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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1898
Page
6
A column of pithy maxims and wry observations from The Register. Jokes on blunt honesty, social pretenses, and everyday foibles, paired with sharp jabs at politicians, dentistry, drafts, and accident risks as a snapshot of public mood. Noting Cuban enlistment curiosity and paymaster humor amid wartime bravado.
The author argues that higher grade negro schools inculcate false notions and make blacks feel superior to their natural position, claiming they fail to prepare them for higher spheres. Booker T Washington is cited as agreeing with this view.
Authorities decide Southern states that failed to fund Indian land trusts cannot reclaim spent money for troop equipment. The cash will instead be used to liquidate the federal government’s claims against them, a move likely to provoke complaint though deemed just.
The Japanese imperial court formally mourned the Austrian Empress, illustrating a rising worldwide fraternity. Once distant, Japan knew little of Austria at her birth, yet now the two nations share friendship treaties and shared human sympathy.
German plumbers have adopted a design that prevents water pipes from freezing by inserting a narrow elastic filled liner inside the iron pipe. The liner contracts as water freezes, then expands on thaw, while tin or lead around it prevents taste changes. Tests claim pipes with the insertion resist 40 degrees Celsius freezing, unlike standard pipes which burst.
Colonel W J Bryans resignation accepted. General Brooke named military governor of Cuba. Navy constructor nominee Hobson. General Garcia dies in Washington. War debt, canal talk, and senate votes dominate. President tours South to Atlanta peace jubilee. Quiet Cuba Porto Rico health improves. Schmidt.
Denver December 17 special reports a rush to the Copper King claim in Greenhorn mountains near Canon City. Hannam Dawson Co claim a vein traceable for miles with 500 pounds of quartz rich in free gold and a possible yield of 25 to the ton. Market interest grows as town sites, restaurants, and a whisky shop spring up amid extensive staking and preparations for ore shipments.
Leadville residents debate renewing the twenty year water contract with Leadville Water Company as its January 9 expiry nears. Citizens push for municipal ownership to cut costs while the company files for 400 000 dollars in reincorporation. The city council has studied purchasing the plant but taken no decisive steps, amid talks of a “hot fight” and executive sessions.
In St Louis on December 17 a request for extradition against Gillette and associates from the Grant City case surfaces. The group, linked to cattle dealings, planned to depart for Mexico and South America before the treaty expires in January. Authorities note they have funds to cover travel but still face arrest if they attempt departure.
Washington reports indicate Cokey urged Democrats to extend the war period and define United States aims, stressing independence for the Philippines and a future free government. Spanish officials warn of protracted conflict, while pressure grows over Maine incident repercussions. President coolly welcomed in Montgomery and Atlanta as crowds cheer during a ceremonial visit before travel to Savannah. a federal court in Los Angeles awards $14,000 against Denver & Rio Grande for injuries to a plaintiff aboard a train.
Reports from Spokane Washington describe excitement over rich strikes in Republic Camp on the Colville reservation. The discovery is described as a sensational strike in Glory Hill area with new claims bought recently by a Spokane syndicate for a few hundred dollars.
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