09 Sep 1888
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1888
Page
1
A jumbled OCR fragment lists scattered names, places, and events with no clear narrative. It mentions Newark NJ, Glanton, and various dates, officials, and locations, but lacks coherent context or a single focus. The passage mixes political hints, weather mentions, and stray phrases without a definite news item or outcome.
In Newark September, Thurman addressed a Democratic gathering praising the party while denouncing tariff freetrade criticisms. He defended the tariff bill, argued free trade exists only among states, and urged supporters to press their case amid applause and reunion remarks.
Fragmented dispatch reports acquittal of Hatfields in the Logan County Ky murder case near Pikeville. Other notes mention a Kaye Euginaster Amerion in New York and a strike aboard a Liverpool bound steamer with eleven suspects detained by Superintendent Sinpaom amid wage protests.
Veterans in Buckeye City stage a rampage prompting local authorities to deploy officers. Police report clashes with demonstrators, injuries occur, and a curfew is imposed as the scene unfolds with ongoing investigations. Community leaders urge calm while agencies assess motives and safety measures.
Rain heavy and floods threaten Ohio rail bridges and river crossings as the city readies for the Twenty second National Encampment of the G A R. Delegates arrive. about 15000 soldiers to be housed. California contingent of about 1000 trains in. The parade will feature a massive early fire display and prominent generals and officials will attend.
Reports from Captain Ryan of the schooner A. D. Story arriving from Toeland describe heavy losses of French ships off the South coast of Ireland in April. Several vessels destroyed with crews, one vessel lost with captain and three men. estimated 17 deaths, many ships badly damaged and abandoned. American vessels performed comparatively well with no major mishaps.
In Calvary Cemetery at dawn yesterday a pistol shot drew Hackster Peter Reitz to the scene where a horse drawn vehicle pursued by a man named John Shevlin. He reported assailants aimed to steal the body of Hugh M. Brooky known as Maxwell. Shevlin’s party fled after gunfire, leaving a shovel and rope behind. Police investigate a mystery woman connected to guarding Maxwell’s grave.
Acting Secretary of War directs that all War Department advertisements for proposals to furnish supplies give preference to domestic produced articles. If quality and price are equal, contracts favor articles of foreign origin only when domestic options are unavailable.
A Canton activist Dr A J Dowde, lifelong Republican and church member, declares support for Cleveland and Thorman over Harrison and Morton after years of study. The move shocks local Republicans, described as a bombshell in the party.
A raw day with heavy rain and muddy grounds kept several hundred fans away from a Wheeling vs Jackson game at Island Park. Jackson won the late game thanks to home errors and umpire calls, while Wheeling led the earlier affair before weather and conditions hindered play. The news notes poor field conditions, late arrivals, and resumed play after a long delay, with remarks on umpiring and player performance.
A clash of Sioux Crow and Piegan bands turns violent with a looming war threat. A Mioux in Indiana party departed for a raid on Crow Agency as General orders D First Cavalry under Lt Oscar J Brown prepared to move. Labor Day parade plans in Ohio Valley gather, Chief Marshal John Corcoran absent, divisions listed and Langue talks set. Also noted are sporting dispatches from San Francisco about boxing purses and a New York electrician found dead.
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