31 May 1896
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1896
Page
1
Descriptions of panicked crowds and casualties at a mass disaster in Russia as authorities tally bodies and detail the brutal aftermath. Officials note many dead crushed beneath toppled stalls and carts, with injuries and identification efforts underway amid public mourning.
Parker County District Convention notes Hon H. Wilson as president of Cairo and Kanawha Valley and Wilson family for Wood and River counties. Wilson is an avowed anti silver advocate and was endorsed for delegate to the Democratic convention. Wayne Pumps House and Harmonings County Convention details mentioned with Watts, wires, and preliminary endorsements.
New York reports the death of Mark M. Brick Pomeroy once editor of the Croan Democrat and Pomeroy Twinerat, with details of his Brooklyn home. Chicago notes Kate Field’s death from pneumonia on May 19. Cameron district convention plans and attendees are listed along with local political maneuvers and insurance ads.
Lendon May 3 reports a high society season in Hyde Park with Princess of Wales in attendance and a private royal marriage planned for Buckingham Palace. Prominent Americans, including Consul Morse and Mr. Watterson, gather for dinners, while Nellie Neustretter dazzles Paris circles and rumors swirl around Princess Maude’s Denmark marriage and the Duke’s absence from czar ceremonies.
The Mannington Development Company offered around two hundred lots at auction over Thursday and Friday, with at least two thirds selling for cash. Auctioneer J. Ervey said bidding was strong as residents showed money and ambition to develop the town. The firm plans to attract manufacturers and industrial plants, citing abundant gas for fuel and future growth as a key incentive.
The annual commencement exercises at Martin's Ferry High School will be held at the Opera House Thursday evening. The program includes choir, invocation by Dr. R. W. Robbs, music by Charles Bartholomew and others, diplomas presented by a committee, and a closing presentation. The event closes with a concert and sommernachts fest at the Opera House featuring the Wheeling Opera House Orchestra and a dance later, with trains running to the Casino for the first time.
Pittsburg boats sail at 5 a m and 4 a m for Ruth and Keystone State with others, while yesterday departures included Charleston to Parkersburg and New Matamoras to Lexington. E A Woodruff cleared for Pittsburg as river stands 6 feet 3 tenths and rising amid rain. A Chamberlains Cough Remedy ad touts relief after 20 years in the market as a trusted cure. Wayce News notes all state Democratic conventions favor free silver.
At midnight the dead missing and fatally injured in St Louis and East St Louis total 424. News describes broken telephones, ruined streets, and wreckage still being cleared. Thousands flood hotels trains and real estate offices as the city seeks shelter and outside aid.
All day yesterday crack shots competed under Wheeling Gun Club auspices on Tolamanet Island. St Marys Club finished second in the team race as other sports matched the level, with scores and wire updates detailing the day’s events.
A table summarizes the most serious cyclones in the West, noting nearly two thousand killed or injured in the United States during the month. The compiled list highlights the severe toll and regional impact of these storms.
To the editor, Kingwood, W. Va May 29 The Democrats of the Second Congressional district are not dead nor asleep They are alive to the times issues and principles of democracy The district must be redeemed and the right man named as standard bearer He must back bi metallism and be a Democrat of clear financial views William G Brown of this county is presented as such a candidate A silver platform at Chicago would bring his nomination before the next congressional convention The Preston Democracy would support him if Chicago adopts bi metallism
John Beck, a Nenwood saloon keeper, was badly hurt when struck on the head by a stone thrown by an unidentified assailant shortly after midnight. He walked home, Dr. Meighen attended, and little else was learned. a note mentions cool temperatures and local weather observations.
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