03 Sep 1882
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1882
Page
1
Turbulent labor actions unfold with union lodge meetings, standouts, and possible escalations. Reports describe picket lines, early starts for mills, and public gatherings as workers consider ongoing strike actions, while political figures outline district-wide responses and campaign plans amid the unrest.
The Mineral County convention gathered with Kevenn, W Va as the scene and Judge Vandiver presiding. John Jeliney was nominated county commissioner after a long address by Peete Davis on the Davis House and the West Virginia political fight.
The September 2 Democratic convention in Wood County was large and lively with Hugh Mearns P Wells and J B Loarkman nominated for the Legislature and A A Kellar for County Commissioner. In contrast the Republican convention in the same era nominated Judge Jay Brown A W Weyd and Ate Barbew for the Legislature, adopting temperance resolutions. John Slack was named chair, and the race for Congress saw Sykessee T Everett withdrawn from the race in the Twenty-first district. Reports from Liverpool and other towns describe sailing vessels and maritime movements. Richard Martie of Auame Towantsy died Thursday night from Asiatic Moother ape complications.
A conference at the Carrollton Hotel in Racineon discussed completing a Cincinnati to Wheeling route known as the Wheeling and Cincinnati Mineral Railway Company. Key figures from Hempstead and Baltimore capital attended, detailing route options, projected connections, and anticipated financial terms, with negotiations ongoing and potential rival routes to the Baltimore and Ohio system.
Immense throng attends day three at the White races in Wheeling. Six races feature two and three year olds and full age events with stakes, pools sold, and riders described. Notable incidents include Aggie Grose losing rider after leading, and lively crowd reactions as authorities and officials move toward events and public notices.
A Cincinnati dispatch surveys art debates at the Exposition and disputes at the University of Cincinnati School of Design, critiquing male and female nude models, vulgar exhibitions, and governance. It also covers Governor Crittenden’s visit, local business jitters, and upcoming party nominations amid a bustling Exposition week.
Special Dispatch covers a coal train derailment near a bank ashore causing one fatality and several injuries among laborers, with a brick roof collapse and ensuing chaos. Separately a wagon accident injures Mrs Armstrong, and a tramp incident highlights a man found grievously hurt on a railway track. Other reports note financial trouble and various railway disruptions across New York and Pennsylvania.
In Steubenville the town reports a tense scene as residents discuss a charity event and a racing crowd. Rumors swirl about political figures and a custody dispute, with mention of a gubernatorial figure and a local youth facing legal trouble despite community support.
The Cleveland excursion party from Bridgeport arrives tonight at Union Depot after a six hour ride via the Cleveland and Pittsburgh railroad. A reception by the Harmonite Singing Society welcomes the visitors, then they tour the city. Tomorrow plans include sightseeing and a moonlight excursion if weather allows.
In St Clairsville area news, a man injured three miles southeast of St Clairsville by a straw stack remains on the road to recovery after a Thursday incident. The piece also discusses Democratic and Republican nomination prospects for local offices, noting potential candidates like J. Benuy, Estep, and Ross J. Alexander, with Pendleton and Newan inviting influence from national figures. Local events include Belmont County Fair plans and discussions of county officials and candidates.
Reports from Martins Ferry detail arrests, fines, and public concerns including a Friday arrest of John Peppers by Saeshal Munson. City updates reference political figures, local fairs, school moments, church notes, and community chatter amid a broad patchwork of names and events.
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