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Newspaper

Wheeling Sunday Register

Location

Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1888

Page

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Cleveland Money and Local Bets Stir Political Fight

The article reports widespread betting activity across states including New York and Michigan tied to Cleveland candidates and the Hoosier dispute. It notes large sums wagered on the Cleveland slate and mentions several state races with strong support for Dottara, while cautioning about unsettled totals and regional tensions.

Bettleg & Petting Cleveland Esoh Chicago Yan Heck Green Ilacrou New Fort Indiana Greens Claveland New York Michigan Conneticut New Jersey Herrique Kentucky Harrion Dottara

Trade rumors loom over Baltimore and Ohio Terminal deal

A weekly market summary from Juba Al Wrabledan & Co. notes tensions over a potential arrangement between the Baltimore and Ohio and the Keamand and West Point Terminal Company. The report suggests Morgan syndicate influence and possible control over Garralt assets, with implications for Danville system representation.

Juba al Wrabledan & Cu. Paakern Baltimore and Ohio and Keamand West Point Terminal Company exal-Morgan Baltimore and Sia

West Virginia politics draw mixed business view

A local business man writes from Wheeling praising West Virginia as leaning Democratic amid national tension. He notes Republicans are discouraged by results in several areas and have largely halted campaign efforts while foreseeing a stronger Democratic surge this fall.

Exquisition Papers and Dudley Letter Talk in New York

The piece discusses a Dudley letter drawing attention amid talk in New York on November 1 regarding requisition papers and Governor Hill’s actions. It notes ongoing public interest and the seek for information to file with authorities.

Dudley Fediana Ispraxavotts Beard New York Etapa Eas Govenor Hill

Political mood and local races in Cabell and Wayne districts

Special to the Register reports strong Democratic prospects in Cabell Wayne Lincol n and Logan with Republican bets shifting after candidate withdrawals. Judge elections favor Democrats in the Eighth Judicial Circuit while Republicans hedge on Fleming’s implied majority. Also notes a railroad engine purchase by the Repley and Mill Creek Valley Railroad and a large Catholic donation to the Pope from Australia and India.

Lowke Swwing Register Lpexctos W. VA Prictaru Kyoe Fs. H. Harvey Joh'geaf Eighth Judicial Circuit Wayne Lincoln Logan Eaey Ira J. McGinnis Democrate Smith Conor Panahoge Jackson Ben Fleming Saetog Rirtey, Jackson Co W. T. Greer Repley and Mill Creek Valley Railroad Company P & E. Railroad Jce River Railroad DP Seat Ohio River Division

Democratic Committee Address Promises Cleveland Victory

The National Democratic Committee issued an address to the country predicting President Cleveland's election and denouncing Republican tactics. It rebukes foreign interference and urges voters to defeat those who provoked the outrage, pledging to condemn and overturn such tactics at the ballot box.

National Democratic Committee New York Cleveland Ams Kepntiican Party Grover Cleveland

Taurman's Campaign Flows Into Nelsonville Demonstration

A large Nelsonville crowd greets Jwilge Thurman and allies headed from Columbus by rail for a campaign meeting. Officials note stronger tariffs debate and political rhetoric about wealth and government funding in a lively, if noisy, street gathering.

Nelsonville Jwilge Tharmaan Allen W. Taurman Allen G, Jr J. H. Oathwaite J. P. Dewleye Cleveland P. W. Baker Cincinnati Townsend Cha‘rmay Columbus Columbus, Hocking Valley Toledo Pawenger Herman J. Parkinback Judge Thorman Thurman Oman

Jugs Fleming Honored in West Virginia Parade

Five thousand people lined a parade in Fleming’s native town to honor Jugs Fleming and Henry K Walker. Democrats at Army Ball headquarters led a torch procession as labor supporters carried transparencies praising Fleming and labor causes amid rousing speeches and broad crowds.

Yestanlay Jugs Fleming Cousties A. Piewing Henry K Walker Apwarde Walker Feming Democrat Fleming Fytt Fleming Old Marsh Grafiva Mannington Glivers Map Morzantown

Fiery Democratic Demonstration in Cabell County

A large November 1 rally in Cabell County drew about two thousand people and hundreds of torches in a torch light procession for democracy. Senator Ja W. Daniels and W A McGorky delivered speeches amid organized clubs and local citizens, signaling strong Democratic momentum for the state and national ticket.

Betan Hostxetus W. Va Aldbout Grople Chalning Ja W. Daniels W. A. McGorky

Democracy's big day in Lewis County helps ticket sweep

In Wrox Virginia November 5 crowds flocked to celebrate Democracy. Delegations from Jacksonville Roanoke and others arrived by train and horseback. Speakers included Weeks of Baltimore and B F Wilson praising Pendleton as the ticket rallied support. Torchlight procession fireworks and a strong display marked a successful gathering predicting an increased majority and county ticket victory.

Mises Wrox W. VA Jacksonville Roanoke Lewis County Cleveland Thurman Fleming T. ©. Weeks Baltimore B. F. Wilson John O Pendleton Lewis Quary

Bloody confession links Hatfield to old McVoy murder

Special Telegram reports Eilieoe Hatfield, arrested in Logan County and taken to Kentucky, confessed to the murder of Randall McVoy. He names James Vance Lt Captain Johns Bob and Black Elliott Hatfield Charles Gillespie French Elisa Tom Mitchell Eling Chambers and others as gang members. During the fight he was shot in the band and ride and was badly hurt. Old Arcs Hatfield joined the gang but weakened.

Filson Hatfield Ble Drimen Sinisay Register Cuartestan Eilieoe Hatfield Logan County Kentucky Old Randall McVoy James Vance Captain Johns Bob Black Elliott Hafield Charles Gillespie French Eilisa Tom Mitchell Eling Chambers Hinee F Ride Arcs" Ha'field Bat

Man with 52 years in industry backs tariff bill letter

E P Gleagon, president of several New York and Seneca Falls companies, issues an open letter urging factory workers to vote Democratic on November 6. He argues tariff reform raises raw material costs and urges employees to consider their own interests when casting their ballots.

New York E. P. Gleagon The P. Gleagon Manufacturing Company Gleason Knitting and Manufacturing Company Sneon Falls Gleason and Bailey Seneca Falls Democratic Clveland Toorman

Telegram message urges Protestants to unite against Catholic influence

A derailed Telegram to the Sunday Reglater from Famsoxt West Virginia relates a passenger delivering a message to Rev De Jae Hall in New York City. The note asks Protestants of all denominations to unite against Catholic wealth and encroachments, urging voters to oppose Cleveland over Papist leanings and papal Jubilee gifts.

Famsoxt W. Va Geo. Mulligan Cleveland

Democracy's Record for Colored Voters in Cleveland

The article reports a Negro Democratic club meeting at 201 Exit 11st street with 110 members pledging to vote for Cleveland Thurman and Hill. It lists numerous high offices held by African Americans under Cleveland, cites salaries in federal departments, urges early voting, and claims a large colored Democratic electorate in the city.

Cleveland New Yor Thurman and Hill Blaine Colngbia Penaib’e Nicholas R. O'Connor T. McCants Stewart Crdar Street George P.webster Trimey Coord Wis James M. Trotter Daeda District of Columbus John E W. Thompson Hayti Eeb Smith N. C United States D. C Wes Montague D.C John H. Brooks Bureau Navy Department Albert K. Brodie Department of Justice Thomas H. Wright Interior Department Treasury War Department Inalamenna Democratic Party Republican Party

$200000 More for Quay The Cattle Barons Rally

Southwestern cattle barons declare war on Grover Cleveland. They plan funding in New York New Jersey and Connecticut to defeat him, asserting he drove two million dollars worth of grazing cattle from Indian Territory. A pair of $100000 consignments depart St. Louis on the Vandalia bound for New York to fund Bishop A Chrystie of Keenes City.

Cleveland St. Louis Southwest Grover Cleveland New York New Jersey Connecticut Plains Indian Territory Enat New York York John S. Bishop Bishop A Chrystie Eenes City

Judge Fleming Canvass Denied on Oath

The report asserts no man ever has or will use money to buy votes in Iowa, recounting a canvass related to Judge Fleming and raising questions about oath integrity and electoral influence.

False Dispatch Denied by Miner Brown in West Virginia

Charles W. Brown, a Fairmont miner, swears he travelled to Newburg to counter alleged lies about Judge Fleming. He received $15 expense from a Democratic committee chairman, spent $4.50, and returned the rest. He denies rolls of money being used to support Fleming, labeling the Wheeling Intelligencer dispatch false.

Sunday Register Painsont Miner Judge Fleming Charles W. Brown Len A. Hayden Marion West Virginia Marion County Garton Fairmont Repultican Newburg Tadge Rleming Fremley Wheeling Intelligencer Papsta Mires Fleming Democrate Executive Committee Marlon County Preston County Newburging W. Brown

Veterans for Leveland rally in Nilman Hall crowd swells

The Union Democratic War Veterans meeting at Nilman Hall drew a full house last evening with doors closed as attendees surged forward. General John Newton chaired the event praising wartime heroes and denouncing Republican leadership while General Franz Zigel and H. S. Bell spoke on pensions and Cleveland administration policy.

Aan Unies Foraker Fairchild New Youk Mace'ag Union Democratic War Veterans Nilman Hall John Newton Thomas F. Bishop Newton St Reveille Mac Peerless Hancock Generala Howe Franz Zigel Hamid Deracrats Geners Han Bell Cbf Enreno Cleveland Hie Coares Hell Clevland Roarte

Fraud Allegations Shadow Indiana Election Fight in Indianapolis

November 3 report cites Democrats and Republicans exchanging letters urging double voting and manipulation tips. Democratic chairman warns inspectors to prevent double tickets while Republicans promise rewards for those catching such violators.

Indianapolis Democrat ¢ Central Committee Insiinet All Inspectora Caracera Jawert Republican Committee Mar Son Hostom

Desperate Republicans Accuse Irish Vote Theft Near Cleveland

Major Jom figroe, Irish Nationalist leader, at headquarters condemns Republican tactics and integrity in a heated exchange on Irish voters. He attacks a Republican circular linked to John Hoyle O Reilly Corsuren Secretary Bayard, calls out alleged lies, and warns of further distortions ahead of the election.

Cleveland Jom Figroe John Hoyle O'Reilly Bayard Mejor Byrne O Trellly Iriah

Democratic hopes rise in Buckeye State visits and events

Marching notes from Barisiant Ohio, November 3, report Democrats optimistic Cleveland and Toarman gains. Delegates J H S Traizer and J B Dawson from Steubenville attend asDemocraters at the Ange building, amid Catholic fundraising and preparations for a large forthcoming benefit. Local sentiment favors a favorable turn, with workers noting revived energy and expectations for election outcomes.

Barisiant Ohto Democra Buckeye Cleveland Toarman Terment Cruzser J. H Traizer Ji BR Dawson Steubenville Angee Elteria Bree Thurman

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