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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1899
Page
6
A fragmented column from The Register in Lamar quips about U S leaders and foreign policy figures. It jests about McKinley Philippines policy Dewey and Aguinaldo, cites Reed and Loubet, and notes criticisms of expansion and French government quirks with light satire.
A reporter finds that 70 percent of Chicago's cleverest men grew up on farms. The piece argues that farm background and all-round education build a strong foundation for future specialization, suggesting birth circumstances influence success but that rural schooling fosters broad competencies.
Great Britain is described as the leading commercial nation while the United States rises as a rival in wealth. The piece notes Brits recognize this shift and plan to influence or steer American commerce, attempting to mold global trade dynamics to their advantage.
The New Jersey legislature will take up a bill to prohibit and punish monopolies. It defines offenses with fines from fifty to five thousand dollars and imprisonment from six months to a year, or both. Each day of connection with monopolies counts as a separate offense, reflecting New Jersey as a longstanding breeding ground for trusts.
The article debates why the conflict is called the Spanish American War rather than American Spanish. It notes that war names often reflect the writer’s viewpoint, with defeated nations sometimes placed first in names such as Franco-Prussian or Austro-Italian. It suggests naming reflects perspective more than neutral fact.
Washington correspondent notes a long quarrel between Senator Wolcott and Mrs. Wolcott. A friend describes two willful, hot tempered spouses, jealous, dictatorial at times, with Ed Wolcott prone to runaways and anger. Hope for a brief reconciliation is expressed, with sympathy leaning to the senator.
Madrid dispatch reports Captain General August and Admiral Cervera named for imprisonment in the Philippines. General Polavieja seeks large ransom to free captives, while efforts to secure repatriated Cuban soldiers stir unrest. Queen regent dissolves cortes. new chamber to convene mid May amid busy elections with socialist candidates.
Savannah Ga March 13 The Sixth Immunes recently from Porto Rico refuse reenlistment arguing they do not want to go to the Philippines or other postings. Few will reenlist in the regular army. The Third Connecticut regiment shares the sentiment and seeks muster out locally instead of homeward assignment.
Urokea Anqult outlines Democratic Club banquet preparations with Tammany chief Croker as chief engineer. The event at the Metropolitan Opera House will host 2 000 guests, with $10 tickets for members and invited guests. Speakers include Perry Belmont, Ex Secretary Olney, and Senator Gray to argue expansion in the Louisiana Purchase area.
Washington reports that the Twelfth New York Volunteer Infantry now in Matanzas Cuba will sail on the transport Berlin to New York City for muster out. The move marks a broader plan to reduce U S forces in Cuba as the rainy season nears and only about 2,000 regular troops remain to enforce administration policy.
Thomas E. Barkworth, a Jackson attorney, was nominated this afternoon by the Democratic State Convention for justice of the Michigan Supreme Court. He won 452 of 472 delegate votes on the first ballot and the nomination was made unanimous. The platform reaffirmed the Chicago program and urged income tax, equal property taxation, and opposition to retirement of treasury notes. praised the army and navy and Bryan’s leadership.
Penning Pattoetip Washington March 7 Plans for three battleships funded by the recent naval appropriation bill outline general features. They will displace 12 500 tons total about equal to foreign builds and larger than the Maine class. Each ship carries four twelve inch guns in turrets with improved design and penetration.
Brigadier General William Ludlow governor of Havana writes to the Evening Post detailing dire Cuban capital conditions. He notes destitute numbers in Havana province exceed other areas and about 29,000 in the Havana city and suburbs rely on rations for survival.
In Albany March, the trial of Mrs. Margaret Cody ends evidence today as she faces blackmail charges against Jay Gould heirs. Closing arguments start tomorrow with Mary Angell testifying she never met or claimed marriage to Gould and denied telling Cody of any marriage while Angell’s husband supports the denial.
The Colorado Legislature heats up with Senate approval of a child insurance bill, a $4000 artesian well grant in Cheyenne, and a bond authorization for Pueblo street paving. Contests between Senators Wheeler and Taylor flare, road and welfare measures advance, and budget talks dominate committee work as the House eyes a general appropriation bill for roads and bridges.
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