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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1897
Page
7
In the Doctor's house the cupboard is broken into and valuables vanish. He accuses a distant, disciplined gang and reasons through a court and garden investigation, noting an escalade at the green gate as a possible clue. Anastasie weeps while Jean-Marie and the Doctor discuss motives and observations.
In a languid scene the Doctor ponders painted panels and a broken boot print as the missing treasure haunts his thoughts. Casimir arrives eager for a tale while Anastasie's brother jokes and the group dines, the intrigue deepening as the narrative unfolds.
The Ladies' Home Journal recalls a split among readers about fifteen years ago. It notes readers divided into those who liked Dickens and those who adored Thackeray and looked down on the other group.
A physician narrator guides investigations into a burglary with references to Tolstoy and Thackeray as examples. He analyzes evidence, questions residents at Tentaillon's boarding house, and argues painters among the suspects fit a moral profile while considering education and idle forest life.
A humorous exchange contrasts the wisdom of a serpent with the idea of a serpent’s leg being pulled. The banter turns on cleverness and misdirection, illustrating common sayings about cunning creatures.
The Railroad Gazette reports 122 trolley wire accidents in five months with 12 deaths, 31 injuries, and 24 horse deaths. Additional 40 electric line accidents caused 9 deaths, 27 injuries, and 7 horse deaths. In total 21 fatalities from live wires, suggesting higher death rates than rail passenger incidents. Calls for public awareness and preventive measures.
In a feature from the St. Louis Republic a Texan describes the peccary as utterly fearless and swift, capable of scenting a man a mile away and pursuing relentlessly. The Ohio Republican Convention in Toronto, June 24, shows Senator Hanna dominating the party, with Bushnell renominated and a platform praising honest dollars, Cuban independence, Hawaii annexation, and civil service integrity.
A Boston dyer paints his delivery horse in a vivid impressionist style drawing attention on streets. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals declines involvement as the dye is harmless and the horse cannot govern others view. Some suggest the fine arts commission should intervene for public taste.
In a humorous exchange from the New York Press Loafy Luke says his calves interfere and won’t let him walk, while Weary Wraggles chides him about getting too fat and suggests walking.
Incumbent Governor HRnshnell and current state officers win re nomination by acclamation. Brief remarks express gratitude as the tenor of resolutions adopted highlights unity and ongoing support.
The Ohio GOP convention lauds pension reforms and a national arbitration law, backs Governor Bushnell and Senators Hanna and Foraker, and applauds Hanna amid demonstrations. Hanna pledges cooperation with Bushnell for Republican success. Grosvenor praised for protection efforts. McKinley hailed for prosperity. Nominations by acclamation: Bushnell for governor, A W Jones for lieutenant governor, F Burkett for supreme judge, F Nett for attorney general, S Camp for treasurer.
Sao-Ke Al fred Size of the Chinese legation completed a four years' course in Washington high schools with honors and will receive his diploma at graduation in Convention Hall tomorrow night.
In Great Bend Kansas on June 24, heat disrupted harvest labor with six men collapsing at Brozell's yard after two days of extreme temperatures.
In Ireland the jubilee was marked by official celebrations and illuminations while counter demonstrations by Parnellites led to smashed windows in Dublin. A Dublin town hall meeting honored the 1798 rebellion. Cork and Limerick saw black flags and police intervention. royal Irish Regiment held a tattoo and torchlight processions drew large crowds.
In Wichita Kansas the home of Mrs Mary E Lease was sold for 1138 with a 60 bid by Jarvis Conkling leaving 838 due. The mortgage company seeks execution but Lease defies paying the balance declaring thieves and vowing to go to jail rather than settle. She wields the Bible and proclaims she will not pay.
Relatives of the late Isabella Murphy contest her will, dated 23 March 1891, which left all property to sisters Helen Domingues and Frances J Murphy. A later will, dated 2 November 1896, seeks probate but is challenged in California, with various Murphy relatives involved.
A 19 year old, T N Canefield, son of W G Canefield of Webb City, was murdered for about fifty cents after taking two strangers home. body not found yet. Fort Leavenworth reports anonymous murder threats to Col H S Hawkins, guards doubled, no attack. Treasury notes surge as small notes asked for. Chicago footpad attack on E Ayer Post and Tie paymaster. Denver indictments against election officers over ballot-box robbery and fraud.
The Georgia State Populist convention met in Atlanta with about 200 delegates and adopted a platform denouncing fusion while reaffirming Populist principles.
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