12 Oct 1890
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1890
Page
1
A Wheeling inquiry details a tense incident near a toll gate in Taylorstown in which suspects were restrained and questioned. Authorities report multiple arrests and a long, chaotic scene as officers sought to halt a spree of alleged extortion and theft linked to a larger operation.
President Harrison arrives in St Louis and reviews a grand parade by the Grand Army of the Republic and military units. He speaks on national unity, crediting public servants and rail connections, while greeting Governor Francis and Mayor Noonan.
A terse item notes a distressing incident surrounding the West Found Gay family as authorities respond to a death related emergency. The report concerns a family unit impacted by a fatal event and suggests ongoing investigation by local officials.
In Washington, Justice Miller's condition worsens to a dying state with deep coma and impaired breathing. The scene at the bedside includes Dr. Lincoln and family members, while ex President Cleveland sends a telegram of sympathy. West is found guilty of murder in the first degree, and a new trial motion is filed.
Special telegram reports Belmont oil operations advancing with several wells on Upper Brothers Island and Middle Island yielding varying barrels daily. Hannon Brothers plan further drilling while city leaders discuss forming Belmont oil companies and expanding nearby fields.
Central The Road To Be extended to the Gauley river with Kanawha and Michigan discussing a link to Toledo and Ohio Central. J M Perris named general manager of Kanawha and Michigan. plans to extend toward Gauley river. PM Kelley and Perris cautious on details. Incident report includes patient accident at Central Ohio Lunatic Asylum and a note on Japanese labor movement toward Mexico.
A lengthy 19th century legal discussion regarding withdrawal of bonded merchandise without payment of duties under prior tariff laws. The Solicitor quotes Assistant Secretary Spaulding and explains classes of goods, including import prior to October, and whether certain warehousing and bond conditions permit duty-free withdrawal for consumption. The debate involves Secretary Teonbury and references to Marm Campbell, the Bureau of Navigation, and related enforcement dates.
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