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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1885
Page
5
The report covers union activity and convention logistics for the Amalgamated Conve ntion with delegates and program notices. It lists coal and gas market prices across major cities, plus notes on steel and glass industry activity, layoffs, strikes, and plant operations in Pittsburgh, Connecticut, Colorado, and nationally, reflecting labor conditions, wage cuts, and production status.
The article notes optimistic estimates for 125 tons of steel per day at a Gua plant, with ESI mated costs around 75 000 dollars. It discusses Western Nail Company prospects to exceed its current factory output by year end and plans to scale nail cutting to match steel demands, requiring more machines and expanding the works. It also recounts a long anecdote about local figures and social events in the city, including personal notes on John M. Eberle and others, plus several community routine items and gatherings.
Belmont events, education and local notices across Wheeling area. Mentions teachers examined, German teacher contest, flag day displays, church visits, and community happenings with names like Wil Lewin Henry George and Rev Thompson.
Eastern League loosens pitching rules affecting Barnie Whitney and Teves. Pittsburg news notes Tim Manning and Muldoon, Evens with Baltimore, and Cicaxon injuries. Boston Chicago games tight, Athletics trip strong, Portlands sign Tilney. Belmont Park racing looky, Maud Swan popular, Hare Breeders stakes fill, Cleveland fast track, Maryland Jockey Club meeting weather, New York Pennsylvania circuit launching with events and purses.
Immense flocks of wild pigeons darken Lackawanna County skies. Jeffries nets 125 pounds of weakfish near Somers Point. The Filee Ryan fight prize sits at $700. The League of American Wheelmen meets in Buffalo July 2 and 3. Pete the dog defends Newark by ending Trix’s run in Long Island City. Poet Chris Wheeler plans Rhymes on the Road and River in Qua ker City. Banks stops Spier in eight rounds for a $100 purse. Yacht Puritan drawn by Eastern Yacht Club members touted as speediest. Harvard track meet features Dean lowering the 6 mile record to 6:25. Philadelphia Amateur Athletic Club showcases a strong monthly run. London amateur record for twenty miles by J A Squires. Morrissey and Terror Diaz in boxing clash teased. Abs challenge for $250 emerges.
In Martinsville a lengthy court dispute over a deed from old man Bridgeman to his son Ben Bridgeman was decided in Ben's favor by Judge Staley. The opinion was thorough with much evidence reviewed. Other notes include community news on local injuries, new business, insurance loss talks, and updates from the area.
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