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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1898
Page
5
A collection of satirical quips and commentary reflecting social norms and politics. It mocks talkative people, peering couples, class differences, and international affairs with light humor and pointed asides about Germany Spain and China. The tone resembles a column of wry observations from a 19th century paper.
Labouchere argues that attractive women should not be discriminated against in nursing recruitment. He claims patients benefit from their soothing presence and urges hospital authorities to stop denying such work to those who are pretty or good-looking.
Brugsch Pasha uncovers an ancient papyrus with comic colored pictures. It depicts animals dressed as people, including a cat as a fashionable lady and a rat as a slave, a cat barber shaving a rat. The piece echoes modern humor and Kipling’s quip about old stories.
The Pioneer of Lucknow argues that true progress requires virtue before political rights, saying English rule rests on high moral virtues Indians say they lack. It contends enlightened governance would ease control of a tributary state, with moral conduct as justification and success.
The Transtississippi Exposition hosts the National Currency Convention under the National Sound Money League. Gold Day features J Sterling Morton Horace White and Leslie Shaw with talks on the gold standard while Silver Day includes Towne and Jones advocating free silver and bimetallic ideas. A government paper money debate closes the program with diverse speakers from major parties and regions.
Washington announces speedy departure of Cuban and Porto Rican evacuation commissions. The Cuban group led by General Wade and Admiral Sampson will sail September 3 aboard the Resolute from Montauk Point to Portsmouth. Brooke and Schley lead the Porto Rican commission with Gordon due to arrive Monday. The Seneca will transport the in-country members to Porto Rico.
Washington reports that Assistant Naval Constructor Hobson was to be examined for promotion but could not attend the board due to duties. The board recommends promotion to naval constructor, commending Hobson's skill and gallant conduct in the Merrimac action and noting submitted papers in his record.
The Russian foreign minister Count Muravief handed a note to diplomats in St. Petersburg urging international talks to reduce armaments and secure lasting peace. The czar backs the plan, inviting powers to participate, with expectations of German and French support and debate across European papers. A Kremlin monument unveiling coincides with the disclosure. Separately, a hospital train brings 211 Pennsylvania and other soldiers from Chickamauga to Pittsburgh under Governor Hastings oversight.
Washington August 27 reports Colonel Hale of the First Colorado volunteers receives promotion to brigadier general of volunteers following his unit’s role in the Manila campaign. The move elevates Lt Colonel McCoy to command, while Major Moses becomes lieutenant colonel and Major Anderson ascends to first major.
In Philadelphia Governor Hastings led a rapid fundraiser raising 5000 dollars in thirty minutes to equip home sick soldiers, part of a campaign to support troops. The effort drew broad public backing as financial support surged in the city.
The transport Yucatan brought seven companies of the Seventh United States Infantry from Santiago to Camp Wikof August 27. Reports say seven soldiers died en route and three more died while awaiting discharge. 200 sick aboard and shortages of food and rations alleged. General Wheeler arranged supplies. 10,000 men marched the deck with many collapsing but aided by comrades. Rough Riders to depart camp in about ten days and may be mustered out in New York at Madison or Maze Square.
Denver August 27 The Welhurst fete proved a unique and successful Western fundraiser for soldiers who went to war. Music dancing lake shows and refreshments drew crowds until midnight with receipts totaling over 8 000 from tickets ice cream cake lemonade soda water dancing pavilion and other attractions.
London reports an authoritative Pekin confirmation that Teu-Li-Yawen and Sir Claude MacDonald are quarrelling over China’s adherence to British syndicate engagements and the Pekin Hankow railway. Britain threatens casus belli if demands are not met as Wel-Hal-Wel squadron stands ready. Negotiations by Sir Charles Scott with Russia move forward in a friendly spirit.
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