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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1897
Page
2
A brief oddball line about self-control and jokes sparked a discussion on restraint and humor. Readers debated whether solemn cheerfulness freezes mirth like an icicle, highlighting how humor can be tempered by discipline.
A concise remark notes that many preachers, though skilled, become tailors or shoemakers and stray from their true vocation, highlighting a critique of misaligned pursuits.
Statisticians report a heavy falling off in marriages and note that every indicator favors the single standard this year, suggesting a trend toward remaining single.
A brief note highlights how small acts of courtesy by riders increase the street car’s carrying capacity, turning everyday travel into a more pleasant experience for all aboard.
A terse admonition cautions against overzealous signaling as a guide for others on the road to duty. It urges restraint and focus on personal responsibility rather than directing others’ actions.
The Kansas City Star opines that Russell Sage likely possesses more ready money and less enjoyment than any man of his social class in the United States, suggesting a narrow, money oriented temperament.
The commercial travelers fair at Madison Square Garden in New York netted more than 15000 dollars. Trustees vote to establish the event as an annual occurrence.
The 14-year-old daughter of John Mansfield of Ruth erford New Jersey attempted suicide twice. She drank carbolic acid from the kitchen closet then shot herself in the head with her father's revolver. She told of her acts and desired death. A physician said recovery chances are slight as Mr Mansfield returned home an hour later, nearly driven to ruin by grief.
At the English electrical engineers dinner the president warned that Britain’s commercial supremacy began with large scale coal use. He argued that if coal became unnecessary, empire prominence could fade. He cited Niagara Falls power waste and urged engineers to harness falls or face hardship and potential conflict.
The University of Illinois supports a stringent set of rules to close loopholes for professionalism in college athletics. After initial adoption, other colleges weakened the rules, but Illinois remains firm as the best means to check professionalism. Faculty and students view intercollegiate sports as beneficial for physical development and recreation, not professional sports business.
New York reports Princeton is arranging three formal receptions for President and Mrs. Cleveland's arrival around March 6 or 7. The first reception will be at President Patton's house for the college faculty. The second invites Princeton and Mercer county society, and the third, at the Democratic League club rooms, has a political emphasis. The retiring president will host a public reception in Princeton soon after arrival.
London January 25 Mr A J Balfour first lord of the treasury told the House of Commons there is no probability the government will take the initiative toward any movement to convene an International monetary conference He declined to discuss conference composition until such a proposal is actually made.
The Financier reports persistent money movement into New York banks with last week’s reserve increase of 4 895 206 bringing excess reserves to 57 067 500 the highest in over two years. Loans shrink amid low rates while sterling exchange operations wind down possibly affecting domestic borrowing. Rumors say banks may cut current balances rate from 2 per cent to 14 per cent.
The Senate on January 22 approved many measures including a Gettysburg Lincoln statue, 350 511 dollars for John Roach shipyard claims, and reclassifying the railway postal service. Over 100 pension bills were passed, clearing the calendar. Resolutions sought presidential correspondence on the Nicaragua canal since 1887 and attorney general details on the Pacific railroad settlement with the road’s reorganized committee.
Washington January 24 one of the season's most notable dinners was hosted by Secretary and Mrs Olney. Guests included French ambassador Mme Patenotre Mexican minister Mme Romero Netherlands minister Mrs De Weckerpief Norway and Sweden minister Mrs Grip Brazilian minister Mme Mendonca Guatemalan minister Mrs Arriaga Senator and Mrs Frye Senator Daniel Representative and Mrs Hitt Mrs J W Foster and Hon Robert Adams.
Washington reports detailed terms of a proposed Union Pacific settlement. Government to receive about 45.7 million in cash plus interest to maturity, with foreclosure actions in Omaha to conclude swiftly. Reorganization committee named including Louis Fitzgerald and Jacob Schiff. Government protection viewed as favorable though six percent interest is noted as liberal.
In Washington yesterday the Senate heard a protest letter from Minister Rodriguez of the Greater Republic of Central America opposing U S action on the Nicaraguan canal project. Senator Morgan accused Britain of steering Central America to disrupt American control, while Vilas called the letter a death blow to the canal plan. The debate intensified as the issue and a new Anglo American treaty drew attention.
Debate over the Haelf treaty release remained within session bounds. Senators Sherman Gray and Lodge voiced cautious support, while Turple accused an Olney Sherman accord on Cuba before March 4. Sherman denied any talks with Olney and asserted no action was planned.
A Denver investor group led by D A C Greeley backs a Pawnee Pass project to store winter river flow of 700 cubic feet per second in two large natural basins covering about 10.8 acres with capacity around 200 000 acre feet. Cost cited at 1200 thousand dollars with York capital to fund over half. Reservoirs to irrigate Logan Morgan and Sedgwick counties. Ground and approvals to be secured. site near the South Fork in Morgan and Logan counties.
New York on January 23 capitalists and trust companies oppose the government backed plan for the Union Pacific case. Russell Sage predicts the road may fail to pay any return unless Congress intervenes to aid the road. He notes government interest could salvage the project if Congress acts.
In Omaha Nebraska January 23 a United States circuit court petition was filed for the benefit of the Union Pacific railroad. The action seeks to reach the government lien on the property and to determine the value of the sinking fund. The master in chancery is to describe the property and assess how much money is due, with extensions for receivers if needed and if the government debt is not paid the property may be assigned.
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