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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1897
Page
2
Colorado politics and social comments probe moral stances as Lillian Russell and a Klondyke show publicist clash with demagogues. The column questions eastern fortunes dodging taxes, Prescott Ariz as a single tax caution, and critics the Golden Rule in a season of vote buying and political games.
The president of the American Association of Librarians notes at the recent general conference that the nation’s library volumes have more than tripled since 1876. He credits public appreciation of good books as the main cause, more than wealthier endowments, and argues unused libraries reflect poorly on the country.
At Nashville, the governor welcomes the United Confederate Veterans and declares the Civil War ended. He asserts that secession will not be revived, honors veterans who wore the gray, salutes the national flag, and warns that anarchy cannot prevail on Southern soil amid ongoing legal and order disputes with unions and trusts.
Mrs Hattie B Bemis of Nebraska proposes a cooperative farming plan for widowed women. She would place land in Dawes and Sioux counties under female control, funded by her money until the first harvest, guaranteeing debt for machinery and stock. Twelve destitute widows are to receive plots to work without male help.
Seattle report from H A Stanley after seven weeks at the Yukon mouth warns that starvation looms as the region remains sparsely supplied and prices soar. He predicts 5 to 7 million in next year's mining gains but insists current miners must self-provision. With hundreds exposed to extreme cold and scarce food, he notes tents and scarce shelter may fail amid a harsh Dawson winter.
Trinidad Colo August 25 officers Green and Elliott return after long search to jail eleven gang members charged with multiple murders. A twelfth man is held awaiting public disclosure of his identity. Lead suspect Reveillé, believed leader, is possibly in Old Mexico. Police link gang to wholesale killings and missing men.
Daniel Young, a wealthy cattleman from Colfax County New Mexico, was shot while riding near his range. Officials suggest his death was tied to earlier cattle theft losses and linked to the same outlaw band blamed for killing two Trinidad officers.
At 9 30 p m five inmates escaped the county jail in Leadville Colorado by seizing keys to outer and inner doors. The escapees include the Bohannon brothers and others charged with murder assault and burglary. Night Jailer Martin was overpowered as Spann and accomplices aided the breakout. A large posse pursues the fugitives.
The American Order of Foresters decided not to revive its endowment feature and will exit the insurance business. At Cleveland two years ago the endowment was suspended and a plan protected policyholders. Funds cover deficits via treasurer. two hours of debate ended with overwhelming sentiment against revival. Supreme Court work ends tonight and Detroit remains the next meeting site.
Lomion August 27 The Times Parts correspondent says a definite treaty has been signed on the deck of the French crower Pothuan. Toasts were drawn up at Wednesday's conference allowing M. Hanotaus to renounce his intent to remain in Bela after President Faure's departure. Faure received two Russian art pieces, a green agate beyzantine vase and a red agate desk ornamented with gold. European press reactions vary, with German and Austrian outlets downplaying the treaty's significance.
An exchange cites travel as a charm that can turn conversation pleasant yet can make a bore seem even worse. Miss Portae’s nephew, slow in speech but lengthy in tale, drones about Switzerland as Aunt Susan questions whether the abyss of boredom yawns before or after his arrival.
In Seattle a Yukon mining tale unfolds with Portland bringing fourteen tons of ore, small sums to individual claimants, and hopes of richer returns ahead. Letters from John F. Miller describe wealth in the Yukon as scattered and hard to secure, with few strikes yielding large payouts while many claims promise, yet delay or disappoint.
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