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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1903
Page
8
Mrs Hackett faces a crushing crisis after a secret marriage leaves her on the edge of ruin. Ned Blane's quiet aid stirs dangerous hope as Hackett plans a night of guests while a household breaks under strain. Old loyalties fracture and sorrow deepens as the family teeters on a precipice.
Opening the hall door the youth delivered much of his speech half in the house and half out. He seeks to stand well with himself and others, and in Ned Blane’s presence outside he would likely temper his tone to avoid private danger.
Ned Blane confronts his rival Will Hackett after overhearing an exchange with Hackett’s wife. Blane asserts privacy and warns Hackett, exposing his own jealousy and warning of consequences. Hackett retreats, planning to weaponize the dispute, as the scene ends with Blane’s ominous refrain and a looming confrontation.
England faces a predicted coal famine as a royal commission warns that coal under 2,000 feet will be exhausted within 250 to 300 years. After that, fuel would have to be imported from the United States or China, whose coal reserves are believed vast though not precisely measured.
Mrs De Styles once popular, hosted a euchre party for the girls but failed to arrange prizes for all. The Baltimore Herald notes the incident as a caution on generosity versus recognition.
A new report by Bonaparte and Conrad censures former Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith and aides Perry Heath George W Beavers and others for illegal appointments and abuses in 1898 to 1900. It ties Beavers Merritt Willett Tracewell Castle and Smith to lax policies and fraudulent treasury payments, recommending a full Washington post office investigation.
Frank B. Loomis Assistant Secretary of State told the Quill Club in New York that U S recognition of the Panamanian republic prevented a war between France and Colombia. He warned that Bogota feared the United States would force a Panama canal renewal and warned of a potential wider european conflict if the Bogota Paris cable news triggered an armed clash.
The Prohibition national committee chose Kansas City as the convention site with June 29 as the event date and June 20 as the meeting day. About 2,500 delegates are planned based on a 1900 Woolley vote basis, four delegates per state and one per 200 votes or fraction. Estimated costs range from 1,000 to 1,500 dollars for hall, rooms, headquarters, music, and decorations. Final ballot: Kansas City 21, Buffalo 15, Indianapolis 4. other cities had votes earlier. Treasurer Dickey reports 7,475 on hand for the next campaign, with 53,000 spent since the last accounting.
Edward Everett Hale, a noted author, preacher, and philanthropist, has accepted the role of chaplain to the United States Senate. Born in Boston on April 3, 1822, he graduated from Harvard in 1839 and has served as minister of the South Unitarian Church in Boston since 1856. He has written stories and histories and contributed to various literary journals.
Gov Taft reaches agreement with the pope on buying 403000 acres of friar lands in the Philippines for 7.25 million dollars. The sale excludes 12000 acres near Manila sold to a railway company and a large sugar plantation. Originating price was 15 million, Taft offered 6 million.
The Texas New Mexico and Western charter signals new network expansion with express routes to Albany and New York within six years. Government plans to open Rosebud Reservation. Texas Railroad Commission adopts statewide freight rate classification. Southwestern lines end joint immigration agency. mail transport shows strong earnings and a potential 1903 revenue rise. New York Central to spend 20 million over five years on locomotive movement using third rail and overhead trolley as it expands into the city.
Sunday School lesson traces David’s reign from Bethlehem to Jerusalem, the ark, covenant, and temple. It notes Absalom’s rebellion, Solomon’s ascent, and the dedication of the temple, culminating in the prophecy of Messiah and the everlasting Kingdom. Next lesson previews Jesus’ boyhood.
Five passengers died and ten injured after a Chicago Burlington and Quincy derailment near Albia Iowa. Five cars burned when the train struck Cedar Creek bridge girders, with victims including Mildred Mitchen and an unidentified man. The wreck also mentions a separate WV incident and a university presidency decline.
In a brief exchange Tomdix and Bojax sketch two sour looks. One angular woman in the corner is labeled a spinster and another nearby woman is married. Euitably Named asks why the boy is called Coffee. Mr Kidler explains the nickname keeps them awake at night.
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