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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1896
Page
2
A fragment notes autumn and straw hats worn by thousands, then cites Nordau arguing human progress stems from constant struggle against nature. The tone hints at a social or editorial aside on resilience and change.
Snow again blankets Mars as politicians speculate the planet held an election and wonders about the fate awaiting the defeated candidate.
General Harrison gave his bride a string of pearls described as a superb gift. A duplicate string from the same jeweler is shown, valued at seven thousand dollars.
Thomas Lavender was arrested at a Chicago theater after insisting on wearing his hat while the lady in front kept her floral feather cart wheel. In prison he muses that the public may yearn to clasp his hand and call him brother.
New York justice grants Mrs Henry E Abbey alimony equal to one third of her husband's income while she pursues divorce from the opera manager. The decision is seen as a setback to theatrical and musical professionals seeking separation, potentially curbing career opportunities and advertising.
A student of race track ethics notes fewer women visit tracks now than in the past but they bet more. He adds that young clerks earning small salaries no longer risk their positions by going to the races, instead sending money to the track via a feminine friend who places the bets.
A stage coach robbery in Oklahoma ended with the death of a woman who resisted the robbers while male passengers surrendered valuables. The attackers escaped with watches and loose change, while the woman's steadfast courage was remembered as an act of feminine bravery.
Officials at the Lake County Indiana fair use bloodhounds to monitor barefoot children who scale a fence for the pig and a lamb with a blue ribbon in its eyes. Despite the guard dogs, scores of freckle nosed youngsters chase visions of pink lemonade and pumpkin pies beyond the ten foot wall.
A small group of Americanos promoting theosophy recently left New York and drew wide notice in English papers. They forecast Ireland's Treland ruling Europe and reviving its ancient glories, a topic welcomed by Irish press. The group has notable converts and plans to visit major European cities.
A Leadville riot linked to a wage strike leaves two dead and several injured. Witnesses describe bands attacking at the Coronado and Emmett mines, with armed miners and dynamite cited. Citizens and militia mobilize as authorities vow arrests and order restoration.
Don Gol a fell and Kerma on the Nile Sept 22. The British Egyptian expedition landed a force at Dongola and occupied it before Dervish forces retreated from El Hafir reached the point. El Hafir and Dongola are in expedition hands as Dervishes seek refuge between.
Four representatives from the Denver Trades and Labor Assembly depart for the east to preach free silver to workers. Vaughan Bramwood Neill Heartz plan to visit Chicago St Louis Indianapolis Detroit and other major cities, addressing unions at meetings and through open air and mass gatherings while coordinating with national silver party headquarters.
Governor Culberson reads a correspondence with Prince Bismarck on the U S monetary issue. The letter contrasts the single gold standard with a bi metallic system using gold and silver as primary standards.
An 1880s exchange shows Texan C Culberson urging immediate bimetallic coinage in the United States and Germany’s Prince Bismarck replying that universal commerce would be unsettled by such action. Culberson argues for policy to restrain depreciation of property while Bismarck warns against upsetting global trade and urges independent European action.
Sept cloudburst floods Rock Springs Wye causing bank building collapse and caving, store stock ruined at Kinney and Co. and McDermott & Co. areas. Union Pacific tracks float, citizens evacuated as streets fill with water and debris. Banks and businesses suffer heavy losses amid widespread danger and citywide panic.
A Madrid dispatch reports General Blanes, captain of the Philippine Islands, telegraphed the government requesting additional troops and warships to suppress insurrection there.
Victor Colorado September 30 The plan by mine owners to demand payment for ore in gold bullion or gold has sparked lively comment across Cripple district with supporters and critics voiced. Mayor James Doyle says the idea is well received by many owners though smelters discourage the plan as markets tighten. A meeting is set in Doyle’s office Thursday to finalize arrangements.
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