Editorial on American Bar Association praise and Old Perplexity
A satirical editorial laments Old Perplexity missing ABA membership while praising Denver for hosting the annual meeting. It notes his public defense of the bar, mocks his exclusion, and weighs political maneuvering within Colorado and national parties amid calls for reform and possible future alliances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
American Bar Association
Republic
United States
Colorado
General Assembly
Denver Republican
Commoner Party Convention Ties Various Factions in Kansas City
A planned September convention in Kansas City aims to form a Commoner or Columbian party uniting Populists, Public Ownership activists, Bryan Democrats, Silver Republicans, Single Taxers, and Socialists. Leading figures like Golden Rule Jones, Debs, De Leon, and Bryan backers are anticipated, with Bryan denying paternity of the third party effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Kansas City
Public Ownership Party
St. Louis
Bryan Democracy
Ohio
Mountain States
Socialist Party
Indianapolis
Jones
Lentz
Debs
de Leon
Bryan
Missouri
Little Band of
Ohio Greenbackers
Iowa Republicans rally around Cummins for governor
Iowa Republicans showcased unity at a convention that named A. B. Cummins of Des Moines for governor, signaling a de facto election bite. The platform emphasized reciprocity and backing for the President, with observers noting strong Western stance and prominent Iowa figures like Shaw, Allison, Dolliver, Henderson, and Conger mentioned as possible national leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Hawkeye
Buckeye
A. B. Cummins
Des Moines
Shaw
McKinley
Bryan
Thurston
Nebraska
Indiana
Ohio
New York
Allison
Dolliver
Henderson
Minister Conger
Lesie M. Shaw
West
The
Missouri
Brave Words on Maryland Suffrage Policy Critique
The New York Sun reports a sharp critique of Maryland Democrats who claim white supremacy as central to governance. It notes white voters outnumber colored voters three to one, with Republican power in Maryland seen as unchanged by black enfranchisement and calls the issue fraudulent.
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Maryland
Democratic Party
Commonwealth
Republican Party
New York Sun
Colorado State Fair set for Pueblo September
Pueblo hosts the Colorado state fair September 23 to 27 with a goal to showcase the best in the state. Officers and county vice presidents align to recruit top talent, with a $15,000 cash premium pool across sixteen departments. The event promises large attendance and broad opportunities for buying, selling, and viewing exhibits from livestock to crafts.
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Pueblo
Colo
Aaron Sonneborn
Kh. T. Covey
J. G. Chapman
Paul Wilson
Arapahoe
Frank L. Bishop
Denver
Archuleta
A. N. Hatcher
Pagosa Springs
Baca
L. A. Wikoff
Springfield
Bent—Oscar P. Smith
Las Animas
Boulder
L. C. Paddock
Chaffee
E. Wilber
Buena Vista
Cheyenne
J. H. Payne
Cheyenne Wells
Clear Creek
J. H. Robeson
Georgetown
Conejos
Zeph Charles Felt
Castila
W. H. Meyer
San Luis
Custer
E. T. Beckwith
Westcliffe
Delta
George Stephan
Dolores
J. J. Harris
Douglas
E. M. Ammons
Gunnlson
Hinsdale
Teller
J. F. Burns
Victor
Washington
H. G. Pickett
Akron
Weld
B. H. Eaton
Greeley
Yuma
Harvey H. Schram
R. T. Covey
T. H. Devine
John B. Taylor
M. F. Dillon
Olney
Eugene H. Grubb
Carbondale
Robert Grant
Nyberg
J. G. Massey
Fort Logan
Charles P. Jones
J. W. Beatty
Manzanola
J. L. Muncey
J. M. Hill
Colorado Springs
Agriculture
P. FP. Sharp
State Board of Agriculture
A. R. Pierce
M. A. Shute
State Board of Horticulture
W. 8. Coburn
Hotchkiss
T. L. Monson
G. W. Swink
Rocky Ford
James McNeen
la Junta
Charles Craig
Herman W. Nash
Mies Gates
The
Denver Dry Goods Company
Mary Dizgory
H. W. Mitchell
Puet
R. H. Beges
L. J. Shepherd
Department of
C. B. Schmidt
Colorado
Seven Rivals Enter Deutsch Prize Airship Race
Paris reports multiple inventors including M Santos-Dumont rivals preparing airships for the Deutsch prize. M Renard, M Ader, Roze, Marquis de Dion, M Deutsch, Don Simons and Baron Brodzky join La chambre’s bag for Santos-Dumont VI. Roze plans a double decker, claims no capsizing danger, while admiration for Santos-Dumont grows.
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Paris
M. Santos-Dumont
Lachambre
M. Renard
M. Ader
M. Roze
Marquis de Dion
M. Deutsch
Don Simons
Suresnes
Baron Brodzky
Figaro
M. Aime
Bar Association Closes Its Session at Denver Meeting
The American Bar Association wrapped up its final session at the Tabor in Denver on August 24 with 311 members present, a record turnout surpassing the 1896 Saratoga gathering. A written resolution praised local bars, clubs, officials, and the press for their courtesies, while A M Rose of Little Rock was elected president amid a quick, less ceremonial adjournment.
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Denver
American Bar Association
the Tabor
Hinkley
Saratoga
Lord Russell
Colorado and
A. M. Rose
Little Rock
Arkansas
Officers Elected At General Council Session
The general council elected officers for the ensuing year including President A M Rose of Little Rock Arkansas Secretary John Hinkley of Maryland Treasurer Francis Rawle of Pennsylvania and an executive committee with Edmund Wetmore A M Rose John Hinkley Francis Rawle Henry St Gorge Tucker W A Ket ham Charles F Libby Rodney A Mercour James H erman plus others from multiple states.
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General Council
A. M. Rose
Little Rock
Arkansas
John Hinkley
Maryland
Francis Rawle
Pennsylvania
Edmund Wetmore
Henry St. Gorge ,Tucker
Virginia
W. A. Keteham
Indiana
Charles F. Libby
Maine
Rodney A. Mercour
James Haerman
Missouri
Record of Sam Strong Shot at Cripple Creek
Denver reports a morning sketch of Sam Strong who was shot at Cripple Creek on August 22 by Grant Crumley, Newport saloon owner. Born in Ohio, twice married with two children, he worked for a Colorado Springs lumber firm, then moved to Cripple Creek in 1891 and located the Strong mine. He supported himself by washing and cooking in a cabin, engaged to Nellie Lewis for seven years, and later married Regina Neville in 1900. He faced lawsuits for breach of promise and mine explosions, with mixed court outcomes.
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Denver
Sam Strong
Crippleck
Grant Crumley
Newport
Ohio
Ile
Colorado Springs
Cripple Creek
Strong
Nellie Lewis
Bull Hill
Regina Neville
Altman
Lewis
Gidding & Lennox
Ladies Break Ban On March At Denver Banquet
The American Bar Association banquet at Brown Palace in Denver saw women admitted after years of excluding them. A large group of wives and daughters entered after coffee and cigars, with the event described as destroying a long-standing tradition.
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Denver
American Bar Association
Brown Palace Hotel
Denver cattle and hog market prices and receipts
Prices paid on the Denver market for beef steers and cows, calves, feeders, and stockers, with August 22 receipts and year to date totals. All figures show last year comparisons and indicate changes in cattle, hogs, and sheep quotations across grades and weights.
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F. P. Tr
F P. R
Grain and Hay Prices Reported in Market Column
Grain and hay figures show Wheat at $1.00 per 100 pounds for choice milling, Oats at $1.45 bulk Nebraska and $1.50 in Colorado sacks, Corn $1.20 per 100 pounds bulk, and various chops. Hay prices list upland at $12.00 to $13.00 per ton, timothy $11.00 to $11.50, alfalfa straw $5.00, and South Park wire grass $14.00 per ton.
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Colorado
Nebraska
Upland
South Park
Lipton Arrives in New York For America’s Cup Challenge
Sir Thomas Lipton and the Shamrock II arrived amid cordial American greetings. Lipton claimed Shamrock II is faster than Shamrock I and expects a strong race against the cup defender, whether the Constitution or the Columbia. He praised American sportsmanship and hopes for favorable winds.
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America
Constitution
Columbia
New York Yacht Club
Death rates in Colorado cities and states, 1900 census
Census bulletin shows Denver death rate down to 18.6 percent in 1900 with 2481 deaths. Leadville 28.2 percent and Pueblo 28 percent. Colorado total deaths 7428. Wyoming 767. New Mexico 2674. Nationwide deaths 1,039,064, up from 1,419 in 1890.
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Washington
Census Office
Denver
Leadville
Pueblo
Colorado
Wyoming
New Mexico
Farming growth and wheat prospects in Kansas and West
The article discusses expanding farming in Central Kansas and the broader wheat belt. It notes new seed and distribution, investments by firms like A Weber, and optimism about wheat yields, diverse varieties, and potential profits. References to Mexico, West Texas, and major crop projections are included, with figures suggesting large future harvests.
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Kansas
Romero Irrigation and Valley Prosperity Sparks Growth
The San Luis Valley region shows strong irrigation driven farming expansion led by canal and ditch projects around Monte Vista. Denver observers eye the Romero irrigation plan and Grand system to extend water to broader lands, with existing settlements preparing for more development and investments.
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San Luis Valley
Colorado
Monte Vista
Denver
Romero Irrigation
Ettruin
Thes Valley
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J. I. Crowley
Ouray
Thomas F. Walsh
Park
Samuel Hartsell
Hartsell
Phelps
J. F. Painter
Holyoke
Pitkin
J. M. Downing
Aspen
Prowers
A. E. Bent
Lamar
BAR Association
Am Strong
Elgin
Eastern
Shure
State Board of Toy
Fremoy
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Mexico
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