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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1899
Page
6
A collection of witty proverbs and moral observations from The Register at Lamar Colorado reflecting social advice about wealth love and social behavior with humorous quips about marriages money and propriety. The notes mention a St Louis bride eloping a temperance resort and lessons on raising standards.
Citizens of Belgium who fail to vote face arrest and heavy fines under a law enforced abroad. The measure would surprise aloof elites who disdain politics and could reshape local campaign dynamics and turnout.
The Becker case in Chicago centers on a clerical error misnaming the victim. Theresa Becker was the dead wife, but the indictment spelled Elizabeth Becker, a slip that could undermine even strong confessions.
The article describes a mysterious donor using the Omaha paper as an agent for giving thousands of dollars to worthy causes over ten years. The editor alone knows the hidden philanthropist, who gives anonymously yet profoundly aids the needy and unfortunate.
A widow seeking a pension from Austria’s Emperor was told her petition lacked the ruler’s signature. The Emperor appeared at the castle window, learned of her plight, and gave a thousand gulden from his own purse, declaring his word enough to grant the petition. The act reflected a ruler beloved by his people.
Riots continued through the night and into today in Cleveland with mobs obstructing streetcar tracks on Burton street and Broadway. Officers and constables were assaulted. one man suffered two broken ribs, another bruised. A militia patrol wagon dispersed rioters. a nitro explosive wrecked an Euclid avenue car injuring four.
A Chicago Tribune report from Debeque Colorado states Governor Tanner of Illinois hunted out of season killing a four pronged buck and a young deer. Wardens declined to arrest a visiting governor, and he plans to return via California and Utah toward Glenwood Springs to face summons.
Washington July 22 Elihu Root of New York has accepted the portfolio of war to succeed resigned Alger. President McKinley chose Root for his ability to decide civil government issues in the colonies. Senator Platt authorized Root to accept on behalf of either civil or military preferences.
Delegates from Ohio Indiana and other conferences back Dr D H Moore editor of the Western Christian Advocate for bishop at the next general conference. Colorado delegates telegraph support noting his Civil War service as a colonel and former Denver pastor.
Havana July 23. Spaniards residents form an organization to secure U S citizenship. Originators claim citizenship will protect their property and interests. Many Spaniards are willing to pay 500 dollars each to become U S citizens.
Chicago dispatch from Dawson reports sluicing nearly finished for winter. clean up expected between 12 and 15 million dollars with estimates ranging to 18 20 million considered too high. Capital inflow viewed as securing long term regional growth and larger scale mining operations.
Stockholm reels as Russia forbids any public official in Sweden or Norway from criticizing its Finland policy. The Czar’s notice to Sweden and Norway fuels fears of further Russification of Finland and prompts concern over future Scandinavian reactions.
A major blaze last night totally destroyed the C. H. & D. elevator in East Toledo. Loss on building and contents nears a million dollars, with grain insurance of about 900,000 bushels of wheat and the building valued at 185,000 dollars carried by multiple companies.
President Diaz of Mexico and his Cabinet will be formally invited to the laying of the corner stone of the new federal building in Chicago on October 9. A committee of Chicago men will leave the city on August 8 to extend the invitation.
Western notes report that the great soda lakes fifteen miles west of Laramie gain serious capital interest for the first time in a decade. Other items note El Paso county funds totaling 32007.58. a Buena Vista murder verdict on two counts. Union Pacific plans double tracking Omaha to Ogden. Hear River survey near Steamboat Springs. Wyoming game and fish day at Steamboat Sept 8-9. state valuation figures and livestock totals. Rio Grande county bonds to refund debts. Leadville court cases on gambling. Piney sawmill lumber ruling. Cheyenne Frontier Day weddings. Colorado Midland leaders’ moves. and rail timetable changes affecting Denver to Fort Worth routes.
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