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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1894
Page
6
A dated tale from the New York Herald recounts a Chicago race disputed by a false start and a clever black boy observer. The crowd, misled by the flag and boosters, surged with six shooters in hand as the black horse reportedly wins twice before officials suspend the event.
A young man, eager to impress, spins tales to a girl who questions his myths. When she asks which mythological characters represent, he first names Diana, then corrects himself with Orpheus, revealed as a man who played the lyre.
Explosive tests create leaf impressions on steel plates by driving the upper plate downward with immense recoil. This rapid motion captures delicate leaf ribs before they fail, a striking example of explosive engraving hailed as a century’s wonder.
Jewelry unearthed near a Memphis pyramid in Egypt shows 1300 year old expertise in gold and precious stones. The amethyst and carnelian figures are described as exquisite and anatomically correct.
Lord Charles Beresford argues the Yalu clash proves the need for more cruisers and warns that offense in naval waroutweighs defense. He says decisive battles hinge on vessel class and strength, and suggests both sides would suffer heavy losses with equal fleets.
Grading on the eight mile extension of the San Pete Valley railroad near Manti Utah is complete. Track laying will start soon and trains may reach Morrison in about a month and ship coal to Salt Lake City. The line now totals 52 miles from Nephi to the new terminus with plans for further south extension to Nevada. President Theodore Bruback seeks English capital to push the survey toward Southeastern Nevada and government land rights await full approval.
In Jefferson County, R L Downes deputy road overseer was bound over to the grand jury for violating the eight hour law. The Evergreen jury and locals deem the suit ill advised yet the law’s strict provisions require binding over. The Bear Creek road reopening cost over 7000 dollars and locals question the suit as inappropriate to praise the county work.
A major blaze swept the Pacific Coast Elevator dock in Lower Albina Portland on Sept 2, gutting a new Portland General Electric plant, 200 freight cars, 14 tons of freight, and a Willmette Chief tow boat. Three men missing include Anderson Brown and Murray. The fire raged for hours as wind aided spread.
Arizona communities stage mass meetings in Tombstone and Tucson protesting the war department action. Leaders vow to telegram the secretary of war, arguing the move will spark outbreaks and leave San Carlos Indians without police protection and livelihoods.
Residents express apprehension and alarm over proposed tree removal plans. The debate centers on safety and environmental impact, with community leaders calling for careful consideration and public comment.
The report alleges that Griffin S M Clen Crammer Joe and David, all of Tusca toc, faced charges in federal court including conspiracy. Cooper and others from nearby areas were arrested. a gang reputedly sought money from the West and this region. Death sentences were reportedly passed on six witnesses with orders to flee.
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