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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1898
Page
6
The column surveys naval armament, political maneuvers over Hawaii, and generic calls for patience in industrial reform. It contrasts universal rights with social restraint, notes press skepticism toward business patriotism, and urges resilient resolve as nations navigate recent upheaval.
The author questions why youth fear poverty despite health and simple needs. He notes wealth often eludes couples, while modest beginnings can lead to later prosperity, suggesting romance and riches rarely guarantee happiness.
The piece laments America's slow progress in motor vehicle use compared with European cities. It highlights the need for better roads and street pavements and criticizes makeshift highways and narrow tires as factors behind Germany France and England leading in this modern advance.
The Chicago reform center Hull House faces political pressure from a ward boss who vows to drive out its aid program. The threat relies on public sentiment rather than violence, underscoring the stain of local machine politics on a center of disinterested benevolence.
The joint resolution calls for recognition of Cuban independence and demands Spain relinquish authority and withdraw forces. It directs the President to deploy all U S land and naval forces as needed while disavowing lasting sovereignty over Cuba. Foreign powers, including France and Italy with the Vatican, weigh options as war looms.
After a fierce two house session Congress adopted the Cuban resolution with the Teller amendment disavowing any US intent to acquire Cuba. The vote stood 310 to 6 in favor as debate ended at 3 am. Reed will sign after the House reconvenes, then to the Vice President and President. Naval experts point to Hawaii as a potential naval base.
Britain declares coal contraband affecting U S operations in Asia. The Hong Kong fleet of six ships including the Baltimore Olympia Raleigh Boston Concord and Petrel awaits orders to Manila. Dewey has stored coal on two colliers for extended Philippine operations.
Secretary Long assigns Commodore Howell to command the newly formed patrol fleet comprising the Yosemite Prairie Yankee and Dixie. The move creates tension with Commodore Sedley and Captain Sampson as Howell’s senior rank complicates relief decisions. San Francisco likely serves as his flagship, boosting coast squadron strength. London dispatch notes a Rome correspondent’s note in a Daily Chronicle report.
The Philadelphia North American remarks on Ruth-t and Molly-Really as a genuine pair, noting they seem old enough to have sense and judgment. The item frames the couple as a sensible match in a light social-comment tone.
The piece notes a 20th century start in 1901 and cites Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a preventive cure for early dyspepsia or kidney trouble. It references Home Journal and a quirky line about making a piano from a cheese box, with a casual nudge toward spring medicine.
A Daily Telegraph dispatch from Gibraltar reports Malaga rioters killed the American consul’s black servant and injured others. The government reportedly purchased the steamer Hempstead and its coal cargo bound for the Cape Verde islands.
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