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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1892
Page
5
Local notices and classifieds from The Register show delivery terms for daily and Sunday papers, carrier duties, and rates. The page lists street sellers and shops in various areas, with names and addresses. Also includes political commentary notes and references to figures like Blaine and Evarts, plus a brief on tariff policy and industry protection.
Confiding friends of J. K. Waterman a former Colorado Midland official believe he should be jailed after dishonored checks, unpaid hotel bills, and theft of jewelry. He registered with Liss Lillie Boone at the Richelieu, cashed bad checks, and vanished with large sums and valuables. A separate Albany dispatch reports John P. Masterson, long a Cleveland foe, losing his State Engineer’s office post as part of a county purge.
Nashville dispatch reports General Keller Anderson warns of possible unrest as miners organize to demand convicts be returned before Governor Turney assumes office. He cites sources claiming miners vow action and many miners reportedly refuse to join the organized move.
In St Henry, a country neighborhood twelve miles from the city, a double tragedy shocks residents. Joseph Hounder, a prosperous farmer, died suddenly of heart disease, followed days later by Miss Agnes Bhear, his sister-in-law and former sweetheart, who also died in similar fashion. A letter found after Hounder’s burial hints at a lethal plan, though it does not confess responsibility. Miss Bhear, 26, had long courted Hounder and may have followed his path to death. The coroner was summoned for an inquest as inquiries begin into motive and connection between the two deaths.
Porttaxn November 26 three men named George Conrad and Cal Hale were arrested near Arlington Kansas on charges of robbing Roslyn Washington bank last September. A posse of about twenty five sheriffs and detectives pursued the gang believed active across the Pacific coast with Gilham county Oregon as their headquarters. A horse clue led to the capture after a pursuit with an ensuing clash. captives identified by Dr Lyons, Roslin bank official, as part of the outlaw band.
The Journal of Paris interview with Bismarck critiques King William’s prerogative and frames unification as a forced decision. New York reports on Grant and Ward fallout against ex-mayor Grace, with $50,000 claimed fraud involving notes and a Fish connection. South Carolina’s World’s Fair prospects are modest, Courtney’s historical album planned, Emmett aiding stained glass display. Republicans deny a plan to divide Kansas in Kass. Miller appointed at Pittsburg shows no discharge duties plan. Foster comments.
New York reports Yale and Princeton clashed in a hard fought football battle. Yale capitalized on Princeton errors after the toss, seizing the ball early and maintaining a decisive advantage. Boxing headlines follow as Greggains fights Costello at Coney Island with futures in boxing on the line.
A discouraged reader shares how a friend urged Dr. Greene's Nervura to restore vitality. The ad touts the vegetal remedy for nerves and kidneys and includes testimonials from Mrs. Lia C. Root and others plus a free consultation offer. The Grange adjourned sine die in Coxcorn New Hampshire after the National Legislative Committee pressed for pure food and anti option measures.
G E 5 and 00 announce an extended Fur Opening week featuring a premier line of fur garments. Special emphasis on fur coats, capes, mufflers, boas, and muffs with exceptionally low sale prices for the city shoppers.
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