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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1897
Page
2
The Basel gathering of influential Hebrews led by Herzl and Nordau envisions re establishing a Jewish autonomous state in Palestine under the Porte. Aimed at a fifty million dollar fund through Turkey, the plan marks a bold expansion of earlier agricultural colonies with a Jerusalem conference planned for next year.
In Chicago coin in the slot machines drain over two million dollars yearly. Gambling slots offer chances of returns, while vending slots often swallow coins and yield nothing. The article urges avoiding both types and seeks state outlawing.
The Philadelphia Ledger notes Bolivian appeal to American migrants as a developing nation offering opportunities for capable workers. It argues the United States needs its young, active population, while cautions against sending the idle abroad. It favors Bolivia’s mild climate over Arctic hardship for those who must emigrate.
The piece reflects on an early proposed European alliance against anarchists and its possible impact on leaders Carnot and Canovas. It cautions that locking the stable door after a theft may still matter when a thief returns, illustrating pragmatic defense despite past failures.
A line reflects on the fear that mirrors did not exist at creation leaving Eve unaware of her own appearance. The remark centers on the imagined ignorance of women about their looks and implies a broader humorous or moral point about vanity and knowledge.
The number of productive co operative societies rose from 127 in 1895 to 152 by end of 1896. Successful societies plan to invest in recreation and establish permanent playgrounds for members, expanding beyond business conduct.
Count Tolstoi labels the British and the Zulus as the two most brutal races on earth. He, a universal peace advocate, says he is ready to fight for the cause.
London Oct 14 The cabinet met at the foreign office for two hours and discussed reopening the Indian mints for silver and the Anglo French West Africa situation. It appears the government will not enter an international monetary conference and will resist reopening the India mints before Indian authorities are ready.
Brussels reports that Congo forces under Lieutenant Henry defeated mutinous Manyema soldiers who revolted in February and murdered officers. The July 7 encounter near Lake Albert Nyanza killed 400 rebels. survivors fled to mountains in starvation.
A crowd of about 50 000 filled Madison Square tonight for Miss Evangelina Cisneros Cuban heroine a dramatic reception with Karl Decker her rescuer guiding her to the platform. The Seventh Regiment band played a Cuban song as she thanked the audience then returned to Delmonico's for a banquet.
The imperial Japanese government contracts with Illinois Steel Company for 28,000 tons of steel rails and fastenings to support rail infrastructure.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a medical discovery that cleanses the system and cures various ailments. It urges readers to buy boxes priced 10 25 or 50 cents and guarantees relief from constipation and related symptoms.
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