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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1897
Page
2
A remark points out that more than half of the world’s quinine production is consumed in the United States, underscoring the country’s large share of the global market.
Vaudeville star Yvette Guilbert drew empty seats in a St Louis engagement and critics say she was not up to standard. The anecdote reflects fickle reception for French chanteuse in American circuit.
The word anent sounds affected in modern everyday speech and newspaper prose. Plain English works better for clear daily communication and avoids stale scholarly tone in casual usage.
An eastern orator mocked states calling them half baked and Kansas replies with a rallying cry to defend its honor. The piece notes New Mexico as an example of well baked territories and mocks the idea of any half baked states.
Fred Funston, a prominent Kansan and Cuba advocate, has been promoted to major for his role in the October attack on Guaymas. Major Osgood of Pennsylvania University was killed in that fight, and Funston took command. The siege ended with a Spanish surrender and Funston claims strong ties with revolutionary leaders and good prospects for colonel.
A bulletin shows 22,735,661 people employed in 1830 with women 17.22 percent. Major groups include agriculture 9,013,336. professional 944,333. domestic service 4,360,577. trade 3,326,122. manufacturing 5,091,29. Carpenters and joiners 611,482 lead craftsmen. dressmakers 499,690 follow. Professors 347,344. physicians 104,805. lawyers 89,620. clergymen 88,203.
President McKinley with Secretary Porter and Abner McKinley attends morning service at Metropolitan Methodist Church amid weather concerns. Mrs McKinley sends Easter flowers from the White House. Bishop Hurst and Rev Dr Cramer lead, and Rev Hugh Johnson preaches on Assured Connections. In the afternoon the President visits General Hastings at Garfield hospital to check on his recovery.
A St. Petersburg dispatch questions King George's claim of Greece’s humanitarian mission as Greek representatives in Crete are accused of massacring at least 400 Messalman residents in Sitia. Reports say 32 women and 71 children were killed and women and children were mutilated. The dispatch compares Christians in Crete unfavorably with Muslims and warns 4,000 Turkish troops remain.
Washington March 13 A sensational order repudiating acts of the general land office and likely dismissal of Silas W Lamoreaux Wisconsin commissioner directs new trial within thirty days. The Chicago lake front land valued at 15 to 20 million dollars was at issue in prior and current applications. A rehearing is set for April 5 with a new commissioner to be appointed.
Memphis residents face ongoing flood damages as the Mississippi River continues to rise. Authorities report extensive inundation around Memphis Tennessee with property and crops at risk amid rising waters.
The Arkansas river reached 46.3 feet in Ree an Ne oe, with government gauges at 36.3 feet above low water. The rise pauses but is expected to continue. Widespread suffering follows as residents flee, stock and property lost, and Marion reports a dyke break leaving the town four to five feet under water. Rail services adjust as lines move to other tracks.
Rome announces that the powers have agreed to blockade Cretan ports and land forces to secure order, with further actions on Crete to be decided later. Russia and France shift positions while the Greek note remains unanswered.
New York March 14 Arrangements for the Grant monument inaugural parade on April 27 are progressing and officials expect the largest demonstration yet. The event will feature the president cabinet supreme court foreign representatives governors national guard and a U S Army Navy segment. Grand marshal General Dodge says cadet units will march and veterans groups are urged to participate.
A figure recalls starting an African trip and facing unexpected attention, noting he expected hospitality but encountered marked scrutiny as an epidemic interrupted the tattooing process.
In a March caucus at Washington D C Republican members aligned to nominate ex Speaker Reed and officers of the East House for the Fifty fifth Congress. The vote favored reform of House rules amid debates on party control and ongoing political division.
Washington report states the tariff bill will be introduced in the House on Monday. Republican policy aims to preserve ad valorem duties while exploring reciprocity. Major changes likely address china and pottery, decoration, weight and manufacture, with possible reductions on various imports in exchange for concessions.
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