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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1896
Page
2
The writing notes that bicycle trade has risen while riders lag behind. It hints at upcoming national conventions and suggests seekers of escape from disappointment avoid vacations. It praises Mr. Sharkey as a stronger man than Mr. Corbett in science and physique.
A Kentucky man exchanged eight gunshots with his bride’s brother in law before securing his marriage. The incident ends with a wedding and no reported further violence.
A morning paper notes shirt waist wear losing favor inChicago while a good bic hinges on the wearer. It also hints politics influence on odd actions and reports ex Gov Waite of Colorado barred from a populist convention in Denver.
English protesters push a campaign to portray the Boston artillery company as formidable. The effort centers on convincing members they are powerful assets in the occupation.
Chauncey M. Depew may flee to Europe fearing the silver men will demand coinage of his white whiskers once they take power. The remark reflects satirical political currents linked to currency debates.
Report notes a marriage witnessed during Fourth of July celebrations in Pontiac Michigan. The couple is described as belonging to the city's high social circles of the era.
The author argues American teams cannot replicate U S training methods in England. Bob Cook, though clever, cannot adjust to English climate and coaching style after years of experience. The piece concludes that English training methods are likely best suited to their conditions.
A Rahway tale recounts a forty-pound snapping turtle pursuing two boys in a wild hand to hand contest. The struggle ended when a nearby farmer arrived and killed the creature with a hoe, delivering a dramatic rescue just in time.
The Manchester Ship Canal business is rising stateside according to Consul Grinnell. In the first quarter 67,389 bales of cotton arrived from the United States, surpassing the total of the previous two years since the canal opened in 1884. The cattle and provision trade may also shift to Manchester to aid the canal.
Crowds of strikers clashed with police as non union workers left the Brown Hoisting Works in Cleveland. John Prinz was shot and fatally wounded, with militia called in and dozens arrested. The company plans to hire new workers under a disputed settlement.
A tidal wave about five miles long swept ashore Sunday along Hayehau in Kiang-Su province, drowning at least four thousand people. Cattle perished and rice fields submerged threaten autumn famine as Ha Chau lies opposite Ya Chau on the Yellow Sea coast.
Kiang-Su province, among the empire's most fertile, exports silk more than any other region. The Yank Tse Klang traverses this province, whose principal city is Nanking.
Insurgents in Havana region dynamited the Mercha tram bridge and burned San Francisco plantation causing 700 homeless. Villagers forced to Bolondren or return to farms as insurgents report deaths including General Juan Bruna Zayas and relatives of Havana families. Yellow fever rises in Sagua with many hospital cases.
The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Company paid its employees in silver and silver certificates for the first time in Topeka Kansas today. The company normally used gold for wages but no gold was available.
The Chicago ice trust promoters have completed plans to form a national combine like the brewers syndicate. A promoter told Civic federation secretary Ensley that bonds were sold in New York to agents of a large English syndicate. The plan aims to unite ice dealers in major cities across the country.
In Terre Haute Indiana at about 2 AM Miss Charlotte Blinn swore out a warrant to arrest Frank Combs to stop a planned elopement with her sister Sarah Blinn age 35. Combs a widower with one child had been living with the sisters and receiving attention for nearly a year. He was released on bail posted by Sarah but the Chicago train departure was blocked. Sarah Blinn, a member of a prominent local family, intends to marry despite the interference.
Victor Herbert’s latest comic opera The Wizard of the Nile is set for production in Vienna soon and later staged in Paris. The contemporary composer aims to bring the new work to European audiences with touring productions planned after its Vienna debut.
Washington August 1 The comptroller reports total currency in circulation for the month at 29 496 The United States bonds in circulation rose to 564 575 while circulation secured by low money reached 19 535 95 The increase includes registered United bonds securing 25 and public deposits at 16 925 000
An article notes ex-Congressman Richard Pp writes to Major T. Towers from Jefferson City about an invitation for Mr and Mrs. Bland to visit Mr and Mrs. W. Bryan at Lincoln and to accompany to the East in August. It states he will accompany the presidential candidate throughout the Eastern tour and be on the platform at Madison Garden when Bryan is nominated.
Atlantic City New Jersey reports that no additional deaths have occurred from Thursday night events and the death toll remains at four. Sanitarian updates indicate teens hospitalized show steady recovery with a slim chance of further fatalities, odds favoring safety.
Chicago announces a Democratic National Convention planned for September with standard leaders deciding on a location and date. The party prepares to discuss potential candidates as details firm up.
Aug 1 Vera Cruz Mexico notice from Charles I Chafer reports a state law setting a six cent tax per 10 square rods on coffee lands and six cents on similar tobacco land, taking effect next December. The measure, if enacted, may deter American investors. projected returns show high early costs with modest four year gains.
London reports Harbo and George Samuels, Swedish rowers, reached Scilly by August 1 after leaving New York in June with the aim of rowing to France. Both men are in good health and traveled aboard a small rowboat.
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