Ghosts Return to the Hall as Cowleys Move In
Rose uncovers a torn letter and a hair gift in the turret cabinet of the Hall, triggering memories of a past romance and a chilling warning. Mr. Cowley relocates the family to the haunted Hall, hires a servant, and refuses to acknowledge fears as renovations finish. Rose seeks solace in a Gothic volume, provoking a wary reaction from her father.
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Rose
Mrs Cowley
Brighton
Mr. Cowley
Simon Grimes
Queen Bess
Mrs Macarthy
Haunting Secrets in the Cowley House
Mrs. Cowley endures a tense first night in a haunted house as fear and obedience clash with the idea of ghosts. Rose, exposed to the unseen presence, trembles at every creak and shadow while family members settle in, asserting eerie calm.
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Mrs. Cowley
Mr. Cowley
Mrs Cowley
Catherine
Rose
Island of Sulphur: White Island in New Zealand
White Island in the Bay of Plenty is a sulfur rich island about three miles around and 800 to 900 feet high. A vast vapor cloud vents above it reaching 10,000 feet. A central fifty acre acid lake boils, surrounded by blow holes emitting steam and fumes. A boat can navigate the lake with care. Sulphur is very pure but scarcely mined for commerce.
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Bay of Plenty
New Zealand
White Island
Longest Reign Belongs to Francis Joseph of Austria
The record for Europe and the world belongs to Francis Joseph of Austria who has reigned over fifty two years and is in his seventy first year. He is not the oldest ruler, as King Christian of Denmark is eighty two and has reigned thirty seven years. The oldest living ruler is Grand Duke Adolphus of Luxembourg born in 1817.
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Victoria
Francis Joseph
Austria
Europe
Emperor of
Christian
Denmark
Grand Duke Adolphus of Luxembourg
Carrier Pigeons in German Army Use
German army relies on carrier pigeons with widespread lofts. The Kaiser awards prizes for long and rapid flights, and many towns boast pigeon stations as part of a robust nationwide service.
A Cure for Hiccoughs From Old Almanac Says Hold Air
A treatment for hiccups recommends drawing in as much air as the lungs will hold and retaining it as long as possible. If needed, the cure may be repeated once to ensure relief.
When a Woman Discloses a Secret I Is Always With Telling Effect
A concise aphorism notes that a woman revealing a secret has a revealing impact. It emphasizes the social dynamics of disclosure and the resonance of truth in conversation. The line suggests expectation of consequence and awareness in sharing confidences.
State Capital Observations on Nebraska Senate Fight
Lincoln March 18 The Nebraska legislature faces a delaying senatorial fight and possible caucus reform as parties seek a timely Congress representation. House actions, and diplomatic letters from London about Queen Victoria’s death, are recorded with notable tension and requests for humane outcomes.
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Lincoln
Congress
Phely
Republican Party
Salary Appropriation Bill Shows $890,100 Total
The salary appropriation bill of the current legislature totals 890 100 dollars. The document provides department by department totals and a comparison with the last session's figures.
Controversy Over Porter's Incidentals Bill Payout
Senator Arends questions use of 30 000 for incidental expenses noting Porter ex secretary bills totaling 18 885 96 for state house repairs charged to the fund Auditor Weston certified 17 867 96 plus 1 018 another Porter expense reducing the fund Governor Dietrich may seek a new appropriation while Republican members expect formal record of the issue.
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Arends
Senate Committee On Finance
Porter
State House
Weston
Dietrich
Dinsmore Transfers From State Prison to Kearney Jail
Odessa murderer Frank L. Dinsmore, condemned to death, was moved from the state penitentiary to Buffalo county jail in Kearney after the supreme court upheld the sentence. Authorities requested the transfer following concerns at the penitentiary in light of a recent fire.
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Frank L. Dinsmore
Odessa
Kearney
Supreme Court
Dinsmore
Buffalo County
Governor Dietrich Issues Warrant for Holt County Suspect
Governor Dietrich ordered the arrest of Jogcott L. Riley sought in Holt County for selling a mower plastered with a mortgage. A charge of selling mortgaged property was preferred by W. W. Watson.
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Dietrich
Jogcott L. Riley
Holt County
W. W. Watson
Lincoln Shade Company Incorporation Filed with State
Articles of incorporation filed with the secretary of state show the Lincoln Shade Company with a $10,000 capital. Incorporators are C H Rudge, C S Gimezel, Ross P Curtice, George Creneer, and Edward Filldorf. The firm already operates in manufacturing and winding shades.
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Lincoln Shade Company
H Rudge
Railroad Bill Advances In House After Tactics
The house moved faster on a freight rate cut bill, reducing staples by 10 to 15 percent and repealing the old maximum rate law. The sifting committee had resisted a special order, but Tanner of Nanvee pressed for immediate consideration, and the measure proceeded without opposition amid railroad lobby activity. Separately, Fred Jewell and family, vacationing in San Diego, recount a fishing trip in a chartered boat that stalled engine power and left them adrift before rescue by an excursion steamer.
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Sifting Committee
Sifting
Tanner of
Nanvee
Fred Jewell
Mrs. Jewell
San Diego
Mr. Jewell
Mrs Jewell
Walter Jewell
Meiklejohn discusses retirement from assistant secretary of war
Mr Meiklejohn explains he declined a reap pointment as assistant secretary of war due to his senatorial canvass and the need for a successor. He says the president offered the post and public business forced his resignation, urging the department to have an assistant secretary.
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Meiklejohn
Winter's back bore shows signs of breaking in spring
The text argues that winter's decline is evident and urges legislators to fulfill their duties, urging them to stand up for Nevraski. The tone implies political accountability and urgency for action as seasons shift.
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Nevraski
Adjutant General Relieves Lincoln Guards at Penitentiary
Adjutant General Kiluma replaces Lincoln Light Infantry guards at the penitentiary with guards from Columns Weeping Water and Wahoo Lincoln soldiers stay home and receive histiwates behind the scene the adjutant general calls it an injustice to assist them on duty.
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Kiluma
Lincoln Light Infantry
Penitentiary
Wahoo Min
Lincoln
Evacuation of Chinese Mission Ends Occupation By April
An order directs General Chaffee to evacuate China by American troops by the end of April leaving a 150 man legation guard. Troops to sail to Manila with staff by April end, transports Sumner and Indiana to Taku for departure. 1100 animals to be moved. guard to be infantry with officers and medical staff, and quartermaster plans to be inspected in Manila.
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Washington
Chaffee
China
Legation
Pekin
Adjutant General's Office
Secretary of War
Maila
Legation Guard Infantry Company
Quartermaster’s Department
Charles F. Humphrey
Philippine Islands
Manila
Miller
United States
Legation Guard
Division of the Philippines
MacaArthur
Corbin
War Department
Sumner
Indiana
Taku
Ninth Infantry
Sixth Cavalry
Redley
Fixed Bayonets in Front of Russians in Disputed Territory
A Reuters dispatch from Tien Tsin reports Russian entrenchment in the disputed area with a Hong Kong regiment in front bearing fixed bayonets and two Madras Pioneers in reserve. Both sides await government instructions as tensions rise over railway property limits in the Russian concession.
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London
Tien Tsin
Reuter
Honk Kong Regiment
Madras
Nebraska orators lose in Minneapolis contest
Minnesota won the oratorical contest at the University chapel with Guy L. Caldwell first, W. J. Hannan Nebraska second, L. H Johnson Minnesota third, and N. M. Graham Nebraska fourth. Judges included Dr. Charles M. Jordan Rev. Marion D. Shutter and Dr. Bridgeman. Dr. Frank McVey presided. Each speaker had fifteen minutes.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Minnesota
University Chapel
University of Nebraska
Guy L. Caldwell
W. J. Hannan
Nebraska
L. H Johnson
N. M. Graham
Charles M. Jordan
Marion D. Shutter
Bridgeman
Hamlin University
Frank McVey
Misa Morrison Granted Bond in Killing Case
Misa Morrison of Eldorajo Kan posted a 5000 dollar bond to await trial for the death of Clara Wiley Castle. The bond was signed by reputable business men and approved today, with Morrison to be released tomorrow. Trial is set for the June term.
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Eldorajo Kan
Jeesie Morrison
Clara Wiley Castle
Miss Morrison
Missouri Senate Cuts Whisky Tax Rate To Ten Cents
Jefferson City March 16. The senate passed a house bill taxing whisky brandy rum gin distilled spirits and wines sold in Missouri. The senate lowered the rate from 20 cents per gallon to 10 cents per gallon.
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Jefferson City
Senate
House
Carnegie plans 25 million for Pittsburgh school and endowment
Intimate friends of Andrew Carnegie say it is the intention of the steel master to give out at least 25 000 000 for erecting buildings and endowment of a proposed technical school for Pittsburgh as declared by those who talked with him. They claim he aims to make the school the finest of its kind in the world and to lend great fame to Pittsburgh through theoretical and practical work.
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Carnegie
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Fejee Islands
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Vess
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Thuman
Nature
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Papa
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Shaw
Sears
Brown of Furn
Brown
Otoe
Marquis of Lansdowne
England
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Choate
John Wall Esq
House of Representatives
State of
Joseph Jr. Choate
Br. Chicate
Foreign Office
Queen Victoria
India
United States of America
Lansdowne
Joseph H. Choate
Governor's Office
Public L. & B
Eeeenee Dept. Banking
Board of Irrigation
Fish Commission
State Library
State Normal
Peru
Lincoln Asylum
Hastings Asylum
Norfolk Asylum
Aewae
State University
Kearney School
Geneva School
Omaha Institute
Beatrice Institute
City Institute
Milford Indust
Milford
Food Commission
Gao
Ritory
University
Misa Morrow
Bond
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