Southern Colorado's prospects for industrial development discussed
The Arkansas valley and Southern Colorado are praised for vast untapped resources in agriculture mining and manufacturing. Officials note railroads and local effort have spurred growth but many industries remain unrealized, with potential in canning wool textiles leather glass pottery and furniture. The Pueblo Chieftain quotes see bold future attracting capital and prosperity.
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Ors
Arkansas Valley
Colorado
East
Arkanans Valley
Union
Ohio
Ite
Publo Chieftain
Canon City Contender for Presbyterian College Site
At a Colorado Synod meeting last fall a committee was formed to locate a new Presbyterian college in Colorado. Canon City offers eighty acres and $5,000 with strong local backing and favorable climate, hoping to open in 1904. The panel weighs Canon City against Denver Pueblo and Colorado Springs, noting Canon City’s moral environment and work‑through opportunities for indigent students. The project envisions a nonsectarian curriculum with future theology, aided by a potential $100,000 endowment. local figures include Rev. R F Coyle chairing and John Lennox Richard Holme Rev Weaver F A Reynolds S H Atwater involved.
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Synod of
Colorado
Presbyterian Church
Embrago College
Colorado Springs
Canon City
Denver
Pueblo
Canon
Presbyteria
Presyterian Church
Rocky Mountain
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
New England
Middle
German Empire
Colorado College
R. F. Coyle
John Lennox
Richard Holme
Greeley
Weaver
F. A. Raynods
S. H. Atwater
Tourists flood Canon City as climate draws visitors
An unusually large number of visitors from the Eastern states arrive in Canon City, boosting interest in local real estate. The council meets to address city matters including leases, sewer work, arc lights, and street rail proposals while Governor Peabody sends thanks for city resolutions.
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California
Pacifico Coast
West Coast
Coulter
Hovey
Peabody
New Coal Mine in Canon City Seeks Local Investors
The Price Coal Mine near Canon City offers 50 cent shares with a 50 share minimum until February 15, 1903. The project features a 60 hp boiler and 50 hp engine with modern mining equipment, promising dividends when coal production starts. Burns birthday celebration noted with a Coal Creek event featuring Scottish songs and dancers from Florence and Canon City.
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Canon City
Price
United States
WT. Bridwell
KE. G. Bettis
Main Street
Colorado
Robert Burns
Coal Creek
Florence
Oratorical Contest Promises Interest in Canon City
The Record announces an oratorical contest for a twenty five dollar prize to promote public school study. Eleven speakers from Canon City and South Canon will compete at the opera house on a Friday evening with judges from the district court and local churches. Proceeds benefit both Canon and South Canon libraries. Tickets are twenty five cents. program begins at 7 30 sharp with subjects ranging from Theodore Roosevelt to Joan of Arc.
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Opera House
J. H. Allen
H .E. Smith
Canon City
South Canon
M.S Bailey
District Court
B. E. Hart
First Baptist Church
Orion W. Locke
Canon
Profs. Allen and Smith
McKinley
Hardy
Opera
Frank Harvey
Lola Hobson
Leslie Damewood
Abraham Lincoln
Ethel Moyle
North Canon
George Whipple
Theodore Roosevelt
George Hadden
Essen
Corbin Robison
Koscinsko
Ada Ross
Bonaparte
Savior of
France
Ora Pitinger
Joan of Are
Prof
Allen
Hunter Palmer
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H. A. Black
Robinson
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J. Kent Riser
Canon City Ministerial Association
L. M. Hevey
Executive Chamber
Ed Minor
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James H. Peabody
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