leads Wilson in Kanawha Democratic primary as results show Alderson with 13 and Wilson 20 votes. Charleston split with Alderson at 380 and Wilson at 379.
Newslets reports at Midway Madison county Texas last night a mob fired five shots at J Burrows who was accused of seducing a neighborhood girl, killing him instantly. Other items note a British cholera front, a Covington Ga. execution for rape, a Tehran frontier outbreak, and various financial and political updates.
A mosaic of gossip and political rumors spans European royalty, Italian finances, and German affairs. Talks of a rapprochement between the Emperor and Princeln, the Sultan health rumors, and Italian public opinion swirl alongside notes on American interests.
Deacon will serve four and a half months in the adjacent prison for wounding Abellle. The case involved adultery with Mrs Deacon and a petition was mentioned in American Courts. The Prefect reportedly indicated the sentence would fit under prison regulations.
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