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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1900
Page
6
The Register argues against refunding money Senator Clark spent in pursuing a seat. It notes Chicago water office scandals provoke relief that the issue might have been worse if the fluid had beer.
Mrs Maudsley, wife of a Central American explorer, once argued parrots in captivity perform gymnastic feats to vary life. She then witnessed parrots in perfect freedom executing the same routines learned by their caged cousins, challenging captivity theories.
An editorial voice argues that any nation collecting indemnity from Turkey should receive extra compensation for time lost and nervous strain. It claims delays in paying for Armenian massacres align with Turkish traditions, suggesting the sultan’s realm adheres to the notion that "he pays twice who pays promptly."
On January 11 the atmosphere over southern England and western France produced striking solar halos with concentric circles and rainbow colored inverted arches. Mock suns appeared within the display, caused by clouds of minute ice crystals at high altitude, as noted in scientific journals of both countries.
A French geologist, Monsieur Priem, notes spiral fossils from Permian rocks in Russia show a sawlike, enamelled tooth bearing appendage that could roll like a spring. He posits it was an extension of the fish upper jaw, akin to sawfish or swordfish in function.
A North American Review writer denounces excessive legislation. He notes that forty five states passed over fourteen thousand laws in their last annual sessions. He argues many acts originated from social reform zeal or private interests using state power to benefit specific groups.
The United States plans new naval coaling stations after the Spanish-American War. Liberia has consented to a site to be chosen by the navy department, with immediate work to begin. Additional stations will be established at Pago Pago, Guam, and Honolulu.
A Giuseppe era style report portrays Guam as nearly utopian where nearly everyone owns land, women stay home, and men are their own capitalists and workers. No labor disputes or money are needed due to zero external demand and the absence of stores or markets, with Governor O Leary asserting people must be begged to sell. Modern progress and ideas reportedly have a wide field in Guam.
The House vote on a constitutional amendment to regulate trusts shows the Democratic party as oppositional and retrograde. Leader Bryan advocated state-by-state amendments, yet Democrats opposed the measure while Republicans largely supported it. The piece likens Democrats to obstinate mules, arguing their obstinacy will brand them as pro-trust.
A late 19th century Democratic cartoons critique Lincoln and praise McKinley amid Boer War tensions. The column rebukes Democratic slander of Lincoln, argues for consistent national policy, and critiques envoys seeking American intervention. It cites editorials from St. Louis Globe-Democrat and Philadelphia Inquirer urging restraint and unity.
The President refused to intervene as Boer envoys urged action on their behalf. The terse note outlines the administration's firm stance amid mounting international appeal and ongoing negotiations, signaling a clear boundary to outside mediation efforts.
The Independent quotes Dr. Gambrell of Texas as saying the Southern Baptist convention in Little Rock signals expansionist aims in national policy and religion. He asserts broad opportunities to spread the gospel globally and links southern growth with plans for a Nicaragua canal, claiming the South faces a great future and religious conquest.
Indications show total foreign trade for the next fiscal year ending June 36 will exceed by about 300,000,000 the amount for the year ending June 30, 1899, per the Denver Times.
The piece surveys multiple items: population estimate for the United States at 76,011,000 as of January 1, Senate actions on Senator Clark of Montana and his credentials, and a Navy court martial finding Captain John McGowan guilty of scandalous conduct with two years half-pay suspension and a call for clemency. It notes embassies for France and Russia seeking sites, Tillman’s pension stance, and Dewey’s bounty claim ruling. It also reports rail labor reforms, anti-trust law debates, and German meat import duties proposals influenced by the live stock industry groups.
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