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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1891
Page
2
A jumble of 19th century thoughts covers archaeology, trade, and society. Topics include Etruscan skulls showing early dentistry, pork production influencing beef demand and exports, Canadian traitor writer Edward Farrer, Japanese silk culture in California, tuberculin naming, Russian oppression of Jews, and social critiques on wealth, health, and humanitarianism.
In Denver last week over 100 saloonmen pled guilty to selling liquor on Sunday. Silverton welcomed a train after fifty four days. Denver Methodists raised £20,000 for a hospital and home for deaconesses. Salida clerk office vandalized. Mrs Buchtel to receive 105 acres near Denver. The great showman valued at over $5 million. Colorado State Land Board announced new officers. Georgetown electric plant to operate by May. Mines to power drills. line to illuminate Silver Plume and Georgetown. Montrose Parmers’ windfall supports cooperative mill. Leadville engineer Rush nearly died in rock fall on Rio Grande. Boulder Gun Club elected officers and bought a gold medal prize. Colorado Central railroad defeat prompts mining freight comparisons. Florissant reports Platte flood damaged Lake George dam end. Denver man Harris killed by ex policeman O Kelley in Pueblo after a dispute. Census bulletin lists Colorado stone and mineral production in 1859. Pueblo attack injures John Weatherhead with a dagger. Weatherhead declines warrant. Indictments for bribery in Arapahoe County target Otto Mears and others connected to campaign for Hanna’s Speaker bid.
The Interstate Convention of Miners and Operators in Pittsburg closed amid fierce debate and adjourned sine die, abolishing the interstate agreement and breaking five years of amicable relations. About 75,000 miners in two regions may strike May 1, affecting around 60,000 workers directly. Broader eight hour day demands and national labor mobilization loom with major union backing. Secretary Bisie has set October 12 to begin Canada United States reciprocity talks.
Legislation details sales terms for state lands at the capital with tiered cash and installment options, and a new Court of Appeals with three judges. It specifies appellate jurisdiction over inferior court judgments, payment of judges at $5,000 annually, and writs of error procedures. Also included are provisions to curb tobacco sales to minors and water rights for domestic use with penalties for improper irrigation diversions.
A correspondent from Iquique describes rebels' victory and Halmaceda troops crushed leaving few survivors. Workers flee nitrate plants marching with water buckets along desert routes to the coast as violence, looting, and deaths mark the upheaval and collapse of nitrate production.
The exchange between Secretary Blaine and Italian Premier Rudini centers on indemnity for Italian victims and the proper use of legal channels. Blaine asserts U S recognition of indemnity principles while stressing adherence to treaty terms and due process. The note outlines future congressional consideration if Italian subjects were harmed and rights violated, amid broader context of mob violence in New Orleans and war aftermath.
President Harrison and Mrs. Harrison depart Washington on a special train at midnight for the Far West. The party includes Wanamaker Rusk and other officials, with Lynchburg as the first stop. Rusk to Galveston to investigate Texas fever among cattle.
In Trotter Pennsylvania a mob of strikers attacked Frick coke works, breaking doors and windows and injuring a woman. About 400 ovens operate at the plant and thirty workers were on site this week. Additional guards were dispatched to bolster the existing police presence.
Desven Colorado April 13 1891 reports a two week stretch of rapid transit mud from a 2 to 3 foot snowstorm that crippled street travel yet left electric lines favored. It covers adjournment of the Eighth General Assembly, a mixed record of laws and bungled measures, a Denver city hall “house cleaning” election, a notable Millington trial talk, and a promoted Idaho Falls excursion by the Interior Land and Immigration Company with $20 round trips. The piece notes Snake River Valley’s claimed riches and the art exhibit by Chain and Hardy Company featuring 75 Colorado oil paintings.
The Farmers' Alliance in Kansas proposes a state funded trunk railroad about 250 to 300 miles long with county branches reaching all key points. It would use donated right of way privileges, making the project a major issue in the next political campaign.
War notes describe heightened fighting as British troops prepare to advance on Manipur. Reinforcements include Thirteenth Bengal infantry, Gurkhas from Barrackpore, Bengal infantry Sikh regiment, and units from Burma under General Graham. Additional forces under General Colet head toward Kohima to support a decisive action to restore British prestige.
The article notes governments speak peace while Russia builds war strength. Russia funds strategic railways and troop transport toward the Austro German border. Concentration of forces could occur in months rather than years with new rail networks.
Dispatches report a fierce engagement at Coplapo also known as San Francisco de Silva, capital of Atatile, on the Coplapo river. Insurgents routed 4000 troops of President Valmaceda, claim growing strength, and vow to march on Santiago de Chili and Valparaiso. Copiapo is a key mining center exporting silver and copper to Europe.
Rioting weavers clash with police in Bradford England as rioters mass in Sunbride Street at 10 pm. Armed with building missiles they resist dispersal. police fire charges then mount a “Hank” movement to drive them back. Windows on Sunbride Street are smashed during the clash.
The Hon. Luis Haller, a Mexican railroad magnate, will donate 150000 for the World's Fair in Chicago. United States Consul L W Meyers in Victoria reports British Columbia pledging strong coastal representation with a palace and coal pyramids. Romaine Hitchcock notes success in securing government display pledges from Tien Tsing China. William T Baker, of Wm Baker & Company, is elected president of the Exposition to succeed Lyman J Gage.
President Harrison orders civil service classification for Indian service school personnel including school superintendents teachers physicians and matrons. Commissioner Roosevelt notes the extension mainly affects Indian school work and does not alter relations with agents or agency staff except physicians.
General Spinola dies in New York as worldwide health scares flare with spotted fever in Mesa Texas and influenza in England. Indian hostilities near Blackfoot and Pennsylvania militiamen removed from coke district. A Kenton murder suspect captured. Eben Tourgee dies. Jefferson’s birthday celebrated. Chicago mayor race tight. Natural gas discovery noted. Spreckels proclaims sugar-trust stance. New England bank silver policy and gold demand cited. Czar to restrict Jewish settlement. U.S. land moves and railroad dispossessions discussed. Immigrant debarkations. university brawl. infant injury. czarist policies. poisoning scare in Chattanooga. Oklahoma escapades and a judge’s marriage amid a joking proposal.
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