Big Fight Over City Power Backed by Northern Colorado
A local column argues the Home Electric Co will fail within six to twelve months, forced out by the Northern Colorado Power Co. It warns customers face higher rates and poorer service, urging municipal ownership as a future remedy while noting Cheyenne’s hard line against the power trust.
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Home Electric Company
Northern Colorado Power Company
the Tribune
Home Company
Greeley
Cheyenne
Light Trust
Official Election Returns Show Party Breakdown
The state canvassing board finished the vote tally with 258 538 total ballots for congressman at large. Democrats won nine of thirteen district attorney seats, fifty four of sixty five representatives, fourteen of eighteen senators, five hold-overs in the Senate, and a legislature on joint ballot of 73 democratic, 25 Republican, two fusion. Constitutional amendments all failed.
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State
Celestine Garcia
Adams
Rio Grande Strike Looms Over Firing of Conductors
Fifteen Denver and Rio Grande conductors were fired amid claims of fare evasion and robberies. A confab between company and union officers is underway as trainsmen threaten a walkout unless the discharged conductors are reinstated.
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Denver
Denver & Rio Grande
Union
Farmers Opinions Sought on Weld County Fair
A committee appointed to promote a Weld county fair seeks farmers views. The Weld County Farmers Institute should express farmer sentiment before meetings with officials. Members plan to form county section committees and welcome farmer suggestions and input.
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Weld County
Camfield
Weld County Farmers’ Institute
Four Mexicans Murdered Near Trinidad Colorado
Special to the Daily Triune reports that four Garcia family members sheep raisers were found murdered near Trinidad eighty-five miles away. Como Garcia his wife Viviena their son Trivia and an old lady friend were killed with an ax. The daughter is missing and a man posing as a wealthy Mexican suitor is suspected. The killings occurred earlier this week and were not discovered until today when a neighbor found the scene. The case is described as a local desperado incident with both the man and the girl missing.
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Triune
Trinidad
Colo
Como Garcia
Viviena
Trivia
Garcia's
Bull charges sleigh injuring two men then is slain
Angered by a red sleigh carrying John Marshall and H. H. Wilson of Erie, a bull charged the vehicle injuring Marshall and Wilson. The bull tossed Marshall over a fence, disabled Wilson, and became trapped between the sleigh runners. After the men pushed forward they beat the bull to death with a hammer and chisel. injuries were painful but not dangerous.
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John Marshall
H. H. Wilson
Erie
Marshall
Wilson
Masked Holdups Fire On Hotel Casey Gambling Room
In Goldfield Nevada two masked men entered the Hotel Casey bar and gambling room and opened fire on William Floyd a roulette dealer. Floyd fought back from behind an ice box using a left handed shot. One assailant was believed hit but both fled as Undersheriff Knight made two arrests.
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Daily Tribune
Goldfield
Hotel
Casey
William Floyd
Floyd
Knight
Russian mariner sinks as fog binds freighter collision
In heavy fog Friday evening the Russian sailor perished after his schooner collided with the freighter Jim McGregor. The vessel ran aground near Red Front store while repairs by Judge Davie at Greeley harbor cost fifteen dollars and fees.
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Jim McGregor
Haven
City Hall
Red Front
Judge Davie
Greeley Harbor
Rear Admiral Coughlin Dies Suddenly in New Rochelle
Retired Rear Admiral Coughlin died today in New Rochelle New York from heart disease. He played a significant role in the Spanish American War.
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New Rochelle
N. Y
Coughlin
A Few New Facts About Mad Dogs
Frederick M. Culver Sr D. C. of Colorado Agricultural College clarifies rabies myths. He notes rabies is not rare, can show varied symptoms, and warns that hydrophobia is a misconception. He advises confinement after dog bites, medical consultation, and sending cadavers to diagnostic stations.
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Bureau of Animal Industry
National
Unite States
Flemming
Salmon
D. C
Colorado Agricultural College
Fort Collins
White Death letter targets Chicago pastor Waters
Rev. W. O. Waters of Grace Episcopal Church seeks federal protection after receiving an anonymous demand for 5000 dollars linked to death threats signed White Death. Waters is among Chicago’s most prominent ministers with a large, wealthy congregation.
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Daily Tribune
Chicago
W. O. Waters
Grace Episcopal Church
White Death
Godding to Begin Ten Year Bank Sentence
Denver Dec 6 John E Godding former president of the defunct Rocky Ford State Bank must start ten year penitentiary term after the Supreme Court refused to grant a stay. E J Smith cashier of the same bank is on trial for a similar offense.
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Daily Tribune
Denver
John E. Godding
State Bank
Rocky Ford
Supreme Court
E. J. Smith
Mr and Mrs Peter Brown Jr Visit Denver for a Few Days
Mr and Mrs Peter Brown Jr traveled to Denver for a short stay lasting several days this past Friday.
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Peter Brown, Jr
Denver
Real Estate Transfers December 3 Summary
Real estate transfers list numerous parcels across Greeley Windsor and surrounding areas. Transfers include Ed. Eaton to Ed.lingen with Lot 7 and 8, Block 4 Lake View Add Windsor for 100 dollars and many additional deeds from James Ballinger, Union Pacific relations, and local firms to individuals, with prices ranging from 100 to 21,000 dollars and various lot and block designations.
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Rebecca J. Eaton
Bruce G. Eaton
Ed.lingen
W. D
Lake View Add
Windsor
James L. Ballinger
John H. Vonalt
Charles F. Griffith
Union Pacific Railroad Co
Denver Land Co
Edna Platt Hendrick
Anabel K. Porter
William Motheral
Alvin N. Strickland
Ernest A. Morgan
Greeley
Moore's
B. F. Coleman
Dorothy A. Coleman
George Spahn
Hendrie & Bolthof Manufacturing & Supply Co
Albert P. Taylor
Firestone
Emily N. Randolph
Charles F. Randolph
H. J. Parish
Robert Balentine
North Johnstown
Union Colony of
Colorado
Robert Steele
James H. Rowe
William J. Rowe
Newton G
Rosa D. Waldo
Peter G. Carlson
H. Bert Cave
C. C. Rogers
Cave & Priddy
Pierce
Edward Fuqua
John A. Patterson
C. D
M. V. B. Gifford
HL. Gert Cave
F. Liverwash
Wilhelm Steinbrocher
Philip Kurz
Kern
W. E. Kinsella
Denver Tramway Talks Power Deal With Big Electric Trust
Negotiations between the Denver Tramway and Central Colorado Power, a forty million dollar electric trust, aim for the utility to supply all power for tramway and interurban lines at a lower rate. The arrangement would also extend to several northern inter urban lines yet projected.
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Daily Tribune
Denver
Denver Tramway
Central Colorado Power Company
Electric Trust
Democratic State Central Chief Slated for Denver County Attorney
Milton Smith longtime chairman of the Democratic state central committee and ally of Mayor Speer is slated for the Denver county attorney post. The Incoming state administration has 3000 job applications for 1200 available positions, creating a scramble at the pie counter as state officers delay a formal meeting to allocate pastries.
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Denver
Milton Smith
Democratic State Central Committee
Speer
Denver County
New Buildings for Ault Residents Progress
New buildings rise in Ault including the nearly finished residence of Mr and Mrs Ebert Simith. The Simith home will be ready for occupancy within the week. J A Belcher and wife are erecting a modern brick house expected to be ready by year’s start.
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Ebert Simith
J. A. Belcher
Observance of Bunker Hill Anniversary Shifts to Sports
The piece notes that the Bunker Hill anniversary is now mainly marked by sports and fireworks rather than grand patriotic pageantry. It recalls bygone Fourth of July celebrations with processions, salutes, and readings of the Declaration, arguing that the spirit remains though traditions have changed to modern, quieter observances.
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Battle of
Bunker Hill
Warren
John D. Long
Plymouth
Mass
Bunker
Columbia
Bunker Hull
Your Boy Or Hers The Path To Prosperity
A moral contrast between two boys one with wealth and steady schooling and the other poorer yet capable of ambition. It questions whether environment, opportunity, and character determine destiny, suggesting the stronger soul may rise with the right yeast of virtue.
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M.C. A
Lfe
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Rio Grande
The
Tion
Desperado
Godding
Weld County Abstract and Investment Company
Colorado Mortgage & Investment Co
Samuel F. Martin
Arlington Heights
E. P. House
Sarah Aldrich
Germat
Clayton
Nishes
Greeley Opera Hour
Joseph and
William
Jefferson
Richard Brinsley Sheridan
Greel
1. O. Glazier Jeweler and Opree
Avery
Hall
Greeley Plumbing & Heating Co
Eighth Avenue
Rissler
Ninth Street
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