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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1902
Page
2
A collage of satirical notes touches on figures like Wu and Depew, labor strikes in France and South Africa, rising prices, accidents, and social quirks. The piece lampoons public figures, industry woes, and everyday absurdities with wry observations and pointed irony.
The Rocky Mountain News reports a Republican landslide with Peabody leading for governor by about 5 284 and Franklin E. Brooks safely elected to congressman at large. Hogg and Shafroth win Congress seats as Huerfano and El Paso counties push Republican margins.
The Rocky Mountain News reports that in Colorado the Senate race holds Teller ahead by 16 to 18 in joint ballot totals. Wolcott seeks to overturn by unseating Arapahoe county House members and other close seats. Republican leaders plan to win one or two outside seats to gain a House majority. Former judges Allen and Frank Howbert pledge action if possible.
Denver reports show John A. Holmberg led auditor race by about 4 000 votes with governor and congressmen also Republican. Helen Grenfell tops her ticket by about 7 000 while Democrats claim gains in Arapahoe county and Shafroth leads in Congress race amid contested totals. Republican Senate advantage seen on joint ballot. delays possible if Democrats control Senate.
Complete unofficial returns show the Legislature on joint ballot will stand 53 Democrats to 47 Republicans, with implications for Teller's Senate seat. Seventeen Democrats hold Senate seats to one Republican, and Newell may be seated, altering counts. Democrats lead the House 29 to 36, yielding a total joint ballot of 53 Democrats to 47 Republicans.
Louisville analyst Henry Watterson calls Tuesday's results a Democratic victory with Coler restoring New York to Democratic leadership. He notes Republicans avoided a rout by holding the House but warns of the party's recent demoralization and splits. The Democrats, he says, have reunited for practical democracy two years ahead.
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