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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1895
Page
6
The Register notes the gas company must balance costs and revenue as meter readings affect solvency amid hard times. Public interest grows as Americans react to European economics and high profile figures like John D. Rockefeller are referenced with sympathy.
The passage notes Havana cigars and Connecticut seed leaf as enduring crops in Florida and Connecticut. It references Mrs. Hetty Green and her belief that her estate has faced predatory counsel, while Philadelphia retires its last horse car, a step Chicago has not matched.
A brief editorial line urges U.S. intervention if Japanese forces fail to counter Formosan piracy, recalling past examples where America demonstrated decisive action and could reprise it if needed.
The New York Times notes annual spending by New Yorkers reaching about 5.5 million dollars for churches and 6.5 million dollars for theaters, indicating a strong cultural expenditure pattern.
John L. Sullivan says he is dead broke and notes that many better actors have faced the same plight, offering a wry consolation in shared misfortune.
The article notes the Japanese death toll in battle reached 590, a figure shrouded by wartime noise about China and the war engine, with little to no mention of the trolley cars in comparison.
Germany’s demand of 750000 dollars, equal to 1500000 córdobas, if backed by force, would practically overthrow Nicaragua’s independence and invite a foreign protectorate, a hard line for Latin republics though perhaps popular in Europe.
A New York company advertises free gas meter testing to determine correctness. If meters are accurate, refunds are provided for overcharges. if meters run fast, half of the overcharge is refunded from consumers’ payments. The claim notes over $40,000 in refunds over four years and states gas companies must own the testing device.
A compact credo argues that man must labor to obtain food clothing and shelter, learn to progress through science, and feel emotion. any society denying these paths is false and incomplete.
Washington reports the plan to boycott national bank notes by the Knights of Labor would reduce currency by about 211 million dollars. Deputy currency chief O P Tucker says banks would redeem notes with treasury legal tender, so the scheme would not hurt banks and would not help labor interests.
Report cites a proposed plan to purchase an inland portion of Cuba for 100000 dollars. The state department reportedly suspects the Rothschilds are backing the scheme.
A noble rider known for bold turf plunges faces financial trouble after betting £10000 on a sure horse that lost. The tale draws scandal in club circles and involves royal figures including the Prince of Wales Duke of York and Prince Ade of Teck, linked by marriage to the Duke of Westminster.
A Caracas dispatch says Col Ybarra’s government forces were defeated after a three hour battle at Valencia. Government troops suffered twenty dead, fifty wounded, and seventy captured who joined the rebels. Rebels watched the coast for arms shipment from the Isle of Bound Ayre and seized a large quantity of arms meant for troop payment.
K M Smith an attorney petitions the Supreme court to declare vacant the offices held by eight board of supervisors for malfeasance in office. He alleges the so called solid eight forfeited their offices by refusing the San Francisco and San Mateo Street Railroad company a franchise and granting the Market Street Railroad company the privilege.
The Cleveland Pittsburg bicycle road race begins at Monumental Square at 6 40 a m with about forty riders including pacemakers. Four teams enter from Cleveland Pittsburg Buffalo and Irvin Pa. The 141 mile route has a twelve hour time limit.
A severe storm struck Ellsworth County at about two this morning. Lightning hit the residence of Eli McHenry killing him instantly and also claiming the lives of Edward Grimes and Frank Brown. All victims were married and leave large families.
Chicago July 20 Silver conference at the Auditorium showed a sharp difference between Southern and Northern representatives over ignoring the Bimetallic league. A compromise resolution created a five member sub committee to handle literature distribution and avoid antagonism with national groups.
A mid summer cabinet meeting took place in Washington with no president present. Secretary Olney arrived from Falmouth and planned to depart the next morning while Secretary Lamarot or other officials attempted to summon Secretary Lamont by telephone. Secretary Herbert met Olney at the state department around four o clock.
Fragmentary text shows Secretary Olmey and Ona Sees at a short meeting or appearance, described in a garbled sequence about arriving and joining on a course. The readable portions reference a secretary and two named individuals in a minor public event context.
A French rendition of Mary was selected for the Cleveland baby two weeks ago by President and Mrs. Cleveland. The decision was announced by the private secretary this afternoon with no special ceremony.
The Palomas customs office near Deming New Mexico issues a fourteen day limit for U S cattle owners exporting cattle from the Palomas district. Failure to move cattle prompts confiscation as Mexican quarantine rules direct immediate slaughter of affected cattle remaining in Mexico.
Chicago dispatch reports renewed focus on H H Holmes the famed murder suspect. Minnie Williams of Fort Worth Texas is alleged to have died violently at Holmes’s three story brick residence at State Street where detectives found charred bones and remnants of a watch in a grisly discovery. Police suspect Williams sister Anna and friend Howard Pietzel may also have perished there as investigations continue.
Chicago July 20 The Tribune reports major paper manufacturers representing about three quarters of U S newspaper rolls are forming a consolidation to create a single company. The plan involves assets around 30 million dollars or more with about 20 dollars per ton of daily output as purchase price. Modern mills will rate higher while smaller plants may be valued lower. Prices for newsprint are not expected to rise, the motive is to cut costs by centralizing production and selling in principal cities.
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