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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1898
Page
5
Witty observations and editorial jabs from The Register of Lamar Colorado touch on politics, the Navy, jobs, and public life. The items mix humor with social commentary, noting figures about cigarettes, diplomacy, and public service.
A city official says the July wartime beer tax has forced 253 Chicago saloonkeepers to quit, with 400 more expected to close by year’s end. The tax is described as making the trade unprofitable and degrading in homes.
The article notes that peace talk dominates war discussions but warns it takes time to reach a conclusion. It remarks on soldiers' quiet status and the difficulty of exiting a scrape. It praises lessons taught to Spain about the government’s strength, phrased as valuable information amid ignorance.
A reflective passage extols humility as the highest virtue echoed in legends and religion. It contrasts disguised grandeur with quiet power, noting that kings conceal crowns and science finds truth in simple form, while poets link fairy power to small stature.
An intelligent Chinese visitor offers a blunt caricature of English manners. He notes they laugh, travel widely for religious reasons, and violate dignity by sitting with women and sharing meals. He also uses the observation to reveal his own self-image with equal force.
The British consul in Denmark reports 1897 as a very prosperous year. A table shows foreign trade per head at 316 kroners for Denmark, second after Britain at 329 kroners, France 145, and Germany 144. Britain remains a major customer as butter and eggs exports rise. Butter exports reach 145,290,000 pounds, up 12,140,000 from 1896, while egg shipments total 12,100,000 scores versus 9,800,000 last year.
A Washington Star report notes Britons increasingly understand and enjoy American humor. In London, burlesque and extravaganza shows prosper with American gags, and English comic papers help spread the style. observers say English readers miss the American authorship behind the laughter.
Shanghai dispatch reports Kang Yu Wei's brother arrested and sentenced to death in Pekin. Sir Claude MacDonald orders protection for Kang Yu Wei. British consulate holds state secrets. Russians press for troops from Port Arthur to quell Beijing unrest. Dowager empress and Russia conspire to preserve Manchu rule in Manchuria as power shifts away from Li Hung Chang and toward Yung La.
The wrecking company under Lieutenant Hobson floated the cruiser Infanta Maria Teresa. She was taken in tow by the Potomac and convoyed by Newark Scorpion and Alvarado to Guantanamo Bay arriving last night. Cuban cheers accompanied the operation as hurricane signals were seen near Siboney. The Newark, commanded by Captain Goodrich, aided in the salvage while the repair ship Valeri prepared the cruiser for her voyage north.
A Bogota dispatch reports Colombia reconsiders the decree severing diplomatic relations with Italy. The British minister is now recognized as representing Italian interests in Italy’s absence, and consular officers of friendly nations may act similarly nationwide.
A Fortnightly Review article claims the Anglo-German agreement provides for England and Germany to become joint heirs by purchasing all Portuguese possessions in Africa. The first outcome would be England leasing Delagoa Bay.
Washington Sept 25 The McKinley commission to probe War Department conduct in the Spanish-American War begins work. It includes Granville M Dodge J A Sexton P Howell J M Lee Charles Denby Urban Woodbury James Beaver H McD McCook and Dr Canter. President presses for a thorough, nationwide inquiry with wide scope and facility support.
Philadelphia sept Rev Cyrus T Brady archdeacon and chaplain of the First Pennsylvania volunteers harshly criticized the medical commissary quartermaster and ordnance departments for poor camp management at Chickamauga. He testified he personally witnessed men left in hospitals for thirty six hours without medical attendance and saw fever patients enduring rain.
Colonel Theodroe Roosevelt told World reporters he has not lost his New York citizenship over an affidavit filed with the state tax commissioner. He says signing the document was to avoid taxes and that lawyers assure it does not affect his status as a New York citizen while serving in Washington.
General Kitchener returned to Onyx, establishing posts at Pashoda and along the Sotat river. He met French forces at Fashoda and informed Major Marchand that British claims stood, with no fighting occurring. A British garrison remained to protect the flag as discussions with France continued.
Kansas City police report three men John Ryan James Melleer and John Morgan arrested in St Joseph suspected of Missouri Pacific train robbery. They allegedly possessed 70 in mutilated greenbacks after a baggage car explosion and safes at the Pacific Express were damaged. Witnesses noted the men spent the day saloon hopping paying with paper money later changed to silver.
Omaha Neb Sept 25 The exposition totals near 700000 in receipts with a cash balance above 100000 after liabilities exceed 50000. The fair has set aside 55000 for livestock show costs and premiums with all premiums expected to be paid promptly. October 3 Congress of Literature opens with Hamlin Garland presiding and speakers including Dr Richard Burton and O L Triggs.
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