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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1898
Page
3
Reports from Mundred and Evansville describe a 25 foot levee breach flooding a valley town on the Ohio River. Residents fled to upper stories as water swept through streets and homes. telegraph lines failed and relief boats moved in with food and blankets.
Secretary Bliss upheld the United States claim to the eastern boundary along Lake Michigan in the Bricaco Lake front case. The ten page decision by Interior Deputy Attorney General Vandeventer concludes the patent to Kinzie land reaches to the water line and the state lost riparian rights. It holds the land is not public domain and cannot be acquired by scrip or public land laws.
The Spanish flying squadron, from Ca rto Rico, under Villamil, dispersed in a heavy gale in mid ocean. Some torpedo boats limped to St Vincent Cape Verde, where repairs may occur. Admiral Nijo ordered Captain Wilfs to stay at St Vincent for re provisioning until further notice.
Washington reports that the Maine incident remains a live issue despite current emphasis on relief negotiations and evacuations. The White House notes that ex Senator Edmunds is studying precedents to guide possible actions, with confidence that he is well suited for this task.
A terse note states no steps will occur until the President is fully informed and decides on a proper policy, underscoring the gravity of the issue and the need for authoritative guidance.
The Herald reports Consul General Lee arranging to turn the American consulate over to British Consul Gollan as a precaution. Lee holds a long conference with Gollan to act jointly if he must depart or seek refuge amid a Havana uprising. They aim to protect English and American interests and rely on Blanco's protection in such cases.
Havana reports an order to close salvage on the Maine and suspend operations. The Merritt tug and Chief and Sharp barges will sail north. Dinamite may be needed to remove the ten inch gun from turrets. Most other salvage material has been sent north. Seventy five to seventy six victims are likely disintegrated but arrangements exist to recover and ship any new surface bodies.
The Senate foreign relations committee adopts the sub committee's Cuba independence resolution and authorizes armed intervention if needed. The measure centers on Spain's responsibility for the Maine disaster, framing it as a trigger for American resentment or war, with minor wording changes.
Libby McNeill and Libby and Schwarzschild and Sulzberger Company receive large government orders for canned meats and mess pork totaling 1.53 million pounds to be shipped immediately to the Brooklyn navy yard. The plants are operating day and night to fill the demand. Additional government orders are expected within 48 hours, with canned meats alone projected at 5 million pounds.
Paris April 4 The Court of Cassation quashed Emile Zolas one year term and 3000 francs fine from the Aurore charges against Esterhazy court martial. The court did not order a new trial. The decision rests on the fact the war minister filed the complaint, not the court martial.
London April 4 The cruiser purchased by Lieutenant Commander Colwell the US attaché was built for Peru by Thames Iron Works. It was finished during Peru Chile war and Britain barred its departure. The ship was refitted and modernized over the past year at a cost of 125000 dollars.
Vatican circles report Archbishop Keane, acting for the Pope, asked Archbishop Ireland to use his influence with President McKinley for a pacific stance on Cuba. The appeal leverages Ireland’s friendship with McKinley to urge moderation.
Nightfall shows nearly forty victims recovered from Shawneetown flood with hundreds homeless. Most dead uncounted until intake from the negro quarter is confirmed. Rescue crews shift to shelter, food, and blankets as relief supplies arrive from the governor.
In London the first lord of the admiralty Goschen said a seaman from the battleship Resolution received a fortnight in the cell and loss of his conduct badge for wearing the shamrock on St Patrick's Day in disobedience to orders. MP William Redmond denounced the sentence as an outrage and walked out shouting.
Columbus Ohio April 4 Senator Burke chairman of the senate committee investigating bribery charges against Hanna and colleagues in the recent senatorial contest will issue a report midweek finding Hanna Major Dick Major Rathben General Boyce and P P Hollenbeck guilty of suborning legislators. The report faces Senate opposition but is expected to pass 19 to 17 with Burke siding with Democrats. The matter would proceed to the United States Senate to decide if Hanna keeps his seat. otherwise Hanna may face criminal charges in state courts.
London reports a semi official plan for Britain to lease Wei Hai Wei on the Shangtung peninsula after China pays the war indemnity to Japan and Japanese troops evacuate. The arrangement, with Japan's knowledge and approval, aims to fortify Leu Kung Tau and rebuild land batteries once Japanese defenses are removed. Russia and Germany reportedly disapprove.
The Canadian government will establish Yukon administration at Fort Selkirk at the confluence of the Lewes and Pey rivers, 200 miles above Dawson City. The fort will host police headquarters and a protected bank, positioning Fort Selkirk as the capital of the Yukon gold fields as prospectors arrive.
Emma A. Lente writes in Independent about a child described as tense and nervous, clinging to her hand and gown. The verse portrays sleepless nights and fear of the dark, with the child seeking comfort and wiping tears as daily burdens are borne by the mother.
The Chicago Times-Herald explains contraband of war includes arms munitions provisions money horses medicines and dispatches. Neutral states need not stop export but goods may be confiscated if captured by the enemy. belligerents may stop and search suspected neutral ships with minimized disruption.
The column reviews The Crucifixion of Philip Strong by Charles M. Sheldon II praising its value for ministers. Bancroft Book Company lists several new titles with prices from 25 cents to $1.25, plus a Yukon mining handbook. The American Monthly Review features Theo dor Barth on Political Germany, with portraits, while the Century notes Claude H. Wetmore on a Chilean Peruvi an ironclad engagement and Theodore Roosevelt on ironclad battleships efforts.
Colorado remains the leading gold producer with 1897 output over twenty million dollars and estimates pushing toward thirty million. New strikes are reported daily and enthusiasm echoes the 1849 boom era as mining advances. Subscribe to the Mining World for six months at twenty five cents, or yearly for one dollar.
A fragmentary quote suggests humorous remark about courting in a church, mentioning Mrs Flighty and six memorial windows as a joking incentive or embellishment.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad has spent about eighty months repainting nearly 800 passenger cars. The fleet is now mostly royal blue and equipped with Pintseh gas lighting on both local and through trains.
The Gazette discusses bicycle riding for women as a health issue and recounts Bertha Reed a seventeen year old Delaware Ohio girl who after heavy riding grew pale weak and thought to have consumption. Treatment with Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People improved her condition dramatically and the pills are praised for restoring vitality and harmony to the nervous system and blood.
A witty observation highlights a boy’s future genius by noting he sits on a curbstone and forgets to go when starting school. The remark plays on the contrast between potential brilliance and early childhood distraction.
Letter from R L Martin of Anguilla Mississippi praises Swanson Rheumatic Cure Co. and its 5 Drops as superior to two years of doctor care. He reports pain relief within three days and urges others to use the product. The ad offers a sample bottle for 25 cents for thirty days and directs orders to 167 Dearborn Street Chicago Illinois.
A 19th century medical report recalls a milkman who reportedly ingested poison amid a dispute with physicians. Witnesses say treatment involved stomach pumping while doctors defend their handling and motives.
A reader warns against mislabeling inferior replicas as the durable Alabastine to boost sales. The notice urges buyers to insist on properly labeled packages to avoid being misled and preserve trust in genuine products.
A collage of early 20th century advertisements tout Cascarets as a cosmetic and laxative cure. Other promos claim Sweden leads in telephones per capita, while Mrs Winslow’s Syrup and nerve restorer products push fake medical claims. Human interest lines appear amid product pitches and quips.
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