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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1899
Page
6
In the American administration update reports twenty seven thousand Speniands near Cienfuegos. One transport is now loading while twelve more are expected to arrive soon. Evacuation is unlikely to finish before the middle of February.
Washington today released Gov Roosevelt's forwarded note to General Miles detailing harsh criticism of army beef supplies. He cites canned beef as good, canned roast beef as nearly worthless, tropical-heat canned quarters condemned, and post July meat as generally good but insufficient, harming soldiers' health.
A collection of wry maxims and observations on money, marriage, speaking minds, and human behavior. The brief notes touch on wealth, debt, manners, and gender, with sharp contrasts between expectation and reality. The piece leans into humorous aphorisms about society and personal relations.
Rev Dr J N Vance of First Presbyterian Nashville urged dropping terms north and south for the church. He argued such language feeds factionalism and Mason Dixon line references should fall from daily speech.
The second international congress of settlement and social workers will meet in Chicago in the second week of May. Sessions at the Auditorium linked to Hull House, which will be ready. Renowned sociologists and foreign workers will discuss social questions. Miss Addams oversees the program. The settlement idea is under fifteen years old with under fifty houses in 1895. Chicago now has thirteen settlements and about 200 resident workers.
In the Ohio river north and Mississippi east territory carriers move most interstate traffic at rates under published tariffs filed with the commerce commission. This creates unjust discriminations and preferences between persons localities and traffic descriptions. The act seeks uniform charging of published rates to ensure equal service and charges.
A southern contemporary urges Georgia farmers to sow oats on cotton land, arguing 30 bushels per acre at 40 cents each yields $12 gross with $6 expenses, versus $3 net per acre from cotton after $7 costs. invites proof if calculations are faulty.
Chicago observers bid farewell as the 4th Infantry under Colonel Robert H. Hall leaves Fort Sheridan for the Philippines. The regiment travels in 45 Pullmans and tourist cars to New York to embark aboard General Grant, with return voyage estimated at five to six weeks. A Columbus detachment of the Seventeenth Infantry also departs for New York en route to Manila, triggering a public demonstration by about 50,000 onlookers.
London reports at the Union Bank of London's semi annual meeting that the United States has become a major financial factor. Governor Schuester says US trade growth after the war and harvests created a strong trade balance benefiting the United States and suggesting New York now finances Europe. US lending and discount power in London and Berlin has grown, with easy access to gold.
In Lacrosse Wisconsin January 44 a bold attempt to steal twenty one carloads of wheat was foiled by swift detective work and railroad officials. The grain for S Y Hyde Elevator Co and W W Cargill Co was diverted by bogus way bills but the scheme collapsed as plans neared success. The would be thieves would have gained about fifteen thousand dollars. Authorities expect to arrest the remaining gang members soon.
In Havana on January 16 Cubans gathered after a Spanish flag was raised over a Cabada Del Monte hotel. Company B of the Tenth Infantry arrived with fixed bayonets, dispersed the crowd, and two flag bearers lowered the flag after the proprietor explained no offense was intended.
In Annapolis Maryland the annual Bible presentation to the Naval Academy graduating class was held in the chapel. Rev Dr Stitt of New York gave the sermon. Forty cadets received the revised Bible, four Catholic members chose Douay edition, nine chose other books due to already owning Bibles. The event happened earlier this year as the first class faces graduation after February exams and potential active service.
Spanish soldiers occupy warehouses and wharves in Clenfuegos, with officers filling hotels. They are poorly fed and unpaid for months, yet largely quiet, causing sanitation and town activities to stall while the city confronts the occupation.
A Denver dispatch reports President McKinley plans a special commission to study the Philippines and advise policy. Named members include Rear Admiral Dewey, Major General Otis, Prof. Schurman, Colonel Dewey, and Brigadier General Whittier, with Dewey as president. Decision hinges on consent and timing, aiming to secure facts before recommending policy. The move could influence Senate support for the peace treaty and future sovereignty decisions.
In Santiago de Cuba on January 14, workers on Guantanamo sugar estates began a strike over discounts on Spanish gold paid by storekeepers. They argue wages match the old regime but must cover a 9 percent deduction. Governor General Brooke explains currency and value ratios anchor on American basis for government finances.
The Record notes a giant copper cartel formed in New York with likely Standard Oil backing. It unites six major plants including Boston and Montana, Butte and Boston, Old Dominion Copper, Arcadian Tamarack and Osceola. Calumet and Hecla reportedly refused to join.
Madrid reports the government will ask Cortes for authority to sell the Mariannes Ladrones Carolina and Pelew islands after advice from General Fios that 4000 troops a warship and two gunboats are needed to hold them.
The Engineering and Mining Journal compiles 1808 mineral statistics. Global gold production valued at $18,954,000, with the United States at $64,300,000 Russia $25,186,000 the Witwatersrand $73,476,000 and Australasia $61,480,000.
In Carson Nevada on January 14 a split within the Silver State central committee heats as senatorial hopefuls await a postponed meeting. C N Sain publishes a communication accusing Newlands of traitorous conduct and promises a resolution at the next regular session. The factions claim advantages in the committee and the Legislature as they anticipate Thursday events shaping Sharon’s expulsion.
Rantligo de Cuba January 13 reports Santiago de Cuba terrorized by organized guerrilla bands. They hide in hills and levy tribute on law abiding plantation owners who flee violence, with property burned before eyes. Wealthy planter Manuel Hernandez missing presumed killed. A vigilance committee forms to hunt murderers and curb outrages as regiments are redistributed to Holguin Gibara Punta Padre Guasa Santa Rosa and Santa Cecilia to police the area.
Honolulu correspondent reports Lt. B. R. Hobson was warmly greeted in Honolulu during a twelve hour stay. The crowd packed the wharf as he shook hands with hundreds and was presented to President Dole aboard the steamship. He gave a speech after the lines were cast off amid enthusiastic reception.
In St Louis Missouri on January 12 delegates from nearly all states and territories met to decide the site and method of celebrating the 160th anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase. They unanimously select St Louis as the fair location in 1903 following Governor Stephens invitation.
The gun boat Yorktown departed San Francisco for Manila. It will replenish coal bunkers at Honolulu, then proceed to Guam before reaching Manila.
The readable fragments discuss housing conditions under a palace area, censuses of residents, and mention various medical terms. The garbled passage references a minster abbey, parish life, and conditions of living, with stray quotes about ailments and organs.
Mew terminal ages J F Leege named criminal agent for Baltimore railroad at Washington. He will assume the passenger and goods duties in January under new supervision. The report cites past wartime service and ongoing ties to Washington terminals.
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