23 Sep 1888
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1888
Page
1
A scrambled account reflects a heated political scene with Democrats described as wavering and criticized for delaying travel and failing to unite for campaigns. It notes voters’ engagement, remarks on leadership, and questions about future policy amid calls for growth and infrastructure development.
Charleston dispatch outlines a bitter stand from both parties as they jockey for governor and Senate seats. Republicans press to control the Legislature and push for a Senate bid, while Democrats warn of trading the governorship for national office. Citizens see a polarized fight with regional factions and shifting loyalties across several counties and towns.
Louisyix Ky September 22 at a meeting of physicians and others called by Mayor Jacob it was decided to open Louisville gates to yellow fever refugees. A team arrived from Decatur this morning with no excitement or danger noted. The New York outlook suggested easing quarantine while reinforcing port protections.
A report states Mrs Langtry plans a divorce from her husband, with papers prepared weeks ago and to be filed in San Francisco. She is expected to return to New York by early next month and resumes a theatrical engagement in October.
A report from Oxr, September 22, states the Alaska boundary line dispute may widen US Canadian tensions. It notes recent findings that rich gold fields on Yahoo river may lie within British territory, provoking conflict between miners and authorities over jurisdiction near the imagined line between Alaska and British Columbia.
Preparations for the Allegheny County Centennial Celebration in Prrestina PA are under way with vast crowds expected. The event spans three days beginning Monday with police and fire department parades, dedication of the county court house, a civic demonstration, and a military and Grand Army of the Republic parade. Delegations from Obie West Virginia and Maryland will participate in various processions.
Anos Haas and Anna Dickinson headline a heated Indiana stump duel as Helen Gongar challenges Dickinson over Prohibition. In the same paper, a Republican dispute grows over Dickinson’s role, with calls for her withdrawal and barbed comments about the party and managers.
In Cuantzrox W Va on September 2 a mayor’s court convicts a woman for keeping a disorderly house and fines her $20. A volunteer man offers to serve her sentence in lieu of payment, while the judge weighs public shame against mercy. The incident highlights harsh public labor penalties and a private man’s moral stance as he vows not to witness women degraded.
Yesterday's games featured multiple NL and AL matchups with notable performances. Cincinnati beat Brooklyn 13 to 4, Pittsburgh lost to Boston 2 to 1, and St Louis edged Cleveland in a two game set with late scoring, while Chicago defeated Washington 3 to 1 in a weather affected contest.
A garbled OCR fragment references September 92 and an Irish leader named Fareell amid a verbal sparring prelude to a major combat. It hints at cheering support from Parnalite followers but warns against letting elation override judgment, with unclear further details.
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