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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1895
Page
2
In a blunt Colorado opinion, a writer urges strong American solidarity with Japan against China, asserting public support for any aggressive actions and offering to back Japan by proxy. The piece also notes the Chicago Bicycle Club suspending members for participating in such contests amid six days of heated competition.
The governor laments a profit of only $200,000 from the state's saloon business, hinting at potential remedies like more foamy ale and smaller glasses to boost revenue and curb Tim culty concerns.
It is estimated the nation invested this year in bicycles twenty five million dollars arnica three million dollars and sticking plaster one million dollars. The message notes its impact on horses and savings banks.
In a Kentucky town Mr Hale asked Mr Bush for a chew of tobacco. Bush refused and Hale drew a dirk stabbing him through the heart in a sudden fatal confrontation.
In rivalry we propose guests wear placards showing the wearer's million value and diamond value to settle superiority. The idea frames social rank as a numeric display at the event.
The text notes portraits of the young woman engaged to Charles Dana Gibson suggest she does not fit the Gibson girl type. It implies Mr Gibson’s taste influences the evolving ideal, while recognizing the Gibson girl remains attractive yet increasingly monotonous to some observers.
In Southeast Alaska a Metiakatta tribe island, Annette Island, deeded to them in 1881, faces mining contention. The natives have built public structures and a sawmill. prospectors found gold notes and seek patents as protests weigh against potential mining.
The piece argues against roaming gamblers posing as travelers and seeks stricter vagrancy statutes. It notes a trend of self styled globe trotters soliciting interviews and meals, claiming they live on others' money. It suggests thirty days of hard labor as a deterrent for these peripatetic freeloaders.
Denver report criticizes Colorado assessors for underreporting mine values under the one fifth gross production tax rule. It lists county figures showing included improvements and inconsistent returns, highlighting careless assessments across Boulder Chaffee Dolores El Paso Eagle Hinsdale La Plata Mineral Pitkin and other counties.
Washington reports say 200 Chinese admitted to the United States are under scrutiny with 40 women alleged to be brought for immoral purposes. A letter from Baptists asserts the women were removed for health reasons and urges officials to verify facts and deport if true.
Dispatch from Norfolk reports the American Book Company of New York won a complete vindication after a five week Virginia Circuit Court trial. The Pilot of Norfolk was sued for libel over claims of bribery and inflated school book contracts. The jury awarded punitive damages against The Pilot, while evidence showed the company conducted business openly and without discrimination in Virginia and other states.
The Kite arrived at St Johns Newfoundland with Lieutenant Peary Hugh J Lee and Mart Henson after a harsh overland Greenland expedition. The party suffered extreme hunger and many dogs died or were shot. They reached Independence Bay after starting late in March but made little progress due to terrain and lack of food. Two large meteorites were found aboard and the crew reported near-starvation and eventual survival aided by musk ox meat and dog flesh.
Tension rises between Tennessee and Kentucky authorities over the arrest of United States Marshal Yoong and United Commissioner Linley. Sheriffs refuse to detain and mobilize firms ready to resist, with armed supporters in town, raising fears of violence. Officials report heated disputes and possible clashes as the dispute worsens.
A Whisky train crash near Peoria injures crew and passengers. A caboose derailed and six men were thrown clear as cars wrecked. Firefighters battled flames while Mrakeman Jobe worked to extinguish the blaze and several victims were rushed to a hospital.
Washington reports an executive order extends the civil service system to all consular posts with compensation through fees ranging from 140 dollars. It affects a substantial portion of the consular corps and restores an 1873 policy by appointing or transferring qualified personnel formerly in the department.
In Washington D C Sept 2 a lengthy dispute between residents and the city commissioners over repairs to a school used by children ends. The commission approves alterations and a temporary relocation in the fashionable second Washington area, overruling protests for a year. Local residents contemplate appealing to Congress.
In Wilmington Delaware the Cuban filibustering trial concluded after about fifty minutes with a verdict of not guilty. The defendant, PANbesters, was acquitted on all counts.
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