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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1896
Page
2
A reflective musing on human foibles and social vanity. The author notes that people remember others’ mistakes longest and that humor helps cope with life. It suggests that society values expectations over received gifts and critiques the mechanical smile as a hollow courtesy.
Casual acquaintances offering substances appear to be working on commission for someone. The scene suggests a distribution network where informal contacts act as intermediaries. Authorities have not disclosed names or locations related to the activity.
The pomp and pageantry of the French reception to the czar overwhelmed onlookers. Streets lay strewn with flowers for miles. Florists transformed trees into giant rose bushes at key spots. Illumination was so brilliant the heavens seemed obscured, a spectacle few will forget.
Sylvanus Dodge Locke toiled nightly to perfect a grain binding machine and rose from a workshop position to leisure wealth. Unlike hoarders, he used his fortune for the public good. He died last week in Hoosick Falls, N Y, remembered by many friends and colleagues whose lives he touched.
A handyman named Hand advertised as a wealthy widow seeking a young companion to California. Applicants paid $2 for telegrams and character checks. Many women sent funds, but a Dubuque woman’s payment led to his capture, and he is jailed in Anamosa.
In Gloucester Massachusetts George J Marsh longtime bank treasurer and trusted guardian of widows and orphans husband appeals to Satan to gain riches through others money. He chooses death over exposure and triggers a fatal act, leaving behind a caution about evil companions and financial temptation.
Niagara Falls Nov 17. Secretary Rankine of the Niagara Falls Power Co switched on the 5000 horsepower dynamos linking to transformers and Buffalo transmission lines, sending Niagara power to Buffalo for streetcars. The 22 mile line includes underground segments and large transformers, with loss minimized by new equipment, marking a landmark in long distance electric transmission.
The Washington Post analyzes last Tuesday's results and notes small changes in vote totals could have shifted states. It highlights that Bryan's chances were credible throughout, while McKinley's lead depended on a narrow margin and potential recounts. The piece includes a table illustrating how a shift of about 25,000 votes, in specific distributions, could have altered outcomes.
The fragment notes that adding sixty votes from Reten Son MOS SP to his existing 167 votes elsewhere would raise his total to 227 in the electoral college, three more than required to win the presidency.
In Washington on November 14 the district attorney ruled that foreign government property used for legations is not subject to special taxes for street or other improvements. The properties, classified as public, are exempt from general taxes and assessments, affecting the British and German embassies, the Austro Hungarian, Chinese, Japanese, and Mexican buildings in the fashionable district, with a total value near a million dollars.
Rome November 16 It is officially stated that King Humbert received a telegram from Menelik emperor of Abyssinia stating that a treaty of peace can be struck The new accord abrogates the aerial treaty by which Italy claimed prerogative over Abyssinia and recognizes Ethiopia’s complete independence Menelik frees all Italian prisoners taken during the recent campaign and Italy will indemnify him for their support while in captivity.
Severe storms across Washington flood rivers and wash out rail lines. Seattle is isolated as the Great Northern system and Coast Line suffer extensive track damage. Castle Rock is submerged two to three feet. White River bridge condemned. trains halted on Northern Pacific and Puget Sound routes. landslides disrupt Seattle International connections.
Strange railway note reports a stand in for fifteen hours on the Northern Pacific line, with beat to Tacoma today. Great Northern operations resume after several days with no damage estimate yet to railroads’ property. rainfall in Beattie for November reaches 7.06 inches, exceeding the prior record of 8.16 inches for the entire period.
William Jennings Bryan delivered two speeches in Lincoln on November 14 at the Funke theater and a later meeting at Hohasan's hall. He spoke to about 1,250 women and men, praised free education, and urged continued support for allied organizations.
The Schomburgk One is utterly finished. It is absurd to think that England will retire. Recognition of the UN doctrine will make it hard for any other power to refuse. The Times expresses confidence that the United States will handle the doctrine prudently and justly.
Chicago November 16. Reports say Senator Voorhees suffers a serious illness affecting his mental condition. Friends fear recovery is unlikely. In Terre Haute, access to the senator is restricted and no visitors are allowed at his private residence.
Seattle Nov 14 Japanese agents report stationer Dore contracted for about 20,000,000 feet of timber from Puget mills to be used to build a standard gauge line in Japan. The move follows needs highlighted by the China war and aims to develop 1,000 miles of rail.
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