16 Sep 1883
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1883
Page
1
A detailed portrait of youth influence in state party politics. The piece notes how juvenile Republicans and Democratic youths shape campaigns, with extensive mentions of West Virginia districts, key local organizers, and emerging young leaders driving party activity and strategy. The writeup highlights notable names, counties, and the push to mobilize young voters and volunteers.
The sad death of George H Bangs General Superintendent of Pinkerton agencies in Puenvaverrica September 18 shocks colleagues. Bangs, Maine native, joined Allan Pinkerton in youth and led agency work for over thirty years, revealing a life of crime fighting and detective service across cities and railroads.
A rambling report critiques a women led art society and a controversial technique used to restore photographs. It discusses claims of deception, the public’s gullibility, and assertions that the event was merely a staged display rather than genuine restoration. The piece questions the skills and intentions of the women involved and reflects on gender biases in the arts society.
Interview with Courtmey ahead of the Sherbrooke race. He vows to win, denying rumors of past practice times and addressing public betting and rivals. The piece also notes sparring bouts in Chicago and a world single scull title result at Pilkington’s event.
A Wheeling reporter visits a young doctor and a socialite, uncovering a discussion about using arsenic to enhance complexion. The doctor condemns tempting remedies while recounting a patient harmed by such treatments and notes a black market for arsenic prescriptions sold by unlicensed vendors.
A Tewksbury Register correspondent reports on conditions at the Marshall County Poor House, detailing vermin, filth, and malnutrition. He describes cramped cells, a poorly kept keeper, and inmates living in squalor, with failed investigations and few witnesses summoned. The piece critiques the county investigating committee and notes calls for new quarters and reforms.
The article recounts the life of O Donnell alias Darnell, a man from Mannaclandy County Donegal, accused of murdering Carey the informer. It covers his travel from the United States to Teeland, his associations with the Careys, and his appearance at examination. It notes Carey and her husband were friendly with him aboard, and the murder occurred on a beach while Carey was signing. The piece mentions a trial date and related court actions, with other local items and notices interspersed.
A fragmented clipping notes widow Ane Mer Paramou in Neheok Gira society. Mentions Bandits scandal, arrests involving Hag and Pas ee ee, and claims of political pressure in Eisler country. The text is garbled with incomplete names and dates.
A damaged OCR fragment references friends wailing and a pleasant fair, noting travel and a person named Kate leaving to attend a unit associated with Haymand Vett in Wheeling. The text is incomplete and unclear about dates or specifics.
The Lewin case unfolds with testimonies pointing to A Lewis as the man who knew Rose best the past two years and may bear responsibility. Forensic work discusses skin scales and blood traces, suggesting the victim's killer was a sun-exposed white person. Partial court notes emphasize the suspect’s reluctance to admit motive or act, while detailing the coroner’s questions and the jury’s dinner interlude.
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