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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
2
Crowds filled the Canon City opera house for a Republican rally showing strong local support for Taft, Sherman and the party slate. Speakers including Dr. F N Carrier and Geo L Hodges praised the administration and urged campaign unity for Fremont County and Colorado.
Mr. Berger discusses tariff and banking safety while praising Jesse F. McDonald as Colorado's best governor. He critiques Honest John Shafroth and accuses Democrats of muddying the state race with Guggenheim talk, urging Republicans to ignore false issues. A quartet performed My Old Kentucky Home, drawing an encore.
Dr Adolph Woertitz of Potsdam Germany returns from Colorado praising the scenery as the world’s finest and urging easier resort access. He argues European resorts attract Americans through luxury and comfort, and Colorado should match that ease to draw European tourism.
The Lincoln school acknowledges receipt of a new 16 volume encyclopedia bound in half Morrocco. Gifted by Dr. F. N. Carrier, the change aids the library for boys and girls. The note invites donations of suitable children’s or elementary school books to circulate.
The city hosts a two day wild west festival at the fair grounds on the 29th and 30th led by C. E. Reeves and Dudley Van Buskirk. Events include harness and running races with purses, cowboy day on Saturday with a barbecue, cow horse and relay events, and a monster cowboy dance. A famed outlaw bucker Black Wolf is billed to appear.
C A Biggs J D Biggs Jr Chas R McLain and City Clerk L D Daw son returned from a ranch near Meeker with two splendid antlered deer. The group visited W L Pattison's Rio Blanco county ranch 35 miles northwest of Meeker and the deer are on display at Central Market 408 Main Street. A H Roth of Grand Junction joined the party at Meeker.
Fayette NY Civil War veteran David Parker, who lost a foot at Gettysburg, credits Electric Bitters with saving his health and strength. The item notes a political husting trip by T Wallace, W B Rowland, Dave Robison and Dr. Goodloe venturing into western New York to campaign for venison.
The advertisement proclaims Dr Kilmer's Swanep-Root as the great kidney remedy curing rheumatism pains bladder and urinary troubles. It claims to ease water scalding, nighttime urination, and after effects of alcohol. Gists sell it in bottles and offer a free sample and book by mail from Binghsoston NY.
Taft argues the Republican approach advances wage earners by enacting an employers liability act for interstate railroads eight hour laws for government workers and safety requirements. He notes the shift to compensation for government employees and urges industrial peace through unions while promising protection for unorganized workers.
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The first Republican rally of the campaign in Canon City will be held at the opera house Friday night. Candidates James C. Berger for congressman at large, John B Stephens of Colorado Springs, and Geo L Hodges for attorney general will address the gathering along with music and speaking. All Republicans in Canon City and surrounding area are invited to attend.
J. Armstrong and son Reiland returned from Routt county with two antlered deer killed in the Flat Top region about fifteen to twenty miles from Rifle. They note unusually wild deer this year and less abundance than in past seasons. The hunters shared the catch with Dall De Weeee and Hunter Palmer who remain in the western part of the state. The Armstrongs showcased the deer at Fair Mercantile Co’s shop this morning, drawing attention.
Dalt De Weese and Hunter Palmer return to Cason City with two of the season's largest bucks. De Weese's buck weighs about 296 pounds in a half pressed condition, while Palmer's buck weighs around 260 pounds with a six inch spread.
A Denver based campaign by the Rocky Mountain Highway association seeks a state highway commission with unpaid members to advise on construction and maintenance. The plan includes state aid for counties, preserves county commissioners’ authority, and aims for a uniform regional road system with outreach to farmers, newspapers, and the State Agricultural College. The group lists officers and directors and will distribute the bill to legislators.
Several robberies occurred Sunday night in Casom City amid a sacred concert at First Presbyterian Church. W. H. Tremayne of Four Mile lost a mandolin and a robe while Leroy Maxfield of Pear Mile was robbed of a large hat or robe. J. R. Kennedy’s home at 635 Rudd Avenue was struck with blankets and garments stolen. No arrests reported.
J H Ellis of Ellis and Hoon Yorks a tale of fishing prowess during a trip from Mount Vernon to Ohio. He visited relatives in Washington and the Gunnison region, landing 28 fish with 14 pound 8 ounce largest, eight of them from Hell's Hole opposite Mount Vernon using an artificial fly.
Four runaway boys were taken into custody by authorities after being found in an unspecified location. The incident involved local law enforcement and was documented as a routine delinquency case. No injuries or additional details were provided.
Friday morning the three brothers sons of Senator J W McNeely W P Hawkins and Andy Springer of Goldfield Colorado were found walking to town with no money seeking adventure. They were given breakfast by authorities and placed in the custody of Under Sheriff Cheteletch after informing their parents. They walked home to Goldfield sadder and wiser and vowed to mend their ways.
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