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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1887
Page
1
A garbled text from a historical page references upheaval and public sentiment in a major city. It mentions crowds, armed forces, and civic reaction, with scattered names and locations suggesting a broad unrest or political confrontation. The piece reads as a collage of fragmented observations rather than a cohesive report.
A garbled OCR report describes political fundraising issues, a bankruptcy stain on finances, and attempts to raise funds for state obligations. It notes limited cash, upcoming payrolls, and auditor actions to anticipate December tax revenues amid a constitutional crisis.
Crowds gathered as the last rites for Parson Spier Fischer and Kagel were observed after executions. Relatives, reporters, and neighbors filled the scene at the Van Zandt mansion and Milwaukee avenue as mourners awaited the funeral, while police prepared for security and the condemned were transported to Joliet.
Chicago officials grant a funeral permit for Angust Shiv and associates to conduct a Central Sanday procession November 1 from Milwaukee Avenue to Polk Street via Bryson and Deephines streets. Banners banned, speeches forbidden, arms prohibited. route policed, final arrangements overseen by Mayor.
The editorial tone urges responsibility for utterances while defending free speech. It contrasts aggression with lawful means, warning anarchist rhetoric risks destruction of society and republican order. It decries social anarchy and urges confronting oppression through peaceable, lawful action.
At George Engel’s home a somber crowd gathered as the two slain individuals lay in the back room. A large funeral procession plan was laid out with Aurora, Knights of Labor, and various unions to carry the bodies to Waldheim vault for burial amid fears of post mortem disturbances and ongoing legal actions.
A fragmentary 19th century newspaper page features a bold call for social protest with the headline The Crom of the Crmande and a quoted warning about destroying speech and assembly. It notes a planned meeting to denounce hangings, plus references to cases at the Chicago avenue police station and a Red Flag incident in New York with mob actions targeting a tailor shop.
Hon. John A. Hutchinson closed the defense in the Van Baker murder trial arguing juror Spivey was not prejudiced. He contended no guilt by the jurors and that any beverage usage did not affect verdicts. Witness affidavits were deemed cumulative and the court was urged to uphold the verdict. Baker is held in Wheeling jail as the trial drifts toward possible post verdict action.
Reported unrest in Pocahontas between desperate miners and locals over a Chicago dispute. Immigrant miners from Germany, Wales, and Kentucky faced threats as tensions rose with calls for violence. Troops dispatched. natives and employers discuss work reinstatement amid limited reliable details.
In Washington November 12 pensions were granted to West Virginia applicants including John Watkina of Tyner William Cale of Lowman and James H Baker of Maoai Also noted is a reported fatal accident at Clarksburg near the water station with a man killed and a Consul General posting rumored actions though details are unclear
The report by Internal Revenue Commissioner Miller, printed for the public, details Collector McGraw’s West Virginia collections at 598,266.42 for the year ending June 30, including tobacco production, alcohol taxes, and the state’s number of distilleries and dealers. It notes quantities of tobacco and spirits, export figures, warehouse stocks, and the distribution of wholesalers and rectifiers across the state, with several named distilleries and locations. It also mentions baseball executive Von Der Ahe leaving for Philadelphia to discuss a league catcher for the coming season.
London society quietly mobilizes for a planned large protest as officials and organizers rally participants. Key figures Tetley Polles Mendy and Sir Charles coordinate logistics while December dates loom for the public display.
West Virginia figures including Stephen B Elkins and Henry G Davis visited from Westos to survey a proposed extension of the West Virginia Central Railroad through Barlington Buckhannon Beverly and Clarksburg. They said engineering work is underway with a practicable route but offered no promise of construction.
A Washington special reports possible resignation of Secretary Sparks and a shift in Interior and Land Office leadership. It notes Secretary Lamar may be promoted to the Supreme Court, with Vilas likely to appoint a new General Land Office commissioner. Sparks lies ill, with no official word from White House.
Washington November 1 Secretary Lamas in an Amo nsted reporter interview said the published statement that a letter to Commissioner Sparks was approved by the President before sending had no basis. He stated neither the President nor any Cabinet member outside his office knew of the commissioner's letter or its reply until last evening. He urged publication to be fair to all concerned.
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