Changes in Wheeling rail control spark city debate
Local Wheeling merchants and leaders react to news that the B&O details may transfer control to the Pennsylvania Company. Residents fear higher freight rates, loss of local influence, and diminished competition, while others urge the new alignment as a chance to secure improved rail access and bridging projects. Public sentiment splits along business interests and regional loyalties as surveys quote several businessmen weighing outcomes for Wheeling’s commerce and growth.
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Epormena
Pennsylvania Company
Ooe
Wheeling
Pyansylvania
Ube
Wheeling 299
Obord
Nulen Bridge
Poijec
Maryin
Palton
Weeling
Revischk
Joseph Speidel
Pennsylvenia Company
Alemes Loring
BAO
Pennaplvaninsgaten
Mituburg
Fenowykanta Rompany i Ao
Pencom
Mnaylvania Company
Swilkem Ellingham
Sennaylvanis
Siupeon, Hoge
Pensylvania
M. Vacow
Exery
Seaneni
Garrett
Pennsylvania
Sweeney
Pennaytra
Citiee
Lorne
Raus
B&o
Tina
Anyetangy
Jeape A. Varien
Moore
Tadoen Anche
City and Branch actions end in adjournment and social notes
A late night special session of the Pia Branch of the City Council cleaned up second branch business. Licenses granted for W. A. Bland’s house at 1514 Wood street and Aug. Miller’s coffee house. Public Works bills for paving and street work approved. A discussion on Forty third Street and the Twenty fourth Street grade followed. Social items note pleasant park entertainments, a Cumberland attorney marriage, and a bowling party with later motor ride and supper.
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Pointetty
Masty Randers
Dillon Watch Club
Nox
Tix Board of Commissioners
Poles
Third Presbyterian Church
Cartan Jom Sabana
Eilicen
Frank Walther
Bodh Chapline Street
Sureuix TesnEur
Pink Street
South Front
South Penn
Pearl Woorf
Webster Crager
Zimmerman
Wood Street
Jorr Davis
Alaska
Proto
Wheeling
Northwest
North Pole
Tranalto
de Bockixd
Philadelphia
New York
M.A. McDonough
Thureday
Mies
Minnie Longentach
Canton
Liszie Bonenberger
South Main Street
Losin Lepper
Pittsburg
Nellie Stafford
Markernburg
W. Va
Kate O'Brien
Twoob Street
East End
Feeny
Baltimore
Delia Ashworth
Belle Devine
Pranklin
Mary McGinnis
Rose Feist
Steubenville
Harry Brown
Sanith Pean Street
Irland
Davy Dinger
Georgia Crane
Columbus
Ohio
Knights of St. George
A. T C. Nevins
Millstone
N.J
Katie Carter
Pleasant Valley
Pia
Oranest
Ignt
Momus
Paris
Ferrell
Gar Till Haller
Handlan
Happy
Tray
Ulrich
Kenney
W. A. Bland
Aug. Miller
Healy
Soldiers’ Monument
Board of Public Works
Gilleland
Moma
Kenny
Myles
Conneil
de Warren H. Reynolds
Camberland
Sallie A. White
Andrew White
St. Mathews P. E. Church
RH. Swope
Mewira
Wr. M. McKalg
William Peart
Cumberland
Walter Bell
Charles Tallman
Mary Wilde
Ured
God Naders
Mr. Reynolds
Cops
Mae Ser Babs Keaf
Cominesennedy
Mattie Wright
Sadie Baird
Madge Johnson
Sadie Meade
Mamie "Thase
End Mears
Howard Simpson
Will Irwin
Robert Btopaon, Jr
Will Kelley
A. Allan
Wheat
A. H. Higbie
Ro Garret ‘Haas
Xiegenfelder’s
Hanna
Vaning
Remarkable Recovery After Near Fatal Head Abscess
Carl Lastick of Bellaire endured two months of intense pain from an ear infection that led to a dangerous head abscess. Dr. Slocum performed a skull drill operation with antiseptic care. the infection drained, the swelling subsided, and Lastick rapidly regained health and weight. The report notes prior illness, hospital danger, and his swift improvement following surgery.
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Thyreia
Bellaire
Lext
Wax
Carl Lastick
Bellwire
Stamm's
Soler Coe Ae i
Wheeling
8. M. Slocum
Sixteenth Street
Lanck
Lea
Bow
Glaus
Seaburn
Findlay
R. Bojo
The Oyster Vme Pacts About a Popular Visitor
A late arrival from Baltimore adds to the esteem of a celebrated guest seen in the city. The visitor, highly regarded, is met with warm welcome and attention reflecting the region’s hospitality and social interest.
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Ander
Tata
Usl
Met
Walla
Vme
Opening of oyster season signals autumn on Wheeling scene
The Baltimore oyster brand arrives in Wheeling on Friday with a large shipment trend. Dealers report unprecedented demand as temperatures cool, retail and restaurant orders surge. The season’s onset prompts reflections on changing tastes and the approach of fall routines, including coal, gas bills, and cultural events.
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Baltimore
New York
Wheeling
Monbara at the Opera House Promises Historic Drama
The theater schedules Monbara a five act romantic drama from the French, produced by Robert Mantell with Horace Townsend designs. Rehearsals directed by Mantell and his father, plus a forthcoming Grand Concert by Mme Rolla at the Opera House, featuring Prof. Schockey and Mr Bullock. Reserved seats at Balmer’s. new star John F Ward to appear in a German adaptation of Doctor.
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Lowia Nethal
Monbars
Napoleon
Horace Townsend
New York Tribune
Montell
Father
Jantell
Mme, Rolla
Wheeling
Opers House
Opers House Prcheatra
Arion Society
Aamiered
Hermann M. Schockey
Je Keller
Mr Bullock
Pivtaburpe
Tage
Mme. Rolla
Aenta
Balmer’s
Opera House
John F. Ward
Thie City
Permeots
Aisee Ibis
Neniay
Mr. Ward
Dr. Klaus
Augustin Daly
Locke's
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West Virginia
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George Hook
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Market Street
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