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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1902
Page
2
A string of brief notes from the era covers Morway advancing through legislative stages, plus observations on nickel mining in New Caledonia, North Dakota divorce lawyers courting Queen Wilhelmina, King Edward’s upcoming June coronation, and various social and political tidbits.
The Bulgarian captors argue Miss Stone is attempting to convert them to Christianity. She may win freedom without ransom if she persuades her captors to apply the golden rule in her case.
A biographer probes Eugene Field’s money troubles with blunt anecdotes. The passages aim to illuminate character, though some readers deem the anecdotes indelicate and unnecessary.
A plan to exile anarchists to a fertile island to test their ideas surfaces with government backing for a period. The narrative notes English peeresses protest coronation dress regulations, fearing velvet and ermine affect their figures and complexions, hinting at limits to hereditary privilege. The piece suggests imperial dictates on face powder as a potential flare of rigidity.
Washington reports state a formal offer to sell the Panama Canal properties to the United States for 40 million dollars was submitted to authorities. The Panama Canal Company through M Bouerve notified Admiral Walker, with cable instructions from Paris, and the plan follows two weeks of consideration and a major management change.
The Washington Post prints ex Senator William E Chandler's article urging reform in executive work. He argues a president faces three aims yearly and is worn by handling many small tasks. He cites Presidents Arthur and McKinley and urges cabinet responsibility under Roosevelt.
Denver's investigation tightens as J J Bane, a Denver Tramway motorman, confesses ownership of the murder ax and claims it was stolen from his barn between December 29 and January 2. A suspect, William Reynolds, is identified by Summit Fuel's Haviland G Wilmot after being seen with an ax and later in a saloon.
The Colorado Horticultural Society will convene January 22 to 24 at Columbia hall Charles block. Organized a year ago last December the convention aims to gather fruit and garden enthusiasts statewide. Speakers from the East are planned and January 23 is Ladies' Day with Professor Theodosia Ammons speaking on practical domestic economy.
Washington reports preliminary 1901 mining figures from Mint Director George B. Roberts show a slight rise in gold and silver production. Alaska's yield drops about 1 million dollars while Colorado gains modestly. silver output rises by about 2 million fine ounces. Total gold mined totals 3,880,578 ounces worth 80,218,800 dollars and silver 59,653,788 ounces valued at 35,792,200 dollars, with silver coinage value near 77,000,000 dollars. Production by state follows.
Denver launched a citizen police movement with about 2,000 attendees led by Dr. Stephen Grant. The group seeks 100 extra police, will file to empower citizen police, and pledges include collaboration with authorities to curb crime.
Lake County produced 12.23 million dollars in 1901 while farm products reached 39.06 million. Denver spent 3.71 million on new buildings. Colorado’s livestock and ore sectors show large totals with Cripple Creek gold output nearing 120 million to date and major shipments to Denver.
Pueblo, Jan 3. Lawrence Hex, convicted of murdering William White and Lizzie Alley, was sentenced in District Court to be hanged during the week beginning April 13. Judge Dixon denied a motion for a new trial. Hex, calm but defiant, claimed self defense and said he had not had a fair trial. He becomes the first man condemned under the re enacted capital punishment law.
Denver, Jan 3 The coroner's inquest found Harold C Fridborn died December 31 1901 at the dump near Lake avenue and Firth Court from a blow to the head with an ax by an unknown assailant while defending his sister Florence Fridborn aged sixteen. The jury expressed hope the perpetrator is caught and justice served.
Denver January 3 State Senator Bucklin received a letter from Senator Henry M Teller in Washington about the Australasian land tax amendment. Teller says the measure is not a single tax proposal but a way to give counties more tax flexibility and allow voters to exclude property from taxation if desired to foster local enterprises. He sees no objection to giving people that option under the amendment.
The state board of equalization began meetings in Denver with two sessions daily while county assessors statewide assess corporate property under section 240 of the new revenue law. Three separate assessments will emerge from the boards, and it remains unclear which will set the final tax levy. Some assessors have begun, others have not started or finished. Governor Orman and officials weigh which tally the levy will depend on.
London reports via Sofia that Miss Stone and Mme Tsilka were said to be freed in Turkey on January 15. The Americans who negotiated the release allegedly promised to keep silent about the captors. Vienna dispatch notes unconfirmed word of Stone’s alleged release.
David Lieberman a Denver blacksmith sues the Knights of the Maccabees and Montefiore tent No 20 for 51080 damages claiming a gun discharge during initiation last August 8 near 1640 Larimer lodged in his groin. He seeks 50000 for injuries plus 1080 for time and medical costs, alleging permanent disability and possible fatal outcome.
Dr. S A Knopf told the Academy of Medicine that tuberculosis is not contagious. A person with clear TB can work daily if precautions are kept and sputum removed. He criticized government stigma on the afflicted and immigrants with alleged TB. He urged a government commission to study TB and seek approved treatment.
Cripple Creek Jan 3 county commissioners set a reward of 1000 dollars for the arrest and conviction of the murderer or murderers of Martin Gleason superintendent of the Wild Horse Damon and Deadwood mines The total reward now stands at 6000 dollars There are no new developments and no arrests have been made The sheriff reports no news to release
A Florence special to the Denver Republican reports United Oil Company hit an unusually strong gas flow in well 273 in the field's southeastern section. The heavy roar can be heard nearly a mile away and, if the volume persists, the company plans to pipe the gas into town for illumination.
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