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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1894
Page
7
Disjointed war and domestic reports from a periodical page note China Japan and Europe. British and American influences in the Mediterranean are discussed alongside domestic trials and public notices. The text mentions the fall of Port Arthur and various public concerns, with reference to disciplined armies and political intrigue.
Fragmented report describes imperial prerogative, Empress Li kaow, and Duke Kung amid rumors of internal strife and potential conflict. References to court intrigue, military readiness, and political maneuvering color a complex scene tied to Pekin and imperial succession. Punctuated by legal notices and local market items.
Fragmentary OCR summary notes a cure-all preparation named Coticera or similar with antiseptic, purifying, and strengthening claims. It mentions uses for skin cleansing, dermatitis, and strengthening the membrane, with references to various components and a soap for cleansing and deodorizing.
In Martin's Perry a football crowd of about 300 watched the home team overwhelm Bethany College 26 to 0 on the Athletic grounds. Martin's Perry opened with a goal after Edwards and teammates pushed inside Bethany's 10 yard line and scored on a run by Robert Edwards. Bethany led by Watson kicked off. Ed wards, Dodds and McAnninch repeatedly carried the ball, with Lewis and Edwards contributing strong runs. The first half ended 10–0, then Bethany’s defense allowed another score as Martin's Perry extended to 16–0 before Edwards capped the drive with a late field goal. A separate bowling match saw Nameless defeat Press, and a racing result disputed between Ence Hanke and Bell concluded with Bell earning the win in a photo finish all at the same Wheeling venue.
The Holy Ghost eleven defeats Pittsburg Nowra Paua amid a reshuffled schedule. The WA team, having finished its in play, faces a postponement as a rival contest at Startin's Parry was moved. Local fans await the new venue and time for the next match.
Duslap challenges George Hofman for a December 10 race as Greer bows out at seventeen. Bill Nye and Dony bowling teams split five games at Harvest Home with scores reaching 707 740 708 795. Police Inspector stage attraction featuring Florence Gerald debuts at the Academy. Various reviews praise The Police Inspector and Daughters of Eve at local theaters. Also noted are upcoming performances by William Collier and Morrison's Faust with a vivid Brocken scene. Freight wreck delays Ohio River road northbound trains near Ravenswood.
A messy sale list notes numerous coats and cloaks including prices around 1.48 to 18. Select items include 65 86 and 7 and a children's cloak at 980 with a 2,000 plus shipment of new cloaks and fireapps arriving Saturday Bead Sco fields
Multiple brief death notices including Pappalato Bartollas Barollas Greer Rick Wamu Wilson and Vice. Entries note dates in November and ages from infancy to senior years with funeral arrangements or notes for future services. Interments listed at various cemeteries and family notices request attendance.
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