11 Oct 1891
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1891
Page
1
The column blends a dense philosophical discourse led by Rev Win J V Coetani with scattered, fragmentary news notes. It references a debate on free will, faith and reason, and mentions historical figures and places alongside multiple brief reports, including a fire, a bridge incident, a burglary, and a lumber strike in Ottawa and other locales.
The United States steamship Despatch grounded on shoals off Virginia's east coast near Cape Charles during a gale on October 10. It left New York bound for Washington when it ran aground. A rescue is underway as crews reach the scene from Norfolk Navy Yard. The ship is said to be wrecked with the crew reportedly saved and housed on the beach.
Report of the Despatch bound for Washington from New York encountering foul weather off the Atlantic coast. The ship, under Lt. W. E. Cowles, rode out a hurricane with heavy seas and shoal impacts near the shoals, causing damage and uncertain condition. Navy orders follow for a relief vessel and the light squadron tender Pollux to assist at Washington.
A string of late night crimes in October includes a shooting that wounded a police officer and a bold robbery. Suspects, including a Norwegian woman and an accomplice, were captured after disguises and false identities. A large force of officers guards the jail as the hunt for the main suspect continues.
In HISTOM VI on October 1, two thieves Gram Gill and James Long abducted William Meador, enticed him to a country road, demanded 275 dollars, and shot him after robbing him. Meador survived. the robbers were captured and jailed. Police note the incident could have been deadly.
The fragment notes a new stamping company to operate in Charleston with office at Wheeling and a capital figure rising toward a million dollars. Incorporators listed include D N Vi Ayan, Vaull, John J. Jones, John Dea ns taet, George W. Woods and T. ern. Also mentions the West Virginia and Ohio Gold and Silver Mining Company incorporation ceremony and unspecified ties to Bel mont and surrounding area.
Mrs Joni Pechor mother of Nurseryman Fischer of Williamstown twelve miles above here, died by drowning herself in a barrel of water after a period of serious illness and despondency. The Rivage family are well known in the area with Fischer described as a prominent merchant.
Chief of Police Maelen found a stash of stolen goods in a Beasley and Gerwig barn including clothing taken from Prodoriee Bres and two watches from Grosoa's saloon. Joseph Shell, once under suspicion, is connected to the case as Boston Lesqus team members sign for next season.
The Twenty-First Annual Congress of the National Prison Association opened in Pittsburgh Allegheny with remarks from President Rutherford B. Hayes. He urged treating professional criminals as in need of cure, not mere punishment, and called for merit-based prison appointments free of spoils influence. Governors, mayors, and officials attended as sessions discussed methods to curb crime and improve treatment.
Foster the weather prophet offers forecasts with frost dates around October 10 and 13 in Missouri. He predicts clearing cooler Rocky Mountain weather on the 6th and eastern coast changes by the 18th, with a warm Pacific coast wave mid month. A storm wave is expected to cross central valleys mid month reaching the Atlantic by the 17th, with the storm center near St Louis and east of the Mississippi. The fourth storm wave should hit the Atlantic coast around the 20th to 22nd after crossing the Rockies and central valleys.
The Governor appointed delegates to the convention for the improvement of western waterways to be held in Evansville Indiana on October 14 and 15. Their commissions were issued tonight. Delegates listed include Wehealing, Tdbela, Point Blesaaat, St. Boots, Samual Bates and Buran.
In Omaha on October 10 seven mob members connected to the fatal lynching of a Black man were charged with first degree murder. County Attorney Mahoney refused bail, prompting a vigilant crowd outside the jail. Officers said the prisoners were not in custody, and five had bail while two were moved to Papillion for safety.
Vicente Loaiza, a sewing machine agent, reports a mountain about midway between Tenancingo and Tecoyuca exploded last Monday twenty five leagues south of To luca. A crater sent a vast flood of water that swept through villages, rang church bells, and carried away two bridges. The giant crater hurled rocks and earth across the countryside while locals fled in panic. Loaiza regards the witness as reliable.
A morning blaze in Dwight Illinois destroyed Keppling’s Hall and adjacent structures causing losses around 20 000 with Kepplinger as the heaviest claimant. The Strufe House and Perry House were also ruined. Firefighters saved goods while two Kelley boarding houses burned. other cities reported fires with varying damages.
A fragmented report outlines a tragic illness connection to Berofela, noting widespread suffering caused through no fault of their own. It describes hereditary disease arising from impure blood, locating the disease in the lymphatics formed by white tissue, and mentions foetal disease when the entire body is white tissue.
Readable fragments describe Parnell funeral preparations and large crowds as the coffin leaves London for Holyhead and Willesden. Reports note Mrs Parnell’s illness, guards around Dillon’s home, and security measures by police and soldiers to prevent unrest during the funeral procession and burial.
October 10 reports Dublin prepares for Parnell funeral drawing tens of thousands via special trains. James Stephens, ex Fenian leader, given a special parade position while Joan Dillon faces taunts. Belfast contingent to join in Dublin, with red bands and banners bearing words murder and revenge.
President Harrison informs ex Senator Blair that Blair’s resignation as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to China was tendered earlier but deferred. He expresses regret over misunderstandings and says no reflection on Blair’s character, directing protest to China over objections and noting friendship remains intact.
Barfour Mo October 10 The report that negotiations with English shareholders of the Ohio and Mississippi Railroad Company for unification with the Baltimore and Ohio Southwest term and the Ohio and Mississippi is substantially complete is accepted as correct The plan calls for the Ohio and Mississippi to be put in peak condition and thoroughly equipped at an outlay possibly exceeding two million dollars The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company and the B O Southwestern would assume the reduced interest and settle differences between preferred and common shareholders of the Ohio and Mississippi Company
A telegram from De Young of San Francisco says the Waatusotos site is a quagmire and would cost more than a billion dollars to lay a foundation. Secretary Poster doubts the claim, noting support from a commission and state senators, and asks accusers to provide full details.
A Salvation Army missionary reports near destitution in a Cove Place tenement. Mary Kingston aged sixty five died after three days without food or water. A missing son is believed alive. Also notes a man named Alex Dutton vanished last June and a possible homicide investigated by the coroner. Uncle Bob Brenham breaks a leg in a Derby race at Garfield Park. Churchill Downs hosts a crowd with races at various distances. Chicago’s Association Class race results and times are listed.
Twenty foreign refugees rescued alive, all lost possessions except clothing. riots at Brad Sunday left churches and mission houses burned, Catholic Convent set ablaze with seven sisters injured or killed, mob violence spreading toward the Consulate. English singer case cited in Police Court, letters and threats tied to Miss Macintyre. suspect remanded for trial.
October reports from St Permsntns note Baronoff estimating at least 100,000 Russian peasants face famine over ten months. Prince Soralett leads a wealthy family living on scant Kens wirt bread as a model. In Rio de Janeiro riots at Ro Jaxeino draw troops after violence at the Italian theatre. casualties rise as night brings fear of further unrest.
Fragmented local item reports a cat soaked with coal oil set alight by youths, burning a residence of Lindsay Axel and another home. mentions officials and property in Stroud and West Virginia. includes various partially legible notes on labor, weather, and events from October.
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