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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1897
Page
2
Wyett Earp recalls the powers granting a rank decision against Little Greece, with others commenting on the move and its implications for the community.
A quotation notes that a woman may feel pride and happiness when a man is showcased in favorable circumstances, reflecting attitudes about display and influence in social life.
A fragment argues for a future state to properly reward individuals who perform what is described as charity on earth. The remark highlights ongoing debate over recognition and compensation for philanthropic efforts.
Following the Southern Pacific setback in Congress, Kentucky presses for back tax payments as the monopoly faces pressure on multiple fronts.
The benevolent pawnshop in New York, despite its charitable mission, reports earning six percent on loans. The standard pawnshop in the city is described as a potential bonanza.
Report says England faces scarce skilled mechanics as young men abandon office work for factory roles. Clerks’ pay would be earned elsewhere, with factory wages reportedly double.
Advocate argues St. Louis must pursue pure milk and all pure foods and vows ongoing struggle until victory. Calls adulteration and sale of unfit essentials criminal with strict punishment as a constant aim.
Discussion on ballot form and casting methods follows recent national election. Old practice used corn and beans as votes with “to corn” meaning a vote for a man. Cheating risk cited with a ten pound forfeiture for placing more than one corn or bean.
The article notes rising American cotton consumption in Africa with 26,250,000 yards imported in 1895. Demand centers on the east coast, while English and German firms dominate the west coast markets. Aden serves as distribution hub for the east coast consignments.
Athens reports crowds in Constitution Square and palace area as Prince Constantine prepared to depart for the Greek army command at Larissa. Citizens cheered for union and war while thousands gathered at Piraeus to watch the embarkation. The Daily Mail notes Admiral Canevaro asks Italy to send a large land force to quell rebellion in Crete amid famine and disease.
Reports from Perry Oklahoma dated March 28 describe the Wichita country held by Kiowa Comanche and Apache tribes to be opened May 1. Miners continue prospecting in the Wichita mountains amid frequent clashes with soldiers. Indian families are to be allotted lands as agents Coleman and Mills press completion despite tribal objections over payment.
President McKinley receives a committee from the Academy of Forty led by Ruth G Havens and others urging a rule modification to end sex discrimination in civil service certification. They cite Miss Stainecker’s War Department rejection despite passing exams and seek certification without regard to sex unless fixed by law. The President will review the petition.
In Jackson Court House Ohio on March 28 papers were signed transferring the entire Jackson county coal fields to the Krazer syndicate of London limited for four million dollars. Nineteen coal companies are included in the consolidation and transfer.
Vicksburg Mississippi on March 28 reports rising river levels with sacks and shovels in high demand. Major Willard of the U S Army Engineers arranged immediate sacks and tools from Greenville by boat. President Maxwell of the Fifth Louisiana Levee Board calls for labor and teams to speed levee work as floods threaten Diamond Island and nearby points.
A cyclone struck Austin and surrounding areas on March 25 at 2 PM with 60 mph winds for about 20 minutes. It toppled electric light towers causing substantial losses, damaged homes, and prompted multiple injuries. Clarksville nearby reported destroyed houses and dead horses among the debris. heavy rain accompanied the storm.
President McKinley heard strong western representations about a late Cleveland order creating large forest reserves. Senators Allison Pettigrew Mantle Clark Shoup ex Senator Mooty and Representative Hartman of Montana criticized it as unjustifiable and harmful to western development. McKinley promised careful consideration of a rescission.
The American Exchange Bank of Buffalo closed at noon. Directors announced liquidation and a pact with Marine Bank to pay depositors in full on demand. Established in 1853, the bank's affairs are sound and stockholders will receive a premium after liabilities are met.
In Sivas Constantinople on March 28 fears of further disturbance by villagers prompt US Minister Terrell to ask the porte to resume military guards at the American missionaries residence. Rumors say Armenians involved in the Imperial Ottoman bank attack have returned to the city and authorities have stepped up military precautions.
A fragment notes a mail-order pitch from John A Salzer Seed Co La Wis inviting readers to request a seed catalogue and 12 rare seed samples valued at 10 dollars, promising great yields and notable results.
A damaged OCR fragment shows garbled names and phrases about a boarding hearse and a writ related to marriage. Readable bits indicate a legal context with references to an official writ and a potential marriage matter, though many words are unreadable. Due to fragmentary text, details on parties or actions remain unclear.
An old advertisement touts quitting tobacco with Bac the wonder worker. It promises vigor and life, claims wide drugstore availability, and offers a booklet and sample from Sterling Remedy Co Chicago.
A fragmented advertorial notes an anti cold powder promising head relief in one day and offering money back if it fails. It mentions electric streetcars, a claim of 300 meteors, and compares Berlin and Hamburg with urban transit and city counts.
Locally read OCR fragment mentions Pagttnd and water supply costs, with references to a man near a total water figure. Context unclear. one line hints at a resident living near water and a three month time frame. The readable text is fragmented and lacks coherent events or names.
A jumble of patent medicine pitches and streetcar mentions appears, advertising cures for colds and consumption along with refunds and family remedies from Madison Avenue and Chicago addresses. It notes German cities with street railways in 1801.
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