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Mr. Rolleum

A showman who exhibited a fake petrified man.

minor

Also known as Rolleum, Mr. Peter Rolleum

First appearance: iv

Mr. Rolleum shows up with force in The Petroleum Humbug. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Vice President and managing officer of the New York and Rangoon Petroleum Company; originator of the fraudulent scheme.
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Mr. Rolleum first appears in 0008 iv.

In The Petroleum Humbug: Vice President and managing officer of the New York and Rangoon Petroleum Company; originator of the fraudulent scheme.

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  • Escalation
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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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