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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1894
Page
6
The piece argues that voters should form a new party to curb machine politicians and impeach Grover Cleveland, noting the People’s party gained momentum after a Washington incident. It claims genuine reform requires changing the systems both major parties support, which have led to current dire conditions.
A humorous scene shows a man with patched pants and a ragged shirt demanding money in a euro style. The curbside figure mirrors a caricature of poverty and improvised attire as onlookers react with amusement.
A political fringe argues that Democrats must defend Republican policy or denounce their own past actions, highlighting tension over party alignment and policy stance in current debates.
The speaker asserts that government action can achieve large scale work more cheaply than private individuals seeking profit, arguing that only a fool would doubt this.
A reader notes the cost to extract gold is tiny compared with the value, suggesting the owners of gold mines reap vast profits and dismissing any notion of paternalism about the industry.
In Alabama the issue of Black registration is unsettled as Democratic leaders grow uneasy. The 1892 period saw Black voters admitted but their ballots were counted to favor the Democrats.
A reader notes that a bank note represents a debt owed by the bank yet accrues interest, calling it a clever scheme. The critique observes both major parties supporting this system. The comment frames the issue as a critique of monetary policy and political alignment.
Even Vermont, long loyal to Republicans, hosts populist gatherings and protests against current conditions, signaling growing discontent. Analysts see a spreading leaven of political unrest as organizers rally voters.
If the postal service were run by individuals or corporations, its stock would be watered to many millions and it would cost five to ten cents to carry a letter.
A speaker questions the choice between established parties and warns that voting for the same ticket will serve corporations. The message urges real change over traditional party lines and calls for action beyond the familiar options.
A commentator notes that if disgusted Democrats and their many supporters shift to voting Republican, they could pressure a reversal of the tariff from needles to pins, altering economic policy.
A historical note argues that congress giving railroad corporations vast public land amounts was a clear case of stepping on the grass. It links public ownership of electric plants water works and railroads to lower utility prices if public ownership extended to telegraph lines as well.
Cholera erupts in Liege while heat grips the East and a Yellowstone geyser shocks visitors. Nicaragua imposes martial law in Mosquito territory as Hawaii pursues annexation. Wisconsin nominates W H Upham for governor while labor grows in militia ranks. Debs allies form American Labor Union and Chicago hosts a decisive Railway Union convention. Oklahoma unrest eases as Rock Island agrees to depot and service gains. Police corruption cases surface in New York and Chicago battles legal actions over strikes. Japanese and Chinese forces clash in core battles amid rising tension in the Pacific region.
Denver detectives Peter Hales and G Duffield went to Colorado City to swear out warrants in Justice McCoache's court. They arrested John Mullins Herman Rabbake and C C McKinnie placed under 5000 bond. Sheriff Bowers moved prisoners to county jail before bonds could be completed. District attorney questions Denver method and warrants may be sought for the officers.
Fire destroyed the Rosebud mill at Cripple Creek just after midnight Monday. Losses are pegged near 130000 with the plant, a large gold ore reduction works, having included 50 stamps, cyanide treatment, vanners, and a sampling mill. The mill, largely French-owned, was insured for 50000 in California companies.
Chief Deputy Revenue Collector Charles Betterton and U S Marshal H W Looks trailed an illicit distillery in Colfax county. They arrested Asa Lester after a preliminary hearing and recovered a large still with other liquor stock near Costi Peak north of Elizabethtown on Maxwell land. Willis Dixon was also arrested. one suspect remains. This was the first offense of its kind in memory.
Miss Cora Gardner, daughter of a well known rancher, died after being dragged by her horse on a ride in southern Carbon County. Witnesses say the horse galloped away, dragging her feet foremost as onlookers improvised a rescue. She sustained severe injuries, hair torn away, broken back and leg, and died within minutes after being freed. Investigators suspect the lariat became tangled, pulling her from the saddle when the horse bolted.
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