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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1898
Page
6
A column of aphorisms and maxims offers observations on laziness virtue labor marriage language and wisdom. It muses on truth feelings and conduct with social commentary and moral reflections framed as brief sayings from a local Lamar Colorado context.
The text argues that the Philippines must not return to Spanish control. It favors recognizing Aguinaldo’s followers under U S direction as the only solution to the problem, warning that allowing Spain to resume authority after costly victories would be an injustice and a farce.
Mrs. Louise H Pratt of Sherwood Wisconsin argues against letting young women monopolize ship naming and seeks permission to name the battleship Wisconsin. She cites her fifty one years, Wisconsin schooling in a log schoolhouse, skills in cooking knitting spinning and making soft soap, short hair, and that she has christened and reared two boys and two girls.
A writer weighs strategic choices for the United States naval posture toward the Bosphorus and Constantinople. The piece argues preferring resolution of Spain conflicts before pursuing a broader clash with the Porte, suggesting it wiser to finish the current war first.
A New York City morals ordinance was defeated by aldermen. The Rev. A. T. Porter in Charleston taught boys to cleanse misdeeds with a pump wash, recalling a scene with William Cullen Bryant. He notes three thousand Porter's pupils show moral purity rarely matched on northern boards.
The Lafayette Memorial Association asks schools to hold patriotic exercises and collect pennies to fund a Paris monument to Lafayette, with a target of about a quarter of a million dollars. The project, endorsed by Senate and House committees and the President, aims for a July 4 1900 unveiling in Paris during the Exposition, pledging American gratitude and national pride.
Dr. C. H. Wetmore resigns as superintendent of the state insane asylum at Topeka and alleges cruelty neglect debauchery and a state joint operating at the facility. He accuses top board member H. G. Jomper and other officials of debauchery and intent to ruin women, says he can prove all charges. Wetmore is a Populist appointee.
The War Department issued orders disbanding three major generals and twenty nine brigadiers from the volunteer service as the regular army shrinks by half. Reorganized corps will be headquartered in Macon Augusta and Huntsville with Breckinridge Graham and Wheeler in command. A second expedition to garrison Cuba is planned under Wade and Lee, with multiple volunteer regiments slated for deployment to western and southern coastal staging areas.
Paris October 7 Spaniards on the peace commission aim to win sympathy with a policy that emphasizes humanitarian gesture and restraint while pursuing their negotiating stance amid pressure from allies and opponents.
Washington reports from War and Interior confirm the Indian outbreak appears over. General Bacon remains at Walker to calm nearby citizens as dispatches indicate Chippewa bands show white flags and key chiefs work to suppress violence. thus far White Earth Red Lake and Mille Lacs are not affected and no general uprising is anticipated.
The program outlines President William McKinley and Grover Cleveland appearances at the Omaha Exposition starting October 7 with band performances and speeches, followed by Army and Navy Day on October 13 with generals and veterans present, Civil Government Day on October 14 with cabinet members and jurists, and Children’s Jubilee Day on October 15 featuring a grand chorus, band and fireworks.
Oct 7 Crete news: Ismail Bey the civil governor says the Sultan will withdraw Turkish troops from Crete in line with demands by Britain, Russia, France and Italy. Powers presented a collective note to the Porte on Wednesday requiring an answer within one week.
A chaotic dispatch describes tribal clashes and shifting loyalties as troops approach. Indian groups, mostly Bear Islanders, face pressure while negotiations and threats of fighting loom. Authorities, including Marshal O Cooner and General Hacen, seek to quell hostilities as modest numbers contemplate peaceful agency.
Reported at Omaha Nebraska the sham battle drew Western visitors to the fairgrounds. Indians and Sioux staged the mock fight with soldiers led by Captain Mew and Chauntey M. Depensat. Spectators observed the staged tactics and the final charge as mock casualties were treated and the crowd shook hands with participants.
A 30 year old boy defeated former golf champions in a match played at the club's links. The contest featured 1896 and 1897 champions Melnals and Whigham, with Moy claiming the prize for the best score.
New hospital at Malate treats convalescents while Manila reports new typhoid cases. Ellis Sehmann of Colorado dies from typhoid fever as life in the area continues amid ongoing health concerns.
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