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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1887
Page
1
A garbled historical report describes Sens and Comment on Hoare Powste and events around Lashaeell and private Durant, with references to Maumeeputh Pri tese and public reaction. It mentions protests, a presidential address, and looming legal actions, noting opposition in Minneapolis and a tense public mood.
A long, garbled 1910 era newspaper fragment references public events, named places, and figures including Cleveland, New York, and Albany. It mentions a parade of names, a Memorial or political scene, and scattered notes about fever and health, with dates like October 15 and references to civic figures and locations.
In Memphis a fire and structural failure halted a presidential train after a trestle collapse attempt. The engine crew and passengers escaped as officials, engineers, and workers fought the blaze and controlled the site, while officials debated aftermath and future repairs. The president's reception unfolded amid shock and resolve to resume travel.
Fragmentary dispatches describe a fatal heat related incident during a presidential event, followed by updates on the Blinky Morgan trial in Ohio with courtroom details, a confession discrepancy in Lewiston and a gunboat search for a missing vessel near Sussex.
Detroit defeats St Louis 4 to 2 at the Polo Grounds in front of about 10 000 spectators. Getzein’s pitching overwhelms the Cardinals while Fouts’s delivery troubles the batters as Detroit earns six runs on three extra base hits. Umpires Kelly and Gaffney preside with time at 1 60.
Garartos West Virginia October 1 A catastrophic mill explosion at J C Painter & Bru saw works killed four men and left others badly injured. The blast ripped the yard, with victims found up to 200 feet away. Names listed include John Worthem Chauncey Worthem Lloyd McCarty Toner Jones and Henry Artis, with grisly injuries reported.
Baltimore special reports swirl around Robert Garrett amid rumors he plans a major action concerning the sale of the telegraph to Jay Gould. No official details exist, but speculation points to a sensational development possibly tied to Western Union taking charge of Baltimore and Ohio telegraph services at midnight.
In Mixx Massachusetts October 15 a report details Barry and Bailey backing anti administration measures at the convention. They face strong opposition from delegates and a planned ouster fight, while reports note a heated debate over appointing the executive board. A separate item notes Captain Grant warning of British Columbian sealers in Alaska and a tense stand-off with American authorities.
The Grand Opera House hosted a large matinee of Uncle Tom's Cabin by the company from Hoffmann’s works. Meanwhile old Dad Wilkins marked his thirty fifth year of service at the Hoffman tannery on the Island before the plant moved to the South Side.
The convention led by Mr Helva Lookswood created the Industrial Reform Party adopting a broad platform on utilitarian reform, prohibition, and government ownership of transport and telegraph lines. George Francis Train attended the gathering as a notable participant with plans for a Washington February 22 meeting.
An open letter to Governor Oglebey of Minds reassesses a death sentence saying the writer is innocent and pleads for commutation to imprisonment. The author claims a conspiracy to murder and asserts the right to liberty, citing trial records and constitutional rights. The letter is dated from Primm Cell 29, Chief Mile, Det, VA, Lee.
Joseph A. Labadie, a Detroit reformer, printed a review of the Illinois Supreme Court decision on the Chicago anarchists Spies and Parsons. He cites interviews with the condemned men and a mass sympathy meeting at Arbeiter Hall as the reaction, noting that Spies and Parsons deny advocating violence.
Disjointed notes report supposed trouble around Terence Powderly and the Knights of Labor, with denial of a donation and plans for a play appearance by Kate Claxton. Rival factions amid proposed leadership changes surface in Sacorro and Missal area news. Also mentions job losses from civil service exams and new wage figures in New York area.
Fragmentary item recounts fairs in Boulanger Hall and Stabenville with crowds, a Portland visit, and a serious leg injury to David Jones. The text pivots to legal commentary on a Supreme Court decision about an eight hour movement and ends with a rural train ride tale near Cairo West Virginia and a Maryland trip.
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