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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1900
Page
6
The Lamar column presents moral maxims on opportunity, conscience, truth, and money. It notes Admiral Dewey should guard his cen legs while Kentucky sends twelve bottles of blue grass, and mentions ongoing fighting in Central American republics justifying U.S. canal fortifications.
John D. Rockefeller offers to give Denison University 100.0 with trustees aiming to secure additional subscriptions totaling 125000 before the term ends. The note reflects Rockefeller’s interest in college governance and fundraising efforts.
Senator Vest sought to read a newspaper item in the house but the secretary displayed the wrong side. Instead of the money question editorial the clip began with Ridiculous We are giving away these goods at half price The other side! cried Mr Vest.
Admiral Dewey testified before the house pensions committee urging bills to grant pensions to widows and relatives of officers who served at Manila Bay. The proposed payments include Captain Charles V. Gridley’s widow $200 monthly, Commander BE Wood’s widow $1 monthly, Lieutenant Thomas M. Brumiey’s mother $50 monthly, and Captain Henry E. Nichols’s widow $100 monthly.
Thirty years ago Quincy Michigan faced church dissolution as the presbytery lost its only member. Mrs Potter refused surrender of minutes and rejection of the church. Her defiant stand led the presbytery to send a minister, and the church grew flourishing anew.
A device resembling a typewriter in a Washington Department of Agriculture division rapidly multiplies and divides figures. Operators enter large multiplicands and multipliers, turn a handle, and the correct product appears, suggesting a future emancipation from multiplication table vexations.
A Native leader nicknamed Strike-the-Kettle served as a U S scout guarding settlers from hostile tribes. Wounded in fighting his own people he stayed loyal during a Dakota prairie fire and saved a missionary and Winona by remaining on guard. Memorial Day wreaths honor him at his grave.
The article argues the 1896 political landscape favors the Republicans. It cites the Nicaragua Canal bill’s passage as proof of GOP action versus Democratic inaction. It lauds McKinley era governance and urges voters to compare party platforms.
Nebraska Republicans announce unity after Lincoln gathering. Delegates at large John M. Thurston and Edward Roese of the Omaha Bee indicate harmony with Bryanism in the national contest. Charles H. Dietrich of Hastings tops the ticket as governor, described as a leading business figure and bank president, signaling a strong, aggressive campaign ahead.
Senator Lindsay of Kentucky asserts that Bryan can be defeated because the people, especially in the north and east, fear him. He implies the New York electoral vote blocks Bryan’s path, noting Bryanites undervalue New York in their calculations. The outlook rests on electoral votes and demographic support.
The NY Commercial Advertiser analyzes rival calculators for McKinley and Bryan. It dismisses Bryan paths via New York, Indiana, Ohio and Minnesota as absurd, notes New York voters’ skepticism, and argues midwestern property owners will oppose Bryan. It cites Lindsay’s remark that “anybody can beat Bryan.”
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat argues Senator Wolcott of Colorado would strengthen the Republican ticket. He remained loyal to his party on silver and gold standard debates, aided by broad support across factions, and would likely gain reelection while keeping Colorado aligned with national leadership.
British forces under General Hutton and General Hamilton push toward the Boer lines along the Vet river and a forward crossing near Swartuit. Australians detachments seize a kopje, while Boers destroy bridges and defend with Maxim guns as engagements continue from dawn to night.
General Panteton Garcia, a top insurgent commander in Central Luzon, was captured by Lt. BE Smith of General Punston's staff in Jaen, three miles northeast of Ilagan. The pursuit followed weeks of attempts by General Punston to seize Garcia and his several thousand troops.
Dr Joseph H Herts exiled from the Transvaal arrived in New York aboard the Etruria claiming the Transvaal is an oligarchy misgoverned by medieval principles. He recalled urging loyalty to Kruger and lamented religious disabilities for Catholics and Jews while noting his expulsion after a July 1800 Altlander meeting comment. He also joked about Dewey pictures selling well.
The readable text mentions college students, a death race, and references to Miss Jones and Miss Joppir. It hints at social expectations, health topics, and a few named persons amid disjointed phrases. Overall the fragment presents a scatter of campus life topics without a clear cohesive event.
A garbled passage mentions uncomfortable feet and tight new shoes. It references shoe stores and a mix of unrelated phrases about careers, ambition, and a friend. The text lacks coherent events or clear names.
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