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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1891
Page
3
A chaotic OCR summary recounts a Wheeling labor event with references to speakers, committees, and a public meeting. It mentions a Labour party style gathering, potential dates, and the involvement of organizations and officials, though many words are garbled. The piece hints at policy proposals and ongoing campaigns affecting workers, with numerous named entities and locations scattered throughout.
The unnamed New York intramural team posted a four win sequence with notable players Condlitas Buck wine Bershy Clark and Rourke contributing. Clark Barking and Vie led against Chicago and Cincinnati while Keefe failed to pinch a game. Washington, Philadelphia, and Baltimore standings appear in the league table as seen with percentages around 38.3 to 48.3. Howard Burte married Tris week. Kilroy headed to Mt Clem.
A fragmented report recalls a frenzied gathering of secret societies with ritual excitement. Officers change positions, lectures on Masonry unfold, and notices hint at jurisdictional rites, retirements, and a planned assembly at a city castle with a charged, ceremonial tone.
Reports from yesterday morning games show the Phi les, New York, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Brooklyn and St Louis all posting decisive results. Notable performances include John Ewing's superb pitching for New York and St Louis battering, with multiple teams suffering costly errors and wide differentials in hits.
A fragmented sports column recaps boxing outcomes with Corbett Kilrain clashes and Jolting commentary on era greats. It notes Mortimer the famed horse and Darrin’s long distance foot race triumph along with broader racing news and upcoming events.
Henry Dixey on tour in The Seven Ages suffered a makeup mishap when the nose prop failed to hold. A quick improvisation with flour created a growing nose effect during a hot fourth act, prompting the actor to improvise and the company to marvel at the unintended spectacle. In Belpre a Belpre High School commencement and Alumni banquet followed a strong turnout.
A chaotic wire service style sports blurb notes a Western League tilt with Philadelphia headlines and the Giants, describing a clash between fast and weighty teams on field turf. It highlights Eastern teams’ struggles, a strong Philadelphia push, and vague shifts in standings with West securing the lead as the Easter season looms.
In Boston last week after a performance, actors from the Wolves of New York clashed in court. Herbert Archer alleges unpaid salary and insults, while Leonard Grover Sr and Jr dispute the incident. A brawl wounded Archer requiring stitches, with multiple witnesses summoned as the case shifts to Friday.
Miss Laura Lindsay departs for Philadelphia to join Blockly hospital. Misses Pitton visit Mrs. W. T. Alexander while Marmouth Puckle Snows entertain crowds Friday. Typhoid concerns, school board protests, and elections feature county affairs. Angling club plans ten day camp, grand jury sessions loom, and Devolution Day observances fill the town’s calendar with parades, services, and speeches.
A local note praises Mr. John W. House, a respected gentleman, for a notable recovery. He and his daughter Mrs. Guy reside on South Front Street, Wheeling Island, near Flair Ground, fourth house from the gate.
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