Denver captures Adams Express thief linked to Greeley case
Benton Rl Ambrose, an Adams Express agent with Weld county ties and Greeley notoriety, is jailed in Denver on allegations of a systematic theft scheme. Authorities say about 100 dollars in merchandise were stolen with total losses possibly near 300 dollars, and further losses are suspected beyond the documented amount.
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Adams Express Company
Greeley
Adams Express Compan
Denver
Benton Rl
Weld County
Ambrose
Express Company
Hamilton Armstrong
Unique Club Elects NPW President and Treasurer
Mrs. D. EB. Gray was elected president of the Unique club at the meeting held at Mrs. H. M. Arbuckle's home. Mrs. Arbuckle became treasurer. The group voted to devote winter afternoons to bridge Whist instead of 506, a change from last season. A dozen club women attended and a luncheon was served by the hostess.
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Unique Club
NPW
D. EB. Gray
H. M. Arbuckle
Robber Sentenced to Canon City for Denver Theft
C A White known as Spot was found guilty of robbing Finnish homesteader Jack Johnson in October. He pleaded not guilty but changed plea and received a sentence of not less than five years in the penitentiary at Canon City. Co defendants Haskins and Walter were dismissed.
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Ault
Spud Picker
Jack Johnson
Johnson
White
Canon City
John Haskins
John Walter
GOOD SHOW AT ORPHEUM WINNERS OF TURKEYS
The Orpheum last night drew praise for a strong vaudeville bill led by Jere oanford the yodel singer and whistler. Doblado with his sheep and pig act also delighted the audience. C F Head of the Depot cafe and Miss Elisabeth Sherman won turkeys.
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Orpheum
Jere Oanford
Doblado
C. F
Depot Cafe
Elisabeth Sherman
Company D Pass High Examination in Greeley
Medical representatives examined Co D volunteers in Greeley yesterday and found all but one man passed. The exception is described as slightly deaf, but the others achieved perfect results in the state exams.
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Greeley
Woman Subpoenaed as Juror in Weld County Murder Case
Mrs N C Alkire was briefly summoned to serve on a murder trial in Weld County District Court leading Judge Garrizues to clarify no intention to require her juror service. The confusion stemmed from her distinctive signature used in business matters.
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Oman
N. C. Alkire
Weld
Garrizues
Wealthy Swanson Returns to Swedish Home After Prosperous Start
John Swanson, who arrived in America penniless, returns with his wife and children to his old home in Sweden after selling a fine farm near Ault to William McCarty. A neighbor surprise party on Saturday night gave the couple a substantial gift as a token of esteem.
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Daily Tribune
Ault
America
John Swanson
Sweden
Swanson
William McCarty
Mrs. Swanson
Conference on Colorado Agriculture Set for Fort Collins 1910
The Colorado State Board of Agriculture announces a conference at the State Agricultural College in Fort Collins on January 6 and 7 1910. Delegates are urged to arrive January 3 for participation in the Farmers Short Course with daily lectures and demonstrations. Special railroad rates and accommodations will be arranged, aiming for full representation of all agricultural interests.
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Colorado
State Board of Agriculture
State Agricultural College
Fort Collins
Agricultural College
Ault Hotel Changes Hands New Proprietor Named
The Ault hotel has new owner P. W. Shannon who took possession Monday after purchasing from Peterson. In a separate deal Ross Jeremaissen sold his drag related business to C. V. Owens.
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Ault
P. W. Shannon
Shannon
Peterson
Ross Jeremaissen
C. V. Owens
Motion for New Trial in Peil Murder Case
Attorney John T. Jacobs will file a motion for a new trial next Saturday in the Fred Peil murder case in which Kerber was killed and the penalty fixed at death. A hearing on the motion is likely about a week later. A rough draft is prepared and more information will be provided tomorrow.
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Peil
Fred Peil
Kerber
John T. Jacobs
Jacobs
Witness to Testify in Goldfield Murder Trial
H. L. Dowell left today for Canon City to testify as a key witness in the murder case against James A. Warford for the killing of Ike Leibe at Goldfield Colorado on November 8 1904.
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Cash
Goldefield
H. L. Dowell
Canon City
James A. Warford
Ike Leibe
Goldfield
Colo
McGregor Trial Starts As Twelve Men Hear Tuck Murder Case
The case against William J. McGregor proceeds with twelve jurors and thirty alternates. Deputy district Attorney Keyes and D J Carpenter outline the defense as witnesses describe an alleged exchange about shooting and McGregor’s claimed accidental discharge. Witnesses Hart Watts and others recount conversations about the incident and the pursuit to hospital.
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William J. McGregor
Frank Tuck
Edwin T. Larson
George W. Morgan
R. F. Cooper
Fred Mason
Mort Darling
August Anderson
Chris Lory
A. N. Lyster
L. W. Hendershott
John Dowding
S. H. Bradfield
J. H. Rowe
Keyes
D.J. Carpenter
Henrietta Hart
Fifteenth Street
Tuck
McGregor
Carpenter
John Watts
Watts
Brown
Jurors finally chosen in bitterly fought case
Judge Garrigues presides as jurors are selected after three and a half hours of drawing. District Attorney Carlson waives a peremptory challenge for the first time. The crowded courtroom shows intense interest as the final juror is awaited. Continued on Page 4.
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Garrigues
Union Pacific Chief and Officials Inspect Weld Roads
Union Pacific president Robert 8. Lovett and eight top executives toured the Crow Creek and Pleasant Valley branches near Greeley on Sunday. The party, delayed by travel, expressed optimism about the region’s prosperity and plans to continue western expansion, though details remain undecided.
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Union Pacific Head
Weld
Robert 8. Lovett
Union Pacific Road
E. H. Harriman
Greeley
Crow Creek
Pleasant Valley
Mr. Lovett
Julius Krutts
Lovett
California
State Normal School to Offer Winter and Spring Courses
The State Normal school will run a winter and spring course in school administration. Instruction will be led largely by city superintendents and principals across the state. Miss Katherine M. Cook will deliver five lectures on country school teacher problems during the first week. The summer school contemplates a country schools department. A strong review of common school branches is highlighted. Professor W. B. Mooney spent time aiding Mesa county in consolidating rural schools, leading to a new consolidated district.
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State Normal School
Katherine M. Cook
W. BR. Mooney
C. G. Sargent
Mesa County
Bootlegger Smith Fined One Hundred Dollars in Ault Case
Thomas Smith pleaded guilty to illicit liquor sale in district court at Ault. Judge Garrigues imposed a fine of one hundred dollars plus costs. Smith had previously pleaded not guilty before changing to guilty, described as a persistent violator of liquor laws in the town.
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Thomas Smith
Ault
Garrigues
Smith
Gilty
Eee
Oath Tale Delights Court as McGregor Jury Drawn
A courtroom clipping recounts a light moment during jury selection in the McGregor case. A witness answers “I understand the nature of an oath” and adds “I worked a span of tales for seven years,” eliciting smiles among bored observers.
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James E. Garrigues
Eighth Judicial District
Catholic Fair Opens Next Tuesday in Greeley
The annual Catholic Fair runs eleven nights starting Tuesday November 36 to raise funds for St. Peter's church at Ninth Avenue and Twelfth Street. The event features a basketball showcase by the Arrows, with eight foot crosses and illuminated Gothic church displays drawing local interest. Season tickets offer cheap entry. single admissions under 9 cents.
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Greeley
Hamlet
St. Peter's
Ninth Avenue
Twelfth Street
Colorado
State Armory
LaSalle Township Resurvey Underway by Denver Surveyor
LaSalle, Nov. 23. The township is being resurveyed by Alfred Browns of Denver who has hired surveyors to map exact land boundaries. Browns recently purchased the Shafroth ranch in the area.
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Daily Tribune
LaSalle
Alfred Browns
Denver
Browns
Shafroth
Proposed Knights of Pythias Club Rooms in Camfield
A local plan proposes new Knights of Pythias club rooms in Camfield. The feature includes a conference committee to oversee development and utilization of the space.
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Camfield
Knights of Pythias Propose Elegant Clubrooms at Camfield Annex
A Knights of Pythias committee led by C. E. Clark W W Harmer and Frank Gordon plans an additional story to the Camfield hotel annex to house dining halls lounging corners and other club facilities. The group believes the Camfield offers ideal advantages for a new city center for the order.
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Knights of Pythias
Camfield
C. E. Clark
W. W. Harmer
Frank Gordon
D. A. Camfield
Windsor Girl Weds Cheyenne Man in Utah Move
Edith Haines, a popular Windsor girl, married C. D. McCowen in Cheyenne on Saturday. The ceremony was by Rev. Brownlee and the couple plan to reside in Ogden Utah.
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Windsor
Daily Tribune
Edith Haines
Cheyenne
C. D. McCowen
Brownlee
Ogden
Utah
Ministerial Association Meets and Papers Read
Weld County Ministerial association gathered yesterday morning to study Rev. John Doane. Rev. W. A. Philips presented a paper on the YMCA work. Mrs. Jennie Patterson outlined WWTA plans for the next three years.
Will Remember Greeley’s Poor Thanksgiving Drive
Greeley high school students and teachers organize a Thanksgiving appeal to aid the city’s needy. Citizens are asked to contribute money clothing food and supplies to be distributed to the less fortunate. Contact Mrs. Jessie Page secretary to the superintendent at the high school to donate.
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Greeley
Jessie Page
Young Websters Debate at Plainview School
The Plainview school house hosted the first literary society meeting of the year. The debate on the prompt there concludes with the negative side favored by judges Ketchum McMillan and Stone, while Roger Wilson J S Beetham spoke for the affirmative and W H Aldrich E B Ellis for the negative. The gathering drew a large attendance and the society is expected to grow in popularity.
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Plainview School
Literary Society
Roger Wilson
J.S. Beetham
W. H. Aldrich
E. B. Ellis
Messrs Ketchum
McMillan
Stone
Knights of Pythias Guests at a Rathbone Dinner
The Rathbone Sisters arranged a first class surprise dinner for the Knights of Pythias. While the knights met in session, women prepared turkey, trimmin's, potatoes, cranberries, salad, ice cream, cake and coffee. About one hundred attended as pumpkins carved with apples and grapes decorated tables.
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Knights OF Pythias
Rathbone Sisters
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Union Pacific
Harriman
M’gregor
Lasalle Township
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