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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1899
Page
3
Reports cover William Jennings Bryan’s political speakership invite, cattle and land company sales in New Mexico, heavy rain and drought impacts across Colorado and New Mexico, water shortages hitting Gardiner and Raton, biographical notes on officials, and large public events in Denver and Albuquerque with hunting plans and law enforcement actions affecting sheep and grazing.
The Sheridan, carrying Minnesota and South Dakota volunteers and others, reached Fort Mason at dusk after leaving Manila on August 10. Three deaths occurred during the voyage and several bodies and remains of service members were brought home from the Philippines.
Rennes and London teeter as Dreyfus is found guilty by the court martial. Emotions run high among officials and spectators with tears, prayers, and protests spreading from Paris to London. Officials forecast possible pardon but supporters vow to press for reversal.
E Bernard of Paris claims top prize in the Wheelie Hearst contest for Berkeley UC buildings. Jury awards include Howells Stokes Hornbostel $4,000 and Des Pardelles Codman $3,000. The project, begun two years ago, may cost between ten and twelve million dollars with total expenditures over the sum.
Major Hoogier reports funds sufficient to cover railroad fares to Denver for the First Colorado Regiment and hopes to secure sleeping car fares by morning. The Colorado camp winds down with farewell visits as leave expires at 10 pm. By 11 pm all companies are to be mustered out and paymasters will settle travel and other dues to date.
In Simla today's Indian court session financial member Clinton Dawkins introduced the currency bill. He said the absence of the mint proclamation from England necessitated making gold legal tender immediately to avoid disaster and new taxes. The government will exchange rupees for gold and vice versa while not opposing silver.
President Loubet delays return to Rambouillet with uncertainty over when cabinet meetings will resume. Officials expect several days before he travels again.
Brigus Newfoundland September 11 The Windward and the Diana report all on board well after meeting at Etah August 12. Lieutenant Peary led sledging and coastal surveys for Ellesmere and Grinnell Lands totaling over 1000 miles, found Hayes Sound a myth, and recovered Greely records and letters. Fort Conger was located and provisions collected for future expeditions.
Health officer Dr. Doty reports J. M. Burley showing yellow fever signs after Swinburne Island visit. Three suspected cases have developed into yellow fever including sisters Anna and Minnie Zimetzhaum and FC Agolozoga. All patients arrived on the Lampasas from Key West and Burley and Agolozoga are treated with Sanarelli serum.
William Jennings Bryan wrote Kentucky leaders that he will campaign for ex Senator Blackburn but will not stump for Goebel. The decision was disclosed at a Goebel Democratic meeting as Bryan cited not wanting to enter a state issue fight.
Onusha Nebraska Sept 9 Ned Copeland long employed as teller of the Ska National Bank is charged with embezzling 10000 on August 2 and fleeing to Adrian where relatives live. The crime remained hidden for about a month until his departure was noticed and detectives began pursuit after a period in Washington.
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