This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1897
Page
2
Chicago public schools list 206 209 scholars and an average daily attendance of 181 862 with 4 789 teachers. The figures reflect the district size and staffing levels for the period.
Australia faces a short harvest and will import more than 5,000,000 bushels of wheat. The bulk of imports will come from the United States and Canada to meet domestic demand.
Wealthy Union Indiana farmer A L Doris signed a bold contract last week agreeing to forfeit $1000 if he shaves or cuts his hair before Bryan is elected president. The unusual pledge ties personal grooming to a political outcome, reflecting campaign fervor in the era.
American influence grows in China as three engineers are hired to design the first extensive Chinese railroad. An American syndicate will fund the construction, while Europeans push political schemes less suited to the East.
George Fleischmann loved Miss Stella Davis of Missouri but she preferred a cat. He killed the cat in a fit of jealousy claiming Stella’s affection, then disappeared along with the cat. The tale ends with the cat and George not returning.
The Boston Transcript laments commercial spirit in Maine hunting. It notes tabulated figures on moose and caribou kills, two year increases, and Maine profits from higher game shipments, all reported with counting-room accuracy.
Bishop Potter of New York cites laboring men as better mannered than employers in four major strikes over eighteen months. He praises the workers for listening with dignity and urges good manners and judgment to reconcile labor and capital.
A prominent statesman labels it a ruse on truth as bribery scandals surface in the national election. The piece recalls Pepys noting a half truth and a letter from "Captain Grove" containing money, kept unopened until at home, then found with gold and four pounds in silver.
London financiers watch Sen Edward Wolcott as he pursues bimetallic contacts, meets Lord Rothschild and Indian officials, and weighs reopening Indian mints. A London financier says reopening could lift silver prices 7 to 8 percent and signal broader international action amid India's financial strain. United States reports place Wolcott at Tring Park with Baron Rothschild as exchange rates and stock markets react to monetary policy signals.
The Financier notes New York as the cheapest money center as of January 16 with a large surge in surplus reserves. Bank loans barely rose since January 2 while deposits jumped 26.1 million, yet cash holdings increased 25.5 million, signaling inactive deposits despite attempts by several banks to sustain a 2 percent rate.
Leadville Colorado January 17 Governor Adams plans talks with D H Campion W Mudd and other mine owners at 10 o clock with a possible afternoon session including a miners union committee. The governor offers land for unemployed miners if the strike ends and insists on no import mines removal. Debs eyes Western Federation funds to support miners for two months poststrike if needed.
Washington reports indicate many senators would reject the arbitration treaty with Great Britain if public sentiment allows. Bitter relations between the Senate and Secretary Olney, plus criticism of the treaty’s structure and cost, fuel doubt about ratification this session. Critics flag unlimited appeals and possible majority decisions as flaws.
Fragmentary text discusses the King car bor land Russia Swiss republic and European affairs with mentions of Morgan and Chelsey or Cheney-like figures. It hints at Senate obedience to public sentiment in the nineteenth century but lacks coherent facts.
Lansing dispatch reports Gov. Pingree, amid calls from Senator Burrows, rejects Alger’s influence while naming Sybrant Wvellue, Edwin M. Irish, and Lam L. White for rail, adjutant general, and quartermaster roles. Deputy railroad post reportedly declined due to ties with Alger. Legislature debates fourth class city incorporations and a bill to codify law.
In Leadville Colorado on January 16 the Maid of Erie ore pumping plant halted after fifteen years of operation. Water in the Maid shaft rose seventeen feet within fourteen hours after the pump stopped. Fire has died out and no water is being pumped. The plant handled 1200 to 1400 tons per minute, and the shutdown threatens extensive flooding of surrounding property.
Canton Ohio Jan 15 reports that John Sherman accepted the state portfolio as Assis Presa at Fort Wayne depot five minutes before the senator left Washington. President elect McKinley and Kinley were noted nearby. Sherman avoided commenting on possible Senate appointment and cabinet selections.
Proposals consider constructing a new railway between Liverpool and Manchester to meet competition from the existing lines. The plan seeks to expand network reach and boost regional transport capacity.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.