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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1901
Page
3
Rose receives a letter from Stanley Vere claiming he was too harsh and vows to win her love again. She recalls their parting and contemplates future reunion, while her family remains unaware of Vere’s prior involvement and her resolve to live without him.
Rose confides to cousin Marjorie about a romance with her lover, seeking advice. Marjorie urges caution and suggests hiding in town with Charles planning to relocate, while the pair worry about parental alarm and social perceptions.
In a tense family scene Mrs Cowley seeks to mislead to hide a ghostly hoax. The plan hinges on Charles Cowley’s imminent arrival from Sustinghia to solve the ruse and restore calm as the household teeters between fear and revelation.
Mr Cowley senior longs for a private talk with his nephew after a trio of real ghosts shocks the party. Tea, laughter, and a raid to the turret chamber follow as Cowley forbids any haunted-room tricks and orders a new sleeping arrangement for Charles as the scene ends.
The piece explains how Turkish writing absorbs Arabic and Persian phrases, creating a rich literary language. It notes the difficulty of mastering Turkish due to its mixed vocabulary and the unique sentence linking chain. It cites the Chicago Chronicle on the prestige of becoming a skilled kintib writer.
John P Young argues that interwar trade policy harms home industry and national solidarity. He recalls Egypt and Rome as examples of open trade undermining heavy industry, warns against Cobdenite openness, and urges a durable policy that serves future generations and maintains domestic production.
Railroad bridge builders adopt fir timber from the North Pacific coast for its noted strength. The text notes that restraint and calm yield greater power, with counsel on discipline and steadfast conduct shaping durable outcomes amid challenging seasons.
The census bulletin shows beet sugar production growing from small scale to large proportions after years of manufacture. It notes the industry’s expansion and rising output as a key trend in the agricultural economy.
Census data show more than one third of domestic sugar came from beets, with 70 percent fit for immediate consumption. Production occurred during a year of harsh agricultural conditions. beet yields per acre were under half the average. Factories could process over two and a half times current output given sufficient beet supply.
The United States Circuit Court of Appeals reverses Judge Townsend and upholds the government in a fight over undervaluations on Swiss embroideries. The ruling thwarts the collector’s unchecked power to end appeals and keeps treasury control of duties. The decision preserves revenue rights and prevents a shift of authority to local collectors.
A farmer declares satisfaction with his finances noting all crops sold, mortgages paid off, and everything he can raise this year already sold ahead, signaling strong demand and steady income.
Cuban commissioners report acceptance grows after secret session and talks with President McKinley and Secretary Root. The Platt amendment is viewed favorably. U S reserves no intervention unless Cuba faces foreign attack or Spain era conditions. Capes Mayes and San Antonio cited for coaling stations. treaty to define sites. Villuenda shifts to support, framing U S policy as moving away from Monroe doctrine.
Commissioner Yerkes announced tobacco and snuff tax stamps will not change after the March 2 1901 act. Existing stamps will be sold July 1 at 20 percent discount. Manufacturers may rebate only by affixing stamps to tobacco or snuff packages before July 1. stamps used after receive no discount or rebate.
The War Office reports in London that total deaths in the South African War amount to 714 officers and 14,264 men. Four officers and 314 men were invalided home and later 93 non commissioned officers and men left service unfit for duty. The casualty figures reflect the heavy toll of the conflict.
Washington May 8 The secretary of the treasury purchased 90000 dollars of short term bonds at 113692 and 412050 dollars of short term 4 percent bonds at 113.64.
A telegram from National Starch head offices announces the closure of all eleven factories as existing supply is exhausted. The Sioux City plant will run until about June, with other plants in Nebraska City Neb Des Moines Iowa Cincinnati and additional sites to follow.
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