Greeley Motor Club Aims to Improve Roads and Civic Order
The article urges cooperation between the newly formed Greeley motor club and county leaders to repair roads, promote safe driving, and support the Weld County Highway Improvement Fund. It notes potential partnerships with the Denver club and Weld County Commercial Club, calls for enforcing road rules, and touches on local politics and agricultural issues including potato disease concerns.
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Automobile Club
Denver Club
Motor Club
Weld County Commercial Club
Weld
Greeley
Greeley Motor Club
Miss Frances Tobey Shines in College Play
Inclement weather halted the Merchant of Venice on campus last night and the cast moved to the chapel. Miss Frances Tobey directed and played Portia to applause as the troupe, including summer term readers, presented a well cast and neatly staged production with simple yet artistic costuming.
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Teachers College
Frances Tobey
Portia
Reading
Indian marriage legal declares federal court
A federal appeals court held that a marriage performed under Indian tribal rites is fully legal and binding, placing the estate of Margaret Ellen Parr in the widow Louis W. Colfa case. The report notes accompanying ads for Paris green and coal offerings.
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San Francisco
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Margearet Ellen Parr
Louis WB. Colfa
Little Red School Wins City Pupils Not Wanted
Chicago July 18 A call by Secretary Peter Newton of the civil service commission seeks 1000 clerks and carriers for the Chicago post office. He notes two thirds of Chicago grammar school graduates failed a simple exam while country school graduates passed easily. The exam is set for August 19.
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Chicago
Peter Newton
United States Civil Service Commission
Newton
British Employers Confront New Workers Insurance Law
London July 18 big British employers held a conference to outline how to meet the new workmen's insurance law. The measure requires state and employer shares, with employers seeking to offset their portion by reducing wages accordingly.
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London
Deadly Bomb Mailed to President Taft
Washington reports an internal mail bomb sent to the White House with six pounds of dynamite. Sherman Allen, assistant secretary, burned his hand while smothering the device. Secret Service examined the box. Taft does not open mail, officials deny any bomb presence.
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Washington
Taft
White House
Sherman Allen
Secret Service
Nearly Drowned by Hose Accident in Grand Junction
Mrs. S. G. McClennan, 88, in Grand Junction Colorado slipped and fell while watering her garden. She sustained a broken shoulder and was nearly drowned when a garden hose directed at her left her unable to rise.
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Grand Junction
Colo
S. G. McClennan
Beet sugar freight rate fight before interstate commission
Beet sugar manufacturers and shippers urged lower freight rates on their product in the southern territory during a commission hearing held yesterday, as the dispute moved into the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
American Patriot Fires at Theater Over Film Critique
Rob ert E. Galvin a solicitor testified in San Francisco court that patriotism drove him to fire two revolver shots through a moving picture house roof after a film depicted an American officer compromising a beloved Englishwoman. One bullet pierced his hand. the case was continued to view the film.
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San Francisco
Robert E. Galvin
Galvin
Gavin
Sisters drown as man tries to rescue them
In Emporia Kansas on July 17 Mrs Hiram Waite 21 and her sister Miss Nellie Anderson 26 drowned in the Cottonwood River while wading in a shallow area. Edward S Newlin former Lyon County sheriff, trying to save them also died.
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Emporia
Kan
Hiram Waite
St. Louis
Nellie Anderson
Edwards
Newlin
Lyon County
Cottonwood
Fisherman Found Slain and Robbed in Boulder
Boulder deputy coroner reports a deceased unidentified man about 55 found with evidence suggesting he was killed and then robbed. The body, decomposed, was discovered near Boulder on July 18 and under investigation by local authorities.
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Boulder
Colo
Kelso
Bodies Found After Shooting Near Lyons In Camper Bed
Five miles north of Lyons a camper wagon bed contains a man shot in the head with bullets of different calibers. A horse died in the attack. The victim wore plain clothes, but identification is uncertain. Coroner plans exhumation and an inquest.
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Lyons
Corentin
For Sale Five Passenger Auto From W and Son
A five passenger automobile is offered for sale at 1750 dollars with seven repairs indicated as part of the deal. The listing notes the price as reasonable and lists W and Son as the seller.
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W & Son
Dividend Notice for The Home Gas and Electric Coal
The semi annual dividend No. 4 will be paid to stockholders of The Home Gas and Electric Coal on August 15 1912. Transfer books close on August 1 as recorded by C A Fitsgerald in Greeley Colorado July 13 1912.
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Home Gas and Electric Coal
Home Gas and 1
C. A. Fitc Seer
SEE US BEFORE A FIRE The Colony Investment Co. Insurance
The Colony Investment Co offers fire insurance options and guidance for property protection. Details emphasize coverage choices and prompt quotes for homeowners and businesses.
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The
Colony Investment Co. Insurance
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Greeley Republican Publishing Company
Charles Hansen
Cc. L. Dowkrtt
Eighth Avenue
Colorado Editorial Association
Greeley Sun
Greeley Colorado
Pioneer and Daily Edvisors
Greeley Republican
Greeley Type
Union No
L. Fitch
Weld County
Tribune Wolfe
H. E. Churchill
State Senate
Bull Moose Party
Nixon & Mann
Orga
Odie
Cahill’s
Fezer’s
Clayton Lumber Co
Little Red School
Fischer
Carrithers Clo. Co
Carrithers Clothing Co
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