The Last Resort In Paris Monastery Confrontation
In a Capuchin monastery a tense confrontation unfolds as Jones Merrick and an American ally confront Father Angzelmo and a rival over a secret dossier. The meeting draws in a French captain and a gaunt Russian ally, each side weighing claims while a packet bearing crucial evidence is presented to the elder priest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Ephet
Merrick
Holy Father
Father Angzelmo
Jean
Jenex
The Count and the Monks in a Paired Duel of Wills
In a dim Paris chamber, Count Leon presses Father Anselmo for a promised packet. The aged monk refuses, delivering the sealed bundle to a trusted agent of M. Darragh. Threats rise as armed men stand ready, and a sudden cab mystery shadows the exit, leaving the party wary of French and Russian rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anselmo
Wall
Stromboloff
Jones
Merrick
Rye
Hari Kari
Father Anselmo
Leon
M. Darragh
Jean
Count Villebois
Velvet Claws Chapter III Entangles Merrick and Jones
Jones and Merrick confront a dangerous entanglement as they chase a chance to aid the community. A glamorous encounter with the Princess Olgavitch intensifies tension while an ominous French note hints at peril to both men. The scene ends with a warning as intrigue deepens.
Palestine Kettledrum In Festal Processions Described
The natives of Palestine possess a kettledrum crafted from pottery with a parchment covered head. It is supplied with a cord and carried in festive processions.
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Palestine
Courtesy Is a Blessing From the Heart of a Good Man
A concise phrase contrasts courtesy as a virtue with its misuse as a weapon in the hands of villains, reflecting on moral contrasts and the peril of noble traits in dangerous hands.
Governor Grants Long Reprieve in Rhea Case in Nebraska
Governor Ezra P Savage has issued a conditional reprieve delaying William Rhea’s execution until July 10 1908 to allow possible legislative reform on pardons and commutations. Rhea consented to the reprieve and witnesses signed aboard at the state penitentiary on April 23 1902.
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Savage
William Rhea
Herman
Zahn
Shyder
Rhea
Davis
State
Supreme Court
Ezra P, Savage
E. D. Davis
Geo. W. Martin
State of
Nebraska
Supreme’ Court
State Penitentiary
A. D
Nebraska City High Students Strike Over Arbor Day Holiday
About 100 Nebraska City High School pupils left at noon on Arbor Day after learning a ruling granting a half day. They marched to the public library, passed resolutions, and cheered in the streets. Superintendent Fling ordered all city schools dismissed.
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Nebraska City
Neb
Vaca
Fling
Four Men Plan World Tour on Foot from Nebraska
Amyndus Krause William Gelfeke George Meier and Ed Clancy prepare a world tour on foot starting May 1 from Point Nebraska with a pack mule and a light outfit. They anticipate completing the journey in about two to three years.
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Amyndus Krause
William Gelfeke
George Meier
Ed’ Clancy
Neb
Judge Wing Revives Limits on Courts to Sue Naturalization Papers
The United States circuit court judge in Cleveland has renewed a ruling that probate and insolvency courts lack authority to sue over naturalization papers. The decision notes that thousands of foreigners secured naturalization papers through the Cleveland courts named in the city.
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United States Circuit Court
Cleveland, C
Funston Reprimanded by President Over Philippines Talk
President Roosevelt orders General Frederick Funston to cease public discussion of the Philippines and not to speak at a Boston Middlesex banquet. Acting Secretary of War William Sanger transmits the directive in a war department letter dated April 22, 1902, noting the president’s regret at Funston’s remarks. The incident followed reports of Funston’s remarks about Senator Hoar at a Colorado Sons of the Revolution banquet.
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Tor
Philippines
Cenggarie
William Sanger
Colorado Sons of the Revelution
Victory in Light Cisco May Win Out
The United railways face public pressure and a union-led strike as talks begin. Key demands are 25 cent hourly raises for consecutive work, reinstatement of union members, and recognition of organized labor. Strikers maintain control and have kept peace despite outside violence concerns.
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Cisco
United Railways
Keel of Nebraska Proceeds With Civic Celebration Planned
A Seattle dispatch reports plans for laying the keel of the battleship Nebraska with a large civic celebration. If arrangements are perfected Governor Savage and staff will be invited to attend. The event signals state pride and naval progress as Washington hosts the ceremony.
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Nebraska
Seattle
Wash
Dispatch
Savage
Auburn reports claim of Oklahoma killing of son by Marion Reimers
Reports from Custer county Oklahoma say Marion Reimers born Nemaha county Nebraska killed his own son in a fit of anger after the boy bit him. He is under arrest. The boy and Reimers were playing when the incident occurred. The father and father-in-law have gone to Oklahoma to help.
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Auburn
Neb
Custer County
Oklahoma
Marion Reimers
Nemaha County
Nebraska
Mr. Reimers
Firebug Shot Down in Bethany Killing
Henry Gibson shot and killed John Sudeth after Sudeth allegedly set Gibson’s house on fire. The two houses burned this morning and after flames were subdued Gibson reportedly said I saw you set my property on fire. Sudeth gave no reply and Gibson fired four times. It is alleged Sudeth started a 20 year old fire at Bethany college and an innocent man served a sentence there.
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Bethany
W. Va
Henry Gibson
John Sudeth
Gibson
Sudeth
Sudoth
Bethany College
Robbery attempt Ends in Double Victim At Chicago Grocery
Two men attempted a holdup at Peter Sasinski and his son Julius in a Chicago grocery. The elder Sasinski was killed and the son wounded in the breast. A man naming himself Tom Glynn surrendered with a bullet wound to his arm, admitting a partner named Smith planned the hold up. Smith remains at large.
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Peter Sasinski
Julius
Chicago
Sasiniski
Tom Glynn
Sasinski
Smith
Lincoln man suffers compound fracture in basement fall
Westermann of Lincoln, at 41 South Fourteenth Street, fell while tending a furnace in his basement. He struck a step with his heel, causing a compound fracture of the bones of his right leg below the knee.
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Justice Fritz
Westermann
Lincoln
South Fourteenth-street
Incident at park injures professor in Kansas normal school
Prof. Charles Huey of the Kansas Normal School in Emporia was stabbed in the right breast and jaw fractured by a young Black suspect described as a ruffian. The attack occurred after Huey escorted Black individuals away from the park fence during a baseball game. Sam Harrison, a Black man, was arrested.
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Charles
Huey
Kansas
State Normal School
Emporia
Sam Harrison
Tax Relief Bill Advances From House Committee
The Ways and Means Committee has ordered a favorable report on Representative McCall of Massachusetts and the measure to refund taxes on legacies given to religious literary charitable or educational purposes and for the encouragement of art and for societies and the prevention of cruelty to children.
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