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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1891
Page
10
A fragmented reminiscence recounts an encounter with Count Tolstoy, a religiously devout doctor of divinity, and a mused dialogue near a seaside mansion. The narrator recalls Tolstoy’s austere pilgrimage stance, prior talks on law, faith, and duty, and the chance meeting in Odessa as Tolstoy arrives with family from Spain.
The narrator recalls meetings with Count Tolstoi in Odessa and Elizabethgrad. Tolstoi acts with odd honesty in fashion, buying a coat or shirt but refusing payment, and arguing about humanity as a riddle. A doctor defends Tolstoi as sincere and Christian, noting his simple manners and charitable acts.
A count discusses faith and philosophy with a friend, lamenting philosophers as unsatisfying and citing scripture. They plan to visit a tailor named Brischoow to have a plain coat made, hoping it will be ready the same day.
The Senate Railway Committee heard startling evidence on the Baie des Chaleurs railway affair. Contractor Armstrong admitted organizing a new syndicate after failed reorganizations and claimed heavy claims against the original company. In New York he met Premier Mercier and Quebec officials, using editor Earnest Pacaud as an agent. The government subsidies totaled 175000, with Armstrong repaying Pacaud 100000 and keeping 75000. The witness noted Pacaud’s complaint about delayed payments and listed debts to be liquidated, including names like Dr. Tarte and M. P. The committee will reconvene after more testimony as Starr swore he bid against McGreevy and Langevin influenced him to withdraw.
The Post reports the Atchison system posted a favorable gross earnings rise for the first week of August versus last August, with stronger prospects for crop movement in the territory. The stock strength in the past two days signals growing confidence in the railroad's improving condition.
EWPORT society buzzes over Delsarte coaching led by Henrietta Russell with Mrs. Whitney backing. Newport lectures attract New York fashionables from Mrs. Astor to Mrs. Fish as men join in Delsarte dances while critics praise balance, charm, and elegance. Peggy Pendennis
In a Detroit prep scene a self styled life saver recounts rescuing sixteen to seventeen men dying of thirst in the woods after a party. A woman with a flatiron forces him to defend his actions as he retreats with a wine bottle, while a stove menders union delegate dodges a dog and the crowd reacts to his tale.
A collection of short humorous quotes and quips from multiple papers. The items range from comments on social norms and marriage to work and travel, referencing names like Mawson Barton and a joke about a juror. The tone mirrors gag lines and light irony typical of early 20th century wire-service compilations.
A dramatic scene unfolds in Greensburg Sparta as a young man declares love and vows to travel anywhere for his teacher. The conversation touches on geography and the world’s shape while a separate financial note reports John Thyson’s substantial Exchange loss and looming exposure.
Railroad timetable details outline daily and Sunday passenger trains, stop times, and service notes. Mentions lines like River Railroad, access to stations, and various locations. Indicates special schedules and exceptions, including a Sunday pause and timetable adjustments.
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