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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1888
Page
2
Disjointed notes describe bets and personalities around boxing legends and promoters. Mentions Taggart, Henderson, and Morrill while hinting at league maneuvers, committee seats, and potential signings amid a chaotic sport-sphere chatter.
The article compiles a sprawling, OCR heavy mix of boxing match gossip, fighter names, weights, and planned bouts. It references Jack My Asifs, Hilly Meserw, Far rall, Teemer, O Connor, and others in a crowded, era voice. It notes upcoming fights, training notes, and cross-continental matchups with tentative venues and outcomes.
Special committee members Kezeer Dobbin Motevae Shannon and Senator Gorson report to the directors on earnings, expenses, and the line's condition. They cite net income of 745.99 after taxes and emphasize strategic plans linking to the Baltimore and Ohio main line versus Philadelphia and Baltimore, noting differences in regional outcomes.
Public notices of theater stars and shows in New York and beyond highlight bids for revival, new plays, and star turns. Joseph Jefferson fills Fifth Avenue audiences, Fanny Davenport returns to Star Theatre with La Tosca, and Edwin Booth with Lawrence Barrett entertain at Tuxedo Club while Ture Kiralfy plans fresh spectacles in major cities.
Sante Re Sperte' Parrspointens Sr HAN STR reports oil production near the river with two hundred barrels daily. The third well is stronger, oil quality high, current price around £125 per barrel. Obituary notes Col Ateran Mer Doyle’s death near South Highetree. family details and funeral arrangements follow. A meeting at Stanton Marching Club plans attendance for the March 4 event, with Jenkins and Sherman mentioned in civic concerns. Willie Vail arrested for absconding.
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