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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1901
Page
3
In Chapter VIl, Mr. and Mrs. Magnum butt heads over the eerie manor. Gossip and spite swirl as Kitty belittles Miss Marjorie the governess while Mr. Cowley’s quirks fuel distrust. Miss Marjorie retires early and the house party grows tenser.
In a melodramatic scene Miss Marjorie is reunited with her returned lover after years apart. He reveals Australia wealth and remorse for past suspicions as he vows to marry, rescue her from drudgery, and take her away. A boyish rival is silenced and the couple prepare to elope with approval from a protective guardian.
Miss Marjorie leaves her hall cloak behind, pacing the garden path under a starless sky. She recalls happier days with a former lover, laments slander and betrayal, and wonders if Banley’s haunted house holds answers or acceptance.
Mrs. Russell Sage, wife of the New York capitalist, argues fashionable women have no time for active charity though they may donate funds. She says social duties fill their days and cites Helen Gould and a prominent society leader who inherited $200,000 as examples of continued influence without active charitable work.
General Chaffee cabled from Pekin asking for instructions on whether to dismantle or preserve Chinese fortifications and on establishing fortified posts along the Pekin to sea route. The United States opposes a permanent China garrison while evacution plans proceed, with May 30 set for Chaffee’s move to Manila.
G W Whitehead reports Porto Rico trade for May 1, 1900 to February 28, 1901. Free imports from the United States total $3,546,852. durable imports $2,906,156. Other countries add $33,860 in free imports and $1,616,092 in durable imports. Total duties $893,820. Exports to the United States $3,030,506 and to others $2,423,577. Total imports about $8,100,000 and exports $5,814,083.
The Navy Department reports a shell burst from Kentucky’s gun occurred at the instant of firing. The concussion harmed the forward section and flattened sand near the inner muzzle within about two inches, while the gun itself stayed intact.
Belfast April 5 The White Star line steamer Celtic the largest vessel ever built was launched this morning before a large gathering. The ship measures 680.9 feet in length 75 feet beam and 441 feet depth with gross tonnage of 20880 net tonnage 13650 and a displacement of 33000 tons. It is not designed for speed.
The St. Louis Works fair commission is expected to meet in St. Louis around April 13. Senator Thurston, acting as temporary chairman, denies being appointed chairman and reiterates support for Carter as president. George Meiklejohn is to receive a large silver loving cup from army officers, if possible before his westward departure.
The president and Secretary Hay met for almost an hour with Secretary Root present part of the time. The talks focused on the Chinese issue though no official word confirmed reports of China’s refusal to sign the Manchurian agreement with Russia.
Washington reports a Spanish approval of a draft treaty of commercial friendship with the United States, part of a broader effort by Minister Storer to replace prewar agreements. An extradition treaty is near completion, and a common basis for commerce terms is said to have been reached, promising reduced duties and expanded trade.
Capetown officials report two deaths from bubonic plague and one suspected case today, marking the lowest tally since the outbreak began.Authorities confirm the figures and urge continued vigilance and public health measures.
London April 5 Mr Robert Bog premier and colonial secretary of Newfoundland confirms an agreement on the French shore question. The Newfoundland delegate E P Morris sailed from Liverpool for New York yesterday and the understanding is satisfactory to Newfoundland and Great Britain and hoped to satisfy France.
Chief Justice Arellano describes progress toward pacification and Aguinaldo's oath of allegiance. Aguinaldo, detained in Manila, expresses interest in learning the American system and may visit the United States after US oath. Officials say surrender by insurgents could lead to full pacification by June.
Washington officials in April believed Li Hung Chang may be departing Pekin for good due to imperial displeasure. The note mentions Li Wang Chang’s pro Russian stance when appointed to a peace envoy.
Ex Senators Thurston McBride and Lindsay, ex Representatives Allen Mississippi and John F Miller Indiana, and five members of the St Louis exposition commission visited the president. Allen joked the group came to thank him for the decisions he had made.
Lieutenant General Miles will leave Washington tomorrow for Atlantic City and then go to Sandy Hook for a board of ordnance and fortifications meeting. The tests of field guns will not take place at this time.
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