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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1895
Page
2
A collection of pithy remarks covers style over substance, ideal mates and husbands, a Cuba yellow fever update aiding Insurgents, Atchison’s money fever with raised bills and a gas trust, moving forward rather than standing still, a millinery bill’s fear versus a mouse scream, and a Bogota court weighing a $395,000 judgment with potential financial strain.
Kansas City is now the proud owner of its own water works, a beacon for other cities. Wisconsin reports a woman horse thief, and if she pursues that path she should avoid the western states.
A Philadelphia man was taken into custody after authorities reported his loud laughter in public streets. The incident involved persistent vocal expressions after several preliminary smiles were observed.
Chili notes discovery of rich gold mines and warns against noise, fearing England may issue an ultimatum over some matter.
A sultan faces ruin and seeks a drastic plan by traveling to America to woo a member of the Vanderbilt family, hoping to repair his finances through marriage or alliance. The proposal hinges on adopting a male disguise to approach the American social circle.
Hon. T. C. Platt hastens to announce that he is not in his anecdotage and will not write a book. Evidently Mr. Platt thinks this is as hard as he should strike an old gentleman like Mr. Sherman.
Marl boroughs lawyer says his client is not mercenary and that the Duke acted with courage to pursue a love match despite a $10,000,000 handicap, framing the case as a personal, not financial, dispute.
Claude Falls Wright in New York argues life may not be a dream, offering a practical test. He notes a man with a due note on a date will wake to a real obligation, not a nightmare, as evidence that life contains genuine responsibility.
Judge Riner of the United States Circuit Court in Cheyenne rules the Bannock Indians treaty granting hunting rights on unoccupied government lands in Wyoming is of full force and superior to state game laws. The decision makes him unpopular with cattle thieves land grabbers and pet hunters, while others applaud.
Washington officials report Republican members of the House seek a formal investigation into treasury finances. Representative Walker of Massachusetts plans to employ an expert under the appropriations committee to compile statements on unpaid claims, court judgments, public works accounts, and quarterly disbursements dating back to 1866. The effort aims to counter claims that Secretary Carlisle delays payments to improve treasury appearances.
Denver reports the Denver and Rio Grande Railway declaring a 1 percent preferred stock dividend. This marks a potential rebound in business activity since the panic. Assistant General Manager Schlacks and President Jeffery recently toured narrow gauge lines and returned this morning.
The report states the road is in splendid physical condition and traffic is increasing daily. Earnings outlook remains good as officers plan further inspection of the broad gauge Hines with Mr. Jeffery leading the delegation.
West bound Colorado Midland train near Woodland Park derailed a smoking car and injured several passengers. No fatalities. most hurt were only lightly to moderately injured and continued to Cripple Creek.
At Waco Texas on December 1 E T Hathaway of Dennison Texas an agent for Waters Pierce Oil Company and member of the Standard Oil Trust was convicted of violating the Texas anti trust law. The jury fined him fifty dollars. Four other defendants await trial and indictments name Rockefeller Plagier and other Standard and Waters Pierce officials. The case will be appealed to challenge the Texas antitrust statute.
The Senate approved appointments in executive session including Constance B. Kilgore for the southern district, Yancy Lewis for the central district, William M. Springer for the northern district, Andrew C. Croce for the southern district as U S attorneys, W. J. Horton for the central district, Samuel M. Rutherford for the northern district and Samuel M. Stowe for the southern district as U S marshals. Also named are John F. Baker as secretary of the legation at Managua Nicaragua and Charles Ritchie Simpkins as secretary of the legation to Chile.
W F Harrity, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, has notified members to assemble in Washington on January 16 to select the time and place for the next Democratic National Convention.
The article notes rising global diamond trade and cutting, with Americas imported diamonds and uncut stones totaling millions. It cites 1890s import values, growth due to new diamond-cutting establishments, and large employment in mines and factories. It discusses worldwide diamond wealth and the expanding role of mechanized mining and cutting.
Harvard University launches a broad education effort aimed at the masses. Aimed at teaching industry and economy to workers, the program seeks to cultivate citizenship and moral instinct through practical lessons. The reform emphasizes education for many, not the few.
In a brisk chat Mrs Wayupp remarks that the daughter will wed, while Mr Wayupp questions the timing and Mrs Wayupp responds with a blunt description. The snippet appears from a New York Weekly page snippet.
The fragment mentions a line attributed to Brainard about wisdom and heaven, depicting a reflective tone. It presents no clear event, place, or individuals beyond the authorial attribution to Brainard.
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