25 Nov 1888
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1888
Page
1
A long fragmented report describes betting, racing, and crowd activity around a New Champion event. It references bettors and trainers, various locations such as Washington and New York, and names like Carliane and John Teen, with scattered details on outcomes, spectators, and wagers. The text remains garbled but indicates a major race day with bets and tension and mixed reports of results.
Quay s ambition labelled with Dilatitude the Potts trades and Pune. Wassersorex D C November 24 Sesaioe Qesy preparing for a week rent at Atlantic City and hoped to leave tonight but cannot eat away. The pre were from Western Pennsylvania by the manufacturing interest that the Seater bry eg kindly os veges to go ints vsinet. He would be a candidate aa lis enecemor but if Sewater Quay had any such ia tices it 4 Keown that there would hate hen at [oatire formidable and strong candidates or the place and among them would be Gov. Nearer and Col. Ragallo.
A late 19th century report notes the Celestial Empire railway line, built under supervision in Pekin, near completion with a steamer delivery and a November nine opening. W Kinder oversaw construction and the route aims toward a direct Pekin transit, reflecting southern and northwest expansion.
A November date article reports Liberals and Conservatives debating Harrison's plan to purchase Canada. Peter Hyan notes Canada could only join by free consent of Canadian people, to be decided at a general election. Some Conservatives see the plan as pressuring Indians to accept annexation, with mentions of officials in Watertown and Col Staw.
Erratic dispatches report Evacuation Day activities with Engilphenen depart for leadership and citizens moving with refuge. References to ministers in Washington, Cairns and Chamberlain, trials of forgery in Charleston and Kalamazoo, plus a river incident near Findlay and a blown safe at a front building.
A leaked Indianapolis dispatch quotes the friend of a prominent US figure predicting actions to annex Canada or trade back to the United States. The piece notes Liberal and Conservative positions on reciprocity, commercial union, and annexation across Quebec Ontario Manitoba and Nova Scotia amid French and provincial tensions.
Reports from Apia dated November 6 describe German, American, and British consulates guarded by a platoon of soldiers. Fortifications rise three to four feet, Marines patrol with muskets, and German naval ships threaten natives. An incident on Main Street left Englishman Mr Ritchie injured, sparking British protest. American merchant H. T. Moore faced German pressure while Sultan Matata and Samoan factions mobilize. War canoes gather, fortifications at Mutinear Point loom, and US Consul Blacklock seeks protection for Americans amid rising violence.
A Montreal dispatch describes severe storm damage to shipping from the Biteaard to the St Lawrence region. Numerous vessels reported wrecked or driven ashore with many lives lost or missing, including several ships near Qasher and Roating ice. One vessel, the Pomeranian, foundered with six men rescued, then stopped at Sorel for repairs, while cargo remains aboard in danger.
Fragmented dispatches report Jay Goold allegedly manipulating markets to depress values and buy cheap property, plus a Chicago Times Company damages suit over an editorial. Other items mention a judge’s comment on vote errors in Stockbridge and a counterfeiting case in New York as well as a local electoral tally in Charleston.
Contention erupts as Master Workman Powderly faced anti Powell forces led by Turner and Tarner. Letters pledge Powderly support to allies disputed, claims of misused funds surface, and a council meeting adjourns with plans to reconvene amid calls for loyalty and stricter discipline.
Delegates report Powderly's faction remains strong as the General Assembly of the Knights of Labor confronts internal nominations. Mortis L. Wheat of Iowa presented new board nominees including Becmoyer Newark, O'Keefe Rhode Island, Kirchman St Louis, Banort Ohio, with Beckvieve a key vote tally. Debates cover legalization, cooperatives, and voting reforms as the convention nears closure.
A rough era of financial trouble unfolds with over $300,000 reported in liabilities tied to Willem Beeson Orfee and the wool mercantile bank. Officials warn totals may rise to about $400,000, with wages and other obligations likely increasing by twenty five to fifty percent as liquidations proceed. Meanwhile, separate reports cite a deadly dynamite blast at Thompsons Mill near Schaplerville in Saratoga county twice killing two workers and injuring four, and baseball figure Ward Lold’s sale from New York to Washington for twelve dollars.
The article reports on Emmis Abbott known as Miss Fama Abbott performing at Baldwin opera house and addressing rumors of marriage. She speaks of a loving marriage, ignores wealth or beauty as foundations, and mentions support from a husband and child concerns amid music career.
November 21 dispatches report vast volunteer enlistment as Congress debates office appraisals and electoral recovery. Reports mention Prof. Gefieken scandal, Baron von Ropgesbach, and rumors of shifting allegiances, with Cannon predicting a brisk Northwestern fight forSpeaker.
After thirty six hours the jury in the Sibbon Fry breach of promise case returns a verdict for the defendant. Applause greets the decision as the widow Amy Fry collapses upon hearing the news. The verdict places costs on the plaintiff with amounts estimated up to one thousand dollars. Fry and daughter set for New York and onward to Europe while the jury debates who should bear the costs.
A Californian boxing committee aims to stage a Mitchell versus Dempsey match in New York with a purse around Five thousand to Five thousand ten dollars. Mitchell expresses willingness to meet Dempsey for any amount up to ten thousand, while negotiations include venue constraints and article terms.
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