Maybray Victim Heads East to Testify Against Swindlers
Joseph Holbridge of Greeley travels to Omaha to testify against the Bray gang accused of running fake foot races and other games that defrauded victims nationwide. The alleged scheme cost more than $500000, with several Colorado men losing thousands. Holbridge hopes to identify the exact man who preyed on him five years ago in Council Bluffs.
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Will
Council Bluffs
Joseph Holbridge
Greeley
Ita
Omaha
Marbray Gang
Colorado
Holbridge
Maybray gang swindlers caught after years of federal probe
A victim recalls losing 500 dollars to a racing swindle in 1905 that led to an investigation of the Maybray gang. Federal agents with city police traced the operation across many cities and say the group may have stolen over half a million dollars. The gang was arrested near Rock Springs Arkansas and trial is ongoing in Council Bluffs.
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Silverton
Council Bluffs
Maybray
Rock Springs
Ark
Foreman’s side in attached beet field dispute
The foreman claims Tremayne farm near Greeley had beets handled rapidly and that Tremayne mortgaged all on the place. He says Tremayne refused land measurement, Walters of Windsor factory helped measure and found an extra acre. He insists the public should know these details of the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tremeyne
Greeley
Tremayne
Cemayne
Walters
Windsor Factory
Popular Greeley Girl Keeps Wedding Secret
Nellie Williams and Fred Johnson were secretly married November 21 in Denver, officiated by C F Resner. The bride, a lifelong Greeley resident, surprised friends by announcing the nuptials after two weeks apart. The groom, a Burlington brakeman, plans to live in Denver with his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
Fred Johnson
Nellie Williams
Denver
C. F. Resner
Grace M. B
F. O. Johnson
Burlington
Man pays rent after heated street tirade in Greeley
W L Brown of near Greeley caused a scene on Main street with a loud dispute over rent owed to a local real estate agent. He wandered around the corner to the agent’s office where he finally paid $20 for November rent, following a sharp exchange with his wife who defended her rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus Rastes Johnson Brown
Rufus
Rastus
W. L. Brown
Greeley
Brown
Main Street
Missionary Union Elects Officers For Year
The Woman's Missionary Union at the Congregational church elected officers for the year. President Mrs Jennie Patterson, Vice President Mrs J H Steck, Treasurer Mrs T¢ Wilson, Secretary Mrs EB Phillips. The group plans biannual all day sessions and adopted a constitution and by laws. Pastors Rev John Doane Rev J J Lace Rev O W Gauss Rev R J Hunter and Rev H BE Warner attended and spoke. A picnic dinner followed a noon social hour with hot tea and coffee served by church ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Union
Congregational Church
Greeley
Jennie Patterson
J. H. Steck
T.¢. Wilson
Union
John Doane
J. J. Lace
O. W. Gauss
R. J. Hunter
H. BE. Warner
Tickets for first concert of series near sellout
Tomorrow night opens the series with the Superior Apollo Club at the Greeley Opera House. A limited number of $1 seats go on sale, and by noon tomorrow they expect all tickets to be gone. The concert starts promptly at 8 o clock.
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Superi Apollo Club
Greeley Opera House
Hall pleads guilty in statutory charge. bond denied
W. W. Hall pleaded guilty to a statutory charge in Justice Hatch's court and was bound over to the district court. Unable to furnish the $500 bond, he was jailed to await trial likely this term. The case involves a 17 year old Cheyenne girl, Jeannette Dudley.
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Hall
W. W. Hall
Jeannette Dudley
Cheyenne
Justice Hatch
Eaton Round Table Enjoys Evening of Recitations
The Eaton Club met Monday night with Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Adams hosting. Club members provided recitations solos and other entertainment. Mrs Adams served nice refreshments to close the gathering.
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Eaton Club
Daily Tribune
Eaton
Dec. l
Round Table
A. C. Adams
Trial for Leftwich Proceeds Amid Perjury Controversy
Judge Allen demands case based on eye witnesses only while attorney Carlson fights to admit perjured witness testimony. The defense seeks to pause until rebuttal decisions. George Wagner later testifies as charges of perjury loom, drawing a crowded court and tense atmosphere.
Leftwich Takes Stand as Court Sees Trial Climax Unfold
Leftwich testified at about 11 am in a tense courtroom, answering few questions as the district attorney argued for admitting testimony from two perjury confessors. Judge Allen sustained objections, a heated exchange with Carlson followed, and the session ended with Carlson noting his purpose for calling Leftwich to trial had collapsed. William H. Austin then testified that he may have been shot after an earlier sleep and drink episode on a moving train, saying he touched Leftwich’s shoulder and was shot as he said goodbye.
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Leftwich
Carlson
Rhodes
Sandys
Allen
Ailen
Jurge
William H. Austin
Austin Witness Testimony Concludes in Minor Car Case
Austin faced a strenuous cross examination of about fifteen minutes as Attorney Rhodes questioned his memory. Carlson pressed objections which Judge Allen mostly overruled. J. M. Graham of Loveland, who exited a car and joined the wounded Austin, was the final witness for the People.
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Austin Cross
Austin
Rhodes
Carlson
Allen
J. M. Graham
Loveland
Defense Opens Testimony By Dr Purcell First Witness
The defense calls Dr Purcell as the first witness. The physician testifies he was summoned to the case and provides initial testimony before continuing on page four.
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Purcell
Catholic Fair Opens in Greeley Armory Spectacle
The fifth annual Catholic fair in Greeley opened at the Armory to praise as the grandest yet. Arrows beat Greeley High alumni, and booths showcase ornate color schemes led by Mrs De Courcey O'Brien in the candy booth and Miss Marie Foley in the ice cream booth. The refreshment room blends national colors as Father Andrew Casey hires the Greeley High band for the event.
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Greeley
Armory
Arrows
Greeley High School
de Courcey O'Brien
Marie Foley
Mary Kramer
Helen Ouder
Mrs Gates Dies This Morning
Mrs Ella Sterner Gates died at her home this morning ending a life marked by local church and charity work. She is survived by her husband and several nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Gates family.
Notable Greeley Baptist Worker Ella Gates Dies at 40
Mrs. Ella Sterner Gates died at dawn after a brief illness at her home 1129 Eleventh street She was a prominent Baptist church worker and a beloved figure in the community Born in Bristol Indiana in 1869 she moved with family to Boulder then Leadville before settling in Greeley She is survived by her husband F A Gates and her mother
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Ella Sterner Gates
F. A. Gates
Eleventh Street
Greeley
Frank A. Gates
Potato inspectors to oversee county potato crop
J. Jacobson, son of Ault, appointed potato inspector for the district, assisting Potato Inspector C. F. Mason. Mason spent two days with Jacobson outlining the program. Dealers in Ault support the inspectors and other inspectors will be placed in Eaton Lucerne and other county towns to work with Mason. Farmers are backing the system, seen as favorable and being adopted in other states.
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J. Jacobson
Ault
C. F. Mason
Mason
Mr. Jacobson
Eaton
Lucerne
Lords reject budget approval in historic vote
London reports that the House of Lords, for the first time in centuries, refused formal assent to the budget by a 350 to 1 vote on Lord Lansdowne's amendment. The budget now goes to the country for approval or rejection as the Crown may dissolve Parliament.
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London
House Lords
Kings
Lord Lansdowne
House Commons
Liberal House
Two Men Fined in Court for Disturbance and Bicycle Offense
William Boylen received a five dollar fine plus costs in police court for creating a disturbance at the Catholic fair on the sidewalk outside the Armory. A. B. Wesner was fined five dollars and costs for riding his bicycle on the sidewalk in the same proceedings.
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William Boylen
A. B. Wesner
Klug starts reservoir project on Box Elder ranch
J P Klug begins excavating a 61 million cubic foot reservoir on his Box Elder ranch with his own teams handling most digging. A contract for completion will be set soon. At Union Pacific roundhouse work, 75 foot turntables are being installed, the largest ever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Tribune
LaSalle
Bee
J. P. Klug
Box Elder
Klug
Union Pacific Roundhouse
Laborer Struck by Train in Morning Incident
A laborer was struck by a train near Eaton during the morning hours. Emergency crews responded to the scene as investigators began outlining the sequence of events. The worker suffered injuries and was transported for treatment.
Man Injured by Union Pacific Train on Eaton Tracks
Laborer Harry Roche of Union Pacific was struck near the tracks at Eaton, severely cut on the head. He was placed on a train to Greeley then driven to the city hospital. Doctors say injuries are not fatal and expect recovery barring complications.
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Union Pacific
Harry Roche
Union Pacific Road
Eaton
Roche
Greeley
R. G. Stevens
Rocho Fortunate Not To Be Killed In Train Accident
Rocho, semi conscious after being struck and dragged by an Eaton train, could not explain the incident. Witnesses describe him being hurled to the ground and carried several yards before the train released him. He was taken to a local hospital with injuries. his family, longtime residents, previously operated the Red Front store.
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Rocho
Eaton
Minu
J. F. Rocho
Ashland
Ore
Roche
Red Front
Return Home as Youth Health Fails in Colorado Climate
Mrs. FP L Evers of Eskridge Kansas returned home with her daughter Miss Mary and son Earl from Greeley where the boy sought a lung health cure in the Colorado climate. Despite hopes of improvement, the family decided to return as the youth’s condition worsened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
FP. L. Evers
Eskridge
Kan
Buggies Arrive in Greeley from J A Enright
J A Enright announces a large shipment of Racine buggies for Greeley, said to surpass any Denver firm in stock. The vehicles feature the latest patents and reflect the well regarded Enright reputation in the county.
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Greeley
J. A. Enright
Denver
Enaright
Debate on North Pole discovery justifies cost at church event
The Reformed Presbyterian church young people hosted a Friday evening program. Debaters George Copeland Janet McMillan Mrs 8S B McClelland and Will Speer argued the resolution that the discovery of the North Pole justified the expenditure, drawing laughter from guests.
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Reformed Presbyterian Church
North Pole
George Copeland
Janet McMillan
B. McClelland
Will Speer
Eight o clock Dancing Club gathering at Academy hall
The Eight o Clock Dancing Club held a Tuesday evening event at the Academy hall with twenty five couples. Hearing's five piece orchestra supplied music and popular tunes like Turkey in the Straw. Financiers and other stern judges reportedly became quite merry during the lively evening.
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Academy Hall
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George Wagner
Carlsen
Bee Bee Eae
Andrew Casey
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