Anonymous Letters Stir Controversy in Conejos County Chronicle
The Alamosa Courier’s La Jara correspondent is mocked in a response published by The Chronicle. The piece accuses anonymous writers of cowardice and questions Dr. Hamilton’s actions with the Rio Grande railroad, whisky licensing, and a Pueblo railroad regulation stance, while reaffirming the editor’s Republican ties.
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la Jara
The
Alamosa
Dippy
Chronicle
Conejos County
Board of Trade
Hamilton
Courier
Dr. Jekyll
Mr. Hyde
Dr. Hamilton
Pueblo
Rio Grande Railroad
Rio Grande
Ability and Integrity Skepticism in Conejos County
A biting critique labels a local attorney as a shyster whose claimed ability and integrity are questioned by neighbors. The letter accuses him of frequent moves, a Cripple Creek letter writing episode, Pa goda Springs light franchise ties, and court avoidance, contrasting self-praise with alleged conduct and partnerships.
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Molletta
Conejos County
Alamosa
Denver
Cripple Creek
Let No Guilty Whiskey Seller Escape
The Alamosa Courier calls for enforcement of liquor laws in Alamosa urging officers to prosecute offenders including Groening druggist owner. It notes saloon licenses and insists hidden whiskey remains and should be charged, urging even justice and action beyond current targets.
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Alamosa
Fred Groening
Groening
Raber
Reform Call in Groening Drug Store Saloons Plea
Citizens urge the district attorney to investigate Groening's drug store saloon for possible license evasion and tax gains. They claim Dr. Hamilton sold more whiskey than licensed and owe public license revenue, urging action to recover funds for taxpayers.
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Groening
Antonito Ledger
Frazey
Dr. Hamilton
la Jara
Hamilton
Editor Frazey Defines the Carpetbagger
The piece discusses the carpetbagger label and applies it to a range of figures from politics to editing. It argues the class consists of professionals seeking graft or pay without earning it, noting editors and lawyers often move on as circumstances shift. (Continued on Page 4-Co. 1.)
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la Jara
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Ines
Pagoda Springs
Amid
W. A. Braiden
Jack
Pagosa Springs
Deering
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