Courtroom arguments end with denial of motion to dismiss
Attorneys for both sides clashed in a Denver courtroom as Judge George Allen denied the defense motion to dismiss after five law points were argued. Willus Stidger admitted payment with Detective Green for testimony for Leftwich. Roy Portner testified about Sandy offering to testify for money in a separate suit.
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Haynes
George Allen
Willus Stidger
Denver
William Green
Leftwich
Roy Portner
Fort Collins
Sandy
Potter
George Wagner
Katie Stewart
Larimer County
Stidger
Billy Green
Legal courtroom clash over misquoted law and jury verdicts
District Attorney Carlson refutes Haynes claims on misapplication of the law and uncorroborated accomplice testimony. Haynes counters that the state overstated facts in the information and that civil rules on conscience and sentencing should guide criminal verdicts. Judge Allen weighs in with a decisive ruling.
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Haynes
Carlson
Sandy
Austin
Leftwich
Allen
Union Pacific litigation may block roads near city
The text notes possible road disruptions linked to a Union Pacific decision affecting access to the city and references millions in potential expenses. It also mentions a basketball game at the Armory between the University of Colorado five and Arrow, with listed players and anticipated large crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Armory
University of Colorado Five
Lloyd Neill
State University
McFadden
Carver
Morrison
McNeil
Taylor
Rail battle looms over Denver routes and giant road litigations
The amended UP answer prepared in New York and Omaha targets the Burlington and Denver Laramie & Northwestern in a case in the district court. Hill and Harriman interests face a costly, yearslong fight that could restrain operations and affect Greeley and Weld County as the rail giants clash and the UP lines move toward Seattle and Hill interests toward Portland.
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Denver
Laramie & Northwestern
Burlington
Union Pacific Road
New York
Omaha
District Court
Hill and Harriman
Greeley
Weld County
Harriman
Denver, Laramie & Northwestern
Hill Interests
Union Pacific
Seattle
Portland
City Attorney Demands Wootten Appe arance in County Court
City Attorney Joseph Ewing notifies Harry O’Brien counsel for J W Wootten to appear in county court on December 17 and show cause why the appeal from the police court should not be dismissed. If remanded to the police court, the city attorney will seek a body judgment and Wootten’s jail sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Ewing
Harry O'Brien
J. W. Wootten
Wootten
Western Slope Beet Sugar Plan To Invest In Factory
Grand Junction December 14. An announcement outlines planned improvements to the local sugar factory before next season at a cost of 50000. Tomorrow the second payment to beet growers will be made and over 100000 will be distributed. A campaign to boost beet sugar demand is to start to reduce cane sugar usage in western Colorado.
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Grand Junction
Lorado
Graphic Club Session Studies Feelings and Emotion
Mrs Josephine Cheeseman hosted the Graphic club at her home on Monday afternoon. With Mrs Charles Couzens absent, president Mrs E M Nusbaum led. Members and Miss Ida Bishop discussed Feeling and Emotion, and Cheeseman will lead next meeting on Heredity.
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Graphic Club
Josephine Cheeseman
Charles Couzens
E M. Nusbaum
Mesdames G. Law
H. D. Parker
Ida Bishop
Cheeseman
Jubilee as Ault church to burn debt papers
Ault residents prepare for jubilee day two weeks from last Sunday when the church will burn the last debt papers. B C Whittaker of Greeley, who preached last Sunday, will attend the event.
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Ault Church
Ault
B. C. Whittaker
Greeley
Ranch Purchase Near Greeley Sealed by O'Farrell
Big Ranch owner Ollie O'Farrell bought J. M. Ferguson's 200 acre ranch five miles west of Greeley for 24000 dollars. O'Farrell has resided on the property for seven years and will remain to manage and live there.
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Ollie O'Farrell
J. M. Ferguson
Greeley
Mr. O'Farrell
Police seek source of jewel loot linked to Webb case
Police question how C. M. Webb obtained tagged jewelry found in his possession. Tags indicate stores or cheaper shops. investigators suspect a burglary linked to a town in the state. Webb denies, but authorities plan further charges as cases widen beyond alleged clothing theft and Leftwich matter.
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Webb
C. M. Webb
Karl Little
Justice Hatch
Union Pacific seeks 400 foot right of way through Greeley
The Union Pacific explains Robert S. Lovett's secrecy filled visit to Greeley while pursuing a 400 foot wide right of way across the city. The firm plans to file an amended answer in De Bolt v. Union Pacific, invoking 1864 acts and deeds of Denver Pacific predecessors. The move could affect property owners along the line as other railroads enter Greeley. The company hints at appeals to higher courts if needed.
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City of Greeley
Union Pacific
Supreme Court
Robert S. Lovett
Union Pacific Road
E. H. Harriman
Greeley
de Bolt
Acts of Congress
Denver Pacific Railroad Company
United States Supreme Tribunal
Leftwich defense strands Carlson on stand in Weld County court
In Weld County district court the defense calls District Attorney Carlson to testify as a witness for the defense. The courtroom erupts as Rhodes questions Carlson while spectators cheer and the judge allows a dramatic clash over confession records and legal procedure.
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Carlson
Rhodes
Libel Suit Over Magazine Article Seeks Damages
William G. Smith known as Governor files suit in Denver district court seeking 50 000 damages from Harvey J. O Higgins and Judge Ben B Lindsey. He alleges the October Everybody’s Magazine article about his tenure as speaker of the house in the Twelfth General Assembly is libelous false and defamatory. He requests a judgment against the defendants and confinement in the county jail for one year or until damages are paid if he wins.
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William G. Smith
Tramway Bill Smith
District Court of
Denver
Harvey J. O'Higgins
Ben B. Lindsey
General Assembly
Everybody's Magazine
Eaton Grade School Team Beats Greeley
The Eaton eighth grade team defeated the Greeley eighth graders 37 to 31 Saturday in the Eaton High School gym. Benton Steele manages the Eaton boys while Ray Eaton coaches the Greeley squad, which arrived by automobile.
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Eaton Grade
Greeley
Orpheum Show Delights Audience With Standout Performers
A popular bill at the Orpheum this week pleases patrons. Lead singer Ernest Brinkman delivers a strong performance and Imogene Bennett charms the crowd as the illustrated song proves engaging. The pictures and overall program draw favorable reactions.
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Orpheum
Ernest Brinkman
Imogene Bennett
Work of laying rails delayed on Pacific
Ground is frozen delaying Union Pacific track work. Rails have reached two miles from Briggsdale but securing rails in current weather is impossible, so the project is halted.
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Pacific
Union Pacific
Briggsdale
Marriage of Local Farmer Weds Chicago Woman in Denver
Kersey residents report the marriage of Andrew Loloff, a farmer from this area, to Miss Lizzie Siegel of Chicago in Denver. The couple will reside on Mr. Loloff s farm in Kersey.
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Kersey
Denver
Andrew Loloff
Lizzie Siegel
Chicago
Attorney Carlson Faces Heated Cross Exam In Denver Case
The courtroom erupts as Attorney Carlson defends pursuing higher up figures in the affair linked to a choking incident at a Denver saloon. Rhodes and Carlson trade sharp questions about confessions, perjury, and the path to the truth while spectators clap and the bailiff struggles to restore order. Judge Allen halts the exchange to move on.
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Rhodes
Carlson
Leftwich
Denver
Sandy
Gomae
Billy Green
Hollicker
Unfurnished bonds case leads to county jail release
The incident centers on Eli W. Furgeson sued for divorce by Cora Furgeson. He was arrested after failing to furnish bonds, and information reached the authorities that his son has pneumonia, resulting in a release. This marks a unique moment in state legal proceedings as the writ of no ex ent was waived.
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Eli W. Furgeson
Cora Furgeson
Furgeson
Cnent
County jail visit shows Perry county case moves toward divorce
Word reached Attorney Joseph owing counsel for Mrs Furgeson that Furgeson's 14 year old son Chester is very ill with pneumonia. The man was allowed to go home to Evans to tend the boy. Matrimonial troubles have troubled county authorities this past week and now head to the divorce court.
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Joseph
Furgeson
Chester
Evans
Public action in Furgeson marriage dispute and arrest
Public and county officials report a brewing family conflict centered on Cecelia Furgeson’s planned marriage to a 6 year old? The article notes court involvement, consent disputes by the father, and a no exit order issued by Judge Garrigues. Furgeson was arrested, jailed, then released to care for his ill son, with ongoing divorce and alimony action anticipated.
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Furgeson
Sheriff's Office
Cecelia
Frank
Henry Luther
Garrigues
Mayor Houston Addresses Brotherhood Meeting on Government Form
More than 100 men from city church groups attended at the Methodist church to hear Mayor G. M. Houston discuss The Commission Form of Government. He presented both sides and did not definitively endorse the form, prompting animated discussion and the formation of a study class. A committee explored federation of church brotherhoods and the Commercial Club quartet performed several selections.
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Methodist Church
G. M. Houston
W. E. Keyes
R. F. Graham
R. A. Luper
J. C. Alder- Man
Commercial Club
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R. S. Lovett
Assistant
Leftwich Attorneys
Bar Association
Hanaeast Et Se
Colorado
Franti
Carlsen
Lindsey
Kersey Man
Pather
Son
Brotherhood OF All Churches
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