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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1903
Page
2
A miscellany of quips and reflections on society, crime, fashion, and travel. Notables include Miss Babie Sugar entering show business, Hetty Green on domestic know how, a New Jersey wife jailed for husband beating, and Warren B. Smith leaving a $32 million estate. Subtle social commentary weaves through jokes about yachting terms, pricing strawberries, and the absurdities of modern life.
The May 29 report describes North Topeka submerged by record floods. About 3,000 homeless in Topeka, with over 10,000 displaced citywide as fire protection and utilities falter. Rail traffic halted. Abilene and Salina also flood struck with severe property damage and rescues ongoing.
May 31 Kansas City endures its worst flood with Kaw and Missouri rivers four feet above 1881 levels. Armurdale and Argentine suffer multi million losses as fires break out. bridges down, water supply cut, and only one streetcar line operates. Refugees gather at Convention Hall while many seek shelter with friends.
Amarillo reports that nearly half a million cattle perished in the Panhandle blizzard last February. Rail reports show 100,000 cow hides shipped from Hereford and 70,000 from Amarillo this month, with over 200,000 hides total from other points as evidence of the disaster.
Santos Dumont and balloon No. 9 appeared over the Bois de Boulogne during polo play yesterday and landed before the club. He rose again, executed maneuvers at about 500 feet, then returned to the Neuilly balloon shed.
Inauguration of Gen. Luis Terrazas as governor marks a new era as all forms of gambling are halted in Chihuahua. El Paso contrasts with Mexico by continuing widespread gambling across streets and storefronts.
Sir Thomas Lipton's flotilla including Shamrock I Shamrock II Erin and cruiser with 170 crew sailed from Gourock Scotland for Sandy Hook at 1 PM Thursday. Crowds cheered as bands whistles and sirens sounded a grand send off for the cup challenger.
New York reports the latest flood loss estimates across Iowa Nebraska Kansas Missouri and Indian Territory. Des Moines sees seven dead and six thousand homeless while aggregate property losses exceed 1 million with several million more overall.
Justice of the Peace F. L. Fairlamp of Delta convened court on the prairie, binding Jack McCarthy over to the District Court on livestock theft charges. McCarthy, tarred and feathered after prior assaults, was moved to Gunnison jail to avert a Delta mob. reports link his escape from Montrose to family and creditor disputes and threats to return to Delta.
The State Land Board grants the Moffat Railway Company a 200 foot wide right of way through section 30 township 1 north range 76 west in Grand county. The move signals a new road toward Hot Sulphur Springs following the Fraser river. The company had trouble securing county land but this was resolved.
Washington June 1 The War Department will assist to the extent of its power in alleviating suffering in the flooded districts of the West. Orders have been sent to Major Gen Bates commanding the Department of the Missouri at Omaha. The supply department at Leavenworth Kansas will be used to ship tents to affected areas if needed.
T J Holmes to publish a newspaper at Kremmling Grand county. Postmaster salaries cut and restored for Rico Berthoud and Pagosa. Monte Vista elects O B Aldrich commandant of the Colorado State Soldiers and Sailors Home. Memorial Day at Las Animas features 100 flower girls. Colorado College seeks a weather station on Pike's Peak summit.
Reports cover smallpox cases in Stamford, a $60 million will split among a Pittsburg manufacturer’s widow and four children, engagement denial for Mrs. Potter Palmer, a Laconia fire leaving 350 homeless, church name vote in Central Pennsylvania, Bernhardt Berlin reception, Mint purchases for Philippine coinage, jockey expulsion in France, Wilcox call for women’s clubs, new dry storage battery, Finland relief dismissals, Musicians Federation ends color line, Rockefeller gifts to Indiana University and Washington DC YMCA, Manila fire in Tondo district, Manila housing losses, Max O'Rell death, Quebec shoe factory fire, Rockfeller donation milestones, Metal Trades bureaus expansion, Kansas special election victory by Murdock, Peabody dies, Davenport diocese division proposal, Berlin on Prince Henry visit, Chihuahua governor selection, Britain offers China indemnity terms, Harvey Woodman death, Morris family obituary, Mount McKinley expedition, Santa Ana grave wreath by Houston Bringhurst.
President Roosevelt rode the 60 miles over the Black Hills Laramie trail from Laramie to Cheyenne aboard fast Wyoming saddle horses. He reviewed veterans at the university and spoke to about Memorial Day crowds after a long ride that day.
North Topeka suffers massive loss as floodwaters rise and fires spread through the lumber yard and city blocks. Authorities report hundreds dead or missing, thousands displaced, and property damage running into millions. The Kansas River floods strand residents and halt rail service as fires burn through the city.
Denver May 30. E L Weiant a Chicago lodge No 4 delegate was accused of spying at the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen convention. He admitted guilt after questioning and was taken to his rooms where he surrendered his badge and papers. He was photographed and expelled, with his description to be circulated to lodges in the United States Canada and Mexico.
Des Moines reports a food and fuel famine as meat markets show only two to three days of stock. No trains enter the city and freight shipments are delayed by four days. Relief centers deal with 6000 flood refugees while bakeries handle high demand amid rising temperatures and exposure risks.
A dispatch reports Count Tolstoi answering a cablegram on whether the Russian government is responsible for the Kishineff massacre. He declares Moscow concedes guilt for excluding Jews from common rights and for instilling by force an idolatrous faith rather than Christianity.
In Pocatello Idaho on May 30 President Roosevelt received a warm welcome. An escort of cowboys and Indians greeted his train and he delivered a speech praising railroad workers for risking, enduring, and acting with responsibility in emergencies, noting their role as essential to national safety.
Emporia Kansas reports fourteen bodies discovered in houses at Council Grove after Neosho River floodwaters subsided. The Neosho valley above the town is described as a desolate waste.
The sixth biennial convention of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen ended in Coliseum hall. Buffalo won the 1905 convention city after the final vote. Newly elected grand officers were installed. a home for aged and disabled trainmen was postponed.
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