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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1889
Page
4
A chaotic pamphlet filled with political outrage and cultural clashes mocks a proposed exhibition at Pompeii excavations. The piece criticizes officials for allowing or refusing games and cultural actions, arguing for protecting heritage while debating national prestige and economic stakes.
A fragmented notice describes a Fairmont gathering with musical entertainment, dancing, and social activities at a prominent house on the water front. It mentions attendees including Joe Wenkin, Grave themes, Selle Everhart, and others, with plans for a community party featuring dancing and a future devotion. The piece references a marriage and a family visit, with notes on local officials and a Senate meeting.
Washington February 16 The Ways and Means Committee in a brief session considered the McMillin tariff bill and ordered a favorable report to the House. The measure would raise about 73 million dollars and mirrors the Mills bill with limited changes to iron and related schedules. It also contemplates a separate bill by Rep Breckenridge to place plate and wool on the free list and cut revenue, affecting woolen and worsted cloth. The panel hopes the bill serves as revenue relief amid urgent needs and would be main vehicle for the Appropriations Committee.
Long report from York County Pennsylvania describes a wave of incendiary arsons in the Arcadian Glenville area. A mysterious “egg” device sparked earlier fires, with investigators tracing a chemical ignition and gunpowderlike residue. Authorities, farmers, and workers fear further blazes as the investigation widens and the community braces for more losses.
A joint committee session in the Board of Education office discussed transferring the old Court House to the Board for a library. Citizens debated price and lease options while planning an inspection next Monday at 2:00 PM. The rest of the page previews theater offerings and river conditions in Harrisburg.
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