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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1902
Page
2
Brief satirical observations cover Portugal Mozambique relations, Persian portraits, love letters, finance, shipping, farming, roads of education, New York fads, boxing, press liberty, British empire trade, divorce, Pueblo Indian crime, theater money, Alfonso’s marriage hunt, Astor dowry, gender money views, French rifle tech, Schwab philanthropy, and German imperial wit.
Denver reports from July 13 say the county Investigating committee presented two conclusions to the county commissioners. The McNamara Steele majority exonerates both parties. W H Kistler criticizes the contracting method and calls for full legal powers to uncover truth. Witness difficulties limit further inquiry. Kistler confirms overcharges alleged by Lindsay committee totaling 30 000 to 40 000 dollars.
London reports the official resignation of Lord Salisbury as prime minister. A. J. Balfour is named premier, with Cabinet speculations focusing on Chamberlain. Salisbury urged no new honors as his Victorian era ends, signaling a transition to a new generation in national life.
Peking July 13 reports appoint Liang Chen Tung as Chinese minister to the United States to join new envoys to Russia France and Italy. The selections show the dowager empress views the diplomatic service as unimportant with all appointees at blue button rank and largely unknown to the foreign community. Liang Chen Tung, educated in America and Yale graduate, pleases Americans and marks recognition for students sent to the U.S. in the 1870s.
The steamer Portland, long thought lost in Arctic ice, arrived at St Michael on July 2 after being telegraphed from Dawson. She sailed July 8 for Port Townsend in good condition with passengers and crew safe, while the Jeanie remains missing and Thetis had pursued without finding a trace.
Washington July 14 Mr Wu Chinese minister at Washington was not surprised by news of his successor as he had expected an announcement for some time He has been told his services will be needed in another role and is prepared for the change Sir Liang Chen Tung the new minister is a little over forty and described as progressive in outlook.
Gunnison district announces its first oil well has oil. The Palisade Oil Company reached 680 feet and reports indications of strong production. Experienced Pennsylvania oilers foresee major prospects for the field.
Proposals to reform United States Army uniforms are prepared for presidential submission. Exposition commission salaries hinge on closing Sunday gates. irrigation projects, buffalo warden appointment, and Panama Canal title work loom. Navy plans include Asiatic station cuts and new battleships Louisiana Connecticut Tennessee Washington. Fort Riley maneuvers target large joint army militia exercises with national guard support. State Department presses forward with Colombia canal treaty protocol to secure isthmian rights. Naval and land maneuvers across the Atlantic coast to test defense and wireless, with joint army navy actions planned near New England and Long Island Sound.
U S government survey chief A L Fellows travels south from Denver to Montrose to observe streams and gather data ahead of a major resurvey of the Black Canyon and Gunnison region. Other items note mint equipment bids, quo warranto briefs, pardons, and a big mining machinery exhibit planned for the St. Louis World's Fair.
Denver prepares for a big February stock show. St Paul horse show prizes go to G E Palmer. Plans emerge for a Hebrew newspaper in Denver next month. County official deaths and political endorsements appear alongside civic notes on monuments, rail crime, and medical civic leaders.
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