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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1899
Page
6
A collection of proverbs and quips from The Register in Lamar Colorado dated 1898 includes reflections on self perception, advice from friends, postal mismanagement, and societal foibles. It notes copper production figures and a Local case where a Long Island jury discharged a man who killed a boy while cherry-picking.
Spain declines to punish Admiral Cervera for the Santiago bay defeat. American readers may be glad to see Spain suppress what it viewed as unmerited censure of a gallant sailor. The piece contrasts a July Fourth dynamite prankster with a bottle message prankster, noting similar humor in their mischief.
A young man bought an old coat for four dollars on the South Side auction and found three thousand dollars in bonds inside the pocket. The bonds proved worthless, erasing a two thousand nine hundred ninety six dollar profit. The tale echoes legendary Klondike riches and other sensational windfalls from folklore.
Investigations show wild red cherry and horse plum are harmless while the dwarf cherry and wild black cherry pose danger. Wilted and fresh leaves were poisonous, with young succulent leaves the most toxic. Farmers permitting these trees to thrive cultivate prussic acid in pasture.
The Hancock carrying 1,135 Nebraska volunteers and two Utah batteries docked in San Francisco after midnight causing disrupted reception plans. Only a small Nebraska delegation could greet the ship due to quarantine rules. locals on small craft shouted greetings while the troops, led by Col H B Mulford, reflected on their silent homecoming. One death occurred on board before departure from Manila, Private Richard Walsh of Battery A Utah died of typhoid fever in Nagasaki.
The state board of arbitration recommends eight hour day wage scales for smelters with specific pay increases across furnace men boxmen tappers potashers mule drivers side men feed floormen and yard men plus ten hour day scales for several roles. Report filed today aims to end the smelter strike this week with a partial victory for the eight hour day and a compromise accepted by both sides.
In Cleveland on July 20 big crowds filled streets yet no violence occurred and streetcars ran on schedule. South Side lines carried few passengers while East Side routes to the parks drew crowds. Adjutant General Axline warned martial law may be needed if unrest persists. soldiers then seized a four gallon ice cream freezer from an ice cream wagon amid a boycott.
Thirty suspected yellow fever cases and three deaths are reported at the National Soldiers Home near Hampton Virginia. Newport News Hampton and government agencies impose quarantines and restrict entry as medical teams investigate.
A private dispatch via Cape Haytien reports the Santo Domingo revolution progressing favorably. Insurgents occupy the area between Santiago and Porto Plata, attack Porto Plata, and the government struggles to gauge the wider impact amid President He raoes death. Jiminez and Juanes may retire, proposing General Maximo Gomez for the presidency. A Cuban delegation reportedly seeks Gomez’s approval.
A mass meeting in Havana organized by the Societad Democra, a branch of the Cuban National Society, drew a two hour procession with banners reading Cuba is and by Right Ought to be Free and Peace Work. Girls dressed as Cuba and America rode in the parade, while another wore broken chains to symbolize Cuba Libre, as speakers urged absolute independence and union and mobilization of efforts toward that goal.
London dispatch says ear-boxing by non commissioned officers has become common punishment in the army and has caused thousands of injuries. The minister of war has issued an order prohibiting the practice.
A Vatican commission of cardinals will monitor the Catholic Democrats in Austria and Belgium and use papal influence to prevent any fusion with socialist parties in those nations.
President McKinley and Mrs McKinley head to Lake Champlain for weeks while Dewey nears Washington. War Dept permits 30 day furloughs for Oregon regiments to enlist and return from the Philippines. A White House reception and dinner for Admiral Dewey are planned, with Cabinet members invited and debates over posts and assignments shaping ongoing policy.
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