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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1897
Page
2
The item notes political commentary about Gleason’s mayoral bid and reflects on race with a claim about Congress. It criticizes public attitudes and uses a proverb about casting bread on waters, suggesting mixed reactions to generosity.
Prof. McMasters advocates a history curriculum that will compel future generations to read and confront historical truth, shaping a more honest understanding of the nation. The plan emphasizes critical engagement with past events and responsible scholarship for students as they mature.
The piece argues that Japan plans a commercial invasion of the United States. It notes Japanese manufacturers are indomitable and unlikely to buy abroad since they can produce at home. It claims the U S balance of trade with Japan is persistently against America.
Reportedly on return from France the queen may visit Mr Astor to honor his generosity toward India's starving subjects. The wealthy American exile has spent much money in Britain and may influence Americans with his wealth.
United States Consul Johnson at Venice reports Italians make fair bicycles but prefer foreign wheels. He notes three price grades around 57.90, 58.35, and 115.30 dollars to appeal to buyers. Italian women show increasing interest in bicycling among fashionable circles as proper form for a smart set.
The Trinity Church Boston center led by Phillips Brooks has reportedly averaged donations of one thousand dollars every Sunday the church opened over the last twenty years. These voluntary gifts supported succor for the needy and church ministries beyond the cost of services, reflecting wealthier parishioners’ sympathy for the less fortunate and the preacher’s enduring influence.
London dispatches describe Greek forces in Epirus suffering setbacks as Turkish advances press the front. Correspondents note repeated recalls to Arta demoralizing troops, while a Patras report claims Greek battalions fight hard but run short of ammunition and must withdraw. Troops and officers blame headquarters and report deteriorating discipline including looting among Greek soldiers.
A front dispatch reports Prince Constantine's army retiring in good order from Pharsala to Domokos about thirteen miles away. Pharsala was abandoned and telegraph links severed as Turkish forces maneuver to flank the Greek position. Smolenski retreats slowly toward Almira as Volo is nearly evacuated.
Greek government declares a blockade of Epirus coast and warns mediation demands on Crete could trigger war. Greek fleet at Volo ordered not to impede Turkish entry to save the town, while Smolenski’s forces move to Almyros. Crowds of volunteers grow and 2000 Italian volunteers led by Ricotto Garibaldi depart for the frontier.
A collective note will be delivered to the Greek and Turkish governments urging ceasefire as major powers promise to pursue a final solution. Austria and Germany join in mediation between Greece and Turkey amid detentions and troop redeployments.
London reports confusion over Greek lines as General Smolenski holds Alymios and Domokos while Turks push from Mochlaka toward Lamia. The retreat from Pharsala began abruptly with Greek losses around 20, leaving towns deserted and Turkish troops in streets.
Rome Daily News correspondent reports private Athens news shows Greek royal family endangered with palace lockdowns and portraits removed from public view. The Queen and princesses face street insults during hospital visits as revolutionary agents water the palace to deter royal outings.
London reports Germany hinders mediation by demanding Crete evacuation and Greece unconditionally accepts such terms approved by the powers.
London reports a persistent rumor of an impending cabinet crisis in Greece. Athens sources say M Ralli and colleagues push for energetic preparations to continue the struggle while the King seeks to avoid further bloodshed.
The AP learns Greece has formally asked the powers to mediate through Athens. All powers promise aid except Germany which only acknowledges the note. The Porte backs alliances to aid negotiations but rejects an armistice, while Turkish troops move homeward from Salonica.
A fragmented Harper's Bazaar excerpt notes a hushed scene about avoiding a theater due to a clamor. The garbled lines mention hesitation, agreement, and not going out as a precaution.
In Nass the fire brigade is led by 19 women who serve as the village fire unit. The women manage water work and firefighting duties with notable skill and coordination though the wording reflects dated biases.
Disjointed text mentions Hostetter's Stomach Bitters and a tourist or landsman using it. References a cousin named Josephine suffering from heart issues and a question about repeated heart action. Content is garbled and lacks clear facts or dates.
A garbled reader note discusses constipation remedies and refunds with scattered terms and unclear references. No coherent names, places, or dates appear to anchor a factual item.
Fragmentary OCR reads a tainted ad style line about a tobacco habit cure, mentions blood purity and a book reviewer. The passage is garbled with stray names and phrases and lacks a coherent news event or attribution.
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