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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1901
Page
2
The Register notes a unique Swedish system where farm laborers receive land for personal use in return for a fixed number of days' labor. It also recalls Daniel O'Connell's early reporting and a Heidelberg medical faculty statement on incandescent light.
The German emperor personally visited Graf Bulow's residence to confer the order of the Black Eagle, timed just before Christmas. The act signals a highly significant honor meant to delight the recipient during a period of widespread rejoicing.
The British postal commission, after months of inquiry into wireless telegraphy, will report in favor of earliest adoption of the Marconi system. It is arranging Marconi patent purchases and negotiating with France and Germany on their attitudes toward the inventions.
Mr and Mrs William H Beck face jail time after being arrested on a complaint by Mrs Becks brother who seeks vengeance. They plan to marry in Nebraska after release and return to Kansas where they claim they cannot be interfered with under state law.
A new female occupation emerges in England where a woman agrees to wear new shoes for two to four days for an agreed price. She may manage several pairs at once when demand is high. The passage notes no impact on the worker’s disposition but suggests customer uplift in mood.
A medical journal notes that an almshouse patient today receives more rational treatment than George Washington did in 1799. The reflection highlights a century of scientific progress and the possibility that future generations may deem current methods crude and unscientific.
A sensational reporter asked if anything important was happening in the agriculture department. Secretary Wilson replied with a long list of investigations of great world value, then joked that such reports should not be telegraphed nationwide. The reporter missed the humor and agreed.
A memorial for the Earl of Airlie killed at Diamond Hill near Pretoria last June has been accepted with a site on Tullo hill near Corrachy. The tower echoes Airlie castle in Forfarshire and includes rock-faced ashlar base panels bearing family arms and regimental badges.
The New York Post reports a primitive edifice uncovered during restoration of St. Martins church at Vovey Switzerland. The relic resembles a church in shape but shows a foreign oriental architectural style. Walls and foundations are remarkably preserved and experts believe it to be among the earliest stone buildings.
The Senate faces a delaying tactic from the minority as the shipping bill remains stalled. Supporters claim it will curb foreign control of the merchant marine and benefit the American people, while opponents threaten filibuster to force a broader debate. An extra session may be needed for Cuba and the Philippines measures.
A historical reflection on John Marshall Day praising the jurist's role as chief justice, noting how Democratic views shifted over time from intense hostility to reverence. The piece contrasts Marshall’s Federalist legacy with Jefferson’s opposition and hints at evolving political memory across generations. It muses on future reassessment of leaders like Lincoln and McKinley.
The article argues the U S army is fundamentally democratic with merit guiding advancement. It notes many generals rose from civil life starting at the bottom and highlights three privates who became generals as evidence. It counters charges of West Point aristocracy, saying merit, not favoritism, drives promotions despite political critiques.
The piece argues that most of sixteen generals named by McKinley for promotion are non graduates from West Point, while noting many Civil War leaders were West Point graduates. It praises meritocracy in promotion and cites General Scott praising academy training as key to U S victories, calling the army an aristocracy of merit and a model of officer development.
The article extols Chief Justice John Marshall's role in defining judicial power under the U S Constitution. It contrasts early revolutionary views with Marshall's clear principle that the Constitution is the supreme law, inaccessible to ordinary legislative acts, and lauds Lincoln's praise of Marshall as vital to American governance.
Observations note that post election events in the Philippines reinforce the view that anti-insurrection efforts persisted due to the prospect of Bryan's victory. The remark links political expectations to ongoing unrest, reflecting contemporary sentiment about leadership and stability.
In Binghamton on February 18 President Schurman of Cornell told the Board of Trade that while there are no religious troubles in the Philippines, the issue is one of landlord and tenant. He noted the Catholic church is now on a voluntary contribution basis, and urged lands be sold to Filipinos in small holdings, comparing the situation to Ireland and urging no religious controversy.
Evelyn Baldwins Arctic expedition seeks two small launches a larger ship named America, forty to fifty tons of dog food, and other gear in Philadelphia with sailing hoped for mid June from New York. The route includes North Cape, Norway, Russia, and Franz Josef Land as crew aims for the pole.
Four small fires of suspected incendiary origin were found yesterday on different floors of the Hotel Majestic as renovations continued. Following prior arson attempts at nearby hotels, police and detectives have doubled patrols around major hotels, with authorities suspecting organized efforts to cause panic for robberies.
A telegram from De Aar dated February 16 confirms Lord Kitchener and his staff have arrived to supervise the pursuit of General De Wet. The dispatch notes De Wet’s force is nearly stripped of transport and horses, while several columns close in on his exact location remains uncertain.
Professor Weinzirl of the University of New Mexico reports a complete cure for consumption after experiments by the university biology department. He claims altitude changes refresh blood physiology, renewing effects when moving from low to higher elevations and occasional sea level visits reinvigorate the system even after high altitude effects fade.
Copenhagen reports that Denmark has broken off talks with the United States over selling the Danish West Indies. The move follows a satisfactory offer by the Danish East India Steamship Company to help administer the islands, with the American government notified of the decision.
Topeka Kansas February 15 The state Senate approved a bill to tighten the prohibitory law by deeming possession of liquor as evidence of guilt, signaling a tougher enforcement stance.
The queen's personal retinue held the honor of first viewing her body in a simple, poignant scene. Footmen, maids, coachmen, stable lads, policemen and tenants passed by for four hours in a ceremony marked by quiet grief. Elderly caretakers and local families, who knew Victoria as a friend, mourned as subjects rather than subjects alone.
Rep James C Dunlavy and Miss Ruth Locke McCoy wed in Trinidad. Discussions cover pure foods, hospital at Cheyenne Soldiers Home, Utah legislature outreach, Spain claim commission, Fort Fetterman homestead rights, and repeal of Cannon prize fight law. Bills on bicycle theft, property rights for women, and a complex registration overhaul receive attention as committees report on coal strikes and local option taxation.
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