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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1908
Page
1
The article recounts the 150 dogs killed and twenty men jailed under a Mayors order enforcing canine muzzling and confinement in Greeley. After outbreaks and criticisms, the measure faces rescission and a shift away from death penalties, while authorities note the removal reduces nuisance ears and public fear.
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson arrived in Cascade on a brief vacation trip. He stated that regardless of any Colorado government changes to Fort Collins faculty, the state horse breeding station would remain at Fort Collins to complete the ongoing effort to develop an American carriage horse type.
July 26 reporting ranchman E Donelson was shot and killed by neighbor W Tipton amid a long standing land water dispute. Witnessed by Mrs Donelson and three sons, Tipton surrendered to officers afterward as an inquest was planned. prior quarrels included fist fights with alleged deadly outcome.
Senator La Follette captivated a Greeley Chautauqua audience with a sharp critique of Colorado politics and corporate power. He denounced corruption across both major parties, warned against Evans control of parties, and spoke over four hours before boarding a train to Windsor.
Mrs. Clara J. Granger as administratrix of the late C. A. Granger filed a bond in county court. The $75,000 bond is secured by A. M. McElhanan and the Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland, the largest bond in months.
Chicago July 13 Roosevelt remarks on Judge Landis ruling against Standard Oil have mobilized government attorneys to pursue the $29,000,000 claim. They may seek Supreme Court review by writ of certiorari rather than risk retrial and a smaller fine.
The Republican state central committee decided to hold the state convention in Denver between September 12 and 16 with the date left to the chairman. Representation will be one delegate per 100 votes for Governor Buchtel, totaling 1105 delegates, the largest convention thus far. Denver will have 247 delegates.
Chicago July 25 The choice of Norman A Mack of New York as William Jennings Bryans manager appears virtually certain though not yet officially announced by the sub committee in session.
In Lake Bluff Chicago this afternoon a home fire caused by burning candles on an improvised altar in the May Ross residence killed three year old Peter Ross. Mrs. Ross prayed nearby and briefly left the child in a crib near the altar as flames spread. firefighters found the boy dead despite rescue efforts.
In Greeley crowds packed the 30 by 160 foot tent drawing 800 senior tickets before opening and surpassing last year’s season totals. The Temple Quartet entertained with solos and humor as organizers report strong attendance across Garden City Rocky Ford Salida and Montrose circuit towns.
Chairman Hitchcock and national committee leaders pursue the most thorough political canvass in U S history. By election time officials expect to know the political and religious affiliations of virtually every voter in the country.
The steamers Bakkelaget and Goetberg collided yesterday near Christiana. Bakkelaget sank amidships with likely heavy passenger casualties. twenty three aboard were rescued by the Goetberg. Estimates of missing passengers range from ten to twenty.
Gov Charles E Hughes says he will accept a Republican renomination if the state party desires it. He explains prior private doubts were personal, now he believes the party should freely express its will and that continuing in office would be a privilege and duty if public sentiment supports it.
Denver hosts a meeting of chief engineers from Harriman roads as they pursue a unified system. The plan aligns Union Pacific Southern Pacific Oregon Short Line and affiliates into a single working organization while keeping corporate titles separate. Standardization aims to cut costs via joint purchasing and uniform equipment.
O A Pease of Arizona visits Ernest Rust of this city recounting how Rust found and returned Pease’s missing pocketbook containing 16500 dollars at Denver Union Station. Pease, a long-time miner, travels 1000 miles yearly to visit Rust, his friend and father‑in‑law of B Copeland of Denver.
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