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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1892
Page
4
A long feature reports on Wheeling and surrounding industrial changes. It notes waning disturbances in whaling era and shifting production toward steel and glass works. Mentions specific firms, workers, and relocation plans, with upcoming project timelines and new factory openings in the region.
The column reviews early season boxing prospects with Siddons and Van Heest, a bantamweight prize at Columbus Athletic Club, and other pro boxing chatter. It also surveys trotting horses, drivers and stables, noting Bedawin and Openset matchups, plus impending spring handicaps and betting markets.
Amid Holy Week bustle the Criterion revives Enfant Prodigue with the original French cast. Charles Wyndham secures Mrs Langtry for Suseanne in London. Sullivan's health improves after travel in South of France. possible operation looms. Vienna attracts visitors for a musical and dramatic Exposition, with many rooms booked. Minstrels and theater managers face thin margins. Patti’s star wanes while new acts and circuses rise.
Sir Arthur Sullivan famed composer of Pinafore and The Pirates of Penzance faced a serious illness though not immediately dangerous. He gained a Mendelssohn scholarship, studied in Leipzig, and became a leading figure in English music alongside Gilbert. Pinafore's enduring success contrasted with earlier modest reception in England.
John Freundiel reports on Grand Lodge duties at Hillsbern W V with subordinates and officers in attendance. A banquet at Kanawha House followed, with rehearsals of initiations at Hane Lodge No 1 and West Virginia chapters. Mentions Burns Bros mills in Elizabeth, Kanawha River, Wheeling visits, and local civic notes including elections and church activities.
Advertisement notes the largest and finest wallpaper line in the state with bolts priced from 4e to 3.00 and 5.00. It offers contracts for paper and hanging, guarantees work at reasonable prices, and invites callers to examine the selection.
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