22 Sep 1895
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1895
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text recalls Captain Peary and Greenland voyage aspects, noting expedition debates, personnel names, ships, routes, and associated dates. It references news coverage, reactions, and rival claims surrounding Arctic travel milestones and the broader pursuit of reaching the North Pole.
A fragmentary 19th century item notes a mortgage action and a public sale with names of lenders and heirs, followed by a riotous crime summary. The text references prominent figures, places such as St Catharines, and dates in September, detailing losses and legal actions with ambiguous details.
A Chinese migration panic unfolds as a deadly disease spreads, triggering mass exodus from coastal ports. Officials warn of cholera like outbreaks and question imposed restrictions as hundreds flee toward Japan and American shores amid deteriorating conditions.
Report from court as the Durant case nears its end with jurors still undecided. Prosecution rested after extensive testimony from witnesses including Oppenheim and Sideman. Defense lawyers Duprey and another attorney await their chance to address the jury and seek to cast doubt on the evidence.
A September storm sweeps Rawlins Wyoming and nearby Nebraska cities with several inches of snow. Weather reports indicate rapidly dropping temperatures, expected heavier snows in western Wyoming and along the Black Hills, with active snowfall across multiple stations. Cold front likely to bring worsening conditions tonight and tomorrow.
In a September case from Stoubenville, Mevd Milligan of Mi Pleasant sues Dora Wine for $6,000 damages alleging a August 1 incident. Wine denies, claiming Milligan sought false charges. the suit cites alleged plans to confront, framed as actions by Wine and a third party.
Special to the Roulster Stutheavilly reports near Mingo Ohio on September 21 a $4 set[e] prospect to night of the birth of a dispute at Mingo Steel Works. Two conferences in the last day. company offers to replace reluctant workers. Workers refuse, fearing blacklist, while the firm weighs replacing all striking workers.
Reports from Manhattan Field detail a record smashing day as the New York A. C. and Tandon A. C. athletes contested in seven events. Kilpatrick and Lyons led in the 800 yards, Weters won the 100 yards, Sweeney set a high jump mark, and Conneff led in the mile. Americans outpaced English rivals in most races and field events, with multiple world records lowered or tied.
Farmers resist leasing to South Penn Company in Doddridge County while reports detail drilling results across farms. Henry Cumberledge shows a small producer. Hawlins and Tee farms report mixed outcomes. Hawkins and LeMasters yield several barrels daily. Broad Run in Pleasants County sees a strong salt sand flow. Milripe Hue and Eurekaines receipts rise. Oxford Oil starts No. 2 on Thomas farm with No. 1 producing well. Associated Producers No. 10 nears sand line. Henry Oil Co makes two more Dye farm locations. historic wells exhibit variable production from 12 to 75 barrels per hour with several new gas finds.
A September 21 Philadelphia date letter from Maximo Gomez, commander-in-chief of the Cuban army at Camaguey, outlines the path to a Cuban government, naming Santiago de Cuba leaders and Camaguey figures to form an assembly and appoint ministers abroad. He says more expeditions will arm forces, extend occupation to Matanzas, and that revolution will continue despite Spanish defeats. He praises discipline and morality in ranks and pledges to rally world opinion.
A large Niagara Falls excursion yesterday afternoon carried many sightseers aboard the C L W line. The train featured two sleepers and two day coaches. listed participants include Walter Lewis, R T Howell, R B Burt and wife, Herbert Woodcock, John Morrow, Martin's Ferry residents, and numerous others from Bridgeport to Belmont and Ohio counties. The day included a marriage license issue to Calyen Dotten and Dora Helle Clarke followed by ceremony officiated by Justice Firepatrick. Guests gift the couple with a cow, pies, a bedstead, and a house rental along the way.
A gang of five dares robs a Neville Street car in Pittsburgh at midnight. They assault passengers, demand valuables, and flee into the darkness as police later arrest three suspects from New Jersey. The incident highlights Wild West style lawlessness in the city.
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