Canon City Interurban Railway Plans Move Ahead Despite Franchise Setback
City council rejection of the Frank D. Heath franchise did not halt progress. Gov. Peabody affirms legal authority to build an electric railway, with W. C. Ross Construction of Chicago starting Royal Gorge division work next Monday. Royal Gorge topography requires limestone from Rocky Ford for October delivery.
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Frank D. Heath
Heath
Denver
Gov. Peabody
Canon City
Daily Record
W. C. Ross Construction Company
Chicago
Royal Gorge
Rocky Ford
Chas. L. Mitton
Brightens Everything It Touches
A short passage extols varnish and industry, claiming small effort can transform almost any room. It emphasizes practical improvement through finishing touches and diligent work.
Binder Trust on Lincoln Park
John Freidinger of Sherman avenue Coloado, five acres, faced a binders trust grievance after he secretly modified a malfunctioning binder. He cut, filed, and adjusted knotter parts, then bound every bundle across a wind‑ranked field, despite initial failures by experts and design limits.
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Lincoln Park
Binder Trust
Colorado
John Friedinger
Sherman Avenue
Freidinger
Man behind binder patent faces binder trust power
The inventor tests his knotter against the binder and earns a promised fifty thousand dollars for proof. Yet a binder trust forms soon after, stifling independent dealers and blocking competition while the patent papers prove dubious for the grain public.
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Lincoln Park
America
A Memorable Day in Health with New Life Pills
A playful ad notes a day of health with Dr. King's New Life Pills, described as painless purifiers that cure headache and biliousness and keep bowels right. Available for 25 cents at Hunter Palmer's Drug Store.
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Dr. King
Hunter Palmer
Need Guide Boards On Royal Gorge Road
Civil leaders urge Canon City to install guide boards on Royal Gorge Road to help visitors find the summit now that the area is a public park. The letter cites three necessary locations from the Eight Mile Park entrance onward and argues the cost is small for a crucial public benefit.
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Royal Gorge
The
Eight Mile Park
Canon City
Water Proposition Advances as Canon City Examines Cottonwood Creek Route
The city water committee reports progress on a Cottonwood Creek pipeline to Canon City. An engineer from an eastern firm, with a committee member, cites ample pure water at a cost not exceeding 400000. A half mile Royal Gorge tunnel may be needed. plans, specs, and bids will follow for voter approval if within the bond limit.
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Eastern Contractors
Cottonwood Creek
Canon City
Johnstown
Pennsylvania
Royal Gorge
Contractor Jensen breaks ground for hospital addition
A. C. Jensen, architect and builder, has broken ground for an addition to Dr. Hart Goodloe's hospital at Fifth Street and Greenwood Avenue. The seven room structure will match the main building and be completed with dispatch, backed by Jensen's reputation for quality work.
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A. C. Jensen
Hart Goodloe
Fifth Street
Greenwood Avenue
Jensen
Local Industry Buzz in Canon City Eyes Busy Season
Mr. Jensen reports ample work and no dull season in Canon City as building and carpentry demand remains strong. He notes industrial conditions are favorable and expresses no complaints about the current market.
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Jensen
Canon City
Concrete Bridge Construction at Jeff Tong Ranch
Road Overseer Perkins plans a concrete bridge across Eight Mile creek on the Pueblo road at the Jeff Tong ranch. He faces difficulty securing workers while Ene and a crew started site preparation yesterday. County commissioners assigned the project to Perkins, a practical bridge builder, for completion and potential road improvements.
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Perkins
Eight Mile Creek
Jeff Tong
Pueblo Road
Ene
Florence Plans Concrete Bridges On Oak Creek
In West Florence a new concrete bridge will be built across Oak creek near John La Plant's residence. The Emerson school bridge will also be rebuilt in concrete by city and county jointly, producing a thirty foot span and long term savings on repairs as wood structures are replaced.
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Florence
Oak Creek
John la Plant
Emerson School
Florence Woman Robbed on Reno Train En Route to Los Angeles
Mrs Cath erine Bowman of Florence Colorado on her way to make her home in Los Angeles was robbed on a Reno train station. Thief took 400 dollars from her bag while asleep. later returned remaining items including two certified checks totaling 1500 and a railroad ticket. A. R. McKay found the items and returned them.
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Reno
Nevada
Catherine Bowman
Florence
Colorado
Los Angeles
California
A. R. McKay
First National Bank
Storm cripples Canon City to Cripple Creek telephone line
Manager Campbell of the Colorado Telephone Co reports a heavy mountain storm near Canon City disrupted service to Cripple Creek for a short time. About twenty poles twisted as if by a cyclone, but repairs restored line operation and business between Canon City and Denver now routes through Cripple Creek.
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Campbell
The
Colorado Telephone Co
Here
Cripple Creek
Canon City
Colorado Telephone Company
Denver
Canon City Council Defers Franchise Decision for Weeks
Canon City council met in executive session to defer action on Frank Heath’s petition for surrender of the January 21 1907 Canon City and Royal Gorge Railway franchise to build an electric street railway. The delay aims to assess liability and seek a settlement with Heath and creditors while awaiting legal guidance.
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Frank Heath
Canon City
Heath
Council Delays Decision on Electric Railway Settlement
Alderman Garrett reports the settlement committee failed to unite Heath with the creditors of the Granger-backed electric railway venture and the issue is referred to the city council for further action. Electric Bitters advertised as a remedy for weak women with claims of stronger nerves and a bright complexion.
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Alderman Garrett
Heath
F. S. Granger
Hunter Palmer
Coyote Trapped On Lincoln Park Near Poplar Avenue
E W Hawley of Poplar avenue on Lincoln Park caught a coyote in a steel trap near his home last Saturday morning. The animal earned a reputation for cunning and it is not often taken in a steel trap though coyotes sometimes get into trouble for stealing.
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E. W. Hawley
Poplar Avenue
Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park Home Threatened With Fire
The residence of Mr and Mrs John De Vivier on Willow Street Lincoln Park narrowly escaped destruction after a spark from the kitchen chimney ignited the roof. A bucket brigade quickly extinguished the blaze leaving a several foot hole in the roof but preventing serious damage.
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John de Vivier
Willow Street
Lincoln Park
Merle Wilson Writes Home From Chee Foo China
Merle Wilson aboard the battleship Pennsylvania in the Far East writes to his parents from Chee Foo China recounting his travels to Kobe and Nagasaki and his impressions of the Japanese people during naval duty for Uncle Sam.
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Merle Wilson
Uncle Sam
Pennsylvania
Far East
A. E. Wilson
Chee Foo
China
Kobe
Nagashi
Notable Japanese hospitality impresses American traveler
The traveler notes clean Japanese cities and little plague danger. He praises courtesy and hospitality, and says locals show no hostility to Americans, appearing friendly during his visit.
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Merle
Denver Mint Finishes Mexican 50 Centavo Coins
The Denver mint completed coining 6,199,239 50 centavo pieces for the Mexican government and closed the mint departments for two weeks. Remaining departments stay open and US coin production will resume when the other facilities reopen. A Canon girl abandons amateur pursuits after unsatisfactory efforts in singing acting painting piano elocution and society.
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Denver
United States
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Main Street
Leader Hardware Co
Canon
Ittee
Jeff Tong Ranch
Reno, Nevada
Orino
Palace Drug Store
Alfalfa Lands
Dozier & McKenzie
Coyote
Burnett
Pure Food Commission
Joseph Burnett Co
Beston, Mass
Bliss
S47
Thermansweave
Ruppey
Gamt
James Vine Denver Laboratories Co
St., Denver
Colo
Denver Mint
Colorado Electric Light & Power Company
North Fifth
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