23 Oct 1892
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1892
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR note mentions a structure event noted as a building collapse or incident near a location labeled CK BUILDING. Readable terms indicate a hazard and potential recovery efforts underway, but specifics on date, exact location, or entities are not clear.
The dedication program featured Governor McKinley and Senator Sherman among speakers praising the Ohio World’s Fair building. Archbishop Corrigan and other dignitaries addressed the crowd about faith, progress, and national spirit. Note: the event showcased Ohio as a center of industry and hospitality for visitors from across the country and world.
The Ohio building at the World’s Fair was formally dedicated with Gov. McKinley, Senator Sherman, and other dignitaries present. Attendees cheered as the structure was handed to Ohio by President of the Ohio Columbian Commission, marking a hopeful moment for Buckeye State citizens visiting the fair.
Governor Fleming and party toured the city on Sunday in Chicago. They were treated with courtesy by locals, posed for photographs in uniform, and attended a hops at the Lexington Hotel cafe. Charleston and Fairmont delegates joined in the hospitality as the group prepared to depart for home.
A gas pipe bomb exploded during a Columbus Day festivity in Los Angeles causing seven deaths and many injuries. Victims include Theodore Rapp’s daughters and several youths. amid chaos, investigators name Jermas Bummet and Antonio Highetto among the wounded. The device was a premature test of a powder filled pipe used for a salute.
Yesterday's two house session in Barrons Missouri reported considerable business including the creation of seven new Protestant Episcopal bishops for regions such as Southern Florida Western Colorado Oklahoma and Indian Territory Northern Michigan Yeddo Spokane and Shang Bao. The convention also approved commissions on marginal readings ordination documents and prayer book changes subject to diocesan majority requests.
Lerixox Kentucky October 22. Dan Horton nephew of local leaders shoots wife and infant after she refuses to drop their child during attempted murder at Scott's Ridge Station. Mrs Horton critically wounded, Horton arrested as victims left in road. boy warned father three miles away.
In Homestead Pennsylvania on October 2, James Gibson Peter Moran and John Wade, three strikers, forced entry at the mill and fought non union workers. Deputies halted violence then released the trio. A Democratic demonstration followed with a planned strikers parade. Local officials urged workers to stay at the mill or head to Pittsburgh to avoid clashes. About $70 000 was paid at the mill that day amid ongoing locked out workers meetings with speakers from Pittsburgh.
Boston beat Cleveland 8 to 1 in a dramatic October 29 contest before 3,400 fans. Clarkson yielded no earlier losses to Boston as Hoston seeks to close the series at home with a five straight win. Key players included Clarkson, Tucker, Stivetts, Nash and Virtue with numerous hits and errors noted.
A West Side bridge builder Benton Childreth joked with Miss Elner Bridge by placing a pen knife to her throat. He pushed believing the blade was against her neck, but it cut a four inch skin gash. The incident occurred during an apparent prank leading to a lasting scar and a police inquiry.
A terrible flood devastates San Sperate near Cacram. About 200 villagers are reported drowned as flood waters turned streets into torrents. Homes were swept away and residents, many asleep, could not escape. Isolation hinders access to the stricken area.
Special telegram reports Governor McKinley’s mix up of a Hodge letter with endorsements from the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. The error damaged O J Hodge’s 21st district congressional bid, as Knight plans to distribute the reproduced letter to railway workers. Hodge protests the blunder but has limited recourse.
Bern reports the ceremony for the German Emperor and Empresss daughter Victoria Louise occurred at Potsdam's Jasper gallery at 5 pm. Emperor sat with his six sons as Grand Duchess of Baden aided. British envoy Sir Edward Malet attended for Queen Victoria.
The London Times mocks Depew while praising United States achievements in Columbus celebration coverage. It notes U S industrial skill and resolve, and contrasts foreign views with American prosperity. A separate item mentions a large Democratic rally at Lewisburg with Col Corkle Senator Price and others speaking to about five hundred attendees.
Public interest in the military bill remains strong as opposition grows over its provisions. Reports note Chancellor Caprivi scrutinized the text, keeping core principles intact while reducing expenses. The bill would raise troops to 240,000 and impose new tobacco taxes feared to hit the poor, sparking tobacco planter meetings in Alsace Baden and Palatinate.
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