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Newspaper

Greeley Daily Tribune

Location

Greeley, Colorado, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1908

Page

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Wheat Hoax Explodes Over Alaska Dream of Grain King

Abraham Adame of Jalletta claims a new wheat variety from Alaska will yield 400 to 500 percent above current crops, a claim tested by Colorado college professors who found the tale unsubstantiated. Tests show the grain is hard wheat with no verifiable advantage, debunking the so called discovery amid widespread sensational reporting.

Daily Tribune Fort Collins Colo Abraham Adame Jalletta Coloc’ Vberal College Alaska Idaho Denver Sinska W. H Irite Knorr Profer Koorr Adame Coun

Eldorado Springs Movie at Bijou Theater This Week

A four corner arrangement brings a Bijou Theater showing of Eldorado Springs resort moving pictures through the week. The film features the largest excursion train to the resort, the big swimming pool, and Prof Baldwin walking the canyon 600 feet above the river. The Daily Tribune schedules an excursion to the resort on Thursday August 6, leaving at 1 30 pm, round trip 2 25, grounds admission included. Prof Baldwin will walk the chasm for the Greeley crowd during the excursion.

The Daily Tribune Colorado & Southern Railroad Company Eldorado Springs Company Bijou Theatre Eldorado Springs Trof Baldwin Eldorado the Tribune Prof. Baldwin Greeley

Promoter Miller arraigned on loan fraud charge in Denver

Frank B Miller promoter of a new Gilcrest and Kuner townsite was arraigned in justice court on a charge of obtaining 1500 under false pretenses from Midland Savings and Loan. He allegedly hid another 500 encumbrance on the property and was released on a 2000 bond by his wife with a hearing set for Saturday. Sheriff Florance later arrested Miller on the same charge in Denver.

Daily Tribune Denver Frank Miller Justice Court Midland Savings & Loan Association Glicreet Tone Te Te Frank &. Miller Kuner Gilcrest Florance

Two Killed in Pueblo Steel Works Train Crash

A night accident at the Pueblo steel works saw engine 1006 plunge 60 feet from a high trestle along with a tender and a loaded car of cinders. Engineer W. T. Thomas and Fireman J. Roach were buried under debris and crushed beyond recognition. Six remaining cars passed by unharmed after the fall.

Daily Tribune Pueblo Steel Works Debrie W. T. Thomas J. Roach

Second Hand Man Arrested in Bicycle Theft Case

BP. L. Hudson of the East Side second hand store was arrested Tuesday evening on charges of stealing a bicycle owned by R. 2. Simpson. He sold the wheel to a colored man who claimed to have bought it from Hudson. Hudson was released on bail and arraigned in justice court with a hearing set for next Saturday.

BP. L. Hudson East Side R. 2. Simpson Hudson Justice Court

Weather Forecast Highlights Partly Cloudy Skies

Today, the region expects partly cloudy skies with local showers. Tomorrow, cooler temperatures are forecast across the area.

Windsor to Receive Soft Water From Greeley

Windsor officials and business leaders discussed a one year contract to obtain soft water from Greeley via the nearby pipeline. Water would be metered at 25 percent above Greeley rates, with three months notice if Greeley halts supply. The deal aims to improve Windsor’s water supply with minimal investment.

Windsor Greeley C. A. Yancey L. EB. Bartz Harrison Teller Windsor Commercial Club A. W. Peterson East Side J. L. Bartiea D. D. Forward The Baptist Church

Independence party nominates Hisgen Graves ticket

Chicago July 29 Independence party convention nominates Thomas L Hisgen of Massachusetts for president and John Temple Graves of Georgia for vice president. A rival attempt to nominate W J Bryan sparked a riot scare as J I Shep of Fort Scott Kan was hustled from the hall after being ruled out of order. Sergeants at arms protected the rostrum amid heated delegates.

John Temple Graves Georgia Independence Party Friends W. J. Bryan J. I. Shep Fort Scott Kan Charlies Walsh Bryan

Remarkable new machine for cold tire setting

Robert Orr of the Central blacksmith shop installs a unique tire setting machine that tightens wheels without stressing or dishing the rim. It grips a small tire segment and uses hydraulic pull to remove slack, measuring pressure by oil pumped into a cylinder. No bolts or spokes are disturbed and a full wheel set can be serviced in about fifteen minutes.

Robert Orr

Aspen Assessor McNichols Arrested on Embezzlement Charge

Aspen Colorado July 29 William H McNichols longtime Pitkin County assessor was arrested on a warrant by county commissioners alleging embezzlement of about 1100 in county funds during his time as treasurer A second warrant accuses him of withholding 3000 from his successor He calls the shortage clerical error and has served public offices for 15 years Experts have been examining the county books amid the controversy

Daily Tribune Aspen Colo William H McNichols Pitkin County McNichols

Negro burned at stake in Greenville mob murder

In Dallas Texas July 29 Tad Smith an 18 year old Black man charged with assault was captured by officers after identification by Mias Viola Delaney in Clinton Hunt county. A mob seized him in route to Greenville jail and burned him at the stake in the public square watched by about a thousand people.

Daily Tribune Dallas Texas Tad Smith Mias Viola Delaney Clinton Hunt County Greenville Smith

McPherson v Beregeman Jury Rules for Defendant

In the County Court the jury decided in favor of defendant Mrs. M A Beregeman in the dispute over a real estate commission. McPherson loses his commission and must pay costs.

J. W. McPherson Mra. M. EB. Beregeman McPherson

Cowgirls and Cowboys Brighten Greeley Streets at Island Grove

A parade of cowgirls and cowboys draws crowds in Greeley as broncho busting shows run at Island Grove park. Performers include May Franklin Denver Cora Brinker Bellvue Lillie Nicholson Fort Collins Sadie Ray Eaton and Mrs Dode Wykert Severance. The wild west exhibition promises value to spectators and will continue tomorrow afternoon with a broncho busting contest winner to represent Colorado at Frontier Days in Cheyenne.

Greeley Island Grove Park May Franklin Denver Cora Brinker Bellvue Lillie Nicholson Fort Collins Sadie Ray Eaton Dode Wykert Severance Park Colorado Cheyenne

Arrivals List From Loveland and Surrounding Areas

A garbled list records arrivals and names including Camfield Higgins, Love land, A G Riley, Nicot, C W Sims Loveland, J W Pulliam Loveland, HB Abbott Bailiff and six jurymen, Boetcher and party Denver, M W Goyall Denver, Al W Aiken Severance, F M rry and wife Little Sioux Iowa, Jno Ross and wife Little Sioux, R Werton Fort Morgan, Mrs H B Achter Gilcrest.

Camfield D. Higgins Loveland A. G. Riley Nicot C. W. Sims J. W. Pulliam Ee. HB Abbott Boetcher and Party Denver M. W. Goyall al W. R. Aiken Severance F. M Rry Little Sioux Jno Ross Iowa R. Werton Fort Morgan H. B. Achter Gilcrest

Rail worker commits self harm under city viaduct

Otto Geser, a four section hand on the Midlands railroad, was found under the Sixteenth Street viaduct this morning with four deep cuts in his throat. He said he was too old to work and wished to die.

Daily Tribune Denver Otto Geser Midlands Railroad Sixteenth Street

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Adama Moving Pictures Pine Film OF Resort Herarst Thomas L. Hisgen Chicago Massachusetts Paris Diana Ribbon Comic Tue Ransay Dry Goons Co Aspen Assessor Geo. H. Stone Eighth Street Greeley Electrical Supply Co Eighth Avenue
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