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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1895
Page
2
In a string of pointed anecdotes and gossip items, readers learn of a Canadian reciprocity spirit, a fleeing teller, and a Kansas girl with twelve toes. Miss Maud Booth denies attacks on bloomers while critiquing women in men's clothes. An Ohio man faces arrest for opening his wife letters as marital finances surface.
A humorous note suggests Lord Dunraven rename the Valkyrie to the Duke to improve racing odds. An Indianapolis paper mocks cheap ten cent hose after a fire and points out how often post office clerks caught stealing mail are described as trusted officers. Moral implied.
A Maine dispatch notes Tom Reed as a proficient amateur photographer and cites his recent interviews yielding fine negatives.
A boardinghouse keeper in Atlanta named Bow seeks to settle old scores from the 1860s including burned fence rails and raided hen roosts, aiming to right past wrongs with a new opportunity.
Sir Henry Irving begins his U S tour in Montreal where a full house is not recorded. The famed actor notes how Boston greets Sir Knights and praises the warm reception. Alice Brown of Syracuse challenges any woman cyclist to a road race, wearing bloomers and described as a hot starter in cycling.
The emperor of China pursues English studies though benefits seem unlikely. A Denver professor uncovers bones claimed as the missing link between apes and humans, possibly another Holmes victim. Tense weather and political clashes in Chicago and Kansas are noted in passing.
The Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in Atlantic City New Jersey voted to bar saloon-keepers bartenders and professional gamblers. The action aimed at promoting civilization and moral reform within the fraternal order.
The Duluth mayor refuses to permit a baseball game between teams of girls dressed in bloomers. He contends girls in bloomers throw as recklessly as those in skirts and cannot bat any better, blocking the contest.
Dave Hayes visited a Little Falls Chinese laundry to collect his clothes but lost his tickee. A struggle followed during which Hayes was struck by a flat iron in his car. He now claims America is no place for washee men who refuse to give up bundles without checks.
Colorado counties report a statewide decline in assessed valuations totaling 7,006,410.05 dollars, with 34 counties up and 22 down. Arapahoe leads decreases, dropping from 5,860,710 to 1,147,460, reflecting heavy losses statewide.
G. S. Merwin, a pig iron dealer, barricaded in a second floor room at No 1 Woodland Park Chicago, firing 140 shots over seventeen hours. Police used strategy and sulphur fumes to subdue him. no one was seriously injured, though bystanders narrowly escaped harm.
Johnstown Pennsylvania October 21 The mining situation from Johnstown to Altoona is not as serious as feared with about 10000 men out and 4000 working. Cresecent and Clearfield division miners work at Spangler Barnsboro Hastings Frugallty about 200 out. In Clearfield only one mine idle. Railroad men and operators expect a full shift by tomorrow or Wednesday.
London reports an official note stating Venezuela failed to apologise or offer reparations for the urban incident. Britain warns it will enforce boundaries along the Cuyuni and Amacura rivers and suggests arbitration for other disputed territory. The Standard and Daily Telegraph reflect cautious to skeptical views on Monroe doctrine and US role.
Dr William Shaw Bowen writes from New York that reports of General Campos insanity are likely unfounded. He notes Campos controls ports towns railways and cross roads and has occupied his army with guards and guerillas. Bowen cites Spain's Cuban forces totaling about 60 000 regulars volunteers civic guards and guerrillas amid Cuba's difficulties.
Fragmentary text notes soldiers and shifting balance of power with Campos described as supreme. Limited readable context suggests a military or political power struggle but details are unclear.
The Florida Athletic Club and Pitestimons in Hot Springs Arkansas canceled the Corbett versus Fitzsumness title fight after a conference. Brady consented to delay but Indian refused. Plans shifted to a matching Maher against Bett while other possible bouts were discussed with O Donnell.
Reston Mass Oct 19 The Indiana completed her official trial voyage along the government course reaching 31 knots eastward Cape Ann and back The ship averaged 15.61 knots an hour and could earn a bonus of 5000 if certain speed requirements are met The government board praised her as one of the finest vessels of her class
The Denver meet reports multiple record efforts in half mile and one mile events. Notable performers include CM Murphy, P J Becker, J D Clark and R Stone as records fall or are challenged across exhibitions and paced races.
Workers at North Lex wear shaft quit work and visit the Home Riverside to urge others to quit. The North Leavenworth company pays 60 cents a ton while Home company pays 70 cents. A general strike is likely as Riverside workers resist and a meeting is set for tonight to decide on higher wages.
In Tacoma Washington last night the National Bank of Puallup transferred twenty two percent of its deposits marking a historic action. At 9 p m clerk in charge of a bank attorney and two armed guards oversaw the move. Before midnight steps were taken to secure funds and settle a four thousand five hundred dollar debt owed to the treasurer before any payout.
Tension rises as Druses and Metualis clash near Syria's Lebanon district with reports of casualties. Followers appeal for aid from Higtonists in Hauran and move to deploy thousands of troops to deter attacks while regional leaders seek to avert broader bloodshed.
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