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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1900
Page
6
The piece argues about why people build but rarely enter their constructions and criticizes Chicago traction firms using a daily paper for motives beyond revenue. It cites Professor Frye’s Cuban education work and predicts rapid school growth, framing it as progress toward Cuba libre.
The article notes a similar grammatical slip to the Monroe Doctrine in a treaty with Great Britain on the Isthmian canal. Ratifications are set to be exchanged within six months of the date hereof or earlier if possible, a phrase the author calls awkward and obvious.
Citizens attend a Sapho performance to censor immorality while public officials and WCTU members sit in front. Critics compare the act to Parkhurst style midnight inspections and frame it as a moral duty that tempts spectators.
The National Bank of Commerce of St Louis allocates one hundred thousand dollars to a permanent employee pension fund and states profits will be shared. Directors say the plan is a right earned by faithful service and will spur efficiency. They insist it is not a gift but a duty of employers toward workers. Success to such efforts.
The Russian empress, daughter of the late Grand Duke of Hesse, promotes simplicity in attire at a lavish court. She contrasts with grand ceremonies, while the emperor reduces military displays to show a peaceful stance. Her plain gowns bow to modesty amid Parisian splendor.
The piece urges Colorado voters to back Republican expansion policies. It argues Republicans promote industrial growth and manufacturing, contrasts with Democrats, notes Teller’s stance, and cites rising imports and exports as evidence of progress. It also reflects party loyalty and campaign rhetoric.
Indianapolis March 25. Democrats and Populists fail to agree on fusion. Populists set a May 1 state nomination convention and plan a full state ticket plus congressional candidates. Democrats say they have aspirants for all nominations and will not concede. Leaders expect Populists to vote Democratic ticket.
In Hole Washington on March 27 a leading Democratic senator acknowledged disappointment at the Dingley tariff's impact on foreign trade. He said the export of manufactured goods has declined despite predictions to the contrary and warned the tariff and currency issues will not help the party in the upcoming campaign.
Former Senator Lee Mantle of Montana says Silver Republicans should join the Democratic party, but most coast Silver Republicans are rejoining or near to rejoining the Republican party. He cites silver in 1896 and expansion as central issues and notes Montana’s GOP split over Bryan and McKinley.
British detachment east of Bloemfontein was ambushed and captured by Boers, with six guns. Colonel Broadwood's Tenth Hussars and supporting units retreated to Bloemfontein water works were shelled, convoy sent, and Colville's division ordered to the scene to attempt recovery of guns and wagons.
The late view of C P Huntingtons to Guaymas and the coal mines of western Sonora is believed to mean much to northern Mexico. These coal measures east of Ortia are immense and the product is declared the best of anthracite. Exhaustive tests are under way in California including burning it on Southern Pacific engines. If favorable, tubes will be used on an elaborate scale and at Guaymas wharves and coal docks will be built to serve steamships for canal points on the Pacific seaboard. Thousands of tons will also be needed for Southwest locomotives using soft New Mexico lignite hauled at high cost.
Ex ploring steamer Southern Cross bearing Borchgrevving and survivor return from South Polar expedition. Magnetic pole location reported. N Hansen death during voyage. Expedition left Hobart for Antarctic region and landed near Cape Adair Victorialand before being left with full equipment.
Chicago reports the creation of the Illinois Brick Company a corporation uniting thirty six Cook county brick manufacturers. The merger abolishes individual offices and plans yard closings to cut operating costs until demand rises. The new concern based in Chicago will effectively control the brick market in the region.
The piece notes British discontent with the Delagoa Bay railway award, arguing arbitration again wronged the country. It cites small damages against Portugal, suggesting Portugal can pay alone and undermines any Anglo German secret African pact tied to the decision.
The Ottoman government sent a note to the Russian embassy stating that if the Porte fails to build railway lines in the Black Sea districts already conceded to others, concessions will be granted to Russia. The move is viewed as settling Russian demands in the area.
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