06 Sep 1891
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1891
Page
1
A disputed case centers on James Miller also known as Siheebor and Miss Mosby with accusations over alleged assault, jealousy, and threatened vindication. Police and detectives follow a tangle of affiliations, with various alibis and a Pittsburgh reference, while public chatter fixates on the alleged romance and fallout.
Prof. Foster's forecast warns of a large storm wave hitting from September 3 to 12 across the continent. Expect dramatic temperature swings from warm to cool with frost in northern areas. Tornadoes east of the Mississippi and severe storms near the Atlantic and West Indies are anticipated, with multiple subwaves and widespread rainfall distribution.
The National Columbian Commission reconvened at 9 o clock to review state reports on progress and conduct routine business. An invitation to tour the fair site was accepted, and responsibilities for the Latin American bureau were assigned. The Judiciary Committee did not reach a decision on deficit-prevention measures for the current year's appropriation. The commission adjourned until Monday morning.
Private Secretary Halford announces that German import pork restrictions ended after negotiations at Saratoga. The move, not tied to reciprocity, rests on German approval of U S meat inspection under the last Congress law. Also reports rush of grain ships from Chicago, and Odd Fellows Temple plans in Chicago. An American spy suspect detained in Mayence. A naphtha leak and explosion in Paovinesco fatally injures two men.
New York reports pit against Edward P. Searles as Timothy Hopkins seeks a share of his late wife’s vast fortune. Negotiations hint at an amicable settlement while Hopkins’ advocates warn he may press court action to prove prior heirship and undue influence.
Two games played with rain interruptions. Pittsburg split with Brooklyn 2 to 3 in the first game and 11 to 7 in the second, with King Inks Baldwin Lovett pitching. Philadelphia beat Cincinnati 5 to 3 in twelve innings. Chicago lost to Boston 3 to 2 in a damp, loosely played affair. Umpires McQuaid Hurst Lynch.
The Legislative Committee investigating the State Treasury heard from John H. Tyler Samuel W. Bell and J. Wesley Supple presidents of Fourth Street Farmers and Mechanics and Corn Exchange National Banks. They denied any favors or campaign payments tied to state deposits as the panel plans further hearings and adjourns to meet again on September 17 in this city and later in Harrisburg with Auditor General McCamant summoned to testify.
Secretary Howard of the Spinners Union issued a call for a special meeting next Wednesday evening to discuss the Manufacturers' Board of Trade wage cut. He complains that wage cuts harm purchasing power and cites optimistic reports from New York merchants and crop-led improvements. Also covers Hon Roswell G Morr’s Republican speech in Moundville and Ottawa Public Works official E Dionne suspension.
Rainy Saturday at the State Fair Grounds drew record entries with 702 head of live stock in stalls including 209 cattle 460 sheep 54 boreos and 81 horses plus 215 fowls. A 15 car Washington Fair train arrived about 7 p.m. more stock was late but space ran out as exhibitors crowded the grounds. The women’s departments close tomorrow after today’s displays while horticulture and art sections prepare for final showcases amid ongoing preparations. Water damage noted at the landing and stalls by midnight.
At the State House yard in Columbus a large audience gathered to hear Alfred E. Low discuss tariff questions amid drizzle. General John Beatty introduced the speaker, who argued the tariff is not a protectionist gain but a revenue measure, noting the Republican stance prior to 1844.
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