27 Dec 1902
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Newspaper
Daily News Record
Location
Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1902
Page
1
A sweeping early 20th century romance unfolds around Prince Nesferov and Frances Gordon amid Baltic intrigue. Vladimir Paulpoff, a Russian blacksmith, draws Frances while Nesferov schemes to unite them, a daggered plot of abduction duel and forbidden love swirling through Graslov palace. Therese, Princess Olga, and a vanished prince weave a tangled mystery of inheritance and revenge across Tomsk and Obi.
In Tomsk the truth unfolds of Vladimir Nesterov once thought dead. Olga Neslerov exposes Nicholas Nesterov’s treachery after freeing Vladimir from confinement. The governor general consoles Paulpoff and honors the loyal old man. Denton recovers as Frances Gordon pledges marriage to Jack.
Frances's joyous kiss seals a life saved as Gordon vows to repay her kindness. He wakes, grateful, declaring he will spend the rest of his life paying Frances back for saving him, while she laughs with happiness at the outcome.
The composer Rossini, famed for poor name recall, greeted Bishop by whistling his own glee “When the Wind Blo ws.” The English Mozart, recognizing the melody, enjoyed the moment as a playful test of memory among Rossini and companions.
A sign maker sued in an English court for the price of two signs. The case argued that the letter o in the sign name was smaller. Measurements showed the o was a sixteenth of an inch larger after adjusting for optical illusion. Judgment for the signmakers.
The Chicago Post frames the danger of carrying an argument to its logical end. A couple at a picnic engages in witty banter about creation, joking that fingers were made before forks and people before clothes as they share a laugh and continue dining in playful democratic fashion.
A Washington Times fragment depicts a tense exchange between Tom and Mary. Tom admits foolish marriage choices while Mary acknowledges her limited options with Lou as her only perceived chance, implying troubled relationships and resignation.
Criminal speaks to the judge admitting repeat arrests for vagrancy and joking about a Jubilee. The exchange suggests a defense point based on mitigating circumstances and familiarity with prior arrests.
A humorous exchange in the Baltimore American plays on editing an article about American forests. The editor quips he shortened the piece to a “long story short,” highlighting a pun about cutting down the forest story.
Mrs S H Newsom of Decatur Alabama credits Electric Bitters with ending three years of severe indigestion water trash and bowel dyspepsia. She reports regained appetite and a 35 pound weight gain after using the remedy. The tonic is advertised as a positive guaranteed cure for indigestion loss of appetite stomach liver and kidney troubles priced at 59 cents at local druggists.
The Canadian Pacific lists return fare validity around Christmas and New Year plus lower one way first class rates for late December 1902 and early January 1903. Offers require tickets and agent Thos. R. Harvey at 107 Portage Avenue. Also references Soo Industrial ad, Soo Bottled Beer order, real estate wants, and an auction sale at Soo Furniture Co. through December 25th.
In a St Louis Globe-Democrat excerpt, the secretary of war is portrayed with a chilling, judge-like presence that unsettles lawmakers. The Insular Affairs Committee questions Colonel Edwards on Philippine constabulary appointments, and Edwards replies the secretary would not tolerate pressure from congressmen for favored army postings.
A Baltimore Sun item recalls Thomas B Reed joking at his own expense in a Capitol area bookshop. Reed browsed titles, balked at a dollar price for Scruples, sparking Guild’s tart quip about lawmakers and book purchases as he walked away laughing.
Washington correspondence notes a Kentucky congressman retelling a Mint julep origin joke to jar party rivals. Another front reveals Speaker Henderson inspiring Blue Ridge club members with the song There’s a Hole in the Bottom of the Sea sung late in a congressional party car, ending with a sleepy quip about Dave falling through the hole.
Governor Stone recounted a tale from a student who asked if she ever thought about marriage. Her reply, framed by stern resolve, was that she did not, affirming that work mattered more. The Philadelphia Ledger cites the anecdote told at a recent dinner.
In the long campaign era a Cor oral Tanner, famed pension seator, is mocked by a doctor over his missing legs. A small Illinois town anecdote recalls Gettysburg losses in a tense exchange. Meanwhile an ad for Mytick Cigar touts low prices as Soo Furniture announces a December 25 auction.
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