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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1895
Page
1
A garbled report details arrests and alleged illegal activities in a small town, naming police, a judge, and multiple individuals. The fragment mentions Be, W Va, and a raid leading to bail and charges. It notes a dramatic scene with police action and a court process beginning, suggesting broader legal consequences.
Fragmentary OCR recounts a nerve wracking counterfeit case with multiple agencies and detectives pursuing suspects. Names and places are garbled, but the sweep mentions the United States Secret Service, Agent Bequirel, and investigators in a broad operation linked to counterfeit activity and arrests.
The Defender defeats Valkyrie II in a close yacht race on September 7 at New York, finishing minutes ahead as wind freshened. The event drew large support for Defender with observers noting its superior speed and tactics over Valkyrie II.
Special to the Register reports Washington and Jefferson College will field a championship football team this fall. Coach Edwards signs for the coming season and drills begin soon. Fifteen returning players and several new men, including H. M. Hanna and a Chicago player, join the squad as preparations start for the Dennison College opener on September 28 at home.
A grand review in Stutt Stottin portrays Emperor William and Empress leading troops. The procession includes the Empress Grenadier regiment and Pasewalker Cuirassiers as the crowd cheers. Veterans associations are greeted and the Empress wears the Pasewalker regalia during the march past.
At Dad Camp yesterday a child slipped into the water near Leroene. Benny McKee leaped in to grab the girl while General Harrison rescued his granddaughter after hearing the cries.
Cincinnati September 7 reports discuss Senator Brice seeking reelection with Democratic support and potential nominees from Cincinnati to head a legislative test. Also noted: Smith’s interest bought in Parkersburg and presbytery meeting in Parkersburg. Havana to receive 25 000 Spanish volunteers in October. A humor piece about a churchgoer prayer and dining.
Berlin dispatch reports Emperor William I assailing Socialists at a banquet honoring Sedan. Conservative press calls for stricter measures than the 1878 Bismarck law. Vorwaerts exposes Hammerstein letters, while army maneuvers unfold at Stettin with guests including Saxony and Italy. German-American veterans praise receptions. Americans abroad report travel shifts and consular rule concerns.
John W. Strawn, a prominent Fort Wayne attorney, secured a divorce from Emma and married Flora Strawn within moments. He had divorced Flora in June, remarried his first wife in September. his second marriage lasted barely a month before seeking another divorce on grounds of cruel treatment.
Senator Quay arrived in Philadelphia and will travel to Florida. Reports say he will oppose reelection bids of Bingham Harman and Halterman and may back a bid to defeat Dalzell of Pittsburgh for Ways and Means Chairman with ex-Speaker Reed. Quay denied knowledge of any congressional organization and called the rumors the first he has heard.
A large blaze destroyed most of the Masonic Temple in Toston Massachusetts on September 7. The fire was reported at 10 05 pm by a passerby and spread rapidly with alarms from Parkhurst House nearby. The library and museum sections escaped major damage while the third floor regalia rooms were gutted. Losses estimated near 200000 with the building insured for 165000 and damage around 40000. District Chief Hogan narrowly escaped injury from a falling roof while directing efforts.
A long, garbled text describes oil wells and production in the Ohio Valley region. It cites several named wells and districts, including Rockwell, Victor, and Conyasyan areas, with references to pipelines, receipts, and weekly outputs. The piece mentions Associated Producing and various farm sites, noting fluctuating well activity, dates, and preliminary production figures amid scattered local commentary.
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