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Newspaper
Rocky Ford Enterprise
Location
Rocky Ford, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1902
Page
6
A satirical collage touches on Mr. Wu and Americans abroad, disarmament talk, Venetian peril, rising gout, a sultan’s boast, and Venice’s fate. It lampoons royalty, reformers, and society, noting Kitchener’s khaki praise, Venice’s danger, and playful quips about marriage, wealth, and fashion.
Colorado briefs report Mayor Brown of Pueblo named Howard M. Shoup chief of police to succeed Chief McCafferty. Other items note Fort Collins remodeling its opera house for 700 seating, unusual campers on Boulder Creek, artesian water at a Denver youth resort site, and Denver building permits totaling 448.70.
In Washington, Commander Torrance arrives with adjutant general Silas Fowler to set up quarters for the annual encampment. Secretary Shaw weighs the Cuban loan questions, while Forwood reports improving cholera conditions in the Philippines and a countdown to November rains. Navy plans Wake and Midway island visits after a June encounter with a Japanese party near Wake Island. The census reports carriage and wagon manufacturing capital at 1181887 dollars, expanding toward central states. Changes in adjutant general duties follow promotions and transfers. Internal Revenue moves target undivided profits of banks and related tax questions. Further, a new US embassy project in China proceeds with architecture plans. White House repairs near completion and a new presidential office building rises nearby. President Roosevelt aims for a lively social season with Congress. Justice and military matters include possible court action by Gen. Jacob Smith and the appointment of Oliver Wendell Holmes as associate justice. Guam’s legal system under naval control prompts questions on American rights and local court limits. The Navy weighs the fate of the Vesuvius and a survey board may decide its disposal.
State Board of Capitol Managers will soon advertise bids for gilding the capitol dome and decorating interior spaces. The State Game Commissioner reports widespread dynaming of fish, especially along the Rio Grande, needing many wardens. The Victor Fuel Company agrees to a $12,000 royalty lease settlement on Maitland coal property with a ten year term and $100 yearly rent plus $2,000 annual royalty. A relief map for the St. Louis exposition is being considered with an estimated cost of $600 if done locally. Denver brass crafts a silver bell for the cruiser with 2,000 ounces of silver and a 400 pound weight, plus a silver punch bowl. both to be exhibited before shipment to Philadelphia. The State Land Board approves a 25 percent rent reduction on agricultural leases in several counties and a one year extended payment period, with adjustments for certain townships and grazing leases.
The dispute centers on Curator Ferril of the State Historical Society and Game Commissioner Harti. The attorney general answers three questions on game sale hunting and scientific take without permits. Ferril claims no permit was issued and seeks return of seized song birds. The asylum report notes Pueblo inmates and long tenure of several patients since the institution opened in 1871.
A woman first observed the king's crown as crooked prompting renewed public interest in regal ceremonies. The incident spotlights etiquette and royal protocol while stirring discussion among historians and enthusiasts.
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