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Newspaper
Rocky Ford Enterprise
Location
Rocky Ford, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1906
Page
2
The Enterprise notes Senator Swink for governor, praised as unifying the Republican Party. It also covers Treasurer Beerbohm notifying Rocky Ford residents of sewer assessment interest due, clarifies payment scope, and warns of a $200 fine for opening others’ mail as per new post office rules.
Last Saturday Judge Voorhees in Pueblo issued a decision on the Rocky Ford aldermanic A test. The ruling found some allegations by the No-License aldermen unproven while others were sustained, a partial defeat but not a Waterloo. Five days were allowed to file an amended answer.
An eminent Kan farmer, George Washington Swink, is noted as a strong, honest candidate for governor. The Sugar Beet Candidate for governor in the Republican ticket maintains a vigorous campaign, unsettling prior leading contenders. The Pueblo Indicator highlights Swink’s honesty and simplicity as appealing traits to state voters.
The Sparks reports Colonel W. M. Wiley of Holly as a potential Democratic candidate for the Second district congressional nomination. Wiley would champion Colorado and the Arkansas valley in Congress, and if nominated he could challenge the incumbent Hogg, with Sparks suggesting Wiley might even win a storytelling contest against the western slope congressman.
Las Animas Leader reports American Beet Sugar Co manager and eminent hydraulic engineer Mr. Schuyler from San Francisco surveyed the site for a sugar factory and tested the foundation. Mr. Werzer bought 1n 4 acres from Chal McVay and 63 acres from D M McIntosh adjoining the site. Schuyler called the site admirable.
The Electric Co begins placing poles and wires for daytime operation in a few days. Principal use will be fans and some lights, with limited motors. Public service expansion follows months of discussion, while Roosevelt's push on packer reform gains broad support.
Attorney Glenn for the contesting aldermen predicted a short district court session but Sabin Beall and White mounted a strong defense. Judge Voorhees ruled against the No License group yet granted a June 20 deadline to file a supersedeas in the supreme court to challenge yesterday’s decision. Contested aldermen may remain in place while the appeal proceeds.
The piece argues Colorado Republicans should cut loose from Denver utility interests in selecting state officers. It claims the party risks losing power in November if it remains under Denver ring influence and urges independence to empower upstate voters. It mentions H Grisham and Senator Swink as July 4 speakers and includes assorted local ads and notices about services and coal.
Eggs for hatching list Buff Orpingtons Light Brahma White Wyandotte and more for the rest of the season at 75 0 cents per set Mrs E M Baldwin location near Cheeks Brickyard five six LOST package of deeds abstracts in pasteboard box return to Enterprise office for reward Mark A Denson Second hand piano for sale at C E eokens Music House on 5 monthly payments Santa Fe Summer Rates begin May 19 20 Pueblo Sunday rate 1 55 Colorado Springs weekend 3 65 2 60 Palmer Lake weekend 3 35 4 50
A 4th of July event at the Rocky Ford fair grounds promises Positively Everything Free. Bring your baskets and your friends for a wide array of attractions and activities on Independence Day.
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