Greeley Eyes Interurban Link Through Denver
Harold R. Knight, St. Louis financier, visited Greeley December 3 to discuss a possible interurban line between Denver and Greeley. In an extended St. Louis interview he asserted the road will surely go through Greeley and that right of way will be secured, pleasing Weld county residents and eastern capitalists backing the project.
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St. Louis
Greeley
Kase
Harold R. Knight
Denver
Weld County
Electric road planned from Denver to Greeley
In a St. Louis interview Mr J outlines a Denver to Greeley electric line with an extension to Collins. He notes a Denver to Boulder arc already exists and predicts little opposition, asserting ready right of way and finance from local businessmen. The route would cross Weld and Larimer counties and enter a region he calls among the richest in the nation. He cautions no formal steps have started yet but insists the project will proceed.
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ST. Louis Papel
Weld
Larimer
Colorado
Denver
Greeley
Collins
Boulder
United States
BAILEROAD DEFIES OFFICIALS IN MAIL PAY DISPUTE
Washington reports the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad will weigh mail without master general approval to end the long standing fight over railway mail pay. The line carries mail under protest and asserts it operates without a contract, risking a court injunction to challenge interference.
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Washington
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
New Haven Road
Crowded Weld County Court May Session Likely
The district court docket is described as overflowing and may extend into the May session, potentially making it one of Weld county history’s longest terms. The lengthy docket reflects a high workload and ongoing cases.
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Weld County
Greeley Girl Weds Council Bluffs Man in Denver
A Greeley girl Miss Mawhinney married L. S. Young of Council Bluffs in a Denver ceremony Monday. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. B. Mawhinney and has many Greeley friends. The couple will live in Council Bluffs after a short visit in Greeley.
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Greeley
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Denver
Missa Mawhinney
L. S. Young
Counc Bluffs
8. Mawhinney
Greeey
Counell Bluffs
Big Factory Interest Grows in LaSalle Colorado
Fort Lupton resident O Rink of Silver State Packing meets LaSalle Commercial Club to discuss building a factory. A Denver firm sent a representative, who could not attend but sent a note to arrange a later meeting. Both parties say LaSalle offers better prospects than a Chicago company. Despite bad weather, attendance was strong as committees outlined plans for town growth, by-laws, electric lights, and incorporation.
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LaSalle
Colorado
Canning Tory
Silver State Packing Company
Fort Leapton
Commercial Club
Denver
Frink
Chicago Company
Ths
George Morgan Named Camfield Hotel Manager
The Tribune reports George Morgan will become Camfield hotel manager, with final arrangements made Monday. J S Hall will stay on until year’s end, then Morgan takes possession. Morgan is a longtime Greeley businessman who recently sold his Ninth Avenue confectionery.
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the Tribune
George Morgan
Camfield
J. S&s Hall
Mr. Morgan
Morgen
Greeley
Ninth Avenue
Brugemé Veldren
Hall
Lee Lybarger entertains large crowd at Metho dist church
Lee Francis Lybarger drew a large snowbound audience at the Methodist church speaking on How to Be Happy with the idea Intensity of feeling moderation of action. Rev Lace outlined upcoming attractions while Lybarger arrived late due to the late train.
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Methodist Church
Lee Francis Lybarger
Mr. Lybarger
Lybarger
Epworth League
Mr. Lace
State Officials Set Seventy Five Cent Meal Cap
Governor Shafroth announced a 75 cent meal limit for state officials and employees, rejecting higher expenses. The military board discussed armory site plans at Nineteenth and Pearl, with negotiations for Cotop Springs land and multiple site offers.
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Military Board
Ely
Denver
Nineteenth and
Pearl Streets
National Guard
Cot O Springs
First Gun Fired In Pacific Burlington Battle
A conference is held in the city today between Burlington and Denver Laramie Northwestern officials. They discuss the sale of the Laramie Northwestern to Burlington and a revised survey toward LaSalle. Officials would not confirm or deny a pending deal, per a closely connected source.
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Pacific
Burlington
LaSalle
Laramie
Denver
Laramie & Northwestern
Union Pacific
Denver, Laramie & Northwestern
Hill
Th Harriman
Officials of Burlington and Union Pacific Meet in City
Burlington and Union Pacific officials hold talks in this city over coal lands Wyoming and a 200 foot right of way dispute. The Burlington aims to enter the city despite UP legal claims, signaling the first shot in an ongoing Hill Harriman power struggle.
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Burlington
Denver
Laramie & Northwestern
Wyoming
Union Pacific
Ayn
Railroads Fail to Agree on Homeseekers Rates for 1910
Chicago reports a split among western railroads over homeseekers fares for 1910. A maximum Chicago rate rises by five dollars to 36, with related increases to St Louis and Kansas City and a two dollar rise from St Paul. Smaller roads hold firm on special rates. The Alton’s numerous excursion rates blocked a full agreement.
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Chicago
Western Railroads
Southwest
Northwest
St. Louis
Imum
California
Colorado
Alton
Police Search Hours For Small Child Louise Venables
Five year old Louise Venables wandered lost in a blizzard near LaSalle while visiting relatives from Texas. The girl disappeared in Greeley Monday afternoon. a passerby found her cold and cash soon after dark and she was sheltered by locals until her family retrieved her.
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Louise Venables
Texas
Louise
Ida Venables
John Todd
LaSalle
Greeley
Eighth Avenue
Sixteenth Street
Olpah child on the road to recovery
Stephen Oleah, the boy brought from Carr with a severely injured hand after a giant cap explosion, is reported to be doing as well as could be expected. He is described as comfortable and progressing nicely at the hospital.
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Stephen Oleah
Carr
Kersey Merchant Williams Weds in Denver
Clarence E Williams a prominent Kersey businessman married Monday to Miss Mabel Norburn in Denver. The bride taught at Hugo Colorado. Williams partners with his brother Charles Williams in the Kersey Lumber Company. The couple expect to return home today and settle in Kersey.
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Kersey
Clarence E. Williams
Mabel Norburn
Denver
Hugo
Colo
Williams
Charles Williams
Piel Case Taken to Supreme Court for Hanging
Appeals reach the Supreme Court in the murder case of Fred Piel who was found guilty of killing George Kerber near Johnstown last fall. He remains on death row at Canon City penitentiary with an execution date set for the week of April 3.
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Supreme Court of the State
Fred Piel
George Kerber
Johnstown
Piel
Canon City
Child smothered to death in Keensburg bed
An 18 day old infant, child of William Acree, Keensburg, was found dead yesterday morning. The coroner is investigating the case with two other children reported to be involved.
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William Acree
Mr. Acree
Keensburg
Greeley High School Seeks State Championship
Greeley Arrows move toward the state high school title after a 24 to 21 win at Fort Morgan. The team faces Waton High School next with Rex Waton and Brush at forwards, Wright center, Benton and Reynolds guards, H Balch sub.
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Greeley
Waton High School
Rex Waton
Brush
Wright
Benton
Reynolds
H. Balch
McClintock
M. Balch
Denver High School
Weld County Selected For Large Hog Ranch Near Lucerne
Jacob Weinberger announces plans to establish a major hog ranch a few miles from Lucerne in Weld County. He will ship hogs within three months and aim for about 2000 head by April 1, citing abundant feed, favorable climate, and shade for hogs. He compares Weld with Routt and Iowa, noting a growing western pork industry including a Denver packing plant.
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Lucerne
Jacob Weinberger
Greeley
Weinberger
Mr. Weinberger
Weld County
Iowa
Colorado
Routt
Denver
Greeley Records Heaviest Snow of the Year
Weld County reports a heavy snowfall as the storm lingers around Greeley seen as the tail end of a blizzard sweeping the region just east of Colorado. Warmer air promises relief in the coming days while northern states endure severe cold near 23 below zero.
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Greeley
Weld County
Colorado
Mercury
United States Keeps Policy Toward Nicaragua Firm
Secretary of State Knox stated that Washington would not change its stance toward Nicaragua despite Madriz becoming president. Madriz must prove capable of a responsible government and of repairing wrongs against American citizens. The State Department said U S policy remains as outlined in Knox's note to the Nicaraguan chargé.
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Washington
Knox
Nicaragua
Madriz
Zelaya
State Department
United States
Mr. Rodriguez
Suit Filed Over $159 Note From Bell to Price
A. B. Price, a creditor from the LaGrange district, sues for the recovery of 159 dollars on a note given by W. P. Bell who recently departed for parts unknown. The suit is brought through attorneys Joseph Ewing and William Kelley.
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W. P. Bell
A. B. Price
Bell
Joseph Ewing
William Kelley
LaGrange District
Five Thousand Dollar Claim Against Sugar Firm
George Williams sues Great Western Sugar Company in district court claiming $5,000 in damages after injuries from a fall from scaffolding at the sugar factory on June 26, 1998. Williams is represented by K. G. Strong. the company by H. E. Churchill. Jury failed to reach
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Great Western Sugar Company
George Williams
K. G. Strong
H. E. Churchill
Jury Fails to Reach Verdict in Williams Scaffold Case
The suit claims Williams was injured when scaffold folding was neglected in erection at the factory. He suffered a broken rib and spinal curvature, with other injuries that hindered heavy manual work. The fall from height was severe but did not cause instant death, and recovery began after weeks of concern. The alleged permanency of injuries remains the central issue.
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Williams
Livestock Suffering in Colorado Snowbound Ranges
Reports to the Colorado state bureau of child and animal protection warn cattle and horses face hunger and exposure due to heavy snowfall. Deputies will press charges for neglect while stock inspectors arrange food aid. cases include 1000 cattle near Sterling, 4 ponies on Pine River mesa, and 100 horses at Otis. A church meeting was postponed to next month.
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Colorado State Bureau of Child and Animal Protection
Denver
E. K. Whitehead
State Board of Stock Inspection
Sterling
Stoneham
Raymer
Otis
Durango
Society
Pine River Mesa
Men Who Doped and Robbed Harley Lane Still At Liberty
Harley Lane the Eaton farmer who was drugged and robbed on a Union Pacific train between Eaton and LaSalle Sunday afternoon continued his journey yesterday. Police in Denver Greeley and Weld county have sought the two men who gave the doped whisky and boarded the train with the aim of selecting a victim. The two suspects remain at large as authorities pursue leads.
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LaSalle
Harley Lane
Eaton
Union Pacific
Lane
Severance
Ohio
Denver
Greeley
Weld County
Weld
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