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Monumental Incapacity and Local Politics in Prowers County
Narrative recounts Clem Graham, a colored boy, being fatally injured after being run over while attempting to jump from a Santa Fe train near Morse siding. It documents delayed medical aid, county politics, and alleged prejudice from Higbee and local officials, with blame placed on Baca county politicians and the hospital trustees. The text also includes a long public notice about a land sale in Denver, detailing a trust deed default and sale procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rootster
Clem Graham
Santa Fe
Morse Siding
A. W. Merritt
Lamar
A. E. Bent
Higbee
R. A. Co
Prowers
Horr
Drs. Bedell
Hasty
McClung
Land Office
Bedell
Baca County
Blodgett
Prowers County
Drs. Blodgett
Dr. Blodgett
Martin Graham
State of
Colorado
Raneae Laer and Trust Company
Piston
State of Colorado
Dewey
Rouge
United States
Graham
Martin Graday
Kansas Loan and Trust Company
Denver
Arapahoe
Henry J. Page
Tremont Street
Dees
Colo
Henry
Page