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Newspaper

Wheeling Sunday Register

Location

Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1884

Page

3

Siege of labor unrest in the Hocking Valley strikes

The article describes a widespread labor conflict tied to coal wages, with references to the Hocking Valley strike and protests. It notes opposition by advocates of reduced wages and concerns about public safety and economic impact, including calls for peace and avoidance of violence.

Aes Ieitens Danpparat Athernion Ward Eval Helda Anlenily Peti Coal Alung Ita Pradursil Haehing Kannan Belivef Hocking Valley Varius Segre Roger Acres

Election News and Town Life in New Martinsville

November election chatter fills the town as captains marry and depart by train. Mrs Apahutz of Pittsburg is kept home by a sick child while Capt Robert McKidowey wed Miss Anna Smith last Thursday and left for eastern points. Local society, bets, and upcoming plays mix with obits and school news as the community notes reflect daily life and forthcoming civic bustle.

Manressoumr Ou Apahutz Pittsburg Robert McKidowey Anna Smith Parkersburg Benedicts Koy Hammond Thoraday Annie Long Zanesville Minnie Higgins Thomas Higgins Pew Baker Rose Wheeler Costa School & Tke Larmer Keyner J. W. Mclcaire Main Street Tafc Deenlap Bs Ebon Acrons Marshall Bewty Wetzel Banner Senny

Labor strife and union politics in iron industry clash

Fragmented excerpts reveal tensions between mine owners and workers over wage cuts and labor policy. The Amalgamated Iron and Steel Workers Association insists it remains nonpartisan, denying political endorsements. The piece notes strains between capital and labor, calls for conciliatory action, and warns against factional manipulation by labor papers and political actors.

Amslenmated Association of Iron and Steel Workers Vy Cateide Ite Enks Philadelphia sLort Kays Snint Privsely Commie Wellay Amalgamated Iron and Sil Association Iybor America Amalgamated Associaion Mr. Welly Vriow Alors S. W

West Virginia item and rail work update from 1890s paper

Reports detail a suicide at a residence near Squires after a morning at the barn, plus progress on locks 9 and 8 and the Dunkard molls, with aim to finish above high water. The article also mentions a parade involving a captured raccoon and a disputed marriage tale surrounding L C Cole, plus miscellaneous local notices and medical claims.

Dunkard Morzan West Virginia Crafton Standard Tom Rowan Express Star Office Ghyerox W. Va New York Simr Company Baltimore and Ohio Express West Virginia Democracy

Local Social Notes From Woodsfield and Nearby Towns

Wheeling guests at J C Barton residence and at Laura Dare's house are listed along with other social visits. Messages mention Miss Martins, Mrs Lindewan, and Mr F Parcolls as visitors. Charles Wilburt and the M E choir appear, while Riverside Steel plant plans resume double shifts tomorrow.

Mik M. Taylor Cheington M. E. Choir Mra. Lynch Antioch Obie Werd Gugste James Driggs Misa Main Street Charles Wilburt Martin's Perry Honor Bellaire Cmore Riverside Steel Plant H. West Woodsfield Morristown Ohio

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