16 Nov 1884
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1884
Page
1
A garbled text fragment describes unrest and conflict across various regions. It references soldiers, uprisings, and external powers clashing, with mentions of leaders, factions, and struggle. Names and places are obscured, but the core theme centers on wartime turmoil and shifting alliances amid upheaval.
A chaotic report describes a large fire at a town area with burned barns and widespread damage. It mentions a court case, authorities investigating, and concerns about food imports and agriculture amid the unrest. The fragment references Broad Street and Pike as locations and notes rising casualties or dangers.
New York City reports show Governor Cleveland carried New York State, with the canvass confirming a substantial plurality. Officials tally minor discrepancies in assembly districts while forecasting final electoral totals. Democrats celebrate as Republicans retreat from the fight.
Bradstreet's summary for November 15 reports a stagnant general trade across the United States with no renewed buying by wholesale merchants. Mills face widespread idleness, notably Fall River with about 10,000 unemployed, and many regions show factory stoppages and wage cuts. Iron, coal, petroleum, and textile production shrink while financial conditions include surplus bank funds and reduced wheat demand.
Charles Selby surveys a volatile Washington scene with Blaine and Conkling figures in focus. He critiques party managers, lauds Conkling, and previews Cleveland’s cabinet choices, arguing for capable, active leaders rather than elder statesmen to run departments like the Treasury and Post Office.
Two highway robberies startled Newport after a pair of daylight ambushes on Kay street and Belle Avenue near the club house. A woman on Kay street screamed as a thief seized her hand, then fled with a satchel. at the second site a woman nearby was briefly restrained before the culprit fled.
A Milwaukee gossip tale recounts Howard D. Rees, son of a wealthy New Yorker, marrying Miss Jennie Valley amid scandal. Rees owned property on Water Street but claims it was a reward for stewardship. Jennie Valley’s past and name are questioned after their marriage. Rumors of desertion and an impending divorce follow, with financial entanglements highlighted and Rees denying public commentary.
An American ex clergyman and former Illinois schoolmaster, once in New York City, has spent six years confined at Broadwood Lorasse Asylum. He protested confinement, tried to contact the Quevs about injustice, and was denied privileges. Minister Lowell’s speech inspired a push for release. Due to exemplary conduct and signs of humanity, officials allowed modest reforms and limited town visits.
The report follows Bruce returning to authorities from an escape, with claims that Mr. Trowell seeks an av estation on his behalf. It notes Bruce’s detailed recollections of interviews with Lowell, and public opinion that he may have been unjustly confined, as well as the incident of a young woman in male dress identified as Lizzie Leonard awaiting examination in Raymond Street Jail.
Three departments report strong condition despite large Berlin Garments sales last week. Buyers stayed active in the market and express companies forwarded purchases to sustain cloak and wrap inventories.
A department store emphasizes that prices on every cloak and wrap are never lower than those marked in plain figures with bold emphasis highlighting the claim.
Our Carpet Department is in splendid shape and offers a large line of Body Brussels at special prices this week. Goods of the same quality will be found at lower marks in our Carpet Rooms. Carpets are made bordered and laid by experienced help, with measurements taken at home when requested.
Our department offers three more Specialties similar in value after strong response to last week’s sale. Foul Cloth See worth 50 Arabian Settings Ble Morvelam 750.
The notice asserts that Wheel ing dry goods trade remains affordable, claiming that goods similar to those described are sold at lower prices than elsewhere. It emphasizes value and competitive pricing in local shops.
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