11 Oct 1896
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1896
Page
1
Mr. Bryan’s swing through Fargo Minnesota and North Dakota features stops in Aberde n and Moline with crowds lining streets. He argues for gold standard strength while addressing supporters, praising farm producers and urging unity against silver expansion.
In Huntington West Virginia Gen JW St Chair and Col EF Vinson debated before a large audience in the Opera House tonight amid divided support for the Sita Democratic ticket. A late report notes a Robbery and murder case linked to a Winnebago County suspect in Thompsons Iowa, and a separate incident near Emmons Minnesota where a man was killed at a farmhouse.
London dispatch covers royalty, nobles, and diplomats debating the Russian Imperial pair's Paris reception. A lavish banquet, cautious politicking, and mixed radical reactions frame the Czarina's visit amid royalist intrigues and Church Congress tensions.
Imperial train arrives at Darmstadt with the Czar and Czarina aboard. They are greeted by Grand Duke Ernest and the Heser ducal family, travel to the palace amid festive decor, and cross into German territory with engines in tow. The couple appear fatigued yet joyful, receiving tearful greetings from relatives.
A letter lists a KraKAUER piano for sale in a Wheeling WV shop with a bargain price. It also cites Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy praised by Olga Nethereals for five years, plus remarks from Emma Moore Scott about leaving for obituary work and a Danbury Iowa user.
Cleveland October 10 Hon Tom T Johnson denies reports of negotiations to sell the Johnson steel works at Lorain to John D Rockefeller or anyone else. He says there has been no consideration or offer and that Rockefeller has given no thought to the subject. He questions how the rumors began.
An English language dispatch reports conflicting German and European reactions to tensions between France and Germany, noting cautious official press and active independent commentary. It covers Russia's role, the possibility of alliance shifts, and envoy chatter, with mentions of a royal winter residence plan and a piano sale tied to local notices.
The Weather Department releases a special bulletin warning of a West Indian hurricane moving north from Florida. It predicts dangerous northeasterly gales and hurricane velocities from Florida to Massachusetts. Hurricane signals are shown for shipping along the coast.
At Farmington West Virginia on October 10 a free silver club of 150 members was organized with crowd expectations for more. Speeches by C. S. McKinney and Clarence Smith discussed campaign issues and free silver while the meeting yielded a successful turnout. Meanwhile in Louisville a political rally was disrupted when Joe Prather shot and killed William Keeling during a speaking event. Police arrested Prather as the body was removed.
Ohio coat operators will post no tees at their mines from October 1, raising the price per ton to 45 cents, 90 below the Pittsburg rate. Miners in Columbus yesterday referred the reduction to a vote by locals, with results due by October 17.
West Virginia pension list shows grants across multiple counties including Monongalia Mineral Marshall and Greenbrier with names such as Adam Moore James D P Culp and Andrew J Dunbar. Widows pensions awarded to ciara E Westbrook Mary Hubb Sally Grubb Martha Mathews Catherine Wheeling and others. Increases issued for Hiram Short of Gilmer and Jos Bedinger of Hampshire, plus Mexican War survivor Jos A Bedinger.
A Michigan doctor and Mrs Palmer and General Buckner arrived today for an open air meeting in front of the State Capitol. Seven exiles of old standard advocates, union workers and capitalists, arrived from Detroit by special train and marched to the meeting site, while local and surrounding delegations joined the crowd.
Captain W. W. Gilpatrick dies in Cincinnati Ohio while in government service. He joined the navy in 1882 and served continuously. Also notes on The Olive Market and a weather summary for Washington and Ohio with scattered showers and warmer conditions.
Crowds from Iowa to Ohio flood Canton streets for a Wheeling delegation visit with McKinley, as thousands cheer, march, and gather at the McKinley home. Delegations arrive by train, streets glow with displays, and speakers praise protection and American industry.
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