27 Sep 1896
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1896
Page
1
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The speaker Bryan drew enormous crowds at Evory Station and other Langer towns amid speeches about savings bank deposits and the silver question. Clough and Rockwell challenged questions while Sewall visited Bath with large demonstrations and a major rally planned for Portland.
A large crowd gathered in Lewell as supporters greeted Mr Bryan and Mr Seadetait. The event featured Mr Teyun and a main contingent arriving, with speeches briefly interrupted by ongoing calls for unity amid a crowded scene and a continued push for the candidate’s message.
Albany September 26 Thacher declines the Democratic nomination for governor, sending a letter before a state committee visit. He says no copy of the proposed platform was shown to him and he cannot support a platform tied to Chicago reforms, while pledging to stay within the party.
New Orleans September 26 A double tragedy occurred in a district boarding house when Harry Goldsmith a soldier with a delinquent company and Joseph Golitstein a clothing drummer quarreled over a prank. Golitstein shot Goldstein twice in the head causing mortal wounds then killed himself. Both men were young and unmarried.
A large and attentive crowd gathered at St Marys West Virginia on September 22 for a public meeting featuring PL Watt Metin of Kentucky. J C Noland introduced the speaker and urged calm discussion on the silver issue while inviting questions, education, and constructive debate to inform voters before November.
Special to the Register from Washington notes a postal appointment at Wadestown and a reallocation of the Central City post office duties to Huntington, effective October 1 through December 1, with changes involving Mononsalis Pombey and Joe Postmaster General in the context.
Special to the Reelster reports a festive evening in Larksbury with strong enthusiasm for Bryan and free silver. Rural voters and towns like Dover, Wilson, and nearby communities showed solid backing as the event emphasized traditional agrarian issues and local sentiment.
In Aaston Massachusetts a dramatic political day ended with George Fred Williams named for governor by mass Democratic and Republican aligned factions after a Chicago convention clash over silver. The Populists quickly endorsed Williams and joined with Bryan Sewall platform supporters, amid tense door blocks and long-night negotiations at Muste Hall and Hamilton Place.
Gen Watts remains ill and confines himself to his room for about a week. The committee secures John O Pendleton of Wheeling to take over engagements and continue the tour, with Pendleton arriving tonight and resuming the schedule in Montgomery Monday evening. He will address Star and Congressional meetings at Huntington on October 2.
Oil market notes report a new well near Marietta producing an estimated 100 barrels per day after a morning strike. The Clark Oil Company, of Marietta, drilled the depth and faces a contested claim by the LaBeck Oil Company of Parkersburg possibly leading to litigation. Credit data shows loans, certificates open, with prices and shipments recorded, and Petroteam Pennsylvania shows a high bid of 1.15 for October.
The German American Bryan and Altered Club of Cooke County forwards W J Bryan letter from Brooklyn to St Louis delegation dated September 12 praising German American confidence in leading Americans toward an independent financial policy. Bryan cites Prince Bismarck and the gold standard debate, arguing that German support for U S policy counters foreign influence and supports the Republican aim to maintain the nation’s financial course.
A large Ravenswood gathering at Wells's Opera House organized a free silver club with 160 voters joining, including 12 former Republicans. John A. McTurph was named president, F. H. Green vice president, J. W. Taylor second vice president, J. W. Armstrong secretary, and E. Timlin treasurer. Hon. George Neale of Huntington spoke for over an hour, electrifying the audience in support of free silver.
J B Mock of Butler through an attorney filed in the Circuit Court a $39,000 damages suit against the Ohio River railroad. One claim seeks $25,000 for damages from a wreck involving metals on a road trip near Wheeling years ago, and $5,000 for breach of contract. Mock contends he was retired from duties after an injury and that full pay was promised but not kept.
Report from Cameron W A notes 103 members enrolled forming the John T McGraw Sixteen to One club with CY Pendum as president and Wm M Kincaid as vice president J G Grawford as secretary Tallman of Bellairs listed as absent The next meeting is scheduled for Saturday at 3 pm. CHICKERING PIANO MUST BE SOLD An upright piano from a family no longer needed due to renovations is offered at almost half value by F W Batner Co 1910 Market Street with assurances of excellent condition and near new wear.
More Komeyile, a marching club of Cleveland ladies, received the glad hand as Wheeling and Lake Erie employees stood ninth in delegations. Denton Ohio September 26 notes a campaign day with diverse delegations from twenty to thirty towns. Major McKinley addressed attendees during a showy demonstration featuring bands, delegations, and remarks on currency.
A widow, Mrs. Williams of Denver, accuses Robert Snowden a 28 year old journalist of luring her to San Francisco promising marriage then swindling her of money and jewelry before vanishing. The case details show Snowden and the widow meeting in Denver and traveling west, with her debts mounting to ninety dollars as she stayed in hotels awaiting his return. Also noted are a rant by Cat Adams in Griffon and a brief weather forecast for West Virginia and Western Pennsylvania.
Youngstown labored to a 6 5 victory over Wheeling in a tight Inter-State League game at Coxe park. Baker starred for Youngstown with solid pitching and fielding while Whaley and Somers contributed key hits. The teams meet again Monday for the championship showdown at Bean grounds with Cooper umpiring.
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