28 Sep 1890
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1890
Page
1
A chaotic courtroom scene unfolded as witnesses testified in a contract dispute and a state bank matter dominant in the session. Key figures included Mr Culbertson and Mr Dash, with arguments over debts, deposits, and procedural rulings.
A compact report notes a dead heat mark in the round two fall show with the American entry delivering a poor showing. Thebotting line indicates misfortune and the subject wilts away, finishing by second round.
Telegraph from Belawowr reports the Duncan Oil Company's well near the river bank is promising but the Simpson well yielded only small flows before stopping. Sand layers about thirteen to fourteen feet thick were drilled through, with plans to shoot the well tomorrow. Oil appears plentiful but gas is insufficient to push it into tanks, and many owners are tightening operations amid rising property values and concerns for future yields.
A long brick wall used as a backing for frame houses in Allegheny collapsed late this afternoon, burying several workmen. Joseph Solvale died, Joseph Vogel foreman injured, and others including a Hungarian and Matthew Rositeh were hurt. The incident occurred near Callery Row in Allegheny City, tearing down two houses and damaging a nearby manufacturing building. Rescue efforts and fears of further collapses followed as authorities investigated the cause.
The Birchall murder trial continued as Dr Kearns and other physicians debated rigor mortis timing and bruise interpretations. Testimony suggested bruises could predate death, while doctors differed on race and skin involvement. The defendant Birchall, calm yet anxious, faced jurors and reporters as remarks from witnesses and defense questions shaped the day.
In the ongoing conspiracy trials at Tipperary the defense challenges Justice Shannon. The Nationalists renew protests and threaten formal objections while magistrates weigh hearing cases separately or together. Crown prosecutor Ronan acts as the lead voice amid volatile courtroom exchanges.
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