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Newspaper
Rocky Ford Enterprise
Location
Rocky Ford, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1906
Page
3
A broad survey of recent headlines includes Col H A Dupont's election to the U S Senate, senators and officials changing offices, and notable speeches by Gen Nelson Miles and Henry Watterson. President Roosevelt letters oppose Beveridge changes, while Congress debates militia reform and canal projects. Immigrant totals rise, fires and yellow fever concerns persist, and legal cases from Patrick to Zion City unfold amid global events.
President Roosevelt signed a bill admitting Oklahoma and the Indian Territory as one state. The measure also allows Arizona and New Mexico to seek statehood as the state of Arizona upon territorial voters approval. Ceremonial signing included Senator Beveridge Representative Hamilton and observers from Oklahoma and New Mexico.
The AP reports Emperor Nicholas plans to recess Parliament on June 28 and to sail with the royal family aboard the imperial yacht for a Finnish Fjords cruise. If carried out, this move could trigger a bloody struggle as the parliamentarians vow not to concede. Strana cites a purported pledge from Emperor William to support Nicholas, but the story is likely planted by anti-German sources.
The State Christian Endeavor Association elected officers led by President R. S. Husted Cripple Creek and recording secretary W. M. Cocks Denver. Others included Mrs. Robert Crosbie Colorado Springs as corresponding secretary and district vice presidents across eight regions. District conventions will replace the state convention next year.
Peter Wickham was found guilty of first degree murder after a 30 minute jury deliberation. He killed Thomas Darling in Elyria after Darling spoke with Wickham’s wife about her husband’s alleged infidelity. Wickham struck Darling, shot him, returned through a gathered crowd and fired again, killing him.
In Music Fund Hall Philadelphia a Sunday assembly commemorated the fiftieth anniversary of the Republican party with speeches and memories of Abraham Lincoln. Governor Pennypacker presided as Rev. Edward M. Levy delivered the invocation and Pa. leaders recalled Lincoln era milestones including Pennsylvania’s unwavering support for Republican candidates since 1860. Notables Mam Barnes Sr and Dr Robert Reyburn offered historical remarks while Col A K McClure spoke on Lincoln’s life and times.
Congress plays the sea level versus lock canal issue as the House votes 110 to 36 to back the Littauer amendment. Representatives discuss charts and topography, with arguments that a sea level canal could take twenty years or more to build while a lock canal may offer a quicker, more navigable solution. President would veto any sea level plan if sent for approval.
The Colorado State Epworth League in conference in Trinidad elected Dr. W. J. King as president Edith Jones Rocky Ford as first vice president W A Gerry Pueblo as second vice president Mrs E W Smith Grand Junction as corresponding secretary Clarence Zoros Boulder as treasurer Mary Marty Trinidad as junior superintendent and Mary Logan Canon City as delegate. The group chose Montrose to host the next convention in June 1907.
Paris offers a 50 000 franc prize for the first successful heavier than air flying machine. The contest mirrors the Deutsch prize rules won by Santos Dumont. The Aero Club and Academy of Science back the scheme and the French government will fund the prize via a lottery.
The President June 15th sent to the Senate the nomination of Charles B. Timberlake as receiver of public moneys at Sterling. May post office receipts in Denver rose to 71463, up from 60459. Albert Abernathy made regular and James C. Rose a substitute rural carrier on Monte Vista route 3. A cyanide mill at Myrtle Mining near Ward burned. A Denver woman died after ingesting carbolic acid by mistake. The Colorado Midland depot at Ute Park burned, about 5000 damage. The American Association of Cooperative Mutual Insurance selected Denver as next meeting site. The State Board of Equalization adjourned to Oct 1. Ida Brotherson drowned near Blackhawk. Colorado Springs plumbers’ wages to rise July 1. Colorado Springs liquor license case heard. Boulder county funds to improve Flagstaff hill road. Arkansas Valley Press Association held in Salida. Manuel Martinez bound over for trial for Engleville mine fire. Byron Buford committed for insanity after clothingless Portland march. Denver colored women elect Joyce Jackson president. delegates named for Detroit convention. GAR encampment favors promotion of Brig. Gen. Baldwin. Denver & Intermountain Railroad officers elected. Anton Wood, alias Charles Howard, marries in Newburgh. once dubbed boy murderer. Colorado goods output up twenty percent yearly. 1905 manufacture total $135,821,000. Two new Mine School instructors elected. A C Smith math, F H Cronin mechanical eng. Leadville case: Charles Gurtler, shot by officer, operated on successfully. recovers, thanks officer.
A damaged ad style piece promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for stomach weakness heart symptoms and nervous debility. A veteran recounts illness after a rattlesnake bite and credits the pills with recovery urging others to buy. The firm claims the pills build new blood and restore nerves and offers six boxes for sale.
A Baltimore American quip notes that a so called ferocious bull dog is named for his stubborn cling, saying the dog latches on and refuses to let go once it attaches. The remark frames a humorous view of tenacious behavior in a city context.
A fragment quotes a character urging honesty when T is present. The exchange explores moral guidance via a terse, period-voice style typical of brief Catholic Standard items. The brief dialogue centers on truth telling and personal conduct.
A Chicago Daily News remark notes a woman married a man to spite another woman and later divorces to allow him to marry the rival, signaling ongoing spiteful motives in domestic union changes.
In the Louisville Courier Journal, a reader recalls a remark about the new peekaboo shirtwaists worn by girls. The critic quips they are “almost clothes,” reflecting contemporary fashion debates and modesty concerns.
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