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Newspaper

Canon City Record

Location

Canon City, Colorado, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1909

Page

4

Active Pueblo Boosters target Sunville irrigation Congress

Spokane August 10 The Pueblo and Arkansas Valley Boosters pressed their campaign to sway the irrigation congress. A 50 foot banner the Boosters replaced read Pueblo 1910 as they organized credentials badges and public displays in Armory hotels and streets to win delegate support. Leaders Watson Meston and Alderman Gill held talks with influential delegates.

Spokane Pueblo Arkansas Valley Boosters Armory San Francisco Watson George D. Meston Alderman Gill

Governor Shafroth Enters Ring For High Office

Spokane reports a pre convention mood at the National Irrigation congress as a new constitution is proposed and debate over next meeting place intensifies. Gov. John F. Shafroth of Colorado is pressed for the presidency while delegates from San Francisco Pueblo Denver and foreign representatives discuss leadership and participation. Nearly 1,000 delegates registered with about 5,000 expected tonight.

John F. Shafroth Colorado National Irrigation Congress Congress Board of Control San Francisco el Paso Chicago St. Louis Pueblo Rochester Denver Shafroth George E. Barstow Texas L. B. Neves Department of Public Works State of Minas Brazil China May Back Hill Germany M. Koumanns Berlin Don Alberto Alibaud Chile H. Ugeno Japan Eugene Skorniakoff Russia James J. Hill The Great Northern

Allotting Stock on National Forests

The article explains how forest supervisors allocate grazing stock on Western national forests. It details pro rata reductions for large holders to admit new settlers, balancing interests of big stockmen and new entrants, with a Wyoming forest example showing gradual, capped increases for individuals and firms.

Forest Service

Forest grazing policy favors small settlers over large holders

The article describes grazing reductions on National Forests aimed at helping small settlers earn a modest living while limiting large timber holders. It notes disputes as both groups argue about allocation, with 1909 showing only five of thirty two new entrants accommodated under the old-use restrictions.

Forest Service

WIFE DEAD HUSBAND DYING IN FLAT TRAGEDY

Chicago action ends in deadly fight after Antonio Spizsirri and Anna lock children in a bedroom and bar neighbors from entering. Anna is killed by gun and knife, Antonio shot and likely to die. Police find a letter by Antonio, believed tied to his wife and possibly a relationship.

Chicago Antonio Spizsirri Anna Spizzirri

Governor says Hager likely to get life only

Denver August 10 Governor Shafroth announced he will travel to Pueblo soon to examine witnesses in the Edward Hager case and will not grant a pardon. He doubts Hager’s ability to plan the murder yet believes the inmate deserves punishment, with life imprisonment probable if no order is issued before August 21.

Denver Shafroth Pueblo Atorney Edward Hager Hager

Motor Races At Cheyenne Inaugurate Western Circuit

The Cheyenne Motor Club plans a major race on Monday August 17 in Cheyenne Wyoming. A four mile track is nearly finished and will soon host trial runs. Club officials have invested thousands to build a premier course praised by eastern motorists as rivaling eastern tracks.

Cheyenne Wyoming Cheyenne Motor Club

Denver to host fast car meet at Sloan's Lake course

A 200 mile gasoline car race will headline the Cheyenne Motor Club meet starting August 17 under the American Automobile Association. A two mile grand stand seats 7,000 with half mile signal posts to time laps. Entrants include Harold Brinker Moon car and Geo Hering Stanley steamer, with prizes and fees listed and entries closing tonight.

Sloan's Lake American Automobile Association United States Cheyenne Motor Club George H. Nagle Geo. Hering Denver Stanley Fred Marriott Brighton Oldsmobile Martin Fetcher Thomas Line Mathewson Marmon Morris C. Martin Colburns Marion McMillan Eddie Noyes Fred Hamilton Omaha

Denver Ready for Trans-Mississippi Sippi Congress

Denver August 10 President Thos F Walsh and local officers of the Trans-Mississippi Commercial congress announce the Payne tariff bill discussion is over and the national congress adjourns. Notables including Senators Stone and Scott and Postmaster General Hitchcock will attend August 16 to 21. Political topics will be barred from the program.

Denver Thos. F. Walsh Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress National Congress Stone Missouri Scott West Virginia Senate Hitchcock

Pocahontas Degree Fires Up Great Council in Cripple Creek

Opening session of the Great Council Fire of the Degree of Pocahontas at Riks hall admitted 51 past sachems and Pocahontas. Officers elected include Great Prophetess Mae McDonald Idaho Springs and Great Pocahontas Cora Wetherall Denver. An auction of household goods at 606 Macon Avenue is set for Saturday August 14 at 9 a.m.

Cripple Creek Great Council Riks Hall Prophetess Mae McDonald Idaho Springs Pocahontas Cora Wetherall Denver Weonah Goldie Action Breckenridge Mamie Share Macon Avenue

Canon City social notes fill page with visits and travel

Wednesday’s Daily records locals visiting kin in Rockvale Florence and Canon City. Readers learn of relatives from Rockvale Florence North Vernon and Wheeling on short trips, camping at Hermit Lakes and Gunnison fishing trips, plus a prospective land inquiry by Robert Boyle and Jim Webb.

Mize Elisabeth Weinheimer Rockvale Canon Anna Riedle W. W. Cafky Florence C. P. Bakin Sara Hakin Allan Bell John and Thos. Turner Penrose E. C. Shumway B. A. Lamb Pike Avenue Canon City J. M. Bloomer Margaret North Vernon Ind F. H Orchard Avenue East Canon Canon Crystal Ice Co J. H. Leake J. M. Anderson & Co Jackson Denver E. W. Emmerson Alice Smith Tamaroa Illinois Silver Cliff Mountain George H. Lale Lincoln Park Fremont County Fruit Growers’ Association Geo. H. Baker Rosa Kier Baker & Biggs Mercantile Company Kanaas City St. Joseph St. Louis Missouri Chicago New York Tynan Hermit Lakes Cenom City John Amundson Alice Agnes Josie Nelson Larkspur Colorado Colorado Springs Manitou Lloyd Hyberg Gunnison Tola Harry W. Combs Ft. Collins

Soldier Balks Death with New Discovery

Civil War veteran J A Stone of Kemp Texas believed a plot between lung trouble and the grave threatened his life. He suffered a stubborn cough and weight loss until using Dr New Discovery which revived his health and restored his weight from 198 to 178 pounds. It is recommended for severe colds and coughs and is sold with a trial bottle guaranteed.

J. A. Stone Kemp Tex Dr. Ing Hunter Palmer

Fremont County Fair Entry Advice From Allan Bell

Allen Bell chairman of the Agricultural Commission urges growers to obtain prize lists for the Fremont County Fair, fill entry blanks with all produce and references to secretary W. B. Rowland, aiming to enlarge exhibits and improve county fair prestige.

Ferzen Fremont County W. B. Rowland Allan Bell Agricultural Com

Cripple Creek Tunnel Aims For World Record Run

Cripple Creek project notes a 1119-foot advance since August with 10,374 feet driven and under 5000 feet to reach Beacon Hill main water course. Superintendent A L Pearce and the miners press to set a world record for this class of work as the tunnel faces Pike's Peak granite.

Cripple Creek T. R. Countryman United States Mineral Surveyor Beacon Hill A. L. Pearce Pike's Peak

Secret of Long Life Promoted by French Scientist

A French scientist cites a blood based method for longevity while Electric Bitters is claimed to prolong life boost blood and restore nerve cells. A testimonial from W M Sherman of Cushing Me credits the tonic with curing kidney trouble. Available for 50 cents at Hunter Palmer's.

W. M. Sherman Cushing, Me Hunter Palmer's

Cured Hay Fever and Summer Cold with Foley's Honey and Tar

A. L. Nusbaum of Batesville Indiana reports suffering a summer cold and hay fever last year. He tried several medicines without relief before using Foley's Honey and Tar which quickly cured him and his wife also had success with it. Sold by Mitchell and Ebbers.

Nettle Maddox Pueblo Margaret McGraw G. C. Lamb Almont Colorado Gunnison Nanita Weston Boston Mass New England Miss Weston Foley Mitchell & Egbers H. F. Cramer Andrews Brothers Sherman Avenue Lincoln Park United States Mountain Custer County Baker & Bisse Nusbaum Batesville Indiana Mitchell & Eabers

Quarterly teacher examinations set for courthouse dates

The quarterly examination of teachers will be held in the courthouse on Thursday and Friday August 19 and 20 starting at 8 30 a m Minnie C Merriam County Superintendent The committee on amenities for the County Pair have secured the best

Court House Minnie C. Merriam

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