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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1903
Page
2
A collection of quips and brief notes on diverse topics from crime and finance to exploration and society. The items reference Andrew Carnegie, Wu Ting Fang, oil in Africa, royalty, duels by arbitration, failures of trust, and public figures like John L. Sullivan. The tone is satirical, noting sensational claims and political figures while skirting any deep narrative.
Denver reports a News special from Silverton states J. H. Robin is missing and the Bank of Silverton is closed. Cashier A. H. Mundee cites deranged or self harm suspicions, with liabilities around 300000 and unknown assets. Creditors plan to form a committee to audit books and guard funds while Robin’s fate remains unclear.
Washington reports the Indianola Mississippi post office closed after postmaster Minnie M Cox, a colored woman, was forced to resign amid threats from a lawless minority. Bondsmen seek relief. mail redirected to Greenville. case to be referred to the attorney general.
New York January 3 Thomas A Edison predicts a year of space time communications breakthroughs with wireless telegraphy advancing to commercial use. He foresees electricity replacing steam as motive power and a market release for his storage battery. He also plans to pause invention for two years to pursue pure science.
William A. Eddy, noted in kite flying studies, reports a Bayonne New Jersey dispatch to the World describing a kite shaped aeroplane similar to Bell’s flying machine concept. The report links Eddy’s tests to Bell’s earlier announcement on future aircraft design.
Denver hosts a January meeting at Central Christian Church as the National Christian Endeavor Convention gesetzt. Eberman, field secretary, envisions a prosperous year and a spiritual upheaval with 25 000 delegates expected and a 15000 entertainment fund target. Arrangements seek tent sites for meetings.
The dispatches report a variety of 1903 events from around the globe. Topics include strikes in St Louis glooming funerals via trolley transport, Sicily earthquake shocks, Maine and other state disease tests, naval ship commissions, coal contracts, philanthropy to Johnson City Hospital, and Red Cross relief aid. Also noted are royal visits, sugar tariff disputes, Tolstoi appeals, Yellowstone stock, papal excommunications, intercollegiate football changes, and various political, military, and medical items with named persons and institutions.
Denver January 4 A Republican special from Silverton reports the body of James H Robin president of the Bank of Silverton was found by a Durango freight crew near the water tank south of Silverton with a bullet wound and a .41 revolver in his hand The inquest verdict declared death by own action Deposits totaling about 160000 with 80 percent payable on demand will be met A receiver is expected to be appointed and the bank reopen The death is thought to stem from mental strain over finances and failed Guggenheim deal surrounding the Silver Ledge mine
The Taft administration releases the annual Philippine Commission report noting limited popular government among Moros, reliance on dattos, and need for strong governance. It covers $15 million in food purchases, heavy agricultural impact from war, and the near destruction of water buffaloes, plus concerns about ladronism, cholera, and potential martial law if conditions worsen.
Eastern dispatches sparked belief Denver may receive a share of the $20,000,000 bank offering fund. Bishop Warren explains no general fund exists and each college raises its own money. Denver owed $150,000. Mrs. Warren offered 25,000 and I offered 5,000 plus 30,000 from outside. Colorado’s remaining 110,000 to be raised. 22,000 more needed to complete debt payoff. Henry W Warren signs.
Willemstad Jan 5 forces of the revolutionists move in three columns against General Castro's army. La Guayra suffers hunger as rebels push toward Caracas. A night battle eight miles from Caracas favored the rebels and telegraph lines and railways are being cut. Panic grows among Castro supporters as a prominent citizens panel appeals to Castro, who vows to hold until a decisive defeat.
Denver January 4 The Democratic state central committee unanimously adopted a resolution stating it will use constitutional and legal powers to neutralize and defeat a Republican effort to overturn the Democratic majority on joint ballot in the Fourteenth General Assembly A standing committee is authorized to represent the central committee with Senate and House members and prepare a public address outlining the reasons for action A special joint committee is to be formed to determine a general course of action.
Pekin January 5. The signatories of the Chinese peace protocol except the United States have consulted their governments and intend to notify China that failure to fulfill protocol obligations will bring grave consequences. A compromise favors gold basis indemnity, arguing hardship from debt increase due to silver depreciation and anticipated gold standard moves in the Philippines and Straits Settlements. The powers refuse to soften the protocol, raising fear of demands for territory or other concessions if China holds its position.
Manila January 5 Solicitor General Arenota agrees Governor Taft cannot intervene in the seizure of Roman Catholic property by independent Catholics. Courts must decide the matter. Archbishop Guidi asked Taft to dispossess the independent group and restore Roman Catholic control. Taft declined, citing limited executive power and advised court action, reporting to Secretary Root who agrees.
Washington January 4 Superintendent Bowers of the United States fish commission submitted an estimate for the sundry civil bill to finish improving the Leadville fish cultural station. Proposal includes new buildings ponds heating apparatus and general upgrades totaling five thousand dollars. Chinese Uprisings Spreading Shanghai January 5 disturbances in interior China spreading five thousand troops sent to quell disorders in Che Kiang province.
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