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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1882
Page
7
A jumble of local and national items, including references to gas workmen, strikes, political appointments, and dramatic disasters. The note hints at a sermon titled The Preacher's Duty by Tuan Wie, interwoven with accounts of labor unrest, accidents, weather extremities, and political maneuvers, all reflecting a bustling, chaotic late 19th or early 20th century scene.
A vivid reminiscence of first class life on the City of Rome and Alaska era liners. The writer describes cabin layouts dining routines waiter etiquette beverages and gratuities the English bar system versus American norms and anecdotes of passengers including stewards and officers amid stormy seas and coral humor.
Special correspondence from Cincinnati discusses the Columbus campaign, Democratic quarrels and Republican discontent. It claims Democratic money troubles, chairmen’s feuds, Thompson’s visits, and a weak temperance drive, while Republicans push rural campaigns and face low voter interest. The piece argues a tight race with cautious expectations for November.
The Hamilton County Democratic Convention centers on a power struggle between Pendleton and McLean, with McLean’s slate and the Pendleton faction vying for control. Pendleton is named permanent chairman, while McLean faces criticism for his campaign team and ticket. The outcome signals broader party tensions beyond the county lines.
An American manager William R Deutsch, once with Booth's Theatre, rises to a fortune in Paris baccarat. He wins large sums at the Cercle Imperial, playing aggressively and setting strict self rules. His earnings surge into millions as he expands into French firms, bonds, and luxury goods, while continuing to play with disciplined bankroll limits.
Fragmentary entries note deaths with names and ages. One line mentions a deceased person at a street address and a funeral service at Mt Calvary cemetery with friends invited. The other references a different individual with a funeral service details unclear.
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