Progressive forces dominate Democratic convention balloting
June 28 report from Belmere on the second ballot in the Democratic Convention shows Clark leading with 446 votes, Wilson 09, Harmon 141, Underwood 111, and Bryan rising as a major progressive contender. The convention presses toward a Bryan-supported outcome, with talk of a dark horse and shifting delegates as votes continue into the afternoon.
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Alfalfa Crop Bounces Back Around Gilcrest
Gilcrest notes a strong alfalfa comeback with a bumper third cut expected after a winter kill last year. Farmers report yields of about 1.5 tons per acre from the first cut and a total of around 3.5 tons per acre from all cuts, with hay selling near $5 a ton. Labor shortages push wages to $2–$2.50 daily as Denver green help is hired.
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Hereford
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George Adams
Eaton Band Concert Opens Evenings in Front of Mill
The Eaton band will give an outdoor concert in the band stand by the mill every Friday evening. Large crowds are expected as Greeley residents with vehicles enjoy the drive on good roads. Program includes The Present, Sporting Life, Queen of Night, Neels Fashion Plate, The White Rose, Social Season, Koonville Roorets, Auto Patrol, Melody of Love, and War Songs of the Boys in Blue.
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Cripple Creek Tests New White Fire Truck
A two hour 15 minute trip from Denver to Greeley Fort Collins Boulder and back tested Cripple Creek’s latest White fire truck. The 60 horsepower auto cost 6500 and features a self starter with lighting that runs the engine for miles without gasoline. Fire Chief Charles Gunn and Assistant Chief Lacy joined the test along with Perry Mead and other company representatives.
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aged man found dead near Johnstown on heart trouble
John Pugh aged 72 was found dead in his home three miles north of Johnstown. Coroner Macy of Greeley arrived and ruled heart trouble as the cause. He had been living with his wife for Gus Land on the H O Parish place. Funeral arrangements were not yet made.
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John Pugh
Patrol River During Night
Platteville residents fear continuing flood conditions as river banks weaken and bridges are reinforced. Construction crews repair Wheeler bridge and strengthen approaches while farmers monitor the Platte for overflow potential that could ruin fields if water rises another foot. Snowmelt from the mountains arrives around midnight prompting overnight patrols.
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Wheeler
Platte
Faithful Nag Visits Saloon in Evans
A horse owned by John Snider broke its traces near the James Bilis place and ran to Evans crossing the LaSalle bridge. It halted in front of a saloon, perhaps spooked by water the animal helps bring to surface, before being driven back to work on the James Bilis farm.
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James Bilis
John Snider
LaSalle Bridge
Evans
Birth of a 10 pound girl in Milliken
Milliken on June 28 reports Mrs. L. C. Mentz welcomed a 10 pound girl born on Wednesday night. The family is listed at their residence in Milliken.
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Milliken
L. C. Mentz
Raweis New Zealanders at Greeley Chautauqua Highlight Progressive Government Role
Raweis introduced a New Zealand progress movement with an illustrated talk on public ownership of electric cars schools utilities and pensions. The program featured scenery songs by Mrs Mac Dermid and family preps for a junior program and a Royal Italian Guard band closing the season with hopes for Redpath-Horner company next year.
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Greeley Chautauqua
New Zealand
South Sea Islands
Sibyl Sammis MacDermid
Elizabeth J. Taylor
Royal Italian Guard Band
Redpath-Hormer Company
Greeley
More Lights for Ault Ault
The City of Lights will be printed on folders for Ault as the town board's committee contracts with Northern Colorado Light and Power to supply current. Several arc lights will serve streets and be expanded as needed with wires from the Faton transforming house to Ault.
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Ault
City of Lights
Northern Colorado Light and Power Company
Faton
Democratic Tariff Betrayal Contrast at National Convention
Baltimore June 28 Senator Ol lie James as permanent chairman praised the convention while contrasting two party records. He praised Democratic unity and accused Republicans of bribery, unfaithfulness to Taft and tariff betrayal, calling for honesty and progress. He framed the upcoming campaign as a choice between betrayed promises and kept promises.
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Ollie James
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Republican Party
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