Pilcher Urged for Re election as Honest District Attorney
The editorial urges voters in the Twelfth judicial district to re elect Hon James D Pilcher as district attorney. It argues he is the most economical official, has not wasted taxpayers money, and has never faced graft accusations. It warns of the dangers of an indicted prosecutor profiting from fees and calls for broad support to ensure prudent prosecutions.
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Colorado
James D. Pilcher
Twelfth
The Same Old Gag on Taxpayer Abuse in Conejos County
A local column denounces non-taxpaying groups seeking office as a joke and a misuse of public funds. It lauds Conejos County as having honest, economical governance under capable officials, while criticizing tax evaders who push for government positions.
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Conejos County
Movement to start Masonic lodge in La Jara discussed
The county hears of plans to organize a La Jara Masonic lodge. A Creede district attorney candidate, described as driven by a craving for honor, might become worshipful master if he demits and relocates to La Jara. Voters are urged to back James D. Pitcher for district attorney.
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la Jara
Holy Moses
Creede
James D. Pitcher
Reading spirit candidate vows support in drain age schemes
W. O. Mieir asserts it would not take much to make him the reading spirit after Holy Moses is elected. The remark implies he expects generous if not open support from the district attorney in alleged drainage schemes and the districting of a paper reservoir buncombs.
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W. O. Mieir
Holy Moses
Ladies' Candidate Seeks Votes For County School Lead
Mrs. Mowatt, an independent candidate for county superintendent of schools, says all her lady friends will support her. The piece ponders whether Republican candidate Erastus A. Nielson might withdraw because of this.
Pinchot Cuts Sheep Grazing Fees in Forests
Washington reports a 10 to 15 percent reduction in sheep grazing rates on western national forests for the 1909 season. The cut excludes minimum charges and locally low rates, with most reductions around one cent per head. Local conditions and stock types shaped the new schedule as foresters Pinchot and Potter announce the change.
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Washington
National Wool Growers’ Association
Salt Lake City
Gifford Pinchot
A. F. Potter
United States Forest Service
West
Vote the Republican Ticket in district fight
Holy Moses From Creede Whom W. O. Mieir Calls the Redeemer and Hon James D Pilcher are cited in a partisan appeal urging every vote for Pilcher against non taxpaying critics. The piece brands opponents as frauds and urges support for the Republican ticket.
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Holy Moses
Creede
W. O. Mieir
the Redeemer
James D. Pilcher
Little Pat The Little Joke in Campaign Spoil
Pat Lopez, the little man with the vaseline eyes, attitudinizes as the joke of the party while spoiling his Sunday clothes in the campaign. A friend of Braiden's, he may win a new suit if they prevail.
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Pat Lopez
Braiden
Standard Oil Special of the Democrats Arrives at La Jara
The Standard Oil special train of Democratic candidates stops at La Jara where Col. L C Paddock of the Boulder Camera explains donors will fund the trip if elected. Notables Chas J Hughes and John Shafroth attend with John Barnett John Martin and Miss Cook as the crowd looks on and the train pulls away amid a playful band theme.
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Standard Oil Co
la Jara
Col. L. C. Paddock
J the Boulder Camera
Col. Paddock
Daniel Webster
Chas. J. Hughes
Corporation
John Shafroth
John Barnett
John Martin
Miss Cook
A Man Who Does Things Daisy Praised as Local Representative
The article extols a county representative as a tireless, unmatched parliamentarian who protects the interests of the people. Described as having no equals in the body and thoroughly experienced, he is deemed the single reliable choice to safeguard constituents’ needs, a true daisy of public service.
Our Millionaire Senator Adams for Conejos County Senate
The convention endorses Hon William H Adams as a longtime state senator. They praise his integrity and service spanning over twenty years, noting his wealth is friendship and his leadership stands without criticism. The piece defends Adams against critics calling him a “corporation tool” and casts him as plain Bill Adams serving Conejos County.
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William H. Adams
State Senate
Corporation
Senator Adams
Bill Adams
Conejos County
Nomination of J A Garcia for county judge at Conejos
A strong nomination at Conejos conventions for county judge by J A Garcia drew broad support from Republicans Democrats and independents alike indicating a consensus favoring his candidacy and suggesting wide cross party appeal.
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Conejos
J. A. Garcia
Alfaro Eyes New Home After Antónito Move
Alfaro publisher of El Triunfo plans a new location after moving away from Antónito post election. He cautions against hasty action and notes moral lepers are not desirable in the process.
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Alfaro
el Triunfo
Antonito
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