25 Jun 1896
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Newspaper
Rocky Ford Enterprise
Location
Rocky Ford, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1896
Page
1
A blend of amusing notes and brief items from Rocky Ford's era recounts tall tales and curiosities. It mentions Cecil Rhodes profits, cyclones in May, Queen Victoria jewelry, Capt. William Cash’s rifle expertise, and satirical quips on religion, divorce, and pilots. Minor anecdotes cover garnishment cases, a rich wife ad, a boy with chloroform fumes, briquette making from wood dust, and Memorial Day bicycle sport remarks.
Colorado Democrats plan a large rally to support Senator Teller for free coinage and the Denver Times notes the reception date shifting from July 4 to early July. The event aims to boost Teller’s bid as Western delegations prepare to depart after the reception for the Republican convention context.
Washington reports that administration allies are aiding W Whitney in New York to shift Chicago convention sentiment toward gold. They secured a list of delegates elect to the convention and will contact over two thirds of them to counter silver. They plan letters and local pressure to influence delegates amid reform club literature.
The Capitale cites that 38,000,000 francs of Societa Immobiliere shares are held in Germany and Switzerland while 20,000,000 francs are held in Italy, a figure that may rival the Banca Romana in scale and implication.
From Crete where 15,000 Cretan revolutionaries gain strength with Greek aid, Turkish troops execute bloody reprisals including a May 22 massacre in Canea. A false rumor of British killings triggered panic. about a thousand Christians died as gates closed and mobs attacked.
Washington June 22 Continuous daytime mail collection in large city districts, doubling their size, with wagons sorting mail en route and delivering directly to streetcar lines or depots. Second Assistant Postmaster General Neilson authors the new scheme, aiming to cut delays by bypassing the post office in a major city test in Washington and New York.
London rumors swirl after a hastily called cabinet meeting at the foreign office. Rt Hon A J Balfour reportedly resigned as first lord of the treasury though confirmation is lacking. In Commons, Balfour moved to adjourn the education bill, effectively dropping it for the present session.
Compressed air motors will be tested on Chicago street cars starting July 1 over General Railway tracks. If the test proves efficient, air power may replace electricity, sparking a bid to abolish trolleys. The trial will run for three months.
Residents on Stony Island avenue between Sixty first and Sixty seventh streets witnessed a five minute shower of small toads during a storm. Toads hopped through stores and homes while some vanished into Jackson Dark. Children gathered the lingering creatures after the rain subsided.
A Western silver movement delegation arrives in Chicago to rally laborers for six weeks of agitation among city trades unions. It is organized by the Trade and Labor Assembly of Butte Montana. Leaders include M. J. Elliott, Daniel McDonald, B. M. Lindsey, and M. J. Geiger. Elliott is on the American Railway Union executive committee and once jailed with Debs at Woodstock.
At St Louis Colorado man Henry M Teller is urged by Populist and seceding Republican silver men to head a national ticket. Taubeneck chairs talks with Hartman Pettigrew Cannon Dubois and a plan to unite Populists silver Democrats and independent bimetallists against McKinley and the gold standard. The appeal praises Teller and calls for a unified stand to resist money power and defend financial reform.
Early morning crowds at Governor McKinley's Denton home receive congratulatory letters and telegraph messages. First arrivals include Abner McKinley and a New York delegation. Report mentions Roentgen ray use to inspect infernal devices with Paris lab researchers presenting cases of bombs in zinc and wooden boxes showing contents on film.
In Canton Ohio on June 21 Governor McKinley and Mrs Hastings attended First M B church with Captain Heistand. The service referenced the St Louis convention outcome. Governor McKinley escorted his mother from the church and Mrs McKinley listened by telephone due to ill health. A wind and rain storm damaged decorations and trolley motors. Also reports Kansas wheat output near 43 million bushels, twice last year, enabling possible exports. London notes Madrid fears conflict with the United States and Spain buys two ironclads as warships are sought.
Washington June 22. The first official report on the great Japanese earthquake and tidal wave reached the state department from Mr Herod secretary of our legation at Tokyo. The cablegram says the calamity is much worse than previously reported with deaths estimated over 30000 but no American fatalities.
Dispatches from Bulawayo report a severe uprising in the Untill district of Matabeleland with thirty to forty white deaths confirmed. Settlers are warned to move to Fort Salisbury as Carrington sends reinforcements and Cape Colony is urged to deploy 200 mounted infantry to quell the disturbance.
State Irrigation Commissioner Emigh, returning from Fort Morgan, reports settling the District No 1 and No 64 dispute by closing headgates on the Johnson Edwards and Smith ditches. Only the old appropriation will flow, addressing the complaint that larger recent allocations deprived District 64 of water.
Yale Yale crew in London practices with lengthened stroke taught by Bob Cook. Trinity Hall was first on the water, Leander Boat Club also appeared, rowing 28 stroke. English oarsmen praise Yale's improved finish, noting its distinct stroke from Cornell.
Day long parade of school children marked Flag Day at City Park Denver with civic participation and patriotic display. State Engineer Sumner advertised bids to complete an artesian well near Cortez. Drowning death of A W Anderson Boulder son reported. Colorado Springs gas streetcar line group formed. Aspen accident injures J R Messenger while stopping runaway team. Eagle county court case decides county seat matter in favor of Eagle. appeal planned. Pueblo Jews discuss synagogue and rabbi funding. Tabor Opera House in Denver to be auctioned to satisfy mortgages after failed appeals. Rio Grande road broad gauge plan to Alamosa denied. track expansion confirmed. Ex Senator Tabor finances offered to delay Ashcroft mines sale. Proposed 35 mile road cost $30000 with state and county funding. UP, D&Q wreck near Franceville Junction damages freight cars. no injuries. Santa Fe denies abandonment of Vulcan mine. pump out after flooding anticipated next fall. Japanese graduate Sandaoskus Kokubo from University of Denver theology college. Colorado suits recover $25000 from Nance bondsmen. state wins. Cripple Creek post office suspects released. no charges. Lamar water works boosts business. bid for wagon road to Middle Park planned. Major Kincaid back in command of Chaffee Light Artillery. Denver Wheel Club record meet yields new amateur mile record 1:48 4-5. Dove hunting season July 15 to October 1. penalties listed. Otero county treasury surplus $12000. court house vote debated. Attorney general asked for funds spending guidance. Senator Wolcott returns to Denver briefly then to Woolhurst. plans undisclosed.
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