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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1902
Page
8
Hal Windsor returns to a mansion to woo heiress Nellie but recalls a past love with Elise Vaughn who sold herself for wealth. Elise later reappears at the Vendome Hotel seeking forgiveness as Windsor braces for a future with Nellie. A haunting violet scent and memories drive the doomed romance toward a resolute, noble exit.
A German physician states that 72.5 percent of dyspepsia sufferers have unsound teeth. The assertion links dental health to digestive troubles, suggesting dental treatment could impact dyspepsia symptoms.
A Victorian social claim notes that many women require a medicine bottle bearing a death’s head to believe they are seriously ill. The remark reflects public attitudes toward medicine and female health anxieties of the era.
Prof Jacques Loeb reported at the American Physiological Society meeting that unfertilized sea urchin eggs placed in potassium cyanide remained viable for days. He argued death results from active cellular agents counteracted by potassium salts, suggesting life prolongation in unfertilized eggs.
The United States faces an unprecedented surplus as tax receipts outpace expenditures. Secretary Lyman J. Gage and successor Leslie M. Shaw wrestle with how to dispose of funds, with $175 million available above a $150 million reserve. Gold reserves total $71 million, plus $45 million in government certificates, while debt reduction remains limited by premium costs and policy prudence.
The Chicago Burlington and Quincey Railroad fills a 71 foot deep valley at Sugar Creek near Ottumwa Iowa. 328000 cubic yards of grading by June next year will raise a ridge 275 feet wide at the base with two 35 foot arches to cope with spring floods. 150 men worked on the arch construction using 600000 bricks.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Rail Way reports engine 921 with six mail cars ran from Chicago to Milwaukee in eighty seven minutes, depot to depot, with one stop. Total distance eighty five miles and two tenths, fastest ever between the cities, despite five crossing slowdowns.
Richard Croker abdicates as leader of New York Tammany Hall retiring from the Finance Committee chair and planning an indefinite European voyage. Lewis Nixon, elected Saturday night, becomes the new head of the tiger organization and vows not to be a figurehead at about 40 years old.
Ada Dennis a noted Washington modiste was attacked in her home on December 8. She regained consciousness later and said she remembers nothing before the blow struck while she slept. Police remain mystified with no motive or suspect.
Rachel A. Madden, kidnapped thirty years ago and abandoned in Evansville Indiana, has been found by her family. Her grandmother Mrs. Jane Williams of Melroseport, Pa., who mourned her as dead, learned of the whereabouts in time to see her before dying. The kidnapper reportedly confessed, with promised immunity.
George H. Phillips, known as the corn king, has been wrecked on the Chicago Board of Trade for a second time in seven months. His suspension was announced and trades ordered closed at his request when the board opened Tuesday. A rye slump chiefly blamed for the trouble. Phillips says he is down and out for a long time. Offers of help came from strangers and customers, but he refused to take advantage and said he would “pour” no sympathy.
Quos and Enol report a Chicago National League Club signing many players. The death of Eugene Carter shocks billiards, and Ted Sloan plans a U.S. mount for Mayor Fleischmann's Cincinnati horses. McGovern Sullivan fight moved to Louisville. Boxer George Dixon to retire briefly. Tommy White retires. Denver boxing ban disrupts Young Corbett. Six day race ends in chaotic finish with police ending the brawl amid a large crowd.
A post office has been established at Dotson I T with Robert Dotson serving as postmaster.
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