Taft's First Message Vows Strong Trust Policy And Reforms
President Taft addresses Congress focusing on trust issues and antitrust law. He backs up Supreme Court decisions on Standard Oil and American Tobacco, argues for voluntary federal incorporation of interstate firms, and urges amendments to strengthen the Sherman Act while resisting repeal. He defends competition and explains the need for clearer restraints of trade.
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Washington
Dee
Taft
Congress
Gorese Court
Supreme Court
United Bie
American Tobacco Trust
Weld County Tops at Denver Apple Show with Multiple Prizes
Greeley area grower Tobias Mattox won first prize and two second prizes at the Denver apple show for 23 varieties grown on his seven acre ranch. He displayed Northwest Greenings Jonathan Golden Russet Haas Baldwin Wealthy Wolfe River Duchess Transparent Red Junea. Harvests were kept in cold storage in perfect condition. Mrs Mattox earned prizes for apple by products including jellies and preserves and a tea pot prize.
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Weld County
Tobias Mattox
Greeley
Denver
Mattox
Duchy
Matt
Derom & Cracker Company
Stranded Voters Wait For Tire On Plains Trip
J Allen and party endured five hours on the plains east of Ault to vote after a tire failed near Creeley. The group, including Mrs. Allen and Mrs. George Statler, drove to Camfield for the Greeley Poudre election and awaited a replacement tire from Greeley. They contacted a telegraph and waited for repair or transport. Florence Howard visited her parents and returned to Denver for school.
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Ault
Creeley
J. Allen
Allen
George Statler
J. Petrikin
Camfield
Greeley-Poudre
Greeley
Huge Thanksgiving Dinner Feeds 119 At Burrton Family Ball
Hutchinson Kansas December 6 1924 a quarter ton of food fed John Redenbaugh family at Burrton for Thanksgiving. The 119 attendees ranged from great grandfather to youngest great grandchild and included 9 children 56 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. He hopes to reach 150 relatives before he dies.
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Hutchinson, Kan
John Redenbaugh
Burrton
Redenbauch
Redenbaugh
Licenses for Weddings Reach 200 This Year Weld County
Weld county records show 200 marriage licenses issued so far in 1911 with three weeks left. The year’s pattern is notable as there were no licenses issued on January 1 or during holiday periods, despite overall activity.
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Weld
Copeland and Ada Coats Visit Greeley Ties
Superintendent A B Copeland of the Ordway schools spent the Thanksgiving vacation in Greeley with his wife and returned to work. Ada B Coats, a former Greeley high school teacher during Copeland's tenure, was a guest at the Copeland home. Coats currently teaches at Cheyenne High School.
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Copeland
A. B. Copeland
Ordway Schools
Greeley
Ada B. Coats
Greeley High School
Miss Coats
Cheyenne High School
All Day Ladies Aid Meeting at Methodist Church
The Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist church holds an all day gathering today at Mrs. Tane's home. A noon dinner is planned and the group will spend the day on church work after a business session.
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Kersey
Ladies’ Aid Society of the
Methodist Church
Tane
Ireland and Moore Elected Directors in Two Districts
J. R. Moore won the Greeley Poudre district director seat with 166 of 247 votes, replacing C. E. Latham. Voting occurred at Nunn, Pierce and Camfield with landowners among participants. In Henrylyn district C. M. Ireland defeated W. H. Beggs for director by 51 of 96 ballots cast.
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J. R. Moore
Greeley + Poudre
C. E. Latham
Mr. Moore
Nunn
Pierce
Camfield
Greeley
Henrylyn
C. M. Ireland
W. H. Beggs
Weld County Wilson Club Forms To Back Wilson 1912
Enthused locals gathered in Frank J. Green's office to organize a Weld Granty Wilson Club. Frank Green elected chairman with Charles E. Phelps as secretary. A committee was named to arrange details for a two week follow up meeting. The group aims to support the Democratic party and back economy and efficiency in public offices.
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Woodrow Wilson
Frank J. Green
Opera House
Wilson Club
Frank Green
Charles E. Phelps
G. M. Houston
C. B. Dyde
G. B. Halsted
F. J. Green
Charlies E. Phelps
Gov. Wilson
Carpenter Chops Off Finger While Splitting Wood
Evans Dec. 6 Henry Westree, a veteran carpenter, was reading when called to split kindling. He severed his little finger on the chopping block and went back indoors unconscious. A physician treated the injury.
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Evans
Henry Westree
City Council Deliberates on Appropriation and Park Ordinance
Last night the city council debated the appropriation ordinance awaiting action by next Tuesday. The levy remains as last year with slight valuation reductions as aldermen balance city income. Attorney C. Townsend notified the city of a probable refund over 300 dollars to Red Darnell stemming from a police court dispute. An ordinance accepting Glenmere Park moved to the first reading. Permits to remove cottonwood trees were approved for compliant applicants. L. C. Vanderlip seeks to bury a 280 gallon gasoline tank on a sidewalk on Eighth Avenue. Health commissioner reports the city’s general health improved compared with last year.
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Co. C. Townsend
Red Darnell
Darnell
Glenmere Park
L. C. Vanderlip
Eighth Avenue
After Years Will Go Home to England Visit
Walter McCullough, son of Mr and Mrs James McCullough of La Grange, plans a return to his English birthplace after four years away. He came to America as a child with his parents and will be joined by his mother and sister, Miss Sarah McCullough, who stop in La Salle for a brief visit with Mrs Phil Dale.
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Walter McCullough
England
Mr. McCullough
James McCullough
la Grange
America
Sarah McCullough
la Salle
Phil Dale
Fine Concert Is Promised By Local Philharmonic
The Philharmonic society both orchestra and chorus rehearse together at the Presbyterian church for next Tuesday’s concert at Sterling theater. St John’s Eve marks the debut of the new canta ta to be performed by the chorus and 20 piece orchestra. The rehearsal suggests a memorable event and the turnout will set a local talent record in Greeley. The full program is being prepared and will be announced soon.
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The
Philharmonic Society
Presbyterian Church
Sterling Theater
St. John's Eve
East
Greeley
Meteor Startles Greeley with Bright Northeast Burst
News reports say a large meteor lit the night sky near Greeley around 9:30 PM causing shock and speculation of an explosion. Residents from Ault to Kersey witnessed the event with a blinding flash and falling stars, many noting the northeast trajectory and distant impact.
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Greeley
McNamara
Catholic Fair Opens with Dazzle and Pretty Helpers
St. Peter's Catholic fair in Greeley opened in spectacular fashion with a full slate of booths, moving pictures, music, and dancing. Misses Katie Burke and a long list of helpers ran fish pond, gift booths, refreshments, candies, punch, ice cream, and fancy work while a six piece orchestra led by W. F. Beckett provided music. Father Conway oversaw operations as James Stewart managed the film projector and the fair runs ten days ending December 10.
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St. Peter's Catholic Fair
Father Casey
Katie Burke
Marie Spillman
Alice O'Neill
Geraldine Onstine
Regina Black
Marie Walsh
May Barry
Lola Updyke
May Sokup
Wiliam Phelan
Mary O’brien
Ruth Edwards
Loretta Lane
Eliza Piedalue
Almina Piedalue
Josephine Brocktrop
Wilkinson
Heffernan
W. E. Culver
M. J. Walsh
Fred Orman
T. F. Cahill
D. R. McArthur
W. J. Spillman
Roach
J. A. Enright
Frank Benson
Young
James Allen
Florence Weiser
Margaret
Oynahan
Anna Hoefschult
Marion O’connell
Josephine McCarthy
Bonnie White
Jennie Dempewolf
Harold Young
Margaret Cayting
Norah Dillon
Kate
John McCunniff
Mr. Miller
W. F. Beckett
James Stewart
Denver
Father Conway
Greeley
Gore Seeks Wilson or Clark in 1912 Nominations
Oklahoma Senator Gore says he would not vote if LaFollette faced Wilson or Clark, prefers Wilson or Clark and would back LaFollette only if neither wins. He attacks Taft as Roosevelt’s policy carrier and labels Aldrich Cannon Payne and Smoot as pallbearers. He cites insurgent influence from North Dakota.
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St. Paul, Minn
Senator LaFollette
Woodrow Wilson
John D. Rockefeller
Thomas P. Gore
Oklahoma
Champ Clark
Wilson
Clark
LaFollette
California
Senator Clapp
Minnesota
Robert M. LaFollette
Wisconsin
Poudre Valley Lodge Elects Officers for Annual Meeting
Poudre Valley lodge No. 12 I O O F held its annual election Tuesday evening at the regular meeting. Ed Livigood was chosen N G J H Kidder W V G A A Woodbury and FP J Allnutt were reelected to key posts. A oyster supper followed the session. The Greeley lodge ranks as the state’s second largest with over 400 members.
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Poudre Valley Lodge No. 12
Greeley Lodge
Ed Livigood
N. G
J. H. Kidder
Wv. G
A. A. Woodbury
J. Allnutt
Carter Honored by School Masters Club
Superintendent C. Carter of Greeley Public Schools has been elected to the School Masters Club, which meets monthly in Denver. The 60 member limit creates a long waiting list, and election is regarded as a notable honor.
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C. &. Carter
Greeley Public Schools
Schoolmasters’ Club
Denver
Fry Family News From Elkhorn to London Return
Norman Fry of the Elkhorn mountains has returned from a two month visit to London England. He is joined by his youngest sister Miss Mary Fry who will stay until next October. Mrs Fry and two elder sisters visited Denver and Greeley while Mary travels to Ault to see brother Walter Fry before returning to the mountains.
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Norman Fry
Elkhorn
London
England
Mr. Fry
Mary Fry
Mrs. Fry
Miss Mary
Denver
Greeley
Ault
Walter Fry
Mrs. Katie Davidson Dies After Illness in Greeley
Mrs. Katie Davidson wife of Wayne Davidson dies at Greeley hospital after long illness. She had lived in Greeley for many years and is survived by her husband two daughters and one son. Funeral services to be led by Rev. J L Thompson at 2 pm Friday at the family home.
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Katie Davidson
Wayne Davidson
Greeley Hospital
Library Opens at Eaton in Memory of B H Fatton
Eaton, Dec 6. The new library building erected by Mrs Rebecca Eaton in memory of her husband B H Fatton was opened to the public Tuesday and formally presented by Bruce G Eaton, her son. Patronesses hosted a daylong reception and led an evening program of music and talks. A large picture, the Ancient Forum of Rome, was donated by W B Longworth for display in the main hall.
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Forum
Rome
W. B. Longworth
December Discontinuation Of Friday Visits By Horne Family
Mrs. G. D. Horne and her daughter Mrs. G. E. Horne announce they will stop their Friday at home engagements for the month of December.
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G. D. Horne
G. E. Horne
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Tobacco Trust
American Tobacco Company
Tobias Mattes
Mrs. Mattox
Mrg
Florence Howard
Sevral
Meg. Olver Howard
Denvar
Ireland
Moore
New Jersey
Townsend
G. H. Candlin
Eaton
Ralph Henderson
Aton
Badger
Crow Creek
Meteor
Gore
Poudre Valley Lodge
Kersey Kersey
Kersey Gun Club
Carter
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