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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1903
Page
2
A whimsical review of public figures and events, noting royalties, university pranks, political critique, and social quirks. Highlights include Wagner royalties, Miss Roosevelt gowns, Marconi, Poldhu telegraph link, and the Boston beans anecdote, all in a light editorial tone.
A cautious editorial denounces rapid divorces as a national issue while joking about get-married-quick schemes. It cites a dubious discovery about plants blooming out of season from intoxication and recalls Mrs. Eddy’s response to Mark Twain on his Adam tomb tale, noting the critic’s humor absence.
A Kansas bill proposes heavy taxation on unmarried individuals with a potential exemption for those who declare they never had a chance to marry. The measure reflects arguments about fairness and social policy in the state legislature.
President Roosevelt signs the Philippine extradition bill while Hawaii tax appeals win in circuit court. Reports note rising anti Caucasian tension in San Francisco, plague fears eased, and the Illinois Senate backs direct senatorial election. Hobson resignation set for February 6 1903. Germany China expedition costs total 56.25 million with 5.5 million more expected. Kansas miner earnings cited as 350 yearly. Confederate Veterans support Hanna pension for ex slaves. Dalny port opened to foreign consuls near Port Arthur rivaling Vladivostok. Kansas legislatures endorse Cuban reciprocity and canal bills. Vienna hints at partial mobilization amid Balkans tensions. Plague serum aids Mazatlan patients quickly. Montana Supreme Court blocks franchise tax on Northern Pacific Express. Copenhagen papers discuss sale of Danish West Indies. Rear Admiral Frank Wildes dies aboard the China in San Francisco. New York Presbytery delays reformed faith statement. Germany agriculture backs large representation at St Louis fair. Prince Henry ends service October 1903 to Kiel command. English athletes to challenge American pedestrians. MARCON says IMMC ships get wireless gear. Manila Filipino Labor Union protests Chinese immigration. Cuba’s Merchan acted within rights over flag hoisting in Madrid. Phipps funds India lab and Pasteur institute plans funded. James Bryce warns of Macedonian danger and urges reforms in Turkey. Largest life-loss suit before White Plains court seeks 250000. John L. Sullivan bankrupt in New York. Minnesota governor insists on a conditional pardon for Cole Younger. Kiev reports a Russian seditious movement and possible martial law. Ex Senator Dawes dies at 86. pioneers Indian education system.
The Colorado General Assembly discusses creating Arickaree county from eastern Adams county with Idalia as seat, while an annexation plan to Yu ma county is considered. A Denver meeting of Clear Creek ditch owners unveils a $1,000,000 canal project and state water reforms, including many proposed reservoirs and a constitutional amendment push.
Senate the following appointments detailing new roles. John D. Jones of Arapahoe becomes state inspector. Mrs. Louisa L. Arkins of Arapahoe named to the Board of Control of the State Home for Depend ent Children. John A. Martin of Denver Charles H. Wells of Pueblo and A. W. Scott of Fort Collins join the State Board of Pharmacy. Charles F. Andrew of Longmont to the State Lunacy Commission. Thomas M. Bowen of Pueblo to the State Penitentiary Commission. Wellington Finch of Teller county named state geologist. John P. Kelly of Jefferson James J. Cone of Fremont and Joseph S. Jaffa of Arapahoe named trustees of the State School of Mines. Leo R. Gottlieb of Las Animas and Joseph F. Humphreys of El Paso county named trustees of the Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind.
Amity seeks a beet sugar plant and faces a hard fight. Colorado Springs capitalists plan a sanitarium costing 300000 to 3100000. La Junta proposes road grading aid. Las Animas Light Power expands Trinidad plant. Senate confirms Downer and Hamill. Grand Junction to issue 28000 bonds for electric plant. San Juan County traders organize at Silverton. Denver crematory planned at 12000. Denver company forms to build Rio Grande dams. Overland Cotton Mills fined for underage labor. Chin Poo named Chinese interpreter in U S. Cattle and Horse Growers hold first convention in Denver. Denver post office site bid estimated 2120000 to 2420000. Leadville court sentences for race war shooting. Denver court sentences for mails swindle case. Bible teaching in public schools debated at Chamber of Commerce. Two mill managers fined for underage labor. Jerome acquitted. Mrs. Cranston dies in Mexico. Rev Clark visits Denver for youth convention. Gypsum deposit found near Portland Cement Plant. Fenneman to University of Wisconsin. Denver Fat Stock Show opens Feb 23. Dean abducted by masked men. beaten. Teller county bar backs Judge Leeds against impeachment.
An old advertisement promoting Doan’s Kidney Pills claims backache stems from kidney issues and offers a free trial. It cites Case No. 40 321 Mr W H Hammer a Washington D C builder endorsing the remedy for bladder inflammation and urges readers to order from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY, 50 cents per box.
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