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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1905
Page
3
On a Santa Fe trip, Miss Cullen accepts a ride on the rear platform of car 97. A tense scene with Lord Balles marks discreet romantic tension as the narrator contemplates staying near Miss Cullen during moonlit mountain views. The chapter ends with a cliffhanger as he admits his feelings.
A telegram from Frederic Cullen signals his plan to join at Lamyon No 3. The narrator orders 97 and 218 to couple to a connecting train, returning to the main line within an hour while awaiting the overlands arrival. A request from Mr. Cullen is made, later proven to be significant.
A visitor from the West asks if the Atlantic Ocean is all there is, while Miss Krect of Boston notes only a portion exists. The dialogue presents a brief, playful geographic misunderstanding.
A summer boarder named Yeg impresses farmer Corntessel with rapid learning. The boy’s vocabulary and quickness on the golf course as a caddy astonish the property owners while he studies the sport and language.
Dialogue shows Mr Younghub proposing liver for breakfast and Mrs Younghub agreeing. They discuss stopping at the livery to order some during a morning errand. The text presents domestic instruction style dialogue with informal tone.
The text quotes The Register of Philadelphia predicting future fuel use from gas at a Charters Creek site and a steam engine by Stevenson. It notes the editor’s foresight, including breakfast in Harrisburg and dinner in Philadelphia, and ties gas to natural fuel's role in regional development.
John Lover, a 200 keeper, claims humans could live without drinking citing gazelles llamas rabbits and parrots as examples. He argues juice from fruits like oranges lemons and limes can quench thirst and stave off senility challenging the belief that water is essential for life.
A cryptic note from Chicago mentions Dearborn and Ever Been in Wabash, noting a peculiar scene where Dearborn has papered a den with marriage licenses raising questions about the situation and its meaning.
A tense exchange ends with the Foreman declaring multiple workers fired after a heated dispute about a plan or decision. The confrontation leaves the scene charged and unresolved.
In a Washington caucus the Republican members renominated all officers of the last session. Joseph C Cannon was unanimously chosen for speaker and William P Hepburn again chaired the caucus. Cannon vowed to push wise anti trust and interstate commerce measures as Congress heeds the president's forthcoming message. Officers reappointed include Clerk Alexander McDowell, sergeant at arms Henry Unaston, doorkeeper F B Lyon, postmaster Joseph C McElroy and chaplain Rev Henry N Couden.
Washington reports the monthly circulation statement from the controller of the currency showing national bank notes in circulation at November 30 1905 totaling 533 329 258 an annual rise of 72 650 182 and monthly gain 8 821 009 Bonds backing circulation amount to 497 616 304 up 69 668 798 for the year and 7 578 498 for the month Circulation secured by lawful money sums to 35 712 954 up 2 981 384 for the year and 1 242 511 for the month Bonds on deposit to secure circulating notes stand at 500 269 440 and for public deposits 65 395 300.
Roswell New Mexico The Daily Record publishes an interview with Herbert J Hagerman the newly appointed governor who declares support for joint statehood for New Mexico and Arizona if achieved on fair and equitable terms.
Salem Massachusetts Arthur W Foote a 13 year old pupil at Phillips grammar school died from internal injuries after sustaining a football injury during a game. The accident prompted concerns about safety at school athletic activities.
Governor General issue bans on street processions meetings and carrying arms or heavy sticks. Shops to close on police demand under penalty of fine and three months imprisonment. Factories face potential strikes in support of eight hour day. Local unions send delegates to St Petersburg for union congress.
Census Bureau bulletin shows about 106 out of 1,000 adults over 19 cannot write. Illiteracy varies by group with 445 per 1,000 among negroes and 128 per 1,000 among foreign born whites. Women are slightly more literate than men, though the gap has narrowed since 1890.
Washington reports the November bulletin notes favorable overall farming conditions across most districts with exceptions in the Atlantic coast and west gulf due to heavy rains. California ends the month with relief from drought through rain, while a heavy snow blanket covers the northern Rocky Mountains to the upper Great Lakes.
An early morning dust explosion at Diamond Coal and Coke No. 1 mine in Diamondville Wyoming wrecked upper levels and killed nineteen men. Rescuers reached the scene after ten hours. by next day’s end the fate of the entombed was confirmed with the recovery of Robert Marshall’s charred remains identified by a brass mine check.
Washington reporters note the committee on proposed change of inauguration day chose the last Thursday of April as the recommended date to present to congress for future presidential inaugurations. The panel, 15 residents plus governors, unanimously favors the proposal with Governor Lea of Delaware the only state executive present.
Dispatches from Moscow reveal a state of panic with the better classes rushing abroad and daily issuance of foreign passports. Warsaw reports rising arrests of political offenders and police gate closures. In Tobolsk a large procession to honor the Decembrists buried there accompanies reports from St Petersburg of dragoon guarded streets.
The text notes appointments and removals at Roseburg's land office including C. Bristol and Francis C. Heney as appointees, with Joseph T. Bridges and James M. Lawrence among those moved to new roles in Bend and Roseburg respectively, indicating a reshuffle of receivers and officials.
Complaint filed against Keystone Watch and allies alleging second class rates and coercive practices to force dealers to sell their goods. Life Saving Service report reviews 1141 vessels aided or warned in peril last year, 27 lives lost among 4089, and $10.32 million in affected vessels and cargoes. Pension bureau clerks promoted about 100. about 25 salaries cut, many older workers moved to $900 roll.
Richard A. McCurdy steps down as president of the Mutual Life Insurance Co. Board accepts his resignation. Frederic Cromwell named temporary successor. Rumor says James B. Eckles has been offered the presidency, though no permanent successor announced.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad began a through tariff on corn from Missouri river points to Liverpool of 28 14 cents from Kansas City and 30 cents from Omaha. The move follows a gulf shipping campaign by grain men to shift large volumes at lower rates. The St Paul aims to route grain through Atlantic ports with 36 000 000 bushels already secured and likely moved via Baltimore as eastern roads accept St Paul rates.
Walden Vermont Governor Charles J. Bell says he will not interfere with regular arrangements in the Mary Rogers case after the U S Supreme Court decision. He emphasizes standing on his prior grounds and notes no changes to December 8 plans.
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