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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1902
Page
2
A collage of quips and short items from The Register reflecting playful politics and social witticisms. Mentions include Mont Pelee, a Yale lab gift, Amos J. Cummings, and Russell Sage. Observations touch on international affairs, entertainers, and local figures with a flavor of late 19th or early 20th century humor.
The Interstate Commerce Commission held an all day session in Leadville to hear testimony in the Leadville Board of Trade versus the Denver and Rio Grande, Colorado Midland and Colorado and Southern. Denver officials argued rates to Salt Lake are lower from eastern points than Leadville, while Leadville merchants claim discrimination hinders business. The commission planned no decision before next fall.
Denver and New York reports say David H. Moffat secured 2.5 million dollars in Denver and foreign capital to build the Denver Northwestern and Pacific railway connecting Salt Lake City with Denver. Plans include 20 million in bonds and 20 million in stock with preferred and common shares. The line links San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake with Denver, not to compete but to form a chain between cities. Senator W A Clark has arranged the Los Angeles and Salt Lake railroad connection at Salt Lake City. Rail orders have been placed and construction begins, with public details to follow.
Advices from Boulder report the Crawford well struck oil late last night and by 7 PM a 1000 foot column of oil stood in the well. The drill has penetrated only fifteen feet of oil sand beyond the hard cap rock, with oil preventing further depth. The well lies near the Meafe field, where an 1800 foot oil column awaits heavier casing.
June 22 in Butte Montana Secretary Mabon of the International Mining Congress received a note from Secretary Hay stating the federal government will invite foreign governments to send delegates to the September five day session in Butte. Hay asked Mabon to forward 500 circulars about the meeting to distribute to foreign powers.
Navy judge advocate general Captain Lemly will retire soon but remain in office. Senator Beveridge proposes Alaska and Indian Territory delegates. Senator Hoar favors commuting federal prison sentences for good behavior. War Department orders General Bisbee to return home after Ryan court martial. Senator Warren seeks Sheridan Wyoming public building site up to 100000 dollars. Mondell aims to acquire signing pen as irrigation law souvenir. Alaska Marconi wireless stations contract aims for October operation. House backs pension increases for disabled veterans with specific increments. Senate Naval Affairs favors McComas bill granting full rear admiral pay. Mondell commentaries on irrigation bill and canal route debates. Clearing details on Cuba occupation costs and Philippine military expenditure. Major Waller honored for service. laryngitis noted.
The State School of Mines trustees elected Charles S. Palmer, chemistry professor at the University of Colorado, as president to succeed Regis Chauvenet. The 1902 graduating class heard remarks at the Golden Opera House as a special Denver rail service accommodated attendees.
Denver reports a bear siege at the Union Depot South Park division as three bears, including a cub, besieged Alpine Tunnel operator Miller. A dispatched train was ordered, rifles readied, and vitriol from an open window was used to deter the animals, which finally left and the siege ended with a late arrival of the armed train.
In New York on June 21 Grover Cleveland and David B. Hill spoke at the Tilden club opening, signaling Democratic unity. The event drew reps from the party while William J. Bryan was invited but did not air, and no response was received. Old issues dominated the discussion with no reference to imperialism.
Cholera spread increases in Manila with 35 cases and 28 deaths yesterday. Totals show Manila 1,490 cases and 1,197 deaths. provinces report 6,050 cases and 5,008 deaths to date.
Rain soaked ceremony as Miss Roberta Wright christened the cruiser Denver at the Neatie and Levy yard. Mayor Wright and a Colorado delegation attended a banquet afterward with Senators Patterson and Teller and Philadelphia officials praising the ship and its role in a strengthened fleet.
A Republican special from Glenwood Springs reports Glenwood's fifth annual strawberry festival drew crowds surpassing prior years with about 8000 visitors. The Hot Springs company offered free pool use for 600 guests, 4000 attended free strawberries and cream at the opera house, visiting newspaper men were entertained at Odd Fellows hall, and a grand free street dance with electric lights and bunting capped the day.
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