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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1893
Page
2
The text discusses Amiral Mello seeking to split the Brazilian capital and move people to a world fair by special trains. It notes John Hewitt of New York valued at twenty million dollars and references Peter Cooper, his founder who supported Cooper Institute and public causes.
A blind Baltimore boatman recovered a stolen boat by describing its distinctive marks. He identified it not by color or model but by detailing nail positions and chip marks, then rowed away amid busy traffic of boats and tugs.
An 19th century note recalls Parisians who sought to pose as corpses at the morgue, lured by self exhibition and a below zero temperature signpost. Officials would have faced a twelve hour ordeal and potential manipulation of the system for sensational journalism.
The recent Humane congress in Chicago drew a cosmopolitan mix of delegates and speakers beyond party lines or creeds. Rev. B B Nagarkar Swami Vivekananda and countess di Brazza Savorgnan spoke, showing a world united by compassion for humanity and animals alike.
The piece discusses editors printing articles signed by famous figures from preachers and pugilists to bankers and singers. It notes readers suspect these celebrities did not write the essays and that editors or others may have shaped the content. Allegations of proxy authorship are mentioned as having been openly made.
The piece condemns hazing in colleges as brutal and cowardly. It criticizes sophomores who drag freshmen from beds in winter for trivial dress codes or toys, arguing that the mob courage proves nothing and law must intervene to stop such acts.
Early returns indicate a Republican nationwide trend with Richard Croker stating a clean sweep of the state ticket and legislature. Massachusetts likely to elect a Republican governor, while New Jersey tilts seven to one in favor of Republicans in the Senate and Assembly. Virginia shows Democratic gains in half the state, and Colorado towns split on equal suffrage with Populists carrying several counties. Ohio projects a McKinley majority, and Nebraska hints at Harrison's Supreme Court victory with Omaha mayoral win.
A Spanish steamship Cabo Machichaco laden with nearly 2 000 tons of goods and 480 cases of dynamite ignites at Santander. A vast explosion follows, killing hundreds and scattering bodies into the bay. Rescue efforts are hampered by panic as officials and crews confront the disaster and its devastating aftermath.
Chicago Record notes notable Republican victories at the polls yesterday across states. It cites the year's serious financial disturbance as a chief cause and links belief in Democratic tariff promises to the current evils, which likely influenced many voters.
The No-To-Bac tobacco habit cure makers refused a syndicate bid of one half million for their business. The Sterling Remedy company promotes the guaranteed cure for chewing snuff dipping and smoking, sold widely in the U S and Canada. They publish a book titled Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away and mail it free upon request.
A terse World telegraph roundup notes Silver advancing to 69 on the 2nd, floods in Japan with 100 missing in Okayama, and the Costa Rica firing at a Honduran port over a political passenger. Reports include a Virginia arrest, Vienna riot, a price stamp scandal, coinage talks, a Denver flood danger, and a major railroad overtime ruling in Ohio.
Fire at Archuleta store and a hotel in Pagosa Springs causes significant property damage with losses around 1200 dollars. The incident marks Pagosa’s first major blaze this season, as local officials report limited details while investigations continue.
A Cheyenne meeting records wage and cattle shipment details as ranchers report better returns. A land tract in Tremont County is set for town development with a hotel and sanitarium, while a Cheyenne jury convicts a man of a fatal assault, sentencing him to prison. The report highlights farm ownership, debt, and tax data from a special census bulletin showing 6,077 farms, 39,712 annual farm debt, and a 10.42 percent interest rate.
The Western Slope officers report postponing the congress meeting to spring due to hard times and general stagnation. The board consulted citizens of Glenwood and locals agreed to give the congress a hearty race when held. The move aims to fulfill public interest despite economic conditions.
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