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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1896
Page
2
A Belgrade dispatch warns a crisis looms as King Alexander faces pressure to alter plans and wed around three American heiresses. The report highlights a volatile royal dilemma amid mounting financial distress and potential dynastic alliances.
A huge gold strike is announced in Tuolumne County California with samples valued between 15000 and 20000 per ton. The find is described as the biggest gold strike ever made locally and globally.
A young woman from York state brought her beau to a magistrate to wed, offering a leap year example that may inspire other lonely maidens before the new year ends to claim their right to marriage.
A book elevator at the new Pratt library in Brooklyn moves by electricity, a labor-saving device. Ventilation for the volumes is provided to protect from dry heat, which can crack and dry out old bindings made fifty years ago in Philadelphia.
A Cowley county Kansas figure known as the prophet of Brandon predicts three deadly cyclones for the Arkansas valley this summer. The June storm begins destruction followed by a more disastrous July cyclone and a September visit. Believers are urged to start building cyclone cellars.
Last week about 250 immigrants, mainly Italian, were sent to Ellis Island for deportation. The crowd became boisterous and fought with officers. authorities fear a shooting incident. The U S government increased force and may keep regular troops on standby if needed.
The eight months ending February show exports valued at 602,614,981 dollars, up 44,700,900 from the prior year. Imports total 541,212,774 dollars, up about 74,000,000. Duty-free imports reach 260,237,648 dollars, up 25,109,000. The export excess over imports ranges to 61,402,207, with larger totals noted for the February period.
In Fairplay and Leadville, ex-banker Breene and cashier Morgan face trial as Morgan admits he falsified a bank statement. Testimony covers deposits, bank capital, notes from Breene, and Morgan’s control shift, with implications for silver and gold faction politics at Chicago.
Washington May 22 Senator Teller will not discuss running as a Democratic silver candidate but friends say he doubts the scheme. He believes McKinley will be nominated on a gold platform and elected. He foresees 1900 as the year silver advocates may gain if tariffs fail to curb conditions. Some silver Republicans fear Chicago will embrace free silver. Senator Warren Wyoming warns it could hurt carrying that state for Republicans. Senator Brice Ohio notes no definite stance yet.
In Saratoga Wy on May 22 ranchers formed an association to guard an acre valley against sheepmen. Five bands crossed the line recently. twenty five ranchers ordered the sheepmen off the land Tuesday. The foreman complied promptly and no further invasion is thought likely.
Washington May 22 An official report states Rev Terrell minister to Turkey faced charges from American missionaries and boards in New York and Boston. President Cleveland invited him to answer the accusations after documents were presented by Henry O Dwight. The affidavits allege unfitness for the Sublime Porte post, citing profane language and domineering conduct though personal integrity remains intact.
Missionaries say the U S envoy in Constantinople shows ineffective manners and methods causing irritation with the Turkish government. They argue he lacks the polish of proper society and American refinement, while Oscar Straus is praised as a highly satisfactory representative.
A Guthrie special to the Republic details a breaking storm with multiple cyclones spawning in the area. At Extmond twenty houses fell and Harvey Rich and daughter died. White Frye area saw twelve houses demolished and forty head of stock killed. Black Bear reports fatalities including Jom Rodgers and family. Cushing claims five deaths including Hart Melntyre and Jan. overall damage estimated at seventy five thousand dollars with numerous fires and ongoing toll as storms move north.
A four story brick structure at 8 to 10 Seneca Street collapsed while remodel work continued. Debris crushed Schnert's barber shop next door, trapping nearby workers. Firemen freed two men, one mortally injured and later died en route to hospital. Up to noon one fatality recovered with ten to twelve believed buried. George Mets died after rescue.
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