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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1896
Page
2
A new Georgia law declares that a woman's earnings shall be her own. The article questions whether husbands retain rights to earnings under the law and notes public reaction.
A potted collection of humorous snippets from New York social life and politics. The piece jests about fashion fads and public mood, noting palpitations among capillary trends in New York and light satire about Paderewskis. It also references volatility in Venezuela and a comic schoolboy misstatement about Illinois in Chicago, delivering a playful closing thought.
A Cincinnati boy avoids charges for bicycle theft after singing "A Mother's Appeal to Her Boy." The incident hints at traits suitable for future public service as the youth shows promise of becoming a fine alderman.
Miss Willard quips she wants a man who will not use ink and beer at once and pokes fun at Editor Watterson, asking what’s wrong with him since he does not bring beer.
The prince of Wales earned 40000 this year and Richard Croker 25000 in English sporting circles. It evidently doesn't pay as well to back horses in England as to back tobacco.
The New York Sun weighs whether to use tooth brush or teeth brush and argues either form is acceptable while leaving pronunciation concerns to readers and editors.
A newborn girl in New York reportedly weighs twenty four pounds suggesting possible unusual physical development. Observers speculate this could reflect future physical traits and gender norms.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer interviews the sole survivor of a city street car accident. The Chicago Tribune reports that most fatally injured are expected to recover, reflecting contrasting newspaper tones on the same tragedy.
An old time musing notes that a humble citizen, enduring hardship, might one day appear in the newspapers as an image in a patent medicine advertisement. The remark reflects a wistful view of fame through public notices and sensational ads.
The Alexandria Post-News urges toleration of so called prize fights arguing that leniency has invited trouble and that genuine prize fights now lack a chance to occur.
A statesman suffered a lip wound in the latest French duel. The report calls it the most distressing affair in some time and notes the wounded statesman must abstain from gayfests until healing.
The New York Sun objects to Vassar college girls adopting the yell Yum yum yum We chew gum The paper questions the meaning and impact of the chant and suggests it conveys a message clearer than the typical college yell The exchange notes gum chewing may be bad but the cheer communicates more to the public.
A Salvador garrison revolt ends with Colonel Rivera and twenty four officers slain as soldiers chant Viva La Liber sari. They march toward the coast under Captain Rezal toward Ezeta’s arrival, seeking change from the current tyranny.
The World's Washington correspondent reports Presidential appointees Phelps and Lincoln for the Venezuelan high commission. Lincoln is said to be Secretary Olney’s choice with Strong support from Chief Justice Fuller. A third member is expected to be an associate US Supreme Court justice, likely Brewer or Brown, to balance party representation. Announcement expected next Monday.
Washington on December 27 reports a Reed led agreement to hold a bond bill vote at 3 o clock tomorrow with debate continuing today until 10 PM. The Ways and Means Committee will insert a clause clarifying that the plan does not retire greenbacks and four separate votes are planned including a $50,000,000 bond issue and an unlimited issue.
The Colorado Poultry association hosts its fourth annual exhibition in the Clelland block on 1512 Lawrence Street from January 6 to 11. Cash premiums total 1400 with 1200 more in cups medals and wares for collections and exceptional merit. Notable entries include Phoenix fowls from Japan and Brahmas from the East as judging by I K Felch and M C Jackson occurs openly with daily crowing matches for amusement.
John H. Husted a noted mining man and lumber dealer shot and killed himself at his residence 13555 Pearl Street Denver this morning. His death shocks family and friends and may be blamed on temporary insanity from health issues. He was found in the basement with a revolver by his side.
Brigadier General Wheat notes the new magazine life in Colorado underwhelms. Eastern Congressmen push a bill to restore the wool duty linked to bond authority, while silver factions resist. The House may pass it, but the Senate is unlikely to approve.
Telegraphic notes report war scare outcomes, serial robberies, riots, and legal actions. Mentions Lady Churchill marriage rumors, gold withdrawals, shipwrecks, and a major mail carriage milestone. Also references stock outlook and pending trials across several locations.
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