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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1895
Page
8
A Wheeling sports column previews last week’s bowling tournament and the Corbett Fitzsimmons rivalry. It discusses fan sentiment, media coverage, and the potential impact on local theater and public interest in the matchup.
A controversial letter from McMechen residents challenges health officials and presses for full disclosure on smallpox reporting. The editor notes no new cases recently, invites inquiries to Health Officer, and criticizes sensational reports while urging measured public communication. Nearby letters condemn hissed gas quality in the city illuminating gas works and call for better service from the Board of Trustees.
A crowd gathered as Mercer led the Bellaires against Wheeling in a city baseball style exhibition at Island Park. The curtain rose on a starry cast performing tricks and acts with Mercer sprinting to the box office while audience roared at fencing a river tableau. Rooters from Wheeling outnumbered Bellaire but both sides traded playful taunts amid lively stage routines and a dramatic ending with a human pyramid and flag waving.
A dated timetable lists events from Kaffee Visite with new features through April 30 including grand masque balls, Easter concert, pink domino ball, and children's masque ball. Also notes sales at Hillman & Co and present wares from WHEAT & HANCHER CO with decorations and trim goods.
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