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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1897
Page
2
A reflective meditation on aging and virtue argues that time distorts memory and that society clings to old ideas. The piece contrasts the fate of the young and the old, notes women’s growing strength, and critiques fault finding as self-defeating.
A description of a man who begins with high effort to establish a steady, challenging work rhythm intended to sustain him through a lengthy career. It emphasizes starting strong to maintain ongoing productivity and commitment.
Prof Ira R Remsen of Johns Hopkins University presented a paper at the National Academy of Sciences meeting last week on The Isomeric Chlorides of Paranitroorthosulphobenzoic Acid. The discussion centered on chemical structure and reactivity among the isomeric chloride compounds.
Lillian Russell complains about constant reports of imminent marriages to various men. She questions how she can marry another while she is not divorced from the current partner. Her motto: one at a time.
Thirty five applicants for a Chicago charity training school include thirty lacking forest exposure nineteen who never saw Lake Michigan and eight who never picked a flower. The piece contrasts hard times with prior summers and luxuries, urging reader reflection.
The piece describes three grain streams from the Western wheat fields: toward the Pacific for India and the Far East, down the Mississippi to New Orleans, and toward the Atlantic for Europe. It argues this demand signals better times for the United States.
The king of Sweden and Norway builds a memorial at the scene of an American traveler's death in Sweden. The base inscription reads Oscar II Erected this Memorial. Americans respond in kind as Swedes and Norwegians seek opportunities in the United States, noting open gates to newcomers.
In a New York Supreme Court trial the defense claimed that even good men get drunk but the judge disagreed stating that the best of men do not get drunk and noting that abstinence strengthens reason and resolve for any aim. The exchange underscores temperance as a guiding principle.
In Denver the Senate defeated a minority bid to reduce the number of employes and named a committee to study staffing. Myron W. Reed was chosen chaplain. officers for the Senate and House were announced, with Populists electing key clerks and aides. adjourned to continue today.
The record lists multiple clerks and officials for the National Silver party including stationery and bill clerk W F Ora hood, chief engrossing clerk N. & Hurd, doorkeeper Robert Phillips, and engros sing clerks Captain Stidger Mark Hannam and Mrs L K Daniel Janker Harry Hoagland. Additional names include Mabel Orr T Q Smith Augusta Frincke Hattie Fox Fred La Coste and George Allen with others serving as docket clerk and assistant roles. Five pages and a sopographber
Millionaire miner Creede and his wife in Los Angeles have agreed to an immediate separation and dissolution of marriage bonds without further legal action. Creede received 2400 dollars in cash and surrendered all further claims, withdraws from his home, and plans to file for absolute divorce after the cooling-off period on grounds of desertion.
Denver reports the Florene Cripple Creek and Midland Terminal railroads may be sold by March 1 if plans succeed. An official of Florene asserts the deal involves a syndicate tied to Cripple Creek buyers, with both lines reportedly pooled and destined for sale to the same group.
San Francisco reports negotiations among Judson, California and Giant companies reached a pact to raise powder by two cents a pound in Colorado and Montana and halt new contracts on the coast for thirty days. Based on last year’s 15,000,000 pounds, the move could yield about $400,000 in profits to be split roughly $200,000 to California, $125,000 to Giant.
Commercial report notes a $75,000 Judson move and powder compact formation with Giant stock. It traces a rise from $17 to $20s and a Thursday peak around 120.02 before settling near 25.75 amid shifting prices and market activity.
Representatives meet to honor Jackson day amid remarks condemning free speech and praising the Democratic party's future. Henry Watterson and Charles Hamlin were singled out as principal speakers at the gathering with attendees expressing regret over past habits and reaffirming party loyalty.
Representative Bennmrs Permoen voices sharp criticism as Calfornia supporters defend the funding measure. Editor Hearst in San Francisco is labeled by Mr. Johnson as aligning with Pacific Coast policy makers. The exchange includes a 'west disgraceful' taunt directed at Mr. Cooper of Wisconsin.
Judge grants petition to appoint a receiver for the Bank in North St Paul. The bank lists assets around 22 000 to 25 000 with deposits mainly funds. The reserve loan and ties to the Alemania bank are noted as factors in the suspension.
Lady Selina, mother-in-law of Earl Russell, through counsel pleaded guilty at the central criminal court. She and two co defendants, John Cockerton and William Aylott, were sentenced to months imprisonment without labor. The other defendant Dickerton had pleaded guilty yesterday and received a similar sentence.
The pardon board refused to grant clemency to the self-proclaimed murderer Jed Ashworth alias Alien House. The decision was announced after midnight following extended deliberations and a careful review of the case.
Non churchgoers in Portland organize a central committee to report abstainers. A rumor list of delinquents will be published to gauge moral status and potential social or financial effects on those who neglect church duties.
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