Today in Wheeling History: June 13--During the initial gathering of the Second Wheeling Convention, John Carlile introduced “A Declaration of the People of Virginia.” This document proposed the reorganization of Virginia's government based on the premise that the state's secession from the United States had resulted in the abandonment of all state government positions (1861). (https://rb.gy/9g841) (https://rb.gy/9az7k)
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Today in Wheeling History: June 12--Cornerstone of St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Bridgeport, Ohio, laid (1892). Wheeling organizations that marched to the event included the Knights of St. John, the St. Alphonsus Society, the Knights of St. George, and the Ancient Order of Hiberians. (https://rb.gy/w5fbf)
Today in Wheeling History: June 11--The Second Wheeling Convention to repeal Virginia's Ordinance of Succession begins (1861). (https://rb.gy/0sj4g)
The Second Wheeling Convention took place on two occasions: from June 11 to June 25, 1861, and again from August 6 to August 21, 1861. It was called in response to the First Wheeling Convention and the approval of the Ordinance of Secession by Virginia voters. General George B. McClellan's Union troops arrived in western Virginia to counter Confederate forces. The convention aimed to establish a state loyal to the United States and elected Francis H. Pierpont as governor. After debates on whether to create a new state or preserve Virginia, the convention passed an ordinance to form a new state out of a portion of Virginia's territory. Finally, on August 21, 1861, the Second Wheeling Convention adjourned sine die, having completed its tasks. Today in Wheeling History: June 10—Wheeling special train bound for Cameron carrying the fire apparatus of an Atlantic engine, patrol wagon, and a detail of firefighters ditched near Rosby’s Rock. Engineer Patrick Duffy and Richard Donohue, both of Wheeling, were killed. Frank Farrell of Moundsville also died (1985). (https://rb.gy/d17rg) (https://rb.gy/qj8iw)
Today in Wheeling History: June 9—Three-day celebration of Golden Jubilee at Mt.de Chantal concludes (1898). (https://rb.gy/yyo5v) (https://rb.gy/742l1) (https://rb.gy/t1g2d) (https://rb.gy/22vsu)
Today in Wheeling History: June 8--Wheeling News-Register society page reads “There are some who could not kiss if they were to spend their whole lives in attempting to master the art. No woman wants to be pounced upon for a kiss as a falcon seizes upon its victim” (1924). (https://rb.gy/7wtcn)
Today in Wheeling History: June 7—B.&O. engine jumps track and plunges into Higgins Building at the intersection of Sixteenth and Main streets at the north end of the Main Street Stone Arch Bridge (1893). (https://rb.gy/bcciy)
Today in Wheeling History: June 6--Conrad Cecil Mason, a Private First Class in the U.S. Army from Wheeling, was killed during the D-Day invasion in Normandy, France (1944).
Private First Class Conrad C. Mason, a member of the U.S. Army, was assigned to B Battery, 29th Field Artillery Battalion, within the 4th Infantry Division. The primary objective of B Battery was to provide fire support to the 8th Infantry Regiment Assault Troops during the Invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, specifically on Utah Beach. PFC Mason was among the 39 individuals who tragically lost their lives when Landing Craft Tank (LCT) 458 struck a floating mine, leading to an explosion and the subsequent sinking of the craft. His final resting place is in the American Cemetery in Normandy, France. PFC Conrad’s hometown was Cameron, WV. His last address was 4-39th Street in Wheeling. (https://rb.gy/4cdap) (https://rb.gy/s9wt0) |
Mike MinderMike Minder was born and raised in Wheeling, West Virginia. He is the author of Wheeling's Gambling History to 1976. Archives
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