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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1891
Page
4
The item lists rates and delivery terms for DAILY and WEEKLY issues, mentioning several names and vague payment details. It reflects a mix of advertisements, notices, and stray clippings about mail, subscriptions, and public notices, with unrelated snippets about current events and individuals.
The New York Herald reporter notes the reorganized government coalition aims to pursue business for the country. It claims rebels convert to patriots and vows to uphold the Republic, with Congress to repudiate Saracapa’s lawmakers and revise the Constitution to curb executive power, preventing a future Taft or similar presidency.
Fort Wayne Eleutrient Company reports shipping one thousand poles to the city with forty miles of wire and insulators to follow within days. A superintendent of construction will arrive soon to start wiring work at the power house site behind the gas works. Local Telephone Company denies delaying poles and claims purchases were made before electric plans, with support from Seeley and Wolff to ensure city benefits and adherence to Electrical Commission plans.
The YMCA field day drew a large Fourth Street crowd in Martin's Ferry with races on the Grove. Winners include Fred Mall in bicycle, Thurman Selby in Sr 200 and 100 yard dashes, Harry Rosenthal Jr in Jr 100, Elmer Exley Jr in running high jump, Chas Woods in distance pole vault, Thurman Selby in shot put, W A Rogers in high kick and hurdle events, Howard Thomas in 50 yard dash, Homer Morris in hop stop and 5 ump, TH Smith in tennis and more. Weather was ideal and attendees enjoyed the program.
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers leaders including President Welbe and Secretary Madden stopped in Bellaire and Benwood last week. They discussed organizing Riverside and Wheeling plant employees into the Amalgamation, with Riverside workers already holding a charter. Some employees reportedly align with the Knights of Labor.
The Daily Chronicle records a parade of names and departures as locals and guests travel to Cleveland Canton Huntington and Parkersburg. Spanning Clarington Richmond Steubenville Moundsville Wellsville and Wellsburg, it notes hospitalities visits from Rev. and Mrs. Feeny to Baltimore and telegrams of health and travel among many families and individuals including Emanuel of Aiken and Burns of Parington.
Reports from the Ohie river describe Henry Du Bus carrying pig metal to be used at a new bridge in Ceredo West Virginia, Bitza H. delivering materials for Jolly Bros, and Elaine moving with bricks. The Batchelor sailed to Cincinnati as water levels show 5 feet 5 inches and falling. Telegragh at Marietta praised as a model for speed and beauty. Tur Red Stockings versus Athletics set for Sunday at Junction grounds. Hood’s Sarsaparilla advertised as blood-cleansing tonic claiming cures for impure blood and low state of the system.
A Braister reporter probes a leading sportsman on local gambling wealth. The figure shows more money moved at the Fair Grounds this week than in any prior five days, with gamblers taking a large share while not enriching themselves. The interview frames gambling as a social issue, noting buyers, pool sellers, and poker rooms exist to meet demand, and criticizes media for vilifying players over the public’s profligacy. A broader point: the public bears responsibility for gambling losses, not just the operators.
Weather forecast from Prof Foster predicts a continental storm from September 8 to 12, then a Pacific-origin wave crossing the Rocky Mountains and reaching the East by September 17 or 18. Expect record winds in the East and destructive frosts pushing farther south than usual. Other items note burglaries, court docket growth, bicycle safety concerns, and local trades and notices across towns in Ohio and West Virginia.
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