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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1890
Page
2
The piece notes Dick Quay will run for the state legislature while Senator VooRsEsS leads the defense for Mr. Kincaid, the correspondent who killed Taulbee. It surveys public troubles and moral tribulations, with reflections on diverse topics from Australian street names to library sizes.
State officials toured San Juan, Denver clearings reached 3 353 629 dollars last week, and a Pueblo ranchman eloped with a thirteen year old girl. Denver authorities crack down on Chinese gamblers as Master Plumbers prepare June convention. President nominates Al bert H. Jones as U S marshal Colorado. Union Pacific changes stir in Colorado while stone men attend a Denver convention. O H Rothacker, Western newspaper man, dies at Omaha. A large mill to rise at Alamosa with on site brick. Leadville officer attacked by man with two bull dogs. Wealthy syndicate led by H A W Tabor plans several mills to lixivate ore. Registers of land offices named Adam Johnson Akron and Herbert E Tedman Sterling. Dr Henry Meyer of Chicago arrested for poisoning murders. Wellsville springs plan big improvements. Leadville women troubled by a dyestuff throwing stalker. A feminine Judge Lynch expected to hold court. Farmers Alliance members push duty on imported lead ore with delegates from 15 counties. Bessemer works manufacture rails for Denver Rio Grande and Union Pacific. Aspen case: David R C Brown jailed for contempt over forged warrant. Browne suggests mining shaft under World’s Fair grounds as Eiffel-tower rival. Supreme Court frees Peter Breene due to defective statute. Franklin mine flooded. 500 feet of water in shaft. Ouray drunkard John Winsted kills wife and himself. Denver student Mosier, debater, commits suicide after failure. Geyser mine accident at Silver Cliff injures several. seven shots explode from a cage.
Lonpox May 18 The reception to Stanley in Guild Hall was enthusiastic with about 2000 guests. The Lord Mayor presented a gold casket with the London corporation address. Stanley credited Congo to England and noted English lectures from 1878 to 1884. He criticized Belgian gains and urged support for explorers and journalists.
Arthur Bohlman a Raider's restaurant cook in Wilkes Barre Pa hanged himself after receiving a letter two weeks earlier claiming his intended bride had deserted him. Ten minutes later another letter arrived from Raider revealing the prior note was a joke and that the sweetheart had not married.
In Exnon Louisiana two Mormon elders from Utah were mobbed by Abram King and followers after distributing religious tracts. They were tied to trees, whipped, fired upon, and disappeared into swamps. Eight young women were taken West. each parent reportedly whipped their child in retaliation.
Born May 12 Chancellor Caprivi delivered a long Reichstag speech on Germany's colonial policy. He urged cooperation with England to serve common interests, warned that slave dealers hinder abolition, and critiqued romantic colonialism while hoping East Africa could attract private capital. A correspondent praised Caprivi as an eminent European statesman. Also reported: General Middleton condemned in Ottawa for looting furs during the Riel rebellion, verdict seen as ending his military career.
A sweeping telegraphic digest reports rail rates dropping, captures of desperado Lee White, and rapid railroad growth since 1890. It notes incidents from a Nebraska dispute to a Kansas girl defending her ranch, plus a Paris ball for Minister Reed and a Santa Fe printing firm assigning. Also covered are a dry dock in Brooklyn, a Louisiana Lottery offer, Idaho artesian water, and global political tensions from Africa to Russia.
Senator Wolcott plans to marry next Wednesday in Buffalo to Mrs. Lyman K Bass widow of a former law partner to ex president Cleveland. The groom arrives in Washington with headquaters at the Gilsey House. the wedding will be quiet with close friends in attendance.
Notes from the South report the Senate Committee approving a bill granting an indefinite term to the President, its first reading occurring. A Spanish chamber of commerce is to be formed locally. Mexico faces labor tensions with railroad workers and a wave of imported labor from abroad amid political turmoil in Guatemala and strong opposition to President Barillas.
Washington May 10 General John C Fremont once deemed debtor to the Government for 19000 in California days now learns the Treasury found the opposite the Government owes him over forty years about 1000 Congress will be asked to pay it Evidently his retired salary may be kept to cover the old balance shift
A violent tornado struck Akron at five PM, tearing through a mile long by one hundred yard wide path. Over 100 buildings were destroyed and losses exceed 100000 dollars. The floodwaters hindered access as much of the damage fell on poor working families.
A London cable reports Queen Victoria will appoint Mr. Stanley as knight commander of the order of St. Michael and St. George, potentially giving him the title Sir Harry M. Stanley. His treaties across Africa are awaiting ratification, with the prospective honor seen as a significant national service.
Paris reports a Brunet commission estimate puts lock-system completion at 435,000,000 francs with 2 percent contingencies for unforeseen expenses and management. Total 900,000 francs. seven to eight years to finish. Annual management cost 10,000,000 francs. Net receipts projected from 35,000,000 francs annually after opening, rising to 61,000,000 francs by year twelve. Old company assets valued at 91450,000,000 francs.
Senate and House pursued a busy session with tariff discussions, pension amendments, and military appropriations. Key moments include votes on pension agents, free wool proposals, and the army bill amid quorum gaps. House leaders urged reciprocity with Mexico while criticizing live ore duties. A later note highlights silver demonetization debates and currency concerns.
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