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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1903
Page
4
A miscellany of notices and wry commentary on coal shortages, politics, and social life in Colorado. The column mocks Carrie Nation, railings against coal trusts, references Denver and Colorado Springs figures, and notes entertaining local anecdotes and jokes.
The piece notes a divided field among Goudy Dixon and Howbert hurting Senator Walcott and Wolcott. It endorses Chief Justice John Campbell as a unifying candidate with nine years on the state supreme bench and a strong record of honesty ability and integrity.
A GOP rift in the legislature damps early expectations of a Republican U S Senate victory. Seventeen Republican representatives form an anti-Wolcott faction with Democrats, jeopardizing the party’s re election chances and suggesting a possible Democrat or split outcome.
The passage argues considerable opposition to Wolcott within Republicans and warns that electing a Democrat or letting a Democrat win the Senate could damage the party’s reputation. It notes factions favoring Wolcott and criticizes any Republican complacency toward a Democrat victory.
The article notes broad community upgrades planned in Canon City Colorado for the new year. It highlights large anticipated expenditures and a major improvement deemed essential for long term welfare and town advancement.
A call urges Canon City residents to boost home merchants for twelve months to foster continuous prosperity without bonds or cash outlay. The plan argues promotion of local trade by every man, woman, and child would elevate the town’s economy and benefit all.
The piece defends Representative John B. Meserve for sticking with the Republican Party in the house. It notes his past 1896 straight Republican vote and says Fremont county would be disappointed if he joined Democrats on organization or major issues. It also recalls he nearly became speaker, thwarted by Democratic votes.
Henry D. Baldwin Supt City Water Works Shullaburg Wis endorses Ballards Snow Liniment for rheumatism and pains saying it is the best liniment on earth. Available in 500 and 1.00 dollar bottles at Hunter Palmers.
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