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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1899
Page
5
The Lamar Colorado paper reprints a string of humorous sayings and moral maxims covering topics from temperance and courtesy to gender roles and self reliance. It cites a Kansas baby named Funstonie, a Chicago night school of wood carving, and notes on social behavior and expansionist talk.
A compact motto on prudent analysis and bold vision. The hero weighs difficulties and advantages to balance risk and reward, then leverages insight to conquer the enterprise. It emphasizes judgment, courage, and strategic focus guiding bold achievement.
The text argues that ridicule is the easiest tool but should be avoided. It states that intelligent people reason, knowledgeable people rely on their knowledge, and only the ignorant use ridicule. Ridicule is presented as a weak, improvised defense for those lacking substance.
Sir Lewis Morris wrote an ode on Queen Victoria s birthday to show loyalty to the sovereign and to argue he could have served as laureate. He was a leading candidate for the laureateship before Alfred Austin was appointed, with many at the time believing Morris would have been the better choice.
The article surveys pension schemes across Europe with Germany’s 1889 to 1892 birthing, Berlin’s 470000 insured, and ongoing discontent. It notes Australia’s government backed plan, England’s Chamberlain push, and common practice of compulsory life insurance tied to pensions for those over 85 with limited means.
Seattle reports first dispatches from Dawson and inland Alaska since the trail closed. May 25 navigation resumes after April fire damage. Loss estimated at about $500,000 across five locations. Gold mining on Bonanza Eldorado and Indian River seen strong. large dumps washed out and panned better than expected. Crown royalties collected. many sales and high nugget finds noted.
Skaguay reports a massive Klondike gold haul last week with more than a ton of dust and nuggets checked at White Horse Rapids. Transit from Dawson City via three steamboats yielded 15 to 20 million dollars in output for the year, a likely near doubling of last year’s production.
General Otis reports Lawton's troops overwhelmed enemy in Cavite province. Over 4,000 killed, wounded, or captured. remainder scattered and retreating toward Imus. U S Navy shore support aided landings as civilians celebrate arrival of troops at Manila.
Washington dispatch from General Otis reports Northern insurgents concentrating near San Fernando and attacking MacArthur's troops early today. The attack was repulsed with over fifty enemy dead and many wounded. our casualties were fourteen wounded, mostly slight. Preparations had been ongoing for days, likely under Aguinaldo’s direction.
Standard Oil of New Jersey filed a certificate with the secretary of state to raise capital stock from 10 million to 110 million. Of the 110 million, 10.9 thousand dollars are to be preferred stock paying 1 percent quarterly dividends. Certificate signed by Henry M. Flagler, president, and L. D. Clarke, secretary.
Paris reports that M. Poincare failed to form a cabinet and Delcasse could not succeed either. Senator Waldeck-Rosseau has been asked to form a ministry and is believed likely to succeed, according to authoritative statements.
In secret sessions eight smelter committee members, four from Grant and four from Globe, reviewed wage scale and hour issues as negotiations with managers approach a settlement. Officials expect possible resumption of work at Denver and Pueblo smelters within days and anticipate President Nash’s arrival to finalize terms. The parties seek union recognition, while citizens committees remain cautious and ready to assist.
In Remedios Cuba more than 5,000 Cuban soldiers wait for pay as Lt Col Rafferty reports $28,275 disbursed. The Remedios mayor has received 823 rifles and crowds sleep in hotels parks and streets while some names on lists are disputed. Payments began in Cardenas with American soldiers ensuring orderly distribution.
Eight companies of the Twenty fourth and Twenty fifth infantry are ordered to the Philippines. Washington denies McKinley plans to return. new credits and pay orders affect officers and troops. Naval pay scales listed for Dewey and Schley. debates over army Reinforcements and canal commission progress. Civil service reformer Charles Lyman noted for accuracy. Pacific theater updates and Wardner prisoner condition report. Senate and House voices, including Henderson, highlighted in broader political coverage.
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