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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1897
Page
7
A wartime San Francisco drama traces James Dudley’s downfall after an old lover, Esther Gorschkov, and a new life pull him toward ruin. Esther defies vows, Dudley returns to her, and his resolve collapses as drink seals a tragic end in Apache.
A retired businessman recalls a fierce long standing rivalry between two Colorado towns. Social events, displays, and even mask balls fueled insults as papers from each town clashed. A rival belle lit his costume with a match, leaving a lasting scar on reputations and local press rivalry.
In a brief dialogue a woman asks why a paper keeps being delivered. The reply says the Poolers moved away and the household has continued to receive the Washington Star because the Poolers forgot to cancel the subscription.
In Vinton Iowa on November 24 the jury found Frank A Novak guilty of murder in the second degree after a nearly twelve hour deliberation. A ten year sentence at hard labor was recommended. Novak and his counsel indicated an appeal would follow, asserting many errors in the record. The verdict appears to reflect a compromise with acquittal sought by both sides.
A Cuban League of the United States address urges Congress to grant belligerent rights to Cuba, arguing gradual support from American supplies and neutrality laws protect such action. It calls for unity across 500 branches and widespread sympathy to back independence and increased arms to Cuban patriots against Spain.
From Washington sources the Democratic National Committee discusses a scheme to hold state conventions in 1900 to elect delegates, then instruct the national committee to readopt the Chicago platform and to let Bryan name his running mate. A majority is hoped to back this, potentially bypassing a national convention three years hence.
Senator Burrows of Michigan predicts a long currency debate in the coming Congress and expects sessions to continue into August. He cites routine business, Hawaiian policy, immigration, and other issues for consideration amid a peculiar Cuban situation and uncertain outcomes fromSpain's policy shifts and Blanco's undertakings.
A short excerpt discusses the original idea of the phrase the Chinaman's eight pigtail as a convenient handle toward paradise. It notes a curious belief allegedly held by natives, suggesting a mythic outlook that remains to be found among them.
E Ellery Anderson of New York and Oliver W Mink of Boston, receivers of the Union Pacific railway, conferred with Attorney General McKenna for two hours to supply data on the Kansas Pacific road. The sale is set for December 15 and the government seeks to protect its interests with an informed valuation. Meanwhile the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul road raised freight rates from Iowa to Minneapolis and St Paul.
A fragmented meditation on human nature, faith, and social norms. The text hints at moral guidance, humility, and the limits of personal virtue in guiding society. It contrasts selfishness with benevolence and references biblical themes about providence and the Golden Rule.
In Waco on November 24 the court ruled Colonel G B Gerald acted in self defense when he shot and killed the Harris brothers, one of whom was an editor, during a cross fire in a Brann Baylor dispute. The Omaha Commercial Club plans to push for a rise in memberships.
Ex Governor Crittenden of Missouri announces he will leave Kansas City next week for San Antonio where Hon William J Bryan and Mrs Bryan will join him and the three will depart on a four weeks tour of Mexico They expect to spend much time in Mexico City meeting heads of government departments to study the financial system and free silver results with Crittenden guiding Bryan based on his consular experience
A Klondike company was incorporated in Des Moines with Auditor McCarthy and National Republican Committee man Cummins among the incorporators. It is said the firm plans to secure valuable concessions from the Canadian government.
Washington November 24 The cabinet met briefly as the president and several members attended the wedding of Mr Harlan son of Justice Harlan and Miss Noble The meeting focused on department matters and President McKinley said his message was nearly done though not read to the cabinet It will likely be considered at the next meeting
Secretary Long proposes larger Navy dock facilities and ammunition stocks, while limiting new ships to a single warship and a few torpedo boats. He favors naval reserves, a government powder factory, and substantial dock construction at Boston New York Norfolk Fort Royal New Orleans Mare Island to defend seven U S coast divisions, with estimated construction costs around eight million dollars.
Alrahin to Kiondike report from San Francisco dated November 27 states H.8. Maxim, Atlantic and Pacific Aerial Navigation superintendent, says a new air ship is under construction to haul a ton of provisions and passengers to lonatiks. The craft is built with a cylindrical gas leak and naptha engine, and may reach 100 miles per hour. Lt. Jarvis arrives in Seattle to lead the Overland expedition for the relief of imprisoned whalers.
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