Million-Dollar System Promises Vast Water Network
Longmont reports details of an $11,000,000 irrigation project led by engineer George B. Moore of Denver. The plan envisions three canals and pipelines across Larimer, Weld, and neighboring counties, using Cache la Poudre river water with Elkhorn and Roosevelt dams among the key structures. Projects include the Dowell Elkhorn and Stove Prairie reservoirs and Roosevelt dam, aiming to supply Western Colorado and boost regional development amid backing from both local and Eastern financiers.
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Fort Collins
George B. Moo
Denver
Colorado
Moffat
Elkhorn
Stove Prairie
Larimer
Weld
Logan
Sedgwick
Edie Washington
Phillips
Yuma, Dime
Boulder
Cache Lame
Roosevelt
Fore Prairie
McFadden
Witate
Hit
Subscriptions Reach Four Thousand for Weld County Fair
Dp J March reports progress as Weld county fair organizers seek a total of sixteen thousand dollars to secure permanent grounds. Four thousand is pledged with three thousand from Greeley area. plans favor tents over costly buildings this year to attract farmers and boost next year’s capital and participation. Local capitalists discuss a long term lease near Island Grove park while farmers are urged to subscribe at least a hundred dollars each for benefit and advertising value. Col and Mrs A W Jones host a 1 pm dinner for a group including Mrs Mary McElroy Katherine Orlo and others.
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Dp. J. March
March
Greeley
Island Grove Park
POKER PLAYERS TO BE SHAKEN UP
The city trembles as a telepathic wave affects about seventy percent of the male population. The alarm centers on those who gambled or used to gamble, with rumors of a large list of names in the district attorney’s big black book. Attorney Keyes faces pressure over the list as funds may fund local projects, and Judge Davis looms to apply the soft pedal.
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Sheriff's Office
Attorney Keyes
Keyes
Davis
District Attorney Targets The 600 Gambler Bust
DA Keyes opened a crackdown, arresting Albert Miller and Harry Wambaugh of Greeley Mercantile Co for social craps during noon hours. Both pleaded not guilty before Judge Bradfield with bond set at 250 dollars. Murt Dussart from Waverly faced bootlegging charges, pled not guilty, released on 500 dollar bond.
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Keyes
Albert Miller
Harry Wambaugh
Greeley Mercantile Co
Bradfield
Watson
Burlington Officials On Tour Inspect Connecting Line
A special Burlington and C. B. & Q. train toured Greeley and Collins, viewing the Wellington to Cheyenne connecting line and other branches. Delegation included Daniel Willard of Chicago, A W Newton, T B Calvert, A D Parker, J D Welch, H W Cowan, S S Morrise, and J Scott Thompson returned after illness.
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Burlington
Greeley
Colling
Wellington
Cheyenne
Ingleside
Collins
Daniel Willard
Chicago
A. W. Newton
T. B. Calvert
A. D. Parker
J. D. Welch
H. W. Cowan
Storm wrecks LaSalle ranch causing heavy damage and casualties
A severe storm in the LaSalle area damages ranches and utilities. D. M. Lewis reports major stock losses when a roof collapsed on his shed under snow. Lightning struck a Bell Telephone pole as lines and telegraph dispatches fail. A mule and horse die or are crippled, with many animals injured or confined.
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LaSalle
Falun
D. M. Lewis
Evans
Bell Telephone Co
Denver
B. Norris
Lewis
Record Snowstorm Disrupts Ranch Roads and Communications
A heavy Tuesday rain turned to snow by morning, with nearly two inches of water and a violent storm. By Wednesday noon skies cleared but ranches remain isolated and damage estimates await. East road poles litter the highway and the Candlin home area shows poles snapped five to six feet high.
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Weet
Candlin
Greeley High Receives Champion Pennant Display
Colorado high school basketball champions at Greeley are honored with a gray satin pennant funded by a $15 pupil and faculty purse. The banner features black lettering, rests on an oak staff, and will be presented by M. J. Neill Furniture Co with display planned in Neill show windows.
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Colorado
M. J. Neill Furniture Co
Neill
High School Classes Battle for Colors in Rooftop Feats
Read about student factions clashing as freshmen and sophomores pull down seniors colors from the First National Bank building pole and Elks roof. police chased the climbers. Juniors and freshmen unite for protection against seniors as more color raids unfold across town.
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First National Bank
Elks
Farmers Supply Company
Sophs
Western life myths challenged at Graphic Club reading
The Graphic Club met in the library audience chamber yesterday. Mrs. George Adams and Miss Cannell repeated papers on western life, noting the east’s narrow view of cowboys and Indians. Attendees enjoyed the readings and discussions highlighting outdated eastern perceptions.
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Graphic Club
W. T
George Adams
Cannell
Sun Reports Freight Rate Cut for Motorcycles to Denver
The Sun notes a reduced carload freight rate from New York to Denver for motorcycles, enabling immediate purchase for office use. The editor jokes that motorcycles will not shy at heavy paper loads or river ink, easing transport concerns.
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New York
Denver
Greeley Sun
the Sun
Delayed News of the Big Storm in Windsor District
Windsor district reports a heavy rainfall that turned to snow on Tuesday night. No accidents or damage noted, though country phones were mostly out of commission. Sheep stock on feed shows no loss, but weather management remains a challenge for feeders. Rural mail carriers completed routes on Wednesday and today.
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Windsor
Storm knocks out western county telegraph lines
Wires remain down and roads in bad repair delaying farmers from town. A rancher noted the north county line was largely out, with livestock losses reported mainly among cattle and sheep on feed. Some feed lines Greeley to Kersey still out, suggesting possible suffering ahead.
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Eaton
Central
Greeley
Kersey
Judge Visits Denver Inquiries Into McLain Boy Case
Aldrich boy remains with his mother while Judge Bradfield travels to Denver to inspect the McLain child, who fled the Byers Home with the Aldrich lad. The McLain boy, now in Denver, is described as bright with wealthy relatives, and reports detail harsh disciplinary practices at the Byers Home.
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Judge Bradfield
Denver
McLain Boy
Aldrich
McLain
Byers
Bradfield
California
J. R. McLain
Avant
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