18 Oct 1891
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1891
Page
1
In Virginia a mob attacked, hanged and mutilated two Black men after a murder, with chaotic scenes across the town. Police pursued suspects as the community, amid tension, debated vigilante justice and the legality of the lynching.
A Mayoral court case in Lavelle and Hawes shows no new developments as the October docket hints at delays. Reports from Gallipolis and Arbuckle discuss accidental shootings, casualties, and legal actions. News items cover a traffic of misfortunes, storms predictions, and a large Dempsey-Mitchell fundraiser.
Reports describe a violent clash with many wounded and several named victims from nearby counties. Charles Miller from Bedfond, Wm. Martin from Madison, Bob Surton, and others were shot or injured as mobs gathered. the mayor pledges protection while crowds grow in size.
Mary Dun Thurman widow of Judge Thurman dies after long illness. Born in Chillicothe she married Tompkins, then Judge Thurman in 1844. famed for charity and care for the sick. Her passing leaves Judge Thurman frail, with neighbors and officials sending condolences.
The shipping firm Harrison Loring & Co of City Point Works South Boston failed this afternoon, assigning to ex-Alderman Allen of Boston and Hon Geo Wintford of New York. Liabilities reach about 875000 with assets around 800000. Cause cited: government payments delayed on contracts, crippling the firm’s ability to meet obligations. The firm is building United States steel armored cruiser No 12 for the government and nearly completed.
Wage conference ends with a 20 to 25 cent daily raise for rail mill workers and a January raise for scrappers after a reduction for ladlemen. The Carson field racing results include Duke of Milpitar and Bon Air among others. World’s Fair board plans December conference to streamline exhibits and exclude poor displays. Spooner property writ returnable November 3 in county Superior Court.
Three gunmen robbed the First National Bank at noon. One cashier was threatened with instant death if he interfered. A sheriff’s posse pursues the robbers as reports note an extension on a related matter.
In Philadelphia the Adams Express Company fires over a half dozen trusted Philadelphia branch workers on economic grounds. President John Henry Rigney confronts Hoey amid a power struggle. Rigney resigns amid losses and disarray as Hoey strengthens his grip, with looming disclosures and possible further action. Various fires, resignations, and official changes follow across multiple cities, reflecting a turbulent period in the firm’s operations and governance.
The tenth day of the Ecumenical Methodist Council in Washington features discussions on war and peace led by Rev. D. T. Williams and Bishop Newman. Benjamin Harrison attends and urges Christian nations to adopt arbitration, while ministers debate limits and risks of disarmament and the divine role in peace.
New York October 17 Tattersalls staged a historic sale with St Blais the highlight. Charles Reed of Fairview Farm bought the famed stallion for 100000, amid a packed crowd of leading turfmen and owners. Other sales followed as total yearling proceeds reached 124530 with stallions contributing 116900.
In Gallatin Tennessee a distraught mother, Miss Minnie Overton, confronted Samuel Elliott and hurled burning vitriol at him. Elliott suffered severe eye burns, a prolonged hospital ordeal, while Overton fled toward Texas after the sensational scandal involving Elliott and her daughter. Sheriff Terry and authorities issued a warrant for Minnie Overton as the case drew intense local attention.
Five men Bowen Engle Siow Hollister robbed the Spencer pay office in Duswere at noon today, seizing sacks of one dollar silver coins. Police pursued to a Moyle barn where the thieves were caught divvying the goods. The incident, on a principal street, marks one of the county’s boldest robberies.
An altercation between American sailors from the U S Baltimore and Chilean warship crews in Valparaiso escalated into a street fight. Several Baltimore sailors were killed or wounded, with Chilean sailors also hurt. Police and bystanders separated the groups as tensions flare. Additional reports note other tense incidents and official responses as the day unfolds.
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