Water supply and public health in river towns debate
A late 19th century sanitary paper highlights Wheeling Lefl a ire and Marin's Ferry readers. Dr J Kivieres leads a session praising the paper as a health guide. It discusses typhoid fever linked to water quality, cross town supply from Rochester to East Liverpool, and the shift from well to river water with reservoirs and crib intakes. It notes outbreaks and the need for safe distribution systems despite improvements.
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Pennsylvania
Wells
West Seubenville
Martin's
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Une
Penaretvania
Odin
Mamytae
Tabbios
Ctgiroms
Bernania
Alleubeng
Pittsburg
East Liverpool
Ubi
Pampa
Cite
Exe
Wellsville
Sieeposi
Uring West
Water quality and sewerage debate in Martins Ferry
The article discusses the city water supply from the river and wells, noting turbidity in river water and partial well usage in one ward. It describes an antiquated sewerage system, recurring typhoid and diphtheria cases, and the move to improved filtration with a proposed deep well and improved intake, citing Dr. Scanlon and local observations.
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Focock
Populis
Sina
Firat
Gaulia
Scanjon
Wit
Hange Ud
Pers
Rhany
Martins Cory
Martin's Erry
Aidirion
Lee Nier
Warka
Jonathan
Alia
Hudta
Wheeling
Board of Water
Brock
Emmet Mitchell Captured at Black River Falls Wis
Murder case linked to Belmont county. Emmet Mitchell, already suspected in the killing of Charles Griffith near Louisville, was arrested at Black River Falls Wisconsin and will be returned for trial. The crime occurred September 24 in Loudaville area, shocking local farmers and prompting nationwide manhunt efforts.
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Black River Falls
Wisconsin
Charles Griffith
St. Clairsville
Wis
Loudaville
Belmont County
Louisville
Griffith
Teaves
Mitchell
Pote Bennett
Mitchell Ja
Kelmont
Velmont Ung
Ubursyilie
Arrest at Allegheny Workhouse Fugitive Captured
A fugitive named Cline, wanted for escape from the Allegheny Workhouse, was pursued after a tip to Capt Bennett. Deputy Corimondent Le Mutt arrived and, with others, engaged in a pursuit through a Water Street saloon district. Cline attempted to resist and was disarmed, then escorted to the lockup. later moved toward Pittsburgh amid a show of force by associates. The incident ended without more violence after negotiations at the depot.
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Hewett Dam
Justion
Allegheny
Tay
le Mutt
Bennett
Don Cline
Clive
Gruilier
Kleivin
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Burt
Prissur
Tle
Suge
Alleghany
Cline
Vittsburg
Wunet
Pittedig
Peter Hflet
Nail works meeting sets plan to resume Monday
Belmont nail works committee and owners near agreement to return to full operation next Monday. Agreement mirrors LaBelle nails policy that pay reflects only negligent or faulty machinery damage. Management asserts a united stance as resignations and vacancies are sorted at company offices. Remainder notes earnings and local promotions, plus a pony race at Camp Sherman and P Dugan with $100 purse and crowd watch.
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Belmont Nail Works
LaBelle
Aly
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Benwood
Sherman
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Wheeling Evening Notes of Local Happenings
Local brief reports from Wheeling mention police no arrests after a late night, a deed of trust admitted at Clark's office, and a Wellsburg talk by D. B. Lucas and Col. White next Thursday. Ma. William Hastie elected mayor of La Halle, Rev A C Hayes to preach in Bridgeport, and court actions including a circuit case Charles Otto vs. Mar gangt Onto. A social ball at Arion Hall drew a large crowd. railway passengers on a short line stirred controversy. Unloading work at the water works slated to start tomorrow, with four weeks expected. New shops in Valley Grove. Worcester and Caploe details unclear. Court and public notices touch on items in Wheeling and surrounding areas. March 13, 19th-century judicial and civic notes. local leaders and events cited.
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Wellsburg
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la Halle
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Gossip of People and Society in Wheeling Notes
A rambling column on Wheeling society bits covers fashion, weddings, elopements, and rumors. It notes a South Side saloon, fashion trends for autumn, and local theater buzz, with mentions of St John and various social figures.
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Wheeling
South Side
Thia
St John
Bay Window Palace
Cary
Curated Art Bits and Social Tidings From Town
A local column surveys art notes and social doings. painters like Jey fans and Jn. Fairman are mentioned with works titled Nymphs and Satyr and Stratford on Avon. Residents such as Col Butler and Mrs Travie appear in society blurbs alongside theater, schooling, and travel chatter.
Peckham Stabs His Father In New Year Turmoil
A chaotic New York City incident ends with Peckham stabbing his father after a quarrel at a plant. Workers restrained him until police arrived and he was taken into custody. The court refused bail and remanded him for examination by a city examiner. A separate counterfeiting case reveals a man jailed for forgery and possession of tools, while a family in distress faces destitution and legal consequences.
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