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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1899
Page
5
A jumble of witty maxims and dispatches from Pekin and Chicago notes a sensational burglary where a dressmaking shop full of twenty women repulsed a male intruder with hat pins. The column blends humor and world news, illustrating dated editorial style and social dynamics of the period.
Readers recall the shift in magazine practice as the price of a long-standing monthly drops from 35 to 25 cents. Advances in typography engraving and production reduce costs, enabling richer contents and higher style despite lower prices.
Pearls may be grown naturally in aquaria and in Mediterranean waters. Signor Comba experiments on artificial pearl production lay down oyster beds for extended operations. Temperature limits and distance to markets in London Hamburg and Trieste shape the enterprise's feasibility and profitability.
Manila dispatch notes Spanish prisoners escaping into American lines with tales of Filipino hardship. Filipinos report bread rations scarce and home made black powder used by troops. Native police begin patrolling Manila to curb burglaries, aiding the provost guard. A Filipino spy in Calamba resisted capture and died after being shot in the hip. General Gates may establish posts at Ubongua and in the islands of Tamtani Joli and Bongee.
English firms fear the Paris Exposition of 1900 will be hampered by ongoing French political turmoil including the Dreyfus case and possible prosecutions. One London firm with 4,000 workers has paused preparations and several Birmingham metal manufacturers may abandon plans if delays persist. Some firms expect exhibits to move abroad while others hope France quickly stabilizes to restore foreign exhibitors’ confidence.
Johannesburg on September 4 reports universal belief that war is certain. Inmates of the children’s home have been sent to Natal and nearly all outbound trains are crowded with people fleeing to neutral territory.
Secretary Gage suspends the cholera era rule requiring masters of vessels trading with Canada and Mexico to prove loss of health at foreign ports. Reports cover pensions in Colorado Wyoming and New Mexico, a Nagasaki transport accident, export grain tariffs, Senator Morgan’s cotton expansion vision, US German trade stats, John A. Logan’s army appointment, Alaska boundary talks, Cuban and Philippine finances, Carter case, General Lee’s Cuba plan, and Army recruitment surges under Secretary Root.
President McKinley and Mrs McKinley spend a few days in Canton California with friends and neighbors. Guests arrived at noon and were greeted with a hearty welcome at the Barber home. The President receives bows and addresses locals, expressing gratitude and warm regard for support and good will from the community.
A damaged Ohio Democratic convention report details the selection of Jobe Bo MeLean for governor and mentions platforms about renominating Bryan and the silver question. The account notes enthusiasm for the Democratic cause, with resolutions aimed at aligning with the national party stance and President Bryan.
Report from Santo Domingo describes General Juan Isidro Jimines as a leading figure in a provisional government movement. The text notes rival spellings Jemenez and Jimenes, with mention of Vasquez as president and Caceres as minister, and hints at Shayne influence in Santiago.
Fragmentary notes describe August muster activities in San Francisco with details on enlisted men and clerks preparing papers. The text references fatigue work and small details as companies sign muster lists while awaiting final actions. The passage is incomplete and lacks full context or outcomes.
A train car was blown up by an explosion at 9 30 tonight near Clevelee. Six passengers were injured with broken legs while the crew and other passengers sustained injuries. The blast derailed the car and caused extensive damage to the vehicle and track.
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