Prisoner Escapes En Route to Penitentiary amid Nameless Scandals
A man known as Liffe, previously slated for a 25 year sentence for the John Walsh murder case in Leadville, escaped from Sheriff Bonner early this morning while being moved toward the penitentiary aboard a Rio Grande train. Regarded as a gambler and linked to famed Omaha figure Tom Dennison, he boasted of nerve and diamonds. his capture remains unsettled as authorities pursue him across states with extradition papers.
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Daily Tribune
Cole
Greiffe
Suory
John Walsh
Leadville
Bonner
Portog Rio Grande
Liffe
Iowa
Tom Dennison
King
Omaha
Dennison
Sharclife
Wisconsin
Colorado
John ‘Tral
Sharcliffe
Forest fires drive refugees along rail line forcing evacuation
Refugees flee a spreading forest fire in a remote area as a Peenger train on the Hammond line carries them to Sam- Mebt. The blaze burns timber and trestles, threatening settlements while Gypsies and locals observe, with authorities ordering departures from affected districts.
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Tie
Hamesehys
Sam- Mebt
Hod Pieldbrook
Coliseum Hall Burns in Denver
Special to the Daily Tribune Denver September 24 a fire destroyed Coliseum Hall believed sparked by a faulty electric wire. Once Denver’s largest venue it hosted social events and boxing matches. owner Patrick Reddy sold it to the U.S. government for federal building site. Gallagher used the hall as a skating rink and suffered loss of 1800 chairs and many skates. Tenants and stores also incurred heavy damage. guests fled to safety from the adjoining United States hotel after the alarm.
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Daily Tribune
Denver
Colisseum Hall
Patrick (Reddy
United States
Gallagher
United States Hotel
Tribune announces upcoming special prosperity edition
The Tribune reports progress on a big prosperity edition with nearly 300 photographs and a dozen articles by prominent business leaders from Greeley and nearby. Engravers and sketch artists in Denver prepare etchings for page decoration as the team works to create a unique and high quality publication set to release in about three weeks.
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The
Tribune
Greeley and
Denver
Colorado
Taft May Stop in Greeley for Brief Visit
Republicans in Greeley are hopeful Taft will briefly stop during his Colorado trip. He will enter Colorado from Nebraska via Cheyenne and arrive in Greeley around 5 p.m. on October 2, with efforts underway to arrange a short visit.
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Greeley
William H. Taft
Colorado
Mr. Taft
Nebraska
Cheyenne
Stevens Affirms Nonpartisan Stand on Direct Primary
Stevens denounces any belief he speaks for a party or slate. He, as president of the Direct Primary League of Colorado, says his campaign centers only on the direct primary law and he will address Democrats, Republicans, or any group interested in that measure from a purely nonpartisan viewpoint.
Wreck at Carthage Claims Two Dead and Dozens Hurt
A St. Louis and San Francisco passenger train derailed near Carthage Missouri on September 24 injuring thirty six and killing the engineer and fireman. The engine and baggage car plunged into a creek while the passenger coaches stayed upright as the wreck unfolded.
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Daily Tribune
Carthage
St. Louis
San Francisco
Market price snippets from Greeley wholesale stalls
Fragmentary OCR notes show per pound prices for ranch butter and spuds from Greeley wholesale markets. Listings reference per dozen pricing for broilers and assorted dairy items with unclear units and missing riders.
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Greeley
Ereserves
Os Serene Broilers
Eeseeees
Poudre Valley Wins Prize In City Parade
Poudre Valley lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows won $75 for the largest turnout in the afternoon parade. Greeley sent more than 150 men, with Capt. J. S. Taylor orchestrating the military display. Carriages aided those unable to walk, while a few fainted from heat yet stayed to help carry home the prize.
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Poudre Valley Lodge
Order of Odd Fellows
Denver
Greeley
J. 4. Taylor
Gould Forbes Against Credit To Wife In Divorce Case
Frank J. Gould, amid ongoing divorce litigation, informs New York merchants and hoteliers that no credit will be extended to his wife, effective from September 1, 1908. The notice cites a monthly alimony of 10,000 dollars for Mrs. Gould and her children in exchange for her not pledging his credit.
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Daily Tribune
New York
Frank J. Gould
Western Union
Gould
Real Estate Transfers Listed for September 23
Public record summaries multiple property transfers across towns. Transfers include Clark and Hill to Lonergan in Kersey for two lots, Abarr to Russell in Eaton, Harding to Warren in Nunn, Kersey to Coffey in Platteville, Knott and Olson exchanges in Mead, Olson to Knott in Mead, Williams and Care to Wood in Greeley, and Cave to Meyer in Pierce.
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Charles F. Clark
Herbert P. Hill
Francis P. Lonergan
W. D
Clark & Hill
Kersey
G. W. Abarr
C. H. Russell
West Side
Eaton
George W. Harding
Maude E. Warren
Town of
Nunn
Calep C. Kersey
J. B. Coffey
Platteville
Elza H. Knott
Mary Olson
W. PD
Mead
Henry M. Williams
Rose Care
Walter H. Wood
Greeley
H. Bert Cave
John H. Meyer
Cave & Priddy
Pierce
Hotel Arrivals Listed From Various Cities
Hotel guests include D. D. Clark of Longmont E. Miner of St. Joe J. D. Thompson of Pearl Idaho Mrs. M. A. Morrison of Ault F. H. Gilcrest of Kearney Neb Co N. Stream of Denver EB. B. Bean Denver C BE Iddings of Imbler Ore S. H. Hallway and J. Ennings of Denver R. B. White of Denver EB. H. Van Zant of Longmont W. B. Moore Keener Ives Van Sefauk of Denver and Leon M. Polachek with wife of New York registering as arrivals.
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D. D. Clark
Longmont
E.&. Miner
St. Joe
J. D. Thompson
Pearl
Idaho
M. A. Morrison
Ault
F. H. Gilcrest
Kearney
Neb
Co. N. Stream
Denver
EB. B. Bean
C. BE. Iddings
Imbler
Ore
S. H. Hallway
J. Ennings
R. B. White
EB. H. van Zant
W. B. Moore
Keener
Ives van Sefauk
Leon M. Polachek and Wife
New York
Ault Festival plans bigger Har vest event in town
Ault Colorado hosts its annual Har vest festival on Wednesday September 20. The committee promises a bigger and finer program than ever before and urges attendance with a local rate of 50 cents from Greeley. For more information contact your local agent.
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Ault
Colorado
Greeley
Lambs for Sale and Rams Available at Ramah Ranch
Breeders and feeders can purchase high quality lambs and rams at The Host Live Stock Co in Ramah Colorado. The advertisement promotes available livestock and invites interested buyers to contact the ranch for offerings.
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Host Live Stock CO
Ramah
Colorado
Voice Culture Lessons Offered by Miss Reynolds
Miss Reynolds of the New England Conservatory in Boston will take a few pupils for voice culture and private lessons. Interested parties may call Greeley at phone 29.
W T K Ladies Annual Picnic At Island Grove
The W T K club met yesterday for their annual picnic under the old trees in Island Grove. Three new members joined and one associate renewed active status as Mrs J Gale and others presided over a revels filled with roasted meat on sharpened sticks, hot coffee and a spread of beans bread olives fruit and candy.
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W. T. K. Club
Island Grove
Mesdames Leem
Snyder
Reynolds
Mead
Nusbaum
A. de
Howard
B. F. Johnson
J. Gale
A. Howard
G. S. Adams
M. P Henderson
R. F. Grahan
J. S& Davis
J. G. Hughes
Calvin Thomas
Misses Lee
Kendel
Parker and Cannel
New Public Library
Survey Nears Finish For Colorado and Southern Extension
Cheyenne Wy September 24 surveyors for the Colorado and Southern are three miles southwest of Cheyenne and will finish the Wellington to Cheyenne extension in a few days. The line will link Wyoming division trackage with the main system, and the joint track agreement expires this year prompting the connection.
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Daily Tribune
Cheyenne
Wyo
Colorado & Southern Surveyors
Wellington
Colo
Wyoming Division
Orin Junction
Wyoming
Colorado
Southern
Union Pacific
Denver
C. S
Sunday School Class Farewell at Miss Fezer's Home
Miss Ethelwyn Fezer hosted her long time Sunday school class at her home Wednesday night. The gathering marked a final get together before the teacher moves to Idaho. The evening featured games and pleasant refreshments.
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Ethelwyn Fezer
Miss Fezer
Idaho
Democratic National Committee Opens Denver Western HQ
Alva Adams announces Western Headquarters for Colorado and intermountain states at the Albany Hotel Denver. Governor Osborne chairs finance for William Jennings Bryan’s western campaign and will receipt remittances. He retains half the funds in Colorado. citizens urged to contribute promptly.
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Democratic National Committee
Denver
Colorado
John EB. Osborne
National Finance Committee
Mr. Bryan
West
Osborne
Western Headquarters
Albany Hotel
National Committee
Bryan and
Kern
Alva Adams
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Island Grove Park
Invincible
Keeley Electrical Supply Co
Eighth Avenue
Woods Music Company
Opposte Court House
Monte Cristo
Ninth Ave
Greeley, Colo
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