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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1896
Page
2
A jumble of notes cites stats on women and men, turfman Grabowski earning 60000, Leadville building a 15000000 pound ice palace, Yvette Guilbert tickets at two dollars, a tuberculosis linked librarian’s death, a Fitzsimmons Julian draw and ink saving, plus American eagle Russian bear alliance musings and Sullivan’s move to Chicago.
Oregon field notes mention McDonald county Missouri boasting a 6000 acre orchard the largest in the United States and perhaps the world. Other items report Chicago plans a bicycle police squad possible weight reductions among officers and a Grant monument delay drawing little surprise. Women barred from the Chicago Open Board of Trade feel lucky while Col Harvey presses to curb political selfishness in secret sessions.
The passage notes that after Armenian killings, powers are expected to push for an amicable adjustment of the misunderstanding. It adds that war talk heightens capital sensitivity and leads to quick cover when Mars is perceived to be ascendant.
The quote notes the challenge of distinguishing men who are truly candidates from those who merely think they are. It frames candidacy as a mindset as much as a formal status, highlighting the prevalence of self-perception over actual qualification.
Mr. G. Green of McClure Kansas, intoxicated, swore out a warrant against himself. He was arraigned, pleaded guilty, paid his fine, and returned home very happy.
The passage argues England is inclined to lose influence and burden the United States financially. It notes Britain has the option but implies Americans can endure if England must live with minimal provisions and without special foods.
Washington reports indicate a likely double arbitration to settle the Venezuelan boundary dispute. The first step would appraise lands west of the Schomburgk line, with possible referrals to Britain and Venezuela if title doubts arise, paralleling Behring Sea practices. The approach aims to avoid direct Monroe doctrine recognition while seeking a lawful, merit‑based settlement.
Mrs. Lucy Clemons killed herself after leaving letters accusing her railwayman lover and another woman of conspiring to murder the husband of the other woman for a $2500 life policy. The letters allege poisoning, and authorities hold the case for further arrests as they investigate the crime and the insurance scheme.
Santa Fe New Mexico January 18 The United States grand jury investigates the Peralta grant frauds with indictments expected against James Addison Peralta Reavis now jailed Witnesses include A E Sherwood and wife from Mendocino County California and W W Jenkins of Los Angeles who aided Reavis discovery of the claim.
At 11 o clock a cavern collapsed during wall excavation at the Perkins residence on High Street mountain side. Horace M. Gilson was buried ten feet deep. stonemason John Lucers lost a hand and required amputation. Gilson, recently wed six days, was recovered lifeless. neighbors assisted救.
Denver January 17 coal markets face further declines before any price restoration. Rail officials in Chicago fail to reach an agreement on coal rates by noon with doubts about a lasting settlement. The Burlington not present at the conference suggests any accord may not bind that road, and it may resist following the Gulf and Santa Fe leaders once rates are restored.
Chicago report states that the Union Pacific Denver Gulf and Atchison have settled their coal rate dispute in Colorado. Passenger tariffs will be restored to the pre cut figures after a two day conference between President Ripley and Receiver Trumbull. The settlement likely halts further coal rate cuts and stabilizes the market.
In Colorado Springs on January 14 Bob Smith driver of the Wells Fargo express wagon robbed of 15000 last spring between Grassy and Cripple Creek pleaded guilty to conspiracy and received a six year penitentiary sentence.
Reports say Dr. Rosas has left Lima to found an Argentine government and secure a treaty for an offensive and defensive alliance. No word on Chilean troop movements to block the Corderillas passage as Argentine warlike measures continue.
In Berlin today Count von Kanitz defended a government grain monopoly saying it would not raise bread prices and was not socialistic, aimed at aiding the peasantry. He added that deeds are needed while the country is being desolated, prompting prolonged applause.
A Globe Democrat article outlines support for the Monroe Doctrine amid plans for a Nicaragua Canal linking Trans Mississippi ports. It notes Europe opening new trade channels, U S capital flows, and the Aransas Pass harbor project as a key link in expanding commerce. a February homeseekers excursion to Aransas Pass promotes the new town.
Guatemala's capital reports a new municipal law causing high commerce costs. Delegates from Scotland arrive to support Central railway purchase. The Guatemalan canal project opening is postponed due to serious cost defects and delays.
Ashant region report from Accra says Sir Francis leads British experts to seize the Ashanti capital without opposition. Prempeh accepts the Bri mands, while Prince Henry of Bat and part of the white troops sail to the coast for embarkation.
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