Greeley considers annexing west hill area for park and growth
A majority of property owners sign to add territory between Seventh and Eleventh streets to the city, adding thirty blocks and 100 homes with water and light services. New restrictions require improvements of at least 3000 dollars per lot. Mayor Houston and Abe Mumper plan street openings and street grading with immediate water mains. The project promises significant tax revenue and potential doubling of west end property values in two years.
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Greeley
Seventh
Eleventh Streets
Houston Farm
Houston
Abe Mumper
West Hill
Mountain View
Normal School
South Hill
West End
Mumper
Roosevelt party tired to death on Africa hunting trip
Special to the Daily Tribune Chicago November 4. Theodore Roosevelt and his hunting party in East Africa are tired and ready to quit according to RE Newman who met them in Nairobi last July. Roosevelt regrets American criticism of animal slaughter and says he has killed only one specimen besides a pest to humanity.
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Daily Tribune
Chicago
Theodore Roosevelt
Africa
RE. M. Newman
East Africa
Newman
Roosevelt
Nairobi
British East Africa
America
Mr. Roosevelt
Mr. Newman
Col. Roosevelt
Two Million Dollar Criminal Court Building Vacated
Judges coroners district attorney and other officials vacated the two million dollar criminal court building overnight as fears of imminent collapse grew. Police halted traffic and roped off Lafayette Street while crews prepared a heavy timber shield to protect the subway. The adjacent Tombs prison was noted to be settling, though no abandonment plans were announced.
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The
Daily Tribune
New York City
Criminal Court
Lafayette Street
Criminal Courts
Jap Labor Conspiracy Case In Colorado Court
In a Greeley court Wednesday Justice Hatch ruled a labor contracting case involving Ishii and Takasaki as a possible fraud scheme. Ishii sued for 90 dollars by Carruthers clothier. testimony indicated he used Denver Jap labor to misrepresent contracts. Garnishments and split judgments redirected funds to merchants, complicating worker pay.
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Greeley
Court of Justice
Hatch
District Attorney’s Office
Ishii
Carruthers
Takasaki
Denver
Ollie O'Farrell
O'Farrell
Noyes and Watkins
Let’s Be Glad Poem Reflections From Chicago Record Herald
A short, dated feel good verse from the Chicago Record Herald celebrates living in the present era. It contrasts feudal past with modern freedom and social progress, noting improved attire and women adopting new fashion. The tone is reflective and hopeful.
Du Barry Interview Reveals Soul Kiss Stars Offstage
Journal notes an accidental interview with Mlle Jacqueline Du Barry in a millinery shop. She discusses her Parisian background, views on life, and her role in the Soul Kiss musical while sharing camaraderie with Mile. Pertina and their mother, the only other foreign-born members, at the Camfield.
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Tribune
Mlle
Jacqueline du Barry
Milo
du Barry
Mile
Paris
Soul Kiss
Pertina
Camfield
Fifteen Typhoid Cases in City Report
October council briefing by Dr. Ella Mead notes fifteen typhoid cases in Greeley with half originating in September. One typhoid death year to date, alongside two contagious deaths in October and a single diphtheria case in the city hospital. The county counts twenty five deaths for October. Endeavor class hosts a "hard times" party at the Baptist church Friday night.
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Ella Mead
Greeley
Endeavor
the Baptist Sunday School
Street Railway Expanding Tracks and Passing Sidetracks
The street railway company began erecting poles on Seventh avenue and building passing tracks on adjacent streets. A passing track will be placed every 2000 feet on three sides, with Twelfth avenue already under installation. Rails for curves have arrived and a city circuit by motor cars may soon be tested. The Lincoln school district report shows October enrollment at 54 with 44 average daily attendance and 15 on time or present. Miss Lillian Ankeney teaches.
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the Street Railway Company
Seventh Avenue
Twelfth Avenue
Seventh
Nineteenth
Lincoln School
Lillian Ankeney
County Levy Details Across Irrigation and Public Districts
County commissioners finalize tax levies for multiple districts. Henrylyn irrigation district set at 40 mills with $9,754.80 needed for operating costs on $245,424 valuation. Denver Greeley valley district levies at 4.6 mills plus 1.45% on bonds due 1910. Green City district at 60 mills plus 1.50% for June December 1910 bonds. Greeley Poudre district at 12 mills to raise $94,000 on $734,250 value. Overall county levy reported at 2 mills on total county property value of $16,459.
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Henrylyn Irrigation District
Denver- Greeley Valley
Green City
Greeley- Poudre
Soul Kiss draws full house as local events loom
M D Spencer plans a large 125 foot addition to his Seventh street feed store, extending to the rear alley to create 190 feet of store space. Clayton Lumber shifts plans for the old Tribune site to a two story brick building, abandoning the open first floor driveway idea. Seventh and Tenth streets push new improvements, intensifying downtown business rivalry.
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M. D. Spencer
Seventh Street
Clayton Lumber Company
Tribune
Tenth Street
CEP Pete
Soul Kiss Revealed as Colorful Yet Tarnished Stage Show
Review notes a riot of color and dancing in Soul Kiss but condemns its indecencies and risqué content. Cast and crowd vary with notable absence of regular theatergoers. Plot follows a Parisian artist seeking the soul kiss amid a chorus of attractive characters and musical numbers, including Mile Pertina.
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Mile
Pertina
Paris
Judge Lynch Threatens Negroes in West Virginia Attack Case
Special to the Daily Tribune from Gassaway West Virginia November 4. Authorities guard the jail as two black men are held after a brutal assault on Mrs Albert Lockhold by three attackers. One killer Charles Leeds was shot dead by pursuers. the other two prisoners John Robinson and another man are in custody. Mrs Lockhold is reported to be recovering.
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Daily Tribune
Soul Kiss Show Draws Crowd in Greeley
A small audience of regulars avoided conspicuity as the Soul Kiss failed to impress. Parisian courtesans, a young art student, and nine-tenths animal act fail to deliver, leaving the public and press silent on a show deemed immoral yet boring and trivial.
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Greeley
New York
Irisco
Mrs. T. M. Smith Thrown From Buggy in Collision
Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Smith of 1615 Fifth Street collided with a post at the Fifth Street and Eleventh Avenue corner. Mrs. Smith was badly bruised but not seriously injured, the buggy nearly demolished, and spokes on two wheels broken. The post sat in a parking area and was not seen in the dark.
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T. M. Smith
Fifth Street
Eleventh Avenue
Washington man aids jailed brother in Colorado case
James Judson of Pullman Washington traveled to Greeley to help his brother-in-law Red O Connor who faces a statutory crime charge. Judson, a wealthy western coast farmer, says the boy s aged mother is broken by the affair. The Fort Collins girl involved is reportedly under 18 and was among females captured near the sugar factory resort.
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James Judson
Pullman
Wash
Greeley
Red” O'Connor
Judson
Young O'Connor
Fort Collins
Night Riders Active in South Set Off Mason County Tensions
Louisville dispatch reports Mason county again in the spotlight as night riders raid the area. Benjamin Longnecker, whose daughter defended against attackers, has filed a complaint. He seeks federal protection while the sheriff offers security but no named suspects. Adj. general hesitates to deploy troops. Also note P R Dunbar travels to Cheyenne to meet sister Miss Margaret from Bar Harbor who will reside in Greeley for winter.
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Daily Tribune
Louisville
Jackson
Mason County
Benjamin Longnecker
Longnecker
Adjutant General
Frankfort
P. R. Dunbar
Cheyenne
Missa Margaret
Bar Harbor
Greeley
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