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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1897
Page
8
A Western tale from Washington Star recalls a notorious Great Bend incident when visiting evangelists held a revival. Red Bill arrives, mocks the crowd, shoots out the lights, and the evangelist flees toward Hutchinson as the service ends in silence.
A Cincinnati Enquirer quotes praise for a singer claiming training and giving a performance of Coming Through the Rye that experts say could only be recognized with the program. The piece highlights confidence in the artist's abilities and public skepticism about the singer’s training claims.
Across states workers in railroads mobilize to oppose proposed two cent per mile passenger rate laws and other measures that would cut railway revenues. A Little Rock union meeting urged all orders to oppose such legislation, with activity rising in Illinois Kansas Missouri Ohio and other states. Strong protests show growing solidarity among rail labor against Granger era attacks.
The Hallway Age argues railway companies hide no longer the poor state of their assets. It asserts a shortage of workers, calling for at least a quarter million more employed to ensure safety and adequate wages as business slowly recovers.
The Santa Fe Route offers daily passenger excursions to California in sleeping cars. The service is popular among prominent travelers, with newest pattern cars and convenient amenities. Rates are low and routes offer a picturesque journey avoiding extreme temperatures. For literature, contact W. J. Black or J. P. Hall.
Reports from northern New Mexico describe sensational gold finds in the Red River district near Cripple Creek. Miners are flocking in as snow melts and a Santa Fe Route link via Springer to Elizabethtown and Red River City offers daily stage service. W. E. Cade is the local agent for details.
Lanxpervice at Lagan Corp April 5 notice that Joweah C Merrill filed for final proof on land in Colorado. Proof to be made before the Register at Lamar on June 7. Merrill listed witnesses Jacob Blumer Ben Riley T M Phillips and Joseph Bell of Granada to prove residence and cultivation of the NEW Sec 18 Tp 22 R 43 W.
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