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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1893
Page
2
A New York cigar dealer says police persecute him for refusing to give them cigars for nothing. The report notes public protection needs and cites a conflict between business and law enforcement amid local uproar.
George Gould mirrors his late father in tax reluctance as probate reveals estate size. Assessors press for taxes while Gould contemplates leaving the country or bordering state to avoid payment.
Pirates posing as ordinary omnibuses in London trick riders by charging a shilling for any distance, with fares of two or three pence. Passengers cannot exit until paid, and there appears to be no legal remedy as the pirates display a sign reading a shilling any distance.
Albany redeemed 30 dollars of wartime scrip issued in 1863 once used as postage stamps for change. The currency, long held in collections or forgotten, was found in the strong box of a recently deceased resident.
Report from Beaufort and Port Royal says 20,000 island farmers face dire conditions after a cyclone. Up to 2,000 people died, double initial estimates, and remaining survivors near starvation, prompting nationwide charity appeals.
Enlisted Indians fail to meet expectations as soldiers and several companies disband. The text notes the attempt to civilize through military service and suggests they would be effective in combat but resist peacetime discipline. It mentions their use of discharge laws and hopes restraining measures may benefit them.
Authorities report four deaths from Asiatic cholera in Jersey City Hospital with no link to infected ships or ports. Officials are enforcing precautions and public health measures to eradicate cases this season.
The Midland Range express from Hancock to Calumet was robbed near Boston station by five bandits who seized 75 000 dollars intended for Calumet and Hecla mine workers pay. Messenger D W Hogan and a guard were overshadowed. several suspects including Jack King and John Kehoe were later arrested as authorities chase by land and lake. The heist triggers a major manhunt across Houghton and Keweenaw counties.
Violent storms sweep Toledo province causing widespread flooding and loss of life. At Villacanas many perished in caves as waters rose suddenly. the Rianzeres and Manzures rivers flooded towns. About fifty bodies recovered, many injured. Rail lines washed out cut off villages from aid. Relieved parties work amid rising death tolls.
A London dispatch reports that Dr. Amick of the United States has a consuming cure drawing serious consideration at the forthcoming Rome international medical congress. English, French, and German doctors plan a U S visit to Cincinnati to interview him after a World’s Fair stop, amid skepticism of American cures.
The Thirty third Day report shows Senate debates over a repeal of the Sherman act with pro silver advocates like Mr Voorhees and Mr Daniel defending or opposing the measure. House actions focus on federal election supervision and public document printing reforms as office seekers flood Washington.
Grand Junction hosts a festival featuring peaches and other fruit as visitors from distant districts arrive by road. Highlights include a straightaway race won by Grand Junction, a city pavilion full of fruit displays, and drill performances by Chaffee Light and Lake City companies.
Letter from a Colorado Wyoming collector requests totals of paid out certificates of deposit and circulating currency under a circular national banking rule. It outlines that such notes carry tax implications and must be documented with a formal certification form for submission to the Internal Revenue office.
A daring escape at a Colorado penitentiary saw ten inmates slip through bars using bed clothes as a rope. Guards were not alerted until morning, leaving behind clothes and signaling outside aid. A $300 reward total was offered for the capture of the ringleaders, including Keenan.
Market notes list egg prices and dairy rates including best creamery at 29 to 30 cents, dairy land at bale price 10 dollars 812, cattle and cows valued low to 3.00 and 2.00 respectively, oats potatoes and alfalfa prices shown with various weights, and per dozen figures for a_readable stock list.
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