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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1901
Page
4
The Pueblo Mail ridicules Senator Teller’s anti-Republican stance and mocks his shift toward the Democratic party. It suggests his career ends after the next election, mocks his reminisces, and teases a memoir on money, imperialism, and “bob tailed bolts.”
The Nicaragua canal project is likely to succeed despite some opposition to the Hay-Pauncefote treaty. Critics say it lacks a direct grant to fortify the canal, yet the treaty ends the Clayton-Bulwer pact, gives the U.S. policing power, and places canal control in American hands. Senator Lodge represents Anglophobic views, and many Americans share them. Opponents include railroad interests and Republican maneuvering motives. Obstruction, however, is near its end.
The treaty will be ratified next Monday and canal projectors gain freedom. The canal commission favors the Nicaragua route and Congress has introduced several bills to build along that line. After Senate endorsement, the canal scheme is to be vigorously pushed as public demand for prompt enactment remains high.
Empire Valley reports Mrs. Theodore Pillaud nearing full health while George Perdue lies ill under care of Drs Fewkes and Dennis. Wm Jacks buys Rev Kemp farm. Fort Lyon canal stockholders urged to attend December 31 adjourned meeting. C H McVey and family move to Lamar, with farm duties set to Ira McVey and Hayden Nichols. Clover Meadow Christmas program praised. John Teada of Minneapolis acquires NEX4 18-22-46 Lot in Baca County, noted as a trustworthy neighbor with plans for further civic engagement.
In special session December 17 1901 Board of County Commissioners J K Stevenson chairing levied school taxes for districts 4 13 and 35 at 15 4 and 10 mills respectively and adopted the Annual Appropriation for the next fiscal year detailing allocations for county officers election expenses court costs printing jail and related running expenses for the year beginning January 1 1902.
The document itemizes county funds for 1901 through 1902 including Ordinary County Revenue Fund Road Purposes Revenue Fund General School Fund Support of the Poor Fund Special Contingent Fund Special Bridge Fund and various county and town levies. It specifies mill rates, property tax basis, and the distribution to Lamar Granada and other county projects along with warrants approved January 6 1902 and signatures of officials.
The Chicago Chronicle reports Miss Jessie Goodpasture, a fearless rider seen daily at Lafayette Park, riding bareback astride a spirited horse. Known for daring stunts, she travels from Springfield, Illinois, and relies on acquaintances for mounts while declaring riding her passion.
An essay from Ladies' Home Journal argues for manual training schools in domestic science to train young girls for skilled servant positions with diplomas and standardized wages. It calls for mistress training and housekeeper cooperation to raise standards and improve household work across communities.
Census data show the native white population of the United States exceeds the foreign born by more than five to one, with over 56 million whites and about 10 million foreigners. Since 1890 native whites rose 23 percent while foreign whites rose 12 percent, indicating a trend toward a more homogeneous population.
U S G Newman files for final proof before the Register and Receiver at Lamar Colorado on January 30, 1902 for timber culture No. 6067 covering lots 1 2 3 and 4 in section 4 township 23 south range 45 west. Witnesses named are Charles Maxwell Albert S Newman of Lamar and M J ao and Hugh Reeves of Carlton.
United States land order notice from 1901 announces Joseph E. Mudd has filed for final proof on parcel NWX of 13 township 215 range 48 west 6th principal meridian. Proof to be given before the Lamar Colorado register and receiver on June 6 1902. Witnesses listed: L L Froman H O Hainline JB Kellam and George F Pearl of Lamar Colorado.
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