Purifying Arkansas Valley and political clashes amid expansion
The article lampoons politicians and events from 1880s politics, noting Calhoun’s aim to “purify the Arkansas valley,” Mexican insurrection woes, and battles with no decisive result. It covers Wyoming Idaho statehood, census scandals, party loyalties, and endorsements of Republican strength in Colorado’s Prowers county. It cites Jeff Chandler and Denby’s era debates, while praising local enumerators Felton, Turner, and Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felton
J. D. Turner
G. W. Denton
Wall Street organ attacks Colorado senators after free coinage bill
The Denver Republican is accused of publishing biased attacks on Senators Teller and Walcott, seen as a Wall Street organ against Colorado, as readers note the paper betrayed state industry and national officials. Citizens reject the paper’s partisan stance and support their Washington representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Denver Republican
Belitte
Wall Street
New York City
Teller
Walcott
Colorado
Washington
Denver
Farmers defend water rights over Henry ditch failures
A Pleasant Valley correspondent signed as M. C. criticizes blame on farmers for poor crops, arguing the Henry ditch ran dry in June with little or no water. W. P. James, a farmer, counters that the canal company diverted water to renters and water right owners, urging a fair settlement and public honesty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reaister
Pleasant Valley
M. C
Henry Ditch
Canal Company
W. P. James
District CAT TM Meet Sets Delegate Totals in Bent County
A Bent County district meeting at Las Animas on June 28 names W. Fenalson H. A. Jones N. B. Price and H. A. Bullow as credentialed delegates from Otero Kiowa Bent and Prowers counties. Delegates decide representation: Otero 10 Bent 5 Kiowa 8 Prowers 8 with Lamar as convention site. The Fourth of July celebration in Lamar earns high praise for planning and enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bent County
Legis
Las Animas
Furday
W. Fenalson
Otero County
H. A. Jones
Kiowa
N. B. Price
H. A. Bullow
Prowers
M. B. Price
C. W. Fenalson
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C. Henry’s
Ansas
E. M. Slater, Supp
Lamar
Clement and Pump House
Alamo Hotel
Francis Kelsey
Citry
Lee
Atchison, Topeka and
Santa Fe R. R
Manufacturers East
Missouri River
the Krouch, Samuels, Wiener Mercantile CO
D. C. Marker
South Main Street
Tronclad Building
BON Ton
Meat Market
van Orsdale & Everett
City Livery Stable
E. W. Henkins
Huddleston
Deering
A. H. McMaster
Enterprise Shoe Store
Calhoun
Arkansas Valley
Lower
California
Jeff Chandler
Missouri
Cleveland
Men of Brains
Louisiana
Old State Lottery Company
General Sopris
Hill
Wyoming
Idaho
Uncle Sam
Congress
Florida
Illinois
Kansas
New York
Hendricks
Indianapolis
Hoosier
Gray
Dennis
Register
Reeser
Sam
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