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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1896
Page
7
An odd fragment discusses Rockefeller and sleep, noting a bundle around the neck and a critic of wealth. It contrasts Rockefeller’s need for sleep with a tramp’s hunger for more, condemning greed and the burden of vast riches.
A fragmented file from the Abheeling Register notes the paper plans to mail subscriptions, promote literature, and endorse campaign themes. It mentions Mayor Pingree in Michigan politics and criticizes urban voters while urging readers to water their whisky amid political chatter.
Fragmented report claims the Rothschild family control over vast fortunes and bank holdings with a total value near 4 trillion dollars. It also names John D. Rockefeller as Americas wealthiest philanthropist, valued around 200 million dollars annually in stated earnings.
A Glasgow University address lauds Lord Kelvin as a pioneer in electricity. The speaker notes that Kelvin attributes little to his 55 years of work, yet praises his concerts of discovery and the practical advances in navigation and electrical measurement.
Amid a jam of small-town news, riders competed at the Cyrroft Club meet with impressive showing. Ralph Heaton claimed three races as Fred Alp observed strong performances. The article also notes several residents traveling, visitors' updates, and upcoming events including a church relocation and power house repairs.
The Marietta area buzzes with visitors from Canal Dover and Scott Haven as families host gatherings and trips. Miss Rose Copham arrives from Canal Dover for a week, while Miss Emma Joy visits relatives in Bellaire. The community notes birthdays, travel, church feasts, and a political discussion outside the post office drawing a crowd before a quiet evening.
Rabbi Hershberg of Boston will lecture this evening at 9 o’clock at the Jewish magazine store on Scareborn Bros. His topic will be heaven and hell from a Jew’s point of view. Seats are free and open to all.
A Brookside home party hosted by the young ladies attracted about thirty couples. Visitor reports include Miss Gertrude McConnausshy returning home after a week away. The Allen well remains a duster and is expected to be drilled about twenty feet deeper as pay sand the crew hoped to reach has not yet materialized. Il Cili spent yesterday at Chippewa Lake with friends. Joseph Bolen has returned home from Archer's Forks after a short visit.
A wedding report from Welneslay morn notes Anna Margare Hees wed Hi. Granm of this city with Rev Win officiating. The pair, both residents of this city, are now joined.
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