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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1891
Page
9
A drifting account traces the inner circle around Grand Duchess Marin and Count Stroganoff, detailing influence, wealth, and power at St. Petersburg’s court. It describes court nobles, imperial favorites, and the complex ties binding family, drama, and state from the Napoleonic era onward.
A Dallas widow, Mrs. Elena Purcell, marries Dane John Anderson in Cleveland after selling a grocery stake and gifting $6,000. They flee toward Europe with her wardrobe and cash. Anderson boards a train to Boston as authorities pursue the fugitive pair, while Mrs. Purcell is cared for by locals awaiting a safe outcome.
The piece discusses Chautauqua dress reform advocating beauty and health, urges study of classic sculptures as models, cites Venus de Milo and other figures, lessons on corsets, drapery, and artistic tailoring, with artists like Kenyon Cox and Dana Gibson weighing in on modern female form and fashion. Also includes a humorous local vignette of Uncle Lislie and his family on Croghan Street.
Mrs Amy Gillig wife of Chas A Gillig president of Gilligs Exchange London has been divorced for non support and desertion. Gillig answered that six or seven years ago he and wife separated after discovery of her intimate with clergymen in London. Custody of their child was decided.
Ohio Lodge No 1 held a bustling meeting with a new craftsman elevated to master and several officers installed including Andrew Ross as Worshipful Master. Bates Lodge No 83 saw candidates expected but not appearing. Other lodges conducted first degree and fellow craft work as new officers led the sessions. A joint service for St Johns Day was announced at St Matthews Church with Brethren urged to attend. Wheeling Commandery will hold conclave and Wildey Rebekah Lodge plans a degree staff setup next week. Five applications were received by Wheeling Lodge No 9, with an installation and banquet planned for Saturday.
In a Pittsburg office circa 1840, Andrew Carnegie and four other Scottish men trained as messengers and advanced into key railroad and industrial roles. The group included Henry Oliver, Robert Pitcairn, Major William Moreland, and David M’Cargo. Their thrift, curiosity, and ambition propelled careers from telegraphy to railroads and steel, with Carnegie rising to leadership under Scott and later J. Edgar Thomson aiding massive industry growth.
Fragmentary report details early telegraph operations linking Pittsburgh to New York and the South. Mentions Major Wiig, Moreland, Carnegie, Pitcairn, and a birthday event for Scott's clerical circle, with reflections on memory of the workers and the 21st anniversary celebration.
Reports from Samara describe overcrowding with typhoid and typhus among inmates as authorities race to deploy troops amid looming riots. Officials in Moscow warn of epidemic risk with daily fever cases and intensified relief efforts under strict supervision.
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