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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1888
Page
8
The Wheeling Democratic demonstration aims to set a new state record with daylight events, afternoon roast, and a keynote by Hon. Allen G. Thurman. B&O Railroad offers reduced-rate excursion trains from Morgantown and intermediate stops, plus a midnight return from Wheeling for attendees.
John C. Pendleton received a grand ovation last evening at the Capitol Rink, thrilling three thousand attendees with an outstanding performance and strong crowd support.
A large audience greeted John O Pendleton at the Capitol rink with 2,000 to 3,000 people present. Pendleton delivered a forceful speech on campaign issues admired by Democrats and Republicans alike. The crowd filled every seat and standing room was exhausted as a long march, decorations, and a formal meeting preceded the address.
A town column reports the Erie Dispatch review of the Daniel Boone play at the Opera House and praises its realistic frontier portrayal. It also covers the ongoing Electric Street Railway strike with reduced hours and no wage agreement, urging public patience and travel by foot.
Weather notes show marks of rising water along various locations with readings from Parker Greensboro Oil City Rice's Brownsville and Morgantown ships moving to Cincinnati in the evening. Cloudy mild to cool conditions reported with high water marks ranging from 2 feet 6 inches to 12 feet 6 inches and falling.
The General Committee for Thurman’s reception met last night and advanced plans for Tuesday. W Brockamier was named chairman for the Orplit rink event with three o’clock speeches by General A J Warner Ohio Governor E W Wilson and others. A long list of marshals and staff roles was announced, with parade entertainments at the Capitol rink and Democratic ladies volunteering to assist.
A long, fragmented Martin's Ferry column reports on freight shifts, rail work between Cleveland and Wheeling, local business openings, a typhoid case, a Republican rally, school Institute in St. Clairsville, a small fire on Carlyle Street, and social visits. It notes job changes at Buckeye Glass works, an upcoming train and bridge work, and upcoming political events with Prohibition and Democratic meetings.
Notices list visitors and residents in the city including Ian Goff Beverly J E Bunter Moundville Mortis Ritchie Gazette Batcher Beverly Charles A Dickey Philadelphia J L Dickey, Lizzie Bardolph Blanchester Ohio Jeanie Cockayne Moundsville Jennie Hervey Pleasant Valley H M Emory Wheeling College choir. Upcoming meeting November 1 in Cameron W Va with speakers Welker Pendister Fleming Wilson. B&O excursion tickets to Cameron offered from Wheeling Fairfield and intermediate stations.
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