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Newspaper
The La Jara Chronicle
Location
La Jara, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1908
Page
3
John F. Vivian, state Republican chairman, writes to county and precinct workers urging every loyal Republican to vote and spread pro Taft Sherman ticket literature. He urges vigilance against stay at home voters, cites past pluarilities, and calls for an overwhelming victory.
The text argues that beyond who makes campaign contributions, the key is what the officeholder does post election, emphasizing the importance of a fair, straight dealing approach once in office.
The editorial argues that Supreme Court seats, with eight and ten year terms, shape state governance for years. It credits the court with safeguarding liberty and fairness in Denver elections and notes Republican candidates Goddard and Helm as capable jurists for the bench.
Gov Henry A Buchtel praises Theodore Roosevelt as the most influential public figure of the era a staunch Republican who chose to work within his party. He notes Roosevelt faced temptations to defect and cites the 1884 Chicago convention as decisive and urges Colorado to uphold Republican governance while pursuing further reforms.
Justice Joseph C. Helm was elected to the Colorado Supreme bench as a young man and served as chief justice for a full term. He resigned in 1892 to run for governor as a Republican nominee, leaving five years left on the bench. his long and honorable Civil War and public service record earned him broad respect and expectation of re election to a ten year term.
The piece argues Justice Maxwell resigning to run for governor was unusual yet honorable and notes his six years on the bench. It contrasts Republican nominees like A. R. King with Democratic contenders including Judge Morton S. Bailey and Paterson-backed candidates, warning Pattersonization would threaten judicial independence.
A Denver era discussion on first time voters in Colorado. It argues Republicans suit young adults for optimism and progress after 1898 colonial actions, contrasting with Democrats seen as pessimistic and negating progress. It questions if new voters belong with the Democratic or Republican camp.
The article contrasts the optimistic Republican platform citing past Colorado achievements with a negative Democratic platform lacking notable accomplishments. It argues Republicans offer concrete reasons to reelect officials while criticizing Democratic aims and quoting the Bryan stance, ending with a jab at Honesty John Shafroth.
A historic critique warns that the so called Big Mitt gang stole elections in 1902 and 1904 and could attempt to regain power if Democratic control returns. It argues that only a Republican slate can ensure fair Denver and statewide elections and uphold voter law.
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