20 Sep 1891
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1891
Page
1
A long notice chronicles the death of Philiddiphi, detailing a brief illness and the funeral arrangements in Philadelphia. It records family sorrow, the route of the funeral from Philadelphia to Prinewten Catlowe, and mentions the broader obituary context within a political era.
A large ranch owner and nine Nels National Baul figures attended a weather experiment at a farm house yard. Mol Twarne wore a traner outfit and joked about umbrellas as dark skies gathered rain and clouds were coaxed to form over the area. The forecasted fair weather gave way to showers starting around noon with alternating sun and rain, culminating in brief downpours before clearing. Governor Baxter observed the spectacle and praised the execution as the participants claimed satisfaction with the experiments.
An elderly prince named Nicola Jussupe died recently in St Petersburg after a life marked by extreme miserliness. His granddaughter, Countess of Sumaro k of Ristn, was praised as a potential heiress. The report notes his long tenure as master of ceremonies and his spectacularly frugal habits.
Interexpence Iowa reports a new world stallion record at 2.004 with Allerton winning the mile in 1 1 3 7g 2:00 and Gravesend and Latonia race days highlight fast tracks. Chesapake wins six furlongs, Maidstone and Homer dead heat, Teony and St. Charles win their events, while Latonia features Tenor and Nina Archer among multiple winners.
News from New York Chicago Philadelphia Boston Brooklyn and St Louis recounts of recent baseball games. The Giants beat the Colts 5 to 0 in New York with Rusie and Hutchinson on the mound. Philadelphia split games with Cincinnati while Boston toppled Pittsburgh twice. Brooklyn edged Cleveland 6 to 4 and Milwaukee beat Boston 5 to 2 in a tight contest. St Louis wins 6 to 4 over Washington in the first game before darkness halted the second. Columbus defeats Baltimore 9 to 5 as late season play continues.
Reports place Fitzsimmons en route to Galveston Texas aided by friends. a description was sent to Galveston police. The Prison Board Monthly Committee led by Weir Sheriff McCleary and Mayor Grurley now runs the jail. A $1000 reward is offered for Fitzsimmons alias multiple names, captured or detained. He is about 68, 5 feet 6 or 7 inches, 180 pounds, dark features, travels widely and is dangerous. Predicts irregular September weather with storms and frosts endangering crops. warns planters to secure corn and cotton before October. Fire danger rising across the state amid scorching heat. wheat and other crops at risk. harvest work hampered. Fire and train wreck reports follow across multiple counties, with fatalities in a separate incident near Pocatello.
September 19 Langston Oklahoma reports swelling crowds of African American settlers massing for the open lands near Cimarron Valley. Cowboys and some whites vow to contest claims as Sac and Fox oppose black settlement. Officials fear unrest ahead of Tuesday’s land rush.
Interior officials warn against fraudulent filings under section 2404 by ex soldiers to claim Oklahoma lands opened by a recent proclamation. Carter directs land office staff to defeat such moves and urge bona fide settlers not to abandon filings. Authorities insist settlement may proceed for all qualified persons regardless of color under existing law.
The murder trial of John Gilpin in Greesenone Georgia ends dramatic with public sympathy aying against Gilpin. Judge Jenkins orders doors closed as he declares the case unresolved and mentions a Piedmont pulp mill proceeding at one o clock.
Historic inauguration marks first official ride through the tunnel linking Sarnia and Port Huron. Sir Henry Tyler and officials from Canada and the United States attend ceremonies amid arches, speeches, and banquet in improvised quarters. Attendees include Mayor, Governor, senators, and notable Grand Trunk leaders.
The Pope received four thousand French workmen at St Peters and lauded their zeal. Cardinal Langentux read an address noting twenty thousand workers would come, while the Pope spoke of social justice, wages linked to labor, and the role of church and public powers in guiding conscience toward humane economic reform.
A September 19 report outlines a genuine baccarat scandal in the Wildued Wooly West. Prominent merchants and county officers are implicated. A police raid Thursday evening captured several participants including a city officer, a doctor, and a noted merchant.
Reports from Banus describe Allied and German forces ready for combat as Austrian and German armies consolidate for potential engagement. Russian diplomacy signals restraint while warning Britain against provoking wider war, with Kingpin leaders signaling strategic patience and possible retaliation if British actions escalate.
Maputo reports a flood disaster at Consuegra causing about twelve hundred deaths. Eight streets obliterated, ten men guarding the dead, and damage pegged at four million dollars. Bodies line streets, stench hinders movement, disinfectants dispatched, recovery expected to continue through the day.
A Times critique argues Americans are ignorant of English facts in the Bering Sea dispute. It claims officials mislead with biased reports and census gaps. The piece accuses the Alaska Commercial Company sealers of pressuring terms, suggesting unfair territorial rights claims.
Paris papers debate the alleged visit of Prince Henry to French warships under Admiral Gervais command after a Portsmouth action. Some sources deny the trip while others insist the prince viewed two vessels of the squadron during the fleet review by the Queen, with details varying.
Ravectis reports a catastrophic explosion at Furchies-le-Manche colliery near Chariard in Hainault. Eighteen workers have been recovered. many others feared dead as rescue teams continue. Rescue and recovery operations dominate the scene with uncertain casualty figures.
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