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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1897
Page
3
A weary traveler in a snowbound cottage endures a hostile host and sleepless night. He recalls meeting Carriston, who asked him to identify a portrait subject for Dr. Brand, and discovers the host resembles the man and bears a missing finger joint. The night turns toward planned revenge.
The narrator recalls a fierce snowstorm ending with a thawing rain that left roads slushy and softened by morning. After a meager breakfast, he settles accounts and continues on, noting change outdoors and his temperate recompense.
The narrator travels to Midcombe after a night’s ordeal and reunites with Brand and Carriston. They discuss a suspected agent tied to Carriston, with Brand insisting on a careful, interrogative approach before acting. The scene shifts to the Railway Inn for private questioning about the man and the mission.
A guide to the schedule and rules of House of Commons debates. It explains speaking order set by party whips, the timing of sessions including dinner and late hours, and how adjournment is handled between government and opposition speakers. It also notes Andorra’s president earns the smallest national executive salary at 1.50 dollars per month.
Special correspondence from Washington reports the Ways and Means Committee cannot finish the tariff bill this session and may wait for a special session around March 15. It notes protections for farm products including beet sugar, wool, and cane sugar, with political pressure to balance interests. It discusses Washington’s tariff doctrine, Lincoln/Washington era protection, and pushes for international action on silver with McKinley seeking delegates to an international conference.
A Portland Express critique says Bryan's new book fails to meet public needs. It dismisses the biographical sketch by his wife and the campaign history as self serving. The reviewer notes excessive self praise and celebrates Bryan’s nomination publicity.
The Toledo Blade notes wheat prices rose last fall about 30 cents above previous levels and have stayed high, though recently slipped. It argues the rise proved price movements hinge on supply and demand, not silver, and that another decline is unlikely given the coming season's supply prospects.
The piece argues the Gold Democrats in Memphis will likely support the party again, reinforced by Bryan voters from 1896. It urges leaders to choose between conciliatory action and revenge, warning that victory depends on courting the faction rather than pursuing harm.
A New York Press note argues for urgent tariff reform to provide government revenue. It emphasizes securing sufficient funds to pay bills before debating currency reform, stressing revenue as the priority for national solvency.
General Thayer III falls ill with grip at the Hotel Emrich in Washington and is moved to Providence Hospital for careful monitoring. Senator Allen informs the governor’s sons while doctors warn of possible fever complications but expect a favorable recovery.
In a letter to Frank D. Eager, chief clerk of the Nebraska House, Senator Winthrop V. Agen expresses support for a voluntary bankrupt law but condemns the Torrey act for including involuntary provisions that could force debtors into bankruptcy and dissipate assets. He argues Nebraska legislators would not want a bill drawn to the creditors’ advantage.
Lincoln dispatch reports Attorney Jefferson H. Broady won a verdict against ex State Treasurer John E K Hill for 483 33 with interest. Broady sought 8000 claiming 10000 value for prosecuting the state case in district and supreme courts and defending Hill in impeachment. Hill says 2000 paid was reasonable. Judge Hastings gave broad jury instructions.
Washington dispatch notes populists in Nebraska securing prime seating in the house, with Green Sutherland and Stark choosing extreme left spots. Judge Maxwell misses early chances and ends near the speaker, while Dave Mercer lands late on the far right and Strode sits near the Second district member.
The 13 year old son of Peter Burgess died at J. K. Baker’s cattle ranch seven miles northwest of Shelton in a basement fed corn grinder. While inspecting a misfeed the boy’s hand touched the grinder shoe, he fell into the bin and was found dead after extraction.
District Court at Ainsworth convened with Judge Kinkaid presiding. A large docket is noted but few items of note. Flora Walker versus Link Rife discussed. a new trial granted due to improper testimony, Rife previously won. Life is missing. the case continues without him.
A county courthouse burned to the ground in Rock County on a tith day, with Sheriff D. Erane Loss occupancies in the rooms. Loss estimated at 37,000 with 5,000 insured. most books and furniture saved. In Washington Senator Allen introduced a bill to aid the Trans Mississippi and International Exposition at Omaha in 1898, followed by Thurston and Mercer reintroductions totaling many measures.
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