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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1888
Page
1
Virginia and Western advisers address large gatherings with Judge A. J. Viexawa and Senator Juan E Kesxa as featured speakers. The event spurred campaign talk in Marion and Kanawha counties amid plans for a Washington delegation visit and dates for further appearances.
A July flaming campaign stop by Senator Kenna and Judge Flaming drew a large, enthusiastic crowd across Marion and surrounding counties. Notable speakers urged pure democracy as supporters filled Armory Hall in Fairmont and a separate rally in the town, with martial bands marching through streets to greet the speakers.
The Democrats held a grand meeting at the school hall drawing crowds including Republican supporters. Fracciy V. Toho chaired the event and Charley C. Newman introduced as a candidate for president. Newman urged electing a young, capable leader while praising party unity and the ticket.
Watextm La Urteberti discovery has raised questions on eligibility of two candidates. Jobo Preston of Cedar Rapids Democratic candidate for Fifth District Congress is serving as District Judge. Reed, Republican Ninth District candidate for Congress, sits on the State Supreme Court. State law bars holding two offices.
A New York Herald summary reports a Democratic delegation urged harmony with Mayor Hewitt, who refused to publicly back nominees. The piece notes Tammany's push toward a mayoral candidate aligned with Tammany principles and Hewitt's cautious stance onCOUNTY politics and the National ticket implications.
The New York County Democrats at Cooper Union nominated Abram Howitt for mayor by acclamation as they assemble to complete the county ticket. A special from Winfield, Kane reports anarchist activity in Cowley and Summer counties. Detective says multiple citizens belong to the secret order.
New York brokers flood the wheat pit as December near 117 and May 121 on the Produce Exchange. Bulls surge while shorts reel, with crowding dials and rapid trading pushing prices higher amid Chicago price signals. Meanwhile Chicago streetcar strike shuts North Side transit, streets crowded with pedestrians and disrupted deliveries as strikers control racks and wagons.
A blotchy news fragment notes Blaine’s improving health after a throat cold. He will attend a Grand Rapids engagement Monday. The report mentions an early morning library reading at the Alger mansion and a doctor’s diagnosis of a slight throat ailment aggravated by open-air speaking. A strict rest period is advised until Monday.
A delegation linked to the Union bridge project arrived and registered at the Molere House. Civil engineers and principal contractors will push preparations, with hundreds of workers expected by week’s end. Meanwhile court business and a citywide transit dispute occupy attention as strikes loom.
The piece presents a heated exchange on taxation and reform, citing President Cleveland, Senator Keons, and John Sherman. It critiques tariff policy, government spending, and Republican leadership, arguing for or against free trade and fiscal restraint while referencing Treasury records and wartime expenditures.
A jagged report from October notes calls for Canada to be annexed or join in a bid for independence, with Mr. Sherman and Elmer Wiman cited. Wiman claims a letter to John Sherman supports annexation as a master policy, while others argue public support spans Dominions and party lines.
In a city race between John Muth of Ballaire and Haberfield, Haberfield claimed victory after a spirited clash. The finish featured a gap of several lengths as the crowd watched, with spectators noting Muth’s early lead and Haberfield’s late surge to secure the win amid verbal disputes and heated moments.
Reports indicate George J. Blanchard's resignation as Chairman of the Central Traffic Association is voluntary though linked to a European trip this summer. The move follows pressure and suggests a change in leadership from factions tied to Mr. Blanchard, with potential implications for Blea operations and the Lines.
Report from Decatur and Jacksonville notes rising illness and deaths amid fever fears. Maj Killian, hotel proprietor, Julius Black, and two Black men among the ill. Doctors Gills and Williams described as very dangerous with poor prospects. Surgeons request fumigation and disinfection as cases rise, especially among Black residents.
The U S ship Baltimore was launched at Cramp's shipyard on the Delaware at 2 25 p m Mrs Theodore D Wilson wife of the Bureau of Construction chief christened the vessel Secretary Whitney attended Despite bad weather a large crowd gathered to view the largest ship yet built for the navy The 4400 ton craft spans 615 feet overall with a 48 foot midsection draft 19 5 feet and a 7500 horsepower engine rated up to 10700 under forced draught It will have two masts military tops and a crew of 390 men
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