Rocky News and gold growth hoax spark flare in 1901
Lamar Colorado November 20 1901 editor Lawless declares loyalty to Rocky News and democratic party. Beets test at 32 percent at Rocky Ford Enterprise. Prof Wynn's gold growth claim ridiculed. Denver lawyer W W Anderson acquitted of attempting to kill editor. Steam line Cameron to Victor opens November 11 linking Colorado Springs to Cripple Creek District with through service to Denver planned.
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Victor
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Cripple Creek District
Warning on national reciprocity convention and beet sugar foes
Chicago November 17 Special Herbert Myrick chairman of the League of Domestic Producers warns beet sugar interests and farmers against a Washington convention. He alleges the sugar trust backs the gathering to fight the West beet sugar industry amid a brewing monopoly, citing $80,000,000 yearly in sugar duties at stake. He among editors of major agricultural papers credits his role in introducing the beet sugar industry. The trust aims to free raw sugar for refineries while keeping high tariffs on refined products.
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Rockies
Missouri River
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United States
Orange Judd Farmer
American Agriculturalist
Farm and Home
New England Homestead
Search
Congress
Farmers Rally For Protections Against Sugar Trust
In a heated defense of agricultural interests, farmers argue for protection against tropical competition and advocate reciprocal policies that favor domestic farming and labor. The piece cites historical election shifts, notes Republican strength under McKinley and Roosevelt, and argues that a Republican victory boosts national credit and prosperity, contrasting with Democratic performance in past off-year elections. It also lists local business notices and advertisements intertwined with the political commentary.
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Harn
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Co. C. Huddleston
Lamar, Colorado
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