24 May 1885
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1885
Page
1
The report links Captain Oakes of Wellsburg with a bid for Commissioner of Navigation. It cites Pittsburgh and West Virginia backers and notes expected qualification on Monday. The text also references other political figures, appointments, and Capitol movements in late May.
Reports from Collier's Station and Paris Crees indicate a mysterious illness, likely a malignant diphtheria form, mainly affecting children. Seven deaths, including five from Cam Truax’s family, prompt local fear though officials say no panic or adult infections observed. Dr. Hil of Steubenville monitors the outbreak as fears of epidemic grow.
May 2 reports in Tingland discuss Liberal and Conservative tensions as Sir Charles Dilke and Lord Spencer feature in Irish policy debates. Observers note possible cabinet strains, resignations, and party realignments affecting forthcoming general elections.
A long secretive labor conference between manufacturers and iron workers adjourned at 11 p.m. May 23 in the Tron Association rooms on Fourth Avenue with no agreement. Reporters faced guarded doors, while officials like Secretary Weeks and President Weihe offered little detail as talks resumed at 9:30 a.m. May 24. The dispute centers on wage scales around 5 and 19 dollars weekly, with both sides pledging firmness and hints that a settlement may require concessions or risk of plant closures.
Patrick Kearney an Ireland native aged about 60 shot himself in the left breast near the depot in Clarksburg causing instant death. He had been suffering illness and destitute circumstances and left a wife and children. He was an ex soldier who served in the Crimean and other wars and received a small pension.
Report from New York May 23 details continued divorce proceedings of Ross B Winans and Alice O Keefe. Lawyer Choate presented a $1,500 receipt dated Oct 27, 1871 signed by Mrs Sassfield and letters by Baltimore lawyer William Schley to suggest prior settlement of all claims against Winans. Also 소개 Parker Gun Club organized by Mrs Dillon promises a $35 Damascus gun as premium and weekly $1 contributions reveal.
In San Francisco on May 23 a crowd attended the Mitchell versus Cleary boxing match at Mechanic's Pavilion. After a fast opening rounds and heavy exchanges, blood flowed and the fight ended in a controversial draw as referees and officials debated the outcome.
Reports from Bivce Cory New Mexico May 23 indicate Germino's Apaches have moved into the Black Range near Fort Tularosa heading toward old Mexico. Cavalry lines form to block escape while scouts and wagon trains report new clashes with miners and civilians, including injuries at Ballard's Mind Camp and Eagle Creek as forces press the pursuit.
A trial at Avery's Salt Mine in Therin Parish ends with acquittal of Dr Henckell for murder after the bride Anna Burgmuller testifies her father Burgmuller assaulted her first. The courtroom marriage of Henckell to Annie Burgmuller follows, witnessed by a crowded room as the case closes. Separately, residents, visitors, and officials are noted in Wheeling and nearby towns with arrivals, visits, and local events.
New York May 23 report outlines the steamship City of Berlin striking icebergs in dense fog while en route Liverpool to New York. Damage was confined mainly to the bow area with cabins and steerage passengers aboard. no lives lost though crew and passengers faced panic and preparatory lifeboat actions.
Three deeds of trust were admitted to record yesterday as court activity continued. An auction at public sale offered the Black property and part of Bell's addition but was postponed to next Saturday. The scene included a May 21, 1945 deed, a couple’s transfer for $600, and notices of upcoming civic projects while community members attended weddings and church events in the area.
Monday morning we commence a bargain sale offering an extraordinary array of seasonable goods at unusually low prices. A depressed business climate and overproduction have driven down costs, enabling DoW to offer first class merchandise at own figures as buyers secured heavy purchases on favorable terms.
A damaged OCR item about dress goods and fabric orders lists stray phrases and unreadable names. It mentions knickerbockers, prices, and a choir note but the majority of text is garbled, yielding few coherent facts or identifiable entities.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a garbled list of names brands and codes with no coherent event or facts to summarize. No identifiable persons places or organizations form a usable item for a news card.
Storewide sale trims feature dramatic cuts on wraps salts and shawls to align with extreme low prices found across other values. Shoppers will find reduced tag prices reflecting the department’s aggressive clearance approach.
Velveta carpets sell for 61.35 per yard while Body Brussels 980 and Tapentey Benavele offerings appear priced. Ge Ingenius and Rags and Mattings are shown at core responding prices in the listing.
At Leper yard in Wheeling the largest assortment of lace curtains, listing fifty pieces of scrim at the lowest prices. The display highlights broad selection and bargain pricing for home textiles.
An advertisement proclaims ongoing low millinery prices with at least 25 percent savings and money back guarantees. It highlights unbleached masla items and encourages shoppers to visit the house for purchases of millinery goods.
Local printer transcript notes a Mayville carpet warp sale with five ply colored threads and a small price marker. The snippet references a 1 percent cost, and a reply line appears with a 23 cent figure.
An ad paragraph urges readers to scrutinize its truth and consider a golden opportunity to purchase goods at unprecedentedly low prices, highlighting the urgency and promotional tone of the period publication. The text reflects typical newspaper advertising language with emphasis on value and immediacy.
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