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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1892
Page
5
A fragmentary notice outlines delivery by carriers with weekly pay, mentioning daily and weekly rates and terms. It references stamps, separation of editions, and unclear instructions about payments and schedules. The text is garbled with multiple misspellings and incomplete phrases, but centers on carrier compensation and delivery terms.
The article discusses the clash between state election law and federal marshal deployment at polling places. It notes opposition from citizens and officials to federal enforcement, warning of possible state federal conflicts, and cites opinions on campaign conduct and election fairness amid West Virginia and New York tensions. It mentions Attorney General directives and calls for orderly voting, with commentary on local political campaigns and newspaper conduct.
As New York braces for Election Day, authorities swear in up to 5 000 special marshals to guard polling places. United States Marshal Jacobus confirms armed officers will ensure federal laws are enforced, amid reports of illegal voter registration and three city officers under Davenport probe.
In Minnesota, registration growth raises doubt about voting access as Minneapolis counts 46 580 registered voters with precincts showing 700 plus, amid a new voting system. The text notes potential delays due to the registration scheme and unfamiliar process, signaling possible turnout issues.
A fragmented report notes a rise in ward tallies across multiple districts, with strong Democratic gains and Republican doubts. It highlights Cleveland’s county wins, Harripon’s statewide edge, and Indiana leaning to Cleveland in the electoral college with margins around five hundred to four hundred.
Illinois campaign activity winds down with both parties asserting majorities in the four to five figure range. Democratic organizers appoint district representatives to mobilize voters, register Democrats, naturalize, and ensure turnout while Republicans boast confidence and outline strict voting challenges and instructions to inspectors.
In Indiana the race tightens with Democrats claiming a 12 000 lead and Republicans predicting 8 000 to 10 000, amid divided camps of Populists and Prohibitionists. The state vote around 565 000, with forecasts of gains in Congress and possible legislative outcomes on joint ballot. Strong notes on fundraising and past results shape the mood.
Gov Boyd issues thousands of copies of a Democratic letter urging Nebraskans to back Independent party electors. The aim is to boost Weaver electors to defeat Harrison and shift Nebraska from Republican to Democratic control. The message frames the move as preserving Democratic principles and defeating Republican policies. Betting notes in Indianapolis forecast Harrison win and Cleveland victory with varied odds across the city.
Alabama reports indicate a possible clash next Tuesday as U S marshals mobilize deputies at voting places. Sheriff W W Tompson vows to arrest violators and keep order, while Gen Shelley rebukes federal authority.
Democrats of South Dakota fail to fuse with Populists and withdraw their ticket. The Democratic State Central Committee mailed thousands of circulars urging Democrats to vote for Populist electors to prevent the electoral vote of the state for Harrison.
Dr. Barnes refuses to surrender party books and funds to successor George P. Lumberfelt triggering a court action. Barnes deposition tears the Populist committee apart, signaling a party rift and ongoing legal dispute. The note also mentions a wife commenting on night office work impacting George.
Fragmentary telegraph news mentions Howard Lockwood of New York printers and publishers dead. A bill in the Preach Chamber restricts female factory labor with half wages paid by state and half by department. Mentions Nancy Hanks as city editor and front-page prominence amid scattered garbled lines.
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