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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1902
Page
3
On the piazza Emma questions Eleanor about Mr Page’s intentions and her future. Emma insists a marriage proposal is likely, while Eleanor reveals plans to pursue teaching and a life work rather than Westward change.
Eleanor argues with Aunt Emma over leaving her uncle Harold’s home to support herself. Aunt Emma weighs options like teaching, painting, or lessons while warning against radical change, urging practical paths and noting Eleanor’s preference for study, books, and a distinct lifestyle.
Representative Livingstone of Georgia recalls a botched medical visit and a death on the surgeon’s table. He recounts waiting to decide on surgery and a negro mammy offering a turpentine cure as the reason for his mirth at doctors signs.
The piece questions youth happiness and social pressure. It notes one boy must haul water for the elephant while fearing his father will accuse him of moral harm before the big show. It muses on youth seeming versus aging and the appeal of youth’s illusion.
The article states that Frogskin produces a leather that is the toughest relative to its thickness. It emphasizes extraordinary durability and strength as the defining attribute of Frogskin's material.
In Hungary the age of legal capacity is determined by baptism, not by birth date. The system ties adulthood to church sacraments, marking the transition with religious rite rather than civil record. This historic practice shapes rights, duties, and social status for individuals upon baptism.
A Davenport Iowa Republican editorial argues against tariff revision while praising current prosperity. It cites the Commercial Advertiser and figures such as Senator Burrows and Senator Scott to claim that changes now would bring uncertainty and harm to business, urging downward revisions only if any.
The article argues prosperity was the central factor in the recent election, with Republicans defending tariff policy and boasting a strong record. It notes Democrats attacked national prosperity through tariffs, and that laboring men chose to accept the status quo, affirming Republican positions.
A Minneapolis Progress editorial argues that trusts rise with industrial growth under both free trade and protection. It critiques demagogic tariffication as a route to fear, asserts Britain hosts labor trusts in free trade, and urges the people to make trusts serve society rather than dominate it.
The New York Evening Post argues for a tariff commission amid current rate troubles. It compares 1882 with 1880 and claims the tariff is worse now, urging reform to avoid paralyzing industries or dampening wages.
The New York Evening Post favors a permanent tariff commission not to reform tariffs but to widen the Republican split and give leaders like Gov. Cummins and Rep. Babcock a chance to churn up policy. The paper argues free traders see value, but Republicans and protectionists question the rationale. The piece questions whether this plan serves those factions or merely perpetuates division.
A Seattle Post Intelligencer quote questions tariff tinkering. A leading merchant argues prosperity negates reform and warns that cutting duties helps big trusts but harms small manufacturers alike. He asserts no single firm dominates general goods and cautions against harming smaller producers.
Packers claim they overpaid in South Omaha and move to push prices down to be in line with other markets. Cattle and sheep values fall 15 to 25 cents from yesterday, with some declines sharper. feeder stock holds steadier amid light supplies and slow trading. Hog prices tumble as weights rise, with bulk hog sales mostly between 5.97 and 6.95, lighter hogs 5.00 to 5.95, and few top loads at 6.07 to 6.10, trading not active and closing a shade weaker.
Cattle receipts total 3150 with 8 and 9 Texans and 200 natives plus calves. Prices range for beef steers, cows, and heifers, with calves up to 5.95 and bulls around 1.57 to 5.95. Hog receipts 7000 heads show top at 6.20 and most between 5.50 and 6.10. Sheep and lambs receipts 2000 with native lambs at 4.00 to 5.40 and western lambs 3.55 to 4.35. ewes and wethers also listed.
In St Louis five ex delegates, John A. Sheridan Charles J. Denny Charles Gutke Edmund Bersch and T. B. Albright each received five years in the penitentiary for bribery connected with the Suburban street car bill. About $75 000 was allegedly deposited to secure votes. The group faced new trials but were released on bond after verdicts.
In New York a jury found Thomas J. Sharkey guilty of manslaughter in the second degree for the death of Nicholas Fish, a wealthy banker. Fish was killed after a street encounter at a saloon where Sharkey allegedly struck him, causing a fatal injury despite preexisting illnesses.
Percy Goslin, a 15 year old who delivered mail at Springview, was brought in by Deputy Homan on charges of opening mail sacks and stealing letters.
A motion to recommit the majority report favoring the Pennsylvania railroad tunnel franchise was voted down by the New York board of aldermen 35 to 32. A majority of all members is required, so 40 votes are needed to grant the franchise. Six members did not vote on the motion.
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