Labor Demand in Colorado Shows Brisk Hiring Across Sectors
A representative of the Eastern Colorado Power Company says 300 laborers are needed locally and 2,000 could find work today. Railroads including Union Pacific and Denver and Rio Grande are hiring, with pay at 1.75 to 2.00 per day. Demand spans power, rail, irrigation, coal mines, and beet fields as Colorado recovers from a prior downturn.
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Eastern Colorado Power Company
Shoshone
Glenwood Springs
Kilpatrick Bros & Collins
Beatrice, Neb
Union Pacific Railroad
Wyoming
Nebraska
Kansas
Money Bros
Nevada
Western Pacific Railroad
Semper
Denver
Colorado
Canon City
Royal Gorge
Grand Valley
Colorado & Southern
Texas
Fort Worth
Denver City
Star Employment Agency
Apathy of Democrats Colorado Bryan Fund Probe
The Rocky Mountain News fronted a 1908 appeal to Colorado Democrats to fund Bryan’s campaign. It shows 79,000 voters produced only $11, with large sums from candidates and corporate-backed figures, totaling $11,570.35 overall, leaving about $800.35 from real common people.
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Bryan
Colorado
Rocky Mountain News
Democrats of
Charles J. Hughes, Jr
United States
Patterson
John E. Osborne
Wyoming
T. M. Patterson
Mr. Bryan
Charles S. Thomas
John” Shaffroth
Lincoln
King of Delta Named Republican Hopeful for Supreme Bench
Mr. King of Delta is the fourth nominee of the Republican party for the Supreme bench. He enjoys support on the Western Slope and seeks to succeed the late Justice Caswell. King has long contributed to the state’s upbuilding and to western Colorado’s business and education progress. He is viewed as a big scholarly man who will attract votes across parties.
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King
Delta
Republican Party
Supreme Bench
Justice Caswell
Colorado
Splendid Record Of Colorado State Insurance Department
The State Insurance Department, a key Republican stronghold at the state capitol, has 180 000 policies outstanding and protects 500 000 people. It pursues fraudulent firms, revokes licenses, and enforces the Colorado Model Code under Commissioner E E Rittenhouse. It invites public grievances and pledges to shield policyholders while urging a Republican vote for McDonald.
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State Insurance Department
State Capitol
Colorado
Insurance Department
United States
E. E. Rittenhouse
Colorado Insurance Department
McDonald
McDonald’s Seat Stolen And Colorado Fraud Allegations
The piece accuses Republicans and Democrats in Colorado of ballot fraud surrounding John Shafroth and fifteen Democratic lawmakers. It asserts the house investigated fraud, the senate acted to unseat Republicans in reprisal, and claims McDonald of Leadville and Senator Dick were ousted for political expediency. Shafroth is accused of backing the theft and crooked actions by the “Big Mitt.”
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Colorado
John Shafroth
Congress
State
Senate
House
Denver
Jesse F. McDonald
Leadville
Huerfano
McDonald
Bryan Stands By Old Issues in Money Question Defense
The article recalls Colonel Bryan’s stance after the last campaign. He states he has not concealed his views on the money question and would not change them to win votes. He warns that surrendering his silver stance would also surrender his positions on trusts imperialism and militarism.
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Bryan
The Proper Remedies and Financial Health Critique
A critical editorial argues against new financial nostrums and patent remedies for banking and currency. It contrasts conservative banking with calls for a national currency commission and honest inspectors, citing Col lier's Weekly and Speaker Root. The piece warns against Meant to compel legitimate business to bear speculation risks.
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Oklahoma
Bryan
Root
National Currency Commission
Honest John Shafroth and the Denver frauds in 1900s politics
The Colorado Springs Gazette argues that Honest John Shafroth benefited from the Big Mitt gang frauds, which were exposed by opponent Bonynge's contest and House investigations. It says Shafroth fled when facing ouster, and it praises McDonald as better suited for governor, predicting a large victory.
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John
Congress
Denver
State Supreme Court
Shafroth
Mr. Bonynge
House Committee On Elections
Bonynge
Colorado Springs Gazette
Ind
Taft on Colorado Issues and Education Policy
The article profiles Katherine L. Craig as Colorado state superintendent and highlights Judge Taft’s Colorado remarks. It covers Craig’s long service, connections to Jefferson County, and views on progressive pedagogy. Taft’s Colorado visit is summarized with comments on beet sugar, labor questions, and tariff policy, urging trust in the Republican platform and warning about Bryan’s plans.
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Colorado
Katherine L. Craig
Jefferson County
Salt
Taft
Republican Party
Greeley
Bryan
Gompers
Samuel Gompers
United States
Mr. Bryan
Denver
Bryan on navy size sparks the surplus of ships
In a July 9 1892 House speech Mr Bryan urged sufficiency not expansion, saying the nation already possessed or built a sufficient navy. The public accepted his view and promptly doubled naval strength.
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Bryan
Speaker
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A. R. King
Supreme Court
McDonald’s
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Lake City
Mr. Gompers
Democratic Party
Labor
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