First Blood for George J. Spear
Denver reports Judge Lewis overruled a demurrer in the Greeley and Northern Rail Road case. The firm seeks an injunction to proceed with an interurban line linking Greeley and Eaton, arguing the amendment extending start time was valid, avoiding forfeiture.
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Denver
Lewis
United States
Greeley
Greeley & Northern Railroad & Utility Company
Eaton
Weld County
Council of Greeley
City of Greeley
Booted the Hobo in Eaton Home After Morning Ride
Bruce G. Eaton and family returned from a horseback ride to find a hobo in their basement home surveying the rooms. The intruder ordered breakfast, but Mr. Eaton forcibly expelled him and escorted him to jail.
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Bruce G. Eaton
Mr. Eaton
Big smoker and pow wow on electric railway for Greeley
Tonight in the Camfield dining room the community gathers to hear Mr. Reaser present an electric railway proposal for Greeley. All five man blocks urged to attend and voice approval or rejection, with discussion and a chance to engage with local business leaders after the summer.
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Camfield
Greeley
Weld County voters oppose new Normal schools in Colorado
Democratic nominees for the senate and house pledge unqualified opposition to bills creating another Normal school in Colorado. They note eight bills proposed for Grand Junction Durango Gunnison Montrose Glenwood Springs Steamboat Springs Trinidad and Pueblo and reference near passage of a four Normal schools bill in the last session.
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Grand Junction
Durango
Gunnison
Montrose
Glenwood Springs
Steamboat Springs
Trinidad
Pueblo
Colorado
Greeley
Senate
House of Representatives
Fruit growing in Greeley district explored by expert
Prof. W Paddock of the State Agriculture college surveys Greeley for fruit potential and frost protection needs, comparing with Canon City. He plans a manual on local fruit raising and may study frost prevention methods on the western slope. Additionally, L H Harrison pushes farming texts in rural schools to spark farm life interest.
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Greeley
Canon City
W. Paddock
State Agrica College
Professor Paddock
Weld County Farmers’ Institute
Paddock
L. H. Harrison
Middle West
Harison
Schoo
Odd Fellows Nominate Leaders and Pick Seattle for Next Meet
In Denver the Sovereign Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows elects Judge W L Kuykendall of Wyoming as deputy Grand Sire and John Nolin of Tennessee as Grand Sire. Seattle wins over Chicago to host the next Sovereign Grand Lodge session as drill and contest prizes spark rivalries at Broadway park.
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Denver
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
W. L. Kuykendall
Wyoming
John Nolin
Tennessee
Grand Sire
Windy City
Seattle
Chicago
el Jebel Temple
Order
Broadway Park
Wright brothers set new world aeroplane endurance record
In Le Mans, Wilbur Wright flew the power machine for one hour, 31 minutes, 51 seconds over about 61 miles to beat Orville Wright's record before 10,000 officials and spectators. The display followed a Michelen cup trial and Aero club prize event amid Fort Myer accident talk.
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Fort Myer
Aero Club
Wright
Orville
Mrs Decker Hosts Sewing Society Ladies for Wedding Trip Return
Mrs Asa A Decker entertained forty ladies at her home last Thursday in honor of her daughter Mrs B F Pralagraf and her husband who have just returned from a wedding journey to Ohio New York and other eastern points. A pleasant afternoon was spent.
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Asa A. Decker
B. F. Pralagraf
Ohio
New York
Campaign on for a Direct Primary Law in Colorado
Denver Sept 22 The Direct Primary league of Colorado steps up plans to pass a direct primary law by the next legislature. Executives meet at Mrs Sarah Platt ker s home to organize in 51 counties and mail pledges to more than 50 000 voters. Copies go to legislature candidates and holdover senators as the movement seeks La Follette speeches.
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Denver
Direct Primary League of
Colorado
League
Sarah Platt Ker
I. N. Stevens
Ben M. Lindsay
United States
la Follette
Wisconsin
Delay in Enforcement on Missouri River Rate Ruling
Western railroads gain a month before the Interstate Commerce Commission rate cut becomes effective. The I C C will consider their rehearing request, with a stay issued. The Missouri river through rate was moved from next Friday to October 26.
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Chicago
Western
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Seaboard
Missouri River
Black Hand Sets Chicago Tenement Ablaze
In Chicago on Sept 22 a crowded tenement at 333 West 113th street was set ablaze by Black Hand members. One man was seriously injured, twelve hurt, and about 100 people endangered as residents fled. A threatened ransom demand to a boy’s father followed prior Black Hand letters.
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Chicago
Guiseppe Guinta
Black Hand Society
West 113Th Street
Produce men decide Weld county’s irrigation congress exhibit
The Commercial club of Greeley left the decision to display Weld county produce at the International Irrigation congress in Albuquerque to the local produce men. President R. G. Strong is to discuss the matter with them, with a vote on officers and other business set for the club banquet next Monday at the Camfield hotel.
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Weld County
International Irrigation Congress
Albuquerque
N. M
Produce Men
Greeley
Commercial Club
R. G. Strong
Camfiel Hotel
Aspen Times war erupts over chattel mortgage dispute
Aspen Colorado September 22 Republican politics center on the Aspen Times editor Thomas Murphy and rival W S Copeland. Copeland and Sheriff Begley foreclose a chattel mortgage held by Harry Koch at the Times office. Murphy alleges a Republican ring and is said to have been struck by the sheriff. Murphy remains in control of the paper as armed guards protect the office. Koch sues Murphy in ejectment to be heard September 26 before Judge Shumate at Hahn's Peak. This morning Murphy had the sheriff arrested by the coroner and placed under bonds.
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Aspen
Colo
Aspen Times
Thomas Murphy
W.S. Copeland
Murphy
The
Times Today
Jas. Begley
Harry Koch
Copeland
Koch
Shumate
Hahn’s Peak
Your Water Tax Due October First or Water Shut Off
The final half of the 1908 water tax is overdue. If payment is not received by October 1, the water will be shut off without fail and without further notice. Jesse Nolin, Superintendent of Water.
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Jesse Nolin
Inmate Kills Guard at Government Hospital for the Insane
Washington Set. 22. Andrew Lightfoot, inmate at the government hospital for the insane, killed Patrick Maloney an attendant and seriously injured Margaret Fallon a patient with a heavy iron bar in the yard. Lightfoot escaped.
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Washington
Andrew Lightfoot
Government Hospital For the Insane
Patrick Maloney
Margaret Fallon
Lightfoot
Annual Faculty Reception at Normal High School
The Normal High School faculty hosted their annual reception for students on Friday night. Hosts included Professor Bullock Miss Parker J C Kendel Professor Marshal Pancoast and Professor E A Cross. The event on the second floor featured violin by Kendel a reading by Pancoast and a talk by Dr Snyder followed by refreshments on the first floor.
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The
Normal High School
Professor Bullock
Miss Parker
J. C. Kendel
Marshal Pancoast
E. A. Cross
Normal
Pancoast
Snyder
Welcome New Pastor at Local Church
Members of the Christian church held an informal Monday reception honoring their new pastor Rev. A. E. Dubber. A large crowd attended as Rev. John Doane and Rev. E. C. Whitaker spoke. Dr. J. R. Dungan played a cornet solo and attendees met the pastor afterward.
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The
Christian Church
A. E. Dubber
John Doane
E. C. Whitaker
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