This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1903
Page
3
Canon City readers debate the Populist convention choice Judge Frank W. Owers for the state supreme court. Supporters claim wide miner and Socialist backing while opponents call his election a calamity, labeling him more intelligent than Waite.
Canon City exhibitors win a large share of premiums at the Pueblo state fair. Local fruit and poultry displays attract thousands of visitors and highlight Canon City as a strong advertising showcase for the fruit country.
The Denver Post opinion piece assails Senator Tom Patterson and public corruption, praising unmasking evil behind pretenses of public service. It argues successful hypocrisy corrupts religion and politics, calling for brave, conscience-driven reform and consequences for those who harm the public.
A critic denounces a U S senator for political leverage funded by corporations and wielded through his law firm and newspapers. The speaker questions how to handle a man who uses public movements as shields while demanding obedience in the name of the people. He calls the actions a grave hypocrisy.
Editorial from The Denver Republican lauds Gov Peabody for sending the state militia to Cripple Creek to preserve order and protect life and property. It praises Gen Bell and Gen Chase for ending the previous reign of terror and states there will be no compromise with violent lawlessness, affirming citizens’ right to pursue lawful business under state protection.
The writer criticizes Denver for promising action against election fraud before elections but not acting after. They claim honest elections are not truly valued as officials and press fail to pursue justice, likening warnings to scarecrows in cherry trees and noting apathy toward warnings.
A city council may pass a sidewalk ordinance to permanently improve the town. Proponents say good sidewalks surpass even the sewer as a lasting benefit seen by both visitors and residents. They report no opposition to sidewalk measures.
The Nickel Plate Line with Delaware Lackawanna & Western and West Shore and Boston & Maine Railroads is a leading Chicago to New York corridor. It runs three through first class daily trains with modern amenities including dining car service at American Club Plan prices from 85c to 1.00. Porters assist passengers, no excess fare, and all trains use La Salle Street station in Chicago.
Fremont county Republican convention at the courthouse elected a slate of delegates for the state judicial convention in Denver on the 29th. John B. Meserve presided as temporary chairman. W. L. Morris elected county chairman. precinct committees changeover allowed. Delegates named include James H. Peabody Clyde Dawson Guy Hardy Allen Jameson and several others from Canon City and surrounding precincts. A stray listing notes a lost coat and a Denver to Houston train route advertisement closes.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.