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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1900
Page
6
In Denver the claim rises that 1,000,900 dollars were wagered on the Presidential result. A minister, a lawyer, and a politician are described as shifting loyalties. Paper money is scarce at home, miners paying up to 2 percent above face value. Honolulu enforces Sunday laws—saloons closed, stores barred, and any sport leads to fines or jail.
Sweden endures a manufacturing boom that drains rural workers to cities, driving rents up 20 to 30 percent. With firms overleveraged, capital scarce, many manufacturers face distress and a looming crisis.
Rail line Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company faces rising train robberies in the west. To combat thefts, the company disperses a litter of bloodhound puppies to agents along the line and instructs them to rear the dogs for the sole purpose of tracking and catching criminals.
Raphael Dubois of Paris reports a method to nourish phosphorescent animalcules in glass vessels, producing light as bright as the moon. He plans to increase intensity and believes the emission stays free from heat, promising scientific value.
New Zealand reports a year end surplus exceeding 3 million dollars. Public debt stands at 47 million pounds with a proposal to authorize a further one million pound loan mainly for railway extensions. Parliament is expected to approve the loan.
Two of the historic English cannons seized from the French in 1745 and cast into Louisbourg harbor were salvaged, bought by the government, and moved to Toronto. The nine foot long pieces weigh over 3000 pounds each and lay underwater for about 150 years.
A Lyons firm exploits cotton fiber shortening under caustic potash to imprint silk webs. Cotton threads lay at fixed distances, shrink in the chemical bath while silk remains taut, forming tiny folds and yielding diverse embossed patterns.
A Colorado scene near Greeley sees a woman leap from a moving Roosevelt train on the back platform with a homemade cake for the governor. She lands in sand, rises smiling, and waves a kerchief as Roosevelt looks on in concern and others cheer.
In a Philadelphia Record account a petition for bankruptcy pits a creditor against the debtor who share Quaker roots. When the filing is served the debtor quips There goes thy money brother and the creditor replies I know thee would pay me if thee could. They shake hands, illustrating forgiveness amid misfortune.
Denver officials deny Western Passenger Association acted against a one cent per mile rate for the 1901 Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Denver. George H. Heafford, former C M & St P passenger agent, explains he opposed no rate while with Milwaukee Road and supports low fares for all roads. He urges Denver to host kindly and avoid extra charges to veterans, stating free passes should not go to officials.
London reports plans mature for the Erie and Wabash trunk lines to join the Vanderbilt era. William K. Vanderbilt quietly buys Erie stock and Pennsylvania shares as NY Central weighs purchase or lease. Negotiations also target transferring Wabash west of the Mississippi to Santa Fe to regain St. Louis access.
Pekin reports indicate the preliminary note is not presented and terms are not completed. Ministers hope for quick completion of the powers notes, while Conger says negotiations may begin soon. The outcome hinges on China’s acceptance of conditions and its ability to preserve integrity and trade relations as talks proceed through the Chinese commissioners.
Lividia Nov 18 Emperor Nicholas showed a favorable day yesterday with some sleep. At 9 a.m. his temperature was 101.6 and his pulse 64, according to best obtainable information.
Breslau reports an axe thrown at Emperor William from a crowd as he rode in an open carriage toward the cuirassier barracks. The weapon struck the carriage. the empress or her companions were unharmed. The assailant Selma Schnapke, a Breslau tradeswoman, was arrested and declared insane after provisional examination. Authorities say the incident caused a public stir with mixed reports and heightened security across Europe.
In Denver on November 17, the Western Passenger Association rejected a proposal for a 1 cent per mile rail rate to Denver for next August’s G A R encampment. The decision leaves Denver as the potential site but Cleveland actively seeks to host it, with the issue to be revisited at an upcoming Transcontinental Passenger Association meeting in St Louis.
Washington reports a cablegram from Director General Sheng stating an imperial decree on November 18 deprives Prince Tuan and Prince Chwang of ranks and offices, orders life imprisonment for them, imprisonment for Prince Yih and secondary Prince Ying, deprives Secondary Prince Lien of rank, degrades Duke Lan and Ying Nien, exiles Yu Hsien, and degrades Chao Shu Chiao but keeps him in office. The decree also mentions Kang Yi as dead and targets top Chinese officials tied to the powers demanding punishment.
Fragmentary notes state that Prince Tuan is punished causing his heir to be unable to claim the throne. The text references foreign and Boxer movement and the other associates active with Tuan, implying dynastic consequences for the imperial line.
Seattle Nov 17 The steam er Oregon arrived from Nome yesterday with 145 passengers and 300000 dollars in treasure. The Oregon was compelled by a severe storm before departure to put to sea leaving seventy five booked passengers on the beach. Arrangements were made to bring them down on the Centennial which was to leave Nome soon. Among the Oregon s passengers were Charles D Lane the California millionaire ex Congressman Laference of Colorado and several well known Seattle men.
Denver Nov 17 The Texas Colorado Chautauqua will have a rival in Colorado Incorporation papers filed with the secretary of state by the National Chautauqua Association to manage a summer school in El Paso county with capital stock of 100000 Directors listed as J R Robinson T P Barber F J Higley F W Alkire and G W Ray
New York dispatch reports McAllister Campbell Death and Kerr arraigned for the Paterson New Jersey death of Jennie Bosschie ter last month. They pleaded not guilty and a jury trial was set for January 14.
Charles F. Jones, valet of late millionaire William M. Rice, was committed to the House of Detention on forgery charges after four weeks in the Tombs. He is held on $2,000 bond.
London stock market yields to mining woes as Stratton's Independence shares plunge from 15 to 5 in weeks. British investors reassess mine prospects after reports cut gold in sight and profits from Stratton's output. Frederick Baker and T A Rickard return from Colorado amid talk of potential Bear involvement by Warnher Beit Co and Alfred Beit’s moves into American mining.
The State Board of Pardons in Denver reports 239 cases considered in the biennial period with 145 denied 22 pardons and 13 commutations granted. It lists comparative grants by counties and notes 31 criminals condemned to death with 12 executed. One hundred and forty lifers were sent to Canon City with 37 pardoned still in prison. Names of pardons issued include H C Houston H C Meuser Buck Robe Thomas Washington and others.
Manila reports intensified rebel and American clashes across northern and southern Luzon after rains end. General Hare arrives with 250 men to aid in Samar, where Lukhan’s prisoners remain three Forty-third rankers among insurgents. A gunboat patrols the coast to block insurgent escape.
Notre Dame in South Bend Ind saw a blaze damage university property to the tune of $15000. The fourth fire at the institution this year, it was checked by a heavy rain and student aid to firefighters. Students were at devotion when flames were found and evacuated orderly with no injuries.
Boise Idaho November 19 complete returns show Bryan electors with an average plurality of 1898 Hunt Fusion leads governor by 2233 Glenn Fusion carries Congress beating Morrison by 1193
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