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Wheeling Sunday Register

Location

Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1894

Page

6

Still On the Boom In Wheeling Industries Railroads Boost Traffic

Industrial activity in Wheeling shows growth with railroads reporting higher freight and passenger volumes. Mills operate steadily at or near full capacity, notably Venwood steel and Riverside works, as well as other area plants expanding production and hiring. Local unions and new companies emerge, including American Sude/Vug Manc, while repairs and construction projects proceed across the region.

Venwood Steel Wheeling Iron and Stel Company Sodh & Row Codall Tyros Heidgeport Heiaire Mar- Mo

Fragmented OCR Notes of Global Regions and Trades

The text lists varied entities including Chicago New York London Wichita and Cleveland with scattered figures about police, taxes, clubs, trades councils, engineers, and workers. It resembles garbled OCR from a historical paper noting unions, professions, and monetary values without clear cohesion.

Chicago Simwev Vlan New York Bay Fea Tiortan London Wichita Fee Eiptms Hifain Astor Roe Veregfemanys Bouse Cleveland

Remedy claims cure despite illness text

A fragmentary ad style note promotes a remedy claiming to cure sickness. Worn phrasing hints at health hopes and uncertain effectiveness with a rhetorical invitation to try the treatment.

Wreck on the B and O Near Cameron Causes Close Call

Reports detail a near calamity on the B and O when rails spread near the Wellers tunnel three miles east of Cameron around 2 45 PM. Engineer Cumings has been wrecked previously at this tunnel. Conductor Owens and trunk porter Cummins helped evacuate as passengers and baggage cars derailed. Several minor injuries reported, including arm cuts to John Kumabat, baggagemaster, and a few others from shattered windows. Additional incidents include a boy falls from a box car, a section hand nearly jumping a train, a factory worker narrowly escaping gear, and other minor injuries from falling or crushing accidents. Public notices tease a sale at Good & Co for dress goods.

Owens Endover John Cummings Wellers Tannel Cameron Renwood Trafic John Kumbat Domino St. Republic Corbett Mitchell John €. Hopkins New York Davies Colonel Hopkins

Secret Societies and Masonic Activities In Town

During the past week temple gatherings saw Ladies influence rainouts as Charity Chapter Tose Croix opened the eighteenth degree for two candidates. Wheeling Lodge No. 8 conferred two degrees with praise, and officers show growing speed and skill. Upcoming sessions include Wherliog Commandery, Wood Cross Kaighy, Ye and Knight of Malta, and Albert Pike Preceptory with Kadass degrees. Meetings at Nelson Lodge No. 10 and others promise robust attendance. A Grand Lodge entertainment committee, led by Zoeuty and Hall, plans a city banquet ticket sale. Last week Miriam Lodge welcomed a new member. others seek admission. Bro. Chas. L. Davis’s $2,000 benefit was paid to Mrs. Davis after his death.

Tose Croix Birch Olegany Supereva Lodro No Speyer Matta Lodge No. 33 Albert Pike Nelson Lodge No. 10 Simon Grand Lodge Zoeuty Joseph Hall HR. H. List Tressurer Pest Temple Abe Chas. L. Davis Alpha Lodge

Fraternal orders report growth and forthcoming initiations

Island Connell C U A M hosts an enthusiastic meeting at the K of G Hall on Market Street. Two candidates are initiated in the first degree, one in the third degree, and reports show 74 members in good standing with over $500 in the treasury. Union Council No 293 Fraternal Music Circle notes strong attendance and upcoming initiations, while Wheeling Council No 1275 plans a big open meeting with supreme officers. Major notes cover publishing delays, upcoming initiations, and social events for several councils amid a robust membership drive.

Island Connell K. of G. E. Ball Market Street United Council Geo. W. Connell Tappan & Connell Wheeling Council No Mc~ Lain H. B. Baguley Charles J. Reed William C. Brown Gao B. Peabody Wa. Petrie

Corbett finances and theater empire loom large

The article details James J. Corbett as a vast money maker and manager. It notes over 100000 in the bank before Europe, five touring companies including New South and Gentleman Jack, and contracts preventing training conflicts. Dan Creedon weighs in on Fitzsimmons, Corbett, and future bouts while praising Corbett’s calm ring style and business acumen.

Corbett Europe Seation Tts New South Cotton King Bobby Gaylor Jack Thad Dan Creedon Fitzsimmons Creedon Pitz Dan Fitz Batt Fite Sam Gettog Fiz Corbitt Bins Bin

Davenport S Silver Pomade Fame Echoed by G A R Captain

Startling G A R Captain Davenport of Bernardston Mass, famed pension agent, narrates his recovery tale with Dr Greene’s Nervura blood and nerve remedy. He credits renewed heart strength and reduced nervous strain to the treatment and urges others to seek medical guidance rather than uncertain cures.

So. H. Davenport Bernardston Mass Greene Northfold Winteley Dr. Greene Hottes Gireang York Greece

Burglary Foiled as Safe Drill Fails in Bellaire

Postmaster Mr. Mots of Glenroe and Mr. John Carlelo returned on the midnight train to Bellaire finding burglars already inside Potts' store. The thieves fired twice but fled empty handed after taking only about 20 cents in pennies. Potts says no cash is kept in the safe overnight. The intruders appeared familiar with the premises and worked without light. Local officials report no clue and note several town and country residents were in the city.

Mr. Mots Glenroe John Carlelo Bellaire Potts Pos Ports Uber M. Warnock Pulmes Glass Works Pia Pias JF. Francis Progeeas Ani Populistsae Peoples Party Roscoe Snediker Leannerat Oftice Tre Koral Acauum Hellaire George Heil Union Street Race Hilchurch Devore Tor Huly Pratt Moundshire Frau Hoefer Clem Hustsode Columbus Ohio Inekip Mra Jobo Davis

New Factory City Plans Seven Story Hotel and Offices

Lorin Aneur Montinotor announces a new seven story factory and hotel complex on Rivergate Street near the Ohio River Depot in Centra City. A Columbus firm has bought land and plans growth as local industry and a political meeting draw attention to the town. A mine explosion at nearby Therese Mine leaves miners wounded with reports of casualties.

Sremn-Mary Centras City Thos Company Columbus Pro

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