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Populist paper dissolves as parties realign in Colorado
The Lamar Register notes the collapse of populist influence in the lower Arkansas Valley as the old parties reassert dominance. It cites ex-Governor Waite’s letter backing the Democrats, the La Junta Times sale to Rocky Ford Republicans, and populist withdrawals like Judge M S Bailey. The piece analyzes a long crush of party realignments and predicts a straight fight between Democrats and Republicans next fall.
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