28 Oct 1888
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1888
Page
1
The newspaper announces an upcoming enlargement to eight pages to provide greater facilities for furnishing all the news. The move aims to compete more closely with Pittsburgh neighbors and deliver a substantial return on investment.
Two men were killed in a collision on the C and O line near Charleston when Train No. 1 struck a switch and derailed, plunging down an embankment. Victims include W A Northerland of Westmond and John G Elkins of Hinton, with a fire following the crash as passengers fled to ground.
Washington dispatch reports growing belief that Lord Salisbury may be recalled as the Beiticl minister contemplates an absence with a return expected. The State Department notes Britain’s recall pattern when a minister loses confidence, while Bayard asserts the practice is to inform the receiving government directly.
A raucous joint debate simmers into a clash as Gen Goff’s supporters pack the rink and drown out William L. Wilson’s remarks. Wilson undaunted, delivers sharp, disciplined replies while Goff dominates the audience with boisterous cheer. The event ends amid partisan uproar and claims of unfair treatment.
General Goffe travels across the state to urge protectionist tariff policy. He attacks Mills bill for favoring foreign interests, calls for a tariff for revenue only rejected by labor groups, and urges West Virginia voters to back Benjamin Harrison for president and Goff for governor. He cites local industry in Wheeling and defends protective tariffs as vital to American labor and manufacturing.
A late 19th century scene shows J D Ewing presenting a Democratic tribute to Wilson amid crowd applause. Wilees receives the acclaim as orator Lucy and others speak on unity, national service, and party loyalty during a charged public gathering.
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