26 Sep 1886
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1886
Page
1
A fragmented notice reports a court action involving Hesded and Ye dsmeritnn Mon, with Hollima Thossand Dollars set as bail for trial. Names appear garbled in OCR, but the core item notes a financial bail amount and impending court appearance. Legal proceedings proceed as scheduled.
A fragmentary report describes plans and meetings related to a penitentiary case, naming officials, consuls, and observers. It notes legal actions under federal authority, references to trials, and mentions of involved individuals and places, with references to September dates and court proceedings.
Greenbackers and Republicans met in county convention and backed W H Toler and H Oakes for the house of delegates while McWhorter was chosen for the third seat. Cunningham named county commissioner amid controversy. Also notes Sovereign Grand Lodge meeting and railway washouts in Michigan and Illinois with train delays and washouts.
Reports from Portsmua Pennsylvania describe the final series between the Matalonghes and Athlete concluding with a choppy, injury marred game. Highlights include Larkin's three two base hits and O'Brien handling errors and wild pitches. In other items, Grace Pinnell and George H. Lee wed in a notable society gathering, and Charles Kemiall, aged 62, shot himself at his sister’s home in Michigan.
A chaotic baseball game on the island drew a large crowd as Wheeling unable to field their regular pitcher due to injury faced Steubenville. The match swung with misplays and tense moments, ending with Wheeling securing a late rally before darkness forced a stoppage and a 10-10 tie.
Across the upcoming week at the Opera House and Grand the program promises varied amusement including comedy tragedy and concerto. A Western young man’s financial schemes and a sensational stage portrayal by Robert L Downing are noted alongside political rallies and theatre reviews.
The social season opens with multiple events as Wheeling society hosts progressive euchre receptions, dancing parties, and large gatherings. Guests include Genies Lintner, Miss Maggie Weight, Miss Bird Harrison, and officials like Col. Sam Harrison and Major James W. McCauley. Prominent venues include Leatherwood, the McLure House, and the St James Hotel, with plans for forthcoming receptions and performances at the Grad Opera House and Saanerchor venues.
The Parliament was prorogued to November 1 and the Queen’s speech previews policy. Highlights include relations with foreign powers Bulgaria Afghanistan and the Berlin treaty provisions. Measures on Ireland tenure and purchase acts are examined, with emphasis on imperial unity and closer ties within the empire. A London circuit court jury returned a verdict in a case involving TP Shallerom ve Caldwell.
In a sea race between Wa and Kos, Beach won by four lengths amid rough water and shifting tactics. The event featured leaders Rowyea Hirst and Hewets with several barges crossing inshore, while real estate transfers and local notices filled the remainder of the day’s pages.
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