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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1883
Page
1
The article from Washington dated September 4 reports President Arriving and plans for health reforms, along with gossip about a resignation and succession. It notes discussions of Cabinet reshuffles, travel via rail, and upcoming moves in state affairs as the administration weighs future policies.
A garbled OCR fragment describes official shoes, meetings, and Western events with scattered names and places. It mentions Indians, seats, meetings, and possible public notices, but many phrases are unreadable. The article appears to mix political theater with tourism and military references, reflecting a fragmented historical page.
A chaotic report describes postal notes disputes and a maritime incident. It mentions a tribunal arbitration and the Marquis affair, with references to the Furawan and Amarin regions, a vessel named Ka d the Mame Line, and passengers Nenesh and others. Liabilities noted as $10.00.
Reports describe a disturbing incident where women, Mary Larain and Sarah Lace, fled with a man after a violent confrontation involving a racehorse pursuit and a lynching threat. Local authorities pursued the fugitives as sensational rumors spread across the county.
A chaotic report describes alleged embezzlement and clerical collusion at the Gas Trust involving multiple officials. The controller notes potential forthcoming disclosures and promises more details in days. Officials urge patience as investigations expand and justice is pursued.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a company drilling an artesian well at Hymonth Rollie ME Company. It mentions hot water, examining the water, and an accused framed incident. It references a 125 Gees quantity and a second attempt with steve tagst, with unclear outcome.
Special to the Register details an official inquiry into the late Mingo railroad wreck with Train Dispatcher Rhonebratt of Pittsburgh and other officials testifying. Also reported is a large reunion of the Second Obie iment, a grand banquet, and warnings of a serious French River mishap near Paris Roads. A separate fire damages a Marshall County residence, killing or injuring residents and causing extensive loss.
The article reports land and trust matters tied to the Greely farm at Chappaqua with references to wills, executors, and divisions among heirs. It details a Supreme Court guided settlement and outlines terms including cultivation and property distribution, noting international implications with mentions of ambassadors and consulates.
The piece surveys Ohio politics and national implications amid party realignment, noting Governor Foster's narrow 77/2 vote margin, a proposed Republican fusion to unite forces, and tensions within the Democratic ranks led by Pendleton and Tilden. It mentions Hendricks and a broader probe into presidential possibilities, with references to labor issues, monopolies, and recent events shaping the 1840s political landscape.
A county Democratic meeting at Highland House critiques nomination methods, aims to open voting to all parties, and opposes ring control. Officials named include E W Kittredge as chair and M Lotze as committee head. resolutions support reform, fair primaries, and honest conventions while endorsing the state platform.
A critical note targets the Fairmont Intelligent as losing trust due to untruthful and partisan content. The piece laments slanderous attacks on party figures, labor issues, and readers, warning of declining esteem while praising Wellsburg and Jefferson county cattle shows. It mentions silver ore prospects and dry weeks affecting crops.
A gold adorned mummy was found near Vatae in the Cundinameron region. A plowman unearthed a solid gold face mask and a crown with a scepter, sparking hopes of further discoveries near the mausoleum. The owner vanished after selling most ornaments. Police pursue theft and the potential for more findings.
A troubling Putnam County notice recounts Mary Judson Garrisson and Lizzie Bogert in a dramatic wedding night. Garrisson, newly married, allegedly raved, destroyed the home, and pursued a crowd across a river bridge. He was bound and taken for commitment, then transported to jail amid injuries to officers and witnesses.
A gauntlet of flame sweeps through Portavetrata and nearby towns in Camden and Atlantic counties. Fires devastate thousands of acres of timber and cranberry bogs near Atco and Keg Harbor, with homes scorched and residents nearly suffocated by smoke. A foreman’s residence burns, while drivers risk life passing through burning woods as fires spread along Elwood to Port Republic and amid raging brush. Continent reports note heavy bequests to Peters fund from the Count de Chambon.
The Wheeling area reports a shooting behind Turk Wilder’s saloon on Bridge River Tuesday night. Jon Butler reportedly shot by rival or self-inflicted. he is recovering at home in Wheelie. Baseball scene wanes as Globe club fails to raise funds for Browns game. School board delays opening until September 17 with new buildings not ready. Social tidbits include Miss Dora Worrud visiting and a large list of local names for upcoming events. Hughes wins a regatta with a dramatic finish amid other local sports and community notes.
The period piece reports a tense dispute over a boxing bout between Slade and Mitchell. Key figures include manager Henry J. Rice, Jack Brighton, and the star fighter Slade, with Madden and a Mexican venue discussed. An official agreement and travel plans surface amid complaints of bad faith and conditional terms for the match.
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