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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1908
Page
4
Mary Dale notes how women at conventions have shed shy roles and engaged in politics. She praises Jane Addams and others for pushing suffrage, recounts Mrs Frank H Norcross aiding a wounded officer, and cites Italian immigrant contributions and royal elopement trends.
Special to the Daily Tribune Berne Switzerland July 24 Twenty five men were killed this morning in an accident in the Seelscherber tunnel in the Bernese Alps. The workers drilling inside the tunnel were overwhelmed when two drills pierced a subterranean lake wall causing water mud to flood the chamber. The scene was about 2400 yards from the tunnel’s north portal. It is believed they struck an underground passage of the Candor.
The Hinshaw Grand Opera Company will present two programs at the Greeley Chautauqua with a mixed quartet led by William Wade Hinshaw. A soprano alto tenor and pianist accompany the soloist group. Season ticket holders enter free. single admissions will rise due to high costs.
A nervy armed robber attempted a train hold up on the Ashland line near Appleton Wisconsin. The fireman knocked the bandit with a shovel as the robber aimed to force uncoupling and escape, leaving behind a revolver.
A perfumer describes Grasse as the world capital of fragrance while recounting a Caspian region lake, Mankishlak, with mauve waters and violet odor. He notes seaweed Polydhystia violacea gives the hue and scent, and warns bottling scents fails as the odor shifts when seaweed decays.
A quip notes that on a sidewalk trio in a country the subject of talk hints at the nation. In Germany the army, in Russia the bureaucracy, in France women, in the United States business, in England sport, and in Turkey nothing at all. La Derniere Heure Brussels.
The article details elephant care during winter including oiling massaging and sandpapering for a herd of 40. It notes African elephants with brass tusk balls and chains, hunters and trackers, and mahouts guiding the animals in a July Greeley event with Barnum & Bailey.
E LL Kellog of West Ninth Street won the Kuner Pickling Company prize for the first hundred pounds of pickles delivered to the factory. He delivered 124 pounds on July 15, the largest first picking ever. Kellog cultivates cucumbers on about half an acre.
Mrs L L Harrison hosted a Thursday afternoon thimble party with about 20 guests. The charmingly decorated house featured sweet peas and summer flowers, and attendees enjoyed ice cream and cake during the pleasant gathering.
The excursion over The Switzer land Trail of America will be run Thursday July 30. Round trip to Ward is $3.00. Special train departs at 7 00 a m.
A special scenic excursion to Ward is offered Thursday July 30 at a round trip rate of 3.00 dollars. The C. and E. train departs at 7:00 a.m. and returns early the following evening.
The market lists ranch butter at 20 and 25 cents per pound, eggs at 22 percent in trade, and poultry with hens 10 cents and broilers 15 cents.
E Wiley was sentenced this afternoon to ten years in the penitentiary for the killing of Eimer H Meager of Windsor. The case drew local attention as details emerged during the trial.
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