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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1896
Page
2
Jerry Simpson states he will run for congress again even barefoot if needed. The remark signals a bold, unconventional challenge to incumbents and reflects a steadfast, publicity savvy stance.
A husband and wife arrested for stealing a large amount of milk and a feather boa from a Chicago store pleaded they were in needy circumstances. The report questions how such items could aid in starvation, joking that chicken at markets might seem more nourishing.
A Chicago man tried to end his life over a quarrel with Miss Smith of Lawn Dale Avenue. The report notes another man once killed himself years ago for love of the same woman. The piece riffes on the Smith family and overpopulation implications.
Reported eminent authority says Germany’s Kaiser seeks Danish possessions in the Antilles notably St Thomas to boost colonial influence and navy. It is anticipated the United States will protest the sale under the Monroe doctrine.
Professor Mohr and his son observed a large sea serpent in shallow Lynn water. After the creature slept for several minutes, they captured a clear sketch as it woke and moved away.
A New York scientist claims headaches stem from impoverished blood with poisons from poorly digested food. The piece notes headaches have other causes besides the professor’s theory, reflecting general skepticism and a humorous aside about municipal decorating.
Mr and Mrs Milkegan of La Grange Indiana argued over politics with him a Republican and her a Democrat. The appearance of twin boys named William McKinley and William Jennings Bryan provided a compromise that kept the marriage intact.
The Sioux at Crow Creek and Lower Brule agencies in South Dakota enjoy prosperity with costly furnishings. Many own fine furniture carriages carpets and organs, transforming log houses with cheerful interiors and elevating status among neighbors.
Tynan known as Number One, sought by Scotland Yard, was seized in Boulogne after arriving in Europe under aliases. Police found incriminating papers and money, with extradition to England planned. Detectives linked his arrest to other Fenian dynamite plots and prior Dublin killings.
United States Senator Gorman assumed leadership of Maryland's free silver drive at the Carrollton house as the state central committee met. County reps and many invited free silver Democrats attended with presidential elector candidates. speakers praised prospects for November. Ex-Governor Elihu E. Jackson contested free coinage and Bryan's election impact.
In St. Louis on September 14, three large mass meetings attracted vast crowds. W. J. Bryan addressed supporters of the Democratic and People's parties, highlighting campaign themes and urging unity.
Across three gatherings crowds greeted the nominee with cheers and intermittent applause. At each site the speaker drew huge turnouts, with many turned away. Inside a packed Presbyterian service Bryan faced a surge as he departed, aided by police and escorted to safety amid shouting and cheers.
The Tabor Grand theater, opened over fifteen years ago by H. A. W. Tabor, returns to operation tonight under new managers W. J. Burgess and W. A. Paxton of Omaha. They take over McCourt’s contracts while McCourt retains the state circuit and may join the Broadway theater as manager.
Denver's B. Hackenberger known as the Butter milk Boy wins his third straight track victory at the D W C track. He defeats A F Senn offfson in a 25 mile unpaced event in 1 07 06 35 by a margin of 2 18 from his Hughes time and 11 seconds faster than Hamilton's 25 mile effort.
A race recount notes the runner Hus overhauled a rival near the finish. The time margin is four minutes and 29 seconds faster than Senn's unpaced mark, leaving open where the competitor could have placed if not passed.
Canton Ohio September 18 Major McKinley spoke before a large crowd as a storm forced many to seek shelter. Delegations from Chicago Homestead McKeesport and Pittsburg gathered around his home and in the streets as he addressed supporters after a stormy day.
Galveston dispatch reports that Southern Pacific and North American Steamship lines have agreed to form a new route linking Bremen and Galveston to New York. Burg-American will challenge European freight to New York and charge same fares from European ports to New York, reducing the Galveston to San Francisco travel differential.
Henry C of Central City Gilpin county an 8 term state senator and local political figure is confined to the Insane ward of Arapahoe hospital. He is reportedly suffering from delirium and exhaustion after recent mental strain and overwork, with grave concerns for his condition and a fear for his safety.
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