Governor Olson Frees Tom Mooney Amid Speech Echoes
Governor Culbert Olson announced clemency for Tom Mooney five days after his inauguration as California’s first Democratic governor in 40 years. The ceremony drew a packed La Quinta penitentiary audience as Olson claimed the case warranted review and that Mooney would soon enjoy freedom. Witnesses observed the release scene as Mooney hesitated, then accepted the moment with quiet resolve, praising the governor’s action amid a celebratory crowd.
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Vier
Culbert J. Olson
Troka
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California
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Smith
Tes
Grison
Ban Qientin
Petvate Clothae
Meoney
Warden Siuish
la Quentin
Davia
San Quentig
Patioreau
Monney
Cars Collide Near State Line Damages Listed
Report of a late night collision near the state line on Eglway No. S88. Drivers Nor Win Whierbottom of Denver and Dixie Onevta Brown of Cheyenne sustained no injuries. Whierbottom’s damages listed at 200 dollars and Brown’s at 225 dollars. state patrol noted.
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Wiley HO
Wyoming
Nor Win Whierbottom
Denver
Dixie Onevta Brown
Cheyenne
Statn Conviesy
Farm Institute Backs Truck Tax Change Restriction
Weld county farmers back a fight to end wheel taxes and tolls on truckers, urging abolition of entry ports and the $25 truck license. A resolution presented by Warren Monfort seeks a flat tax based on truck capacity with licenses issued accordingly. The measure passed unanimously at Lin Well county farm institute, noting strong sentiment to remove burdens on produce transport.
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Laforete
Frank Protsman Driver Day Hitting Pedestrians
An incomplete report states Frank Protsman, driving a car, hit a rear vehicle and knocked down two pedestrians, Roy Bluquist and a boy. H A Moyt of Louisville reported the incident to Sheriff Gus Anderson on Friday night.
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Frank Protsman
Shecll
Gus Anderson
H. A. Moyt
Louieville
Roy Bluquist
Ti.g. Reinert
Loarumont
Mis Pines
Reinert
Generator Theft From Ex-Chief’s Car In Gree joy
A generator was stolen from the Plymuth automobile of Willan H. Lores former chief of yulive of Gree joy during the night. Police notes list the car site parket at the rear of his home on Twelfth street. Other arrests include a suspect from Port Warren for reckless driving and a person named Dorothy Harper detained for disorderly conduct.
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Plymuth
Willan H. Lores
Yulive
Greejoy
Borges
Lys
Twelfth Street
M. Dranstedt
Greeley
Ad Telic
Teket
Slax Sewald
Port Warren
Denver
H Companyivy
Dorothy Harper
Dilso
Nemver
Arvéestel
Disturnalee
Spud Growers Plan Labeling Bill in Colorado Legislature
Weld county potato growers will sponsor a bill to label cull potatoes from farm to consumer to prevent deceptive packaging. Art Anderson will chair a committee to draft the proposal for legislators, with members from Greeley Eaton and nearby towns. Dr. L W Durrell spoke on the new wilt disease and its spread at a meeting attended by about 40 growers.
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Potaso
Colorado
Rex Cafe
Totato
Art Annerson
Legigrators
Larry Nailey
Datan
Charles McLeod
Gilcrest
H. DB. Pavia
Fort Lupton
B.D. Will
Eaton
Washington
Calavado
Joseph Arridy
Dorothy Daly
Puetla Yehoulgtel
Canan City
Holden
Sherif Ghy McGinness
Greeley
Larkin
Homer Kidder
Ariidy
Areidy
Br. Volilen
Maton Pasiathil
Ur. J. K. Totnes Sr
Young Danley Finishes Randolph Field Training
Birdman from Weld training at Randolph Field the West Point of the Air is Janws R Danley of northeast of Greeley pictured in the cockpit of a plane He is the son of the J S Danleys He has more than 150 hours of flying time and has been advanced to BT-9 airplanes After completing primary at Randolph he will go to Kelly Field for advanced work Engraving by the tribune.
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House Republicans threaten to freeze out Democrats in Senate committee posts
In Denver Republicans threaten retaliation to force Senate Democrats to alter committee assignments. Speaker Higby notes possible reshuffling as the session opens with Governor-elect Carn set to be inaugurated, while Democrats push back on GOP demand for broader representation.
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Norgaard
Denver
House
Upun
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Stele Senate
Assembly
William E. Higby
Republican Monument
Senate
Higby
Ralph L. Carn
Divorce Petition Filed by Rachel Get in Greeley Court
Rachel Get seeks divorce from Leland Bell in county court citing cruelty and requesting child custody. The couple married April 30, 1997 and have two children. The case records show ongoing dispute over custody and dissolution of the marriage.
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Rachel Hell
Greeley
Leland Bell
Scout Council Elects New Officers After Annual Banquet
Long's Peak Boy Scout council will elect new officers Sunday night at the banquet closing the annual meeting. Dean S Arthur Jolman of Fort Collins is president and likely to be reelected. The program includes demonstrations in Gunter Hall starting at 2:40 p.m.
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Long's Peak
Drivers of Hire Vehicles To Be Checked by State Patrolmen
State Highway Patrol plans to begin Monday roadside checks of drivers of hire vehicles for valid chauffeur licenses due for renewal. Licenses cost $2 and must be renewed yearly. Violators will be cited and brought before the court.
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Patrointon
wiLbo
Ohce
Contempt of Court Charge for Local Man Detained
Frank Koebig of Dacono was jailed Friday on contempt of court. He was to be released Saturday upon payment of the cost, after failing to appear and prevent a report on an estate inventory and haunting.
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Frank Koebig
Dacono
Dieterte
Trenry Dieterte
Gill
Florance
Uleteris
Yalsa Imoney
No Holdups Reported In Northern Colummte Friday Night
Fragmented OCR notes report gas exploitation and bandit activity with Highway patrol impersonators. Mentions fictional names Amelia Miliet and William Muslerdied, plus a line about retirees Logan Bt on the Denver-Morrison Way.
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Colummte
Amelia Miliet
Lafayette St
Wetllam Muslerdied
Logan Bt
Denver-Morrison
Beets Benefit Signups Start in Weld County Tuesday
Signing of 1938 sugar beet benefit applications will begin in Weld County on Tuesday, Gordon says. Details note countywide signups, locations, and daily schedule from Windsor to Keenesburg, with completion aims and checks from Kansas City. Local officials urge growers to start as early as possible, with delays possible if attendance is limited.
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Weld
Carol the Gordon
Wie
Weld County Agricultural Com
Wralington
Gorton
Avery
Kansas City
Poesday
Johnstasyi
Mead
Fala Windsor
Fort Lanton
Ghana
Wind Eaton
City Mill
Fort Lupton
Chamber of Commercs
Amit
Gymnia Aton
Keenesburg
Bf Greeley
Ninth Street
Move to reduce WPA funds heats Congress debate
Washington January 7 Roosevelt pushes a new strategy with Congress to cut WPA funds and curb the Works Progress Administration purse. House aides and subcommittee members weigh tentative spending and possible revisions as negotiations progress.
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Untitled misread note about a fire at Sterling Theatre
Fragmentary report mentions a call to Sterling Theatre by Ywo Gresley femen and a loud disturbance. No clear date or outcome is discernible from the readable text.
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Gresley
Ford Motion For Dismissal In Election Contest Hearing
Ford motion to dismiss the election contest over alleged voting mistakes is heard in county court. Fred C. Pod, a Democrat and county commissioner-elect, is represented by John W. O'Magan and Ralph E. Waldo Jr. The plaintiff, A. William Hanson, Erie Republican, notes official returns by Ford by a margin of 89 votes and claims six voters were not eligible. Original lists showed 118 voters, later 142 listed.
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Democratic
Charles Plum
Frederick
Couuly Court
Mele Benjamin Woodcock
Wontcork
Ford
John W. O'Magan
Ralph E. Waldo, Jr
Cris
A. William Hanson
Erie
Nepublican
Crist
Hansen Reports Progress in Water Project Plan
Charlee Hansen president of the Northern Colorado Conservancy District outlined advances in the water project. The June 28 vote of 430 taxpayers approved the contract with the U S reclamation service and plans for a Green Mountain to Grand Lake power line, with construction at Isles Dak and a 12 mile barrage design progressing for spring work. The government will own the power, easing irrigation costs and boosting northern Colorado power access, with transmission to Wyoming and Fort Morgan negotiations under way.
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Hinson
Colorado Supreme Court
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Conservancy Dister
United States Reclamation
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Grand Lake
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Thuwen
Conservancy District
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Frreelay
Greeley
Fort Morgan
Yoara Ani
Nce
Costa
Fey
Wisk
Prospect Valley
Jurors Indict Democrat Chief In Pennsylvania
Jurors indict a Pennsylvania Democrat chief on multiple charges including blackmail and election fraud. Case names and officials appear, with grand jury actions and ensuing inquiries noted, amid political fallout and legislative scrutiny.
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Pennsylvania
Bank Clearings Rise in December 1938 vs 1937
Bank clearings in December 1938 reached 1,034,000.13 compared with 450,000 in December 1937. Yearly totals stood at 11,631,714.05, below the 1937 figure. Eaton Windsor banks announce Saturday closings at Eston and Windsor at noon starting on the given date.
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Greeley
Hanks
Lelong
Eaton-Windsor Banks
Eston
Windnartre
Public Service plan eyed for Grand Lake area water project
Contemplated construction by Public Service Company and private holders would expand a huge water hookup to Grand Lake, with 240000 acre feet claimed by Hansen and the farmer. Outstanding issues include a demand for the remaining 86000 acre feet to be delivered annually by the project.
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Gether Avith
Public Service Company
Grand Lake
Ap, Hansen
Bliss Heads Farm Institute Obscure Meeting Notes
A fragmentary report lists names like Bliss of Hopely and several others from various towns. It references resolutions urging seed inspection legislation and condemning anti truck operator measures while praising the institute’s services and the press for support.
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Hopely
Way
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Ray
Ted
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Ub Bt
Milliken
H. Davis
Enet Leuplein
Frank Woda
Ygttfo Ane
Riterol Onidatl
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Lab. Bod. Wave
Harvey Batley
Wyn Cavedll
Milt Warnery
T. Wilean
A. Hill
Larry Glank
Gut
Teaila
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