Tragedy on Platteville Farm Ends in Death and Arrest
A July Fourth family quarrel on the A. T. Lucan farm near Platteville left George Hainbridge dead after being shot by J P Phillips, who also wounded his wife, the young couple’s ages given as about 26 and 16 to 17. Thatcher, Bainbridge, and Phillips were involved. Phillips surrendered to authorities and was jailed. Coroner and sheriff arrived and Titan.
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Camper Dick Moffitt Ends Life at Betes Park Ranch
John A Moffitt known as Dick Moffitt, a cook for a camping party, died by his own action at 8 o clock Saturday night at the Hayward ranch twenty miles west of Loveland on the Betes park road. He seated the .38 caliber rifle to his head and blew off the top of his skull after supper.
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Spanish War Veterans establish new camp on Fourth of July
A United Spanish War Veterans camp was formed with 20 members. Denver’s Henry W. Lawton camp commander Lewis F. L. Guthner and staff installed the camp. Elected officers include J. A. Taylor as commander R. L. Dye senior vice commander A. J. Luther junior vice commander Harvey Somerville officer of the day James L. Kendel surgeon Ben S. Nolin chaplain H. B. Mattox officer of the guard John Cremer James L. Jones W. K. Lewis trustees A. A H. Asman adjutant A. L. Mumper quarter master D. White sergeant major.
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Fort Collins Lawyer Shoots Man on Train
Leftwich, a Fort Collins attorney, shot and seriously wounded William Austin on the C and S Flyer near the city outskirts. The claim is Austin insulted women in the car, prompting a chase and confrontation. Austin is the son of a local prominent businessman. Leftwich is held to bail of $2.00.
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Daily Tribune to Provide Real Convention News From Denver
The Daily Tribune will carry essential news from the Democratic National Convention in Denver starting tomorrow. It promises concise, to the point reports without filler, delivering the key events and developments as they occur.
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Delegates and Visitors Flow Into Denver for Democratic Convention
Denver reports 5,000 delegates and other visitors arriving plus 26,000 from Colorado towns. Notables include Mr and Mrs Nicholas Longworth and Mr Ruth Seven lant anvil. A special train brings 600 Tammany men. Boss Guffy is reelected. McCaren is ousted.
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Firecracker Fire Destroys Barn in Raton Accident
The Pirecracker and Dad's Barn Francia, son of J L Mc Cracken, played with firecrackers behind the barn on the Fourth. A cracker escaped into the hay causing a blaze. Neighbors rushed to help as everyone else left for Greeley. In about a half hour the barn was gone, with an estimated loss near one hundred dollars.
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Train Kills Prominent Boy In Tripune Salida
Joe Jennings aged 19 son of Peter Jennings a noted Lake County Democratic politician was killed by a train in Tripune Salida Colorado. He attempted to beat his way onto the train, his foot snagged in a frog and he fell under the wheels severing his head. He had money to pay his fare.
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Pioneer of St Vrain Valley Dies at Home
God Ls Mead a longtime St Vrain Valley resident since 1871 died at his home this morning. He was among the early settlers of the section and part of its pioneer community.
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Greeley Fourth of July Fest Owes Big Noon Crowd
A noon crowd of about twenty thousand gathered in Lincoln Park Greeley for the Fourth of July with soldiers bands parades and daylight fireworks. The event featured lunch baskets rides games and a rap show with wrestling running and other contests followed by evening bands and more entertainment. A local note marks Mrs Geo L Shepard’s 74th birthday celebrated amid the festivities with a decorative cake.
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Lost in a City Celebration Fears and Rescues
The piece recalls wandering children during the Fourth of July events as they drifted through unfamiliar streets and hills. Despite fear and danger, authorities led by Mr Williams calmed crowds while nearly all lost children were reunited with their families after frightening moments at the city hall firework night.
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Daily Tribune Highlights Major Feature Writers
Daily Tribune promises exclusive territory access to Opie Read Charlies Battell Loomis and O Henry with regular short stories. The paper says readers will enjoy varied features ranging from sketches to syndicated material and a refined blend of local and national writing.
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Two Weddings on the Fourth in Presbyterian Manse
The Saturday double wedding at the local Presbyterian manse included Mrs Nellie Wilkinson of Greeley and A A Alexander of Boulder in the morning, followed by Miss Laura D Brewer of Denver and J Smith Marr of Loveland in the evening. Marr is a rancher near Loveland where the couple will reside.
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Greeley
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Boulder
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Kudranta Club Hosts Miss May Woodbury Gathering
Kudranta Club members entertained guest Miss May Woodbury at her home Friday afternoon. The porch was decorated with national colors. After a pleasant afternoon of fancy work, refreshments were served and small flag favors attached to cakes.
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