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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1912
Page
4
A Weld County editorial denounces a county commissioner Bolander letter as innocuous and asks pointed questions about alleged county theft, contracting, and transparency. The piece criticizes party pressure, demands a resignation or clarifications, and urges public accountability ahead of upcoming elections.
Bolander responds to criticisms in a Saturday Daily Tribune excerpt defending actions by county commissioners. He states he did not author most of a cited letter, except possibly the signature, and argues against vicious unwarranted attacks.
The Weld county investigation widens as district attorney Carlson faces pressure from influential big business interests. The pulp of graft and political influence spreads beyond petty embezzlement to state corporations, with manifest cash gestures to churches and a broader public concern. Carlson defends his duty amid powerful entrenched interests, and locals sense politics intertwined with the probe.
The passage urges Carlson to stand firm against graft and big business pressure. It argues the people will support him if he maintains integrity and refuses to compromise. The call ends with a wish that he passes the acid test of cleaning government.
Pueblo Leader lauds the Greeley Tribune for exposing graft by Weld county officials. It notes two commissioners pled guilty and resigned, a third due to follow. The paper is described as Democratic yet steadily progressive and not rabidly partisan, with Weld County Progressive Republicans overcoming the oil machine in the county.
The Greeley Hydro Electric company plans to seek a city franchise to supply lights heat and power. The Tribune noted calls for thorough review of service charges and city financial benefits, warning that premature grants can forfeit valuable future income to residents.
Democratic voters across Weld county are urged to participate in the upcoming primaries to choose a presidential candidate and in caucuses to name delegates to the county convention. The central committee allows full expression of Democratic faith with no restrictions, emphasizing citizen involvement from now through November 8.
The Weld county machine is praised after the election as a strong Democratic victory signals a new White House term. Supporters celebrate the shift in leadership for the next four years with optimistic public sentiment.
Denver Times reports David Lubin outlining a plan to create farm cooperative banks modeled on the Raiffeisen system. Under his scheme, farm owners form a central syndicate to secure loans at 3 to 4 percent, bypassing individual credit ratings and mortgaging. The approach aims to lower living costs by letting farmers control pricing and access elastic credit. Governor Shafroth has appointed senators and doctors to attend a Lubin conference, with Denver likely hosting.
Aged people and those with weak constitutions are offered Rexall Orderlies. The remedy is edible like candy and claimed to relieve constipation without causing diarrhea or nausea. It costs nothing if claims are unsubstantiated, with three sizes 10c 25c and 50c. Sold at Gil bert Bros stores Park Place Opera House Block Sterling Bidg.
A history of wireless rescue feats from the Republic in 1909 to the Lexington and Niobe incidents, highlighting Jack Binns and J G Philips. Shipboard wireless wires saved hundreds, leading to laws requiring wireless gear on ocean going steamers and Canadian passenger ship coverage.
The Democrats push a 50 percent cut in wool tariffs, winning House passage 221 to 100 last year and 188 to 92 now. The tariff board backs the Democrats, while Republicans in Ways and Means propose a 40 percent cut in Schedule K, close to the vetoed conference bill. The debate frames the issue as consumer protection versus protectionist interests.
A Weld County taxpayer urges the Tribune and voters to end graft in county government. He cites pay for road workers on non profitable days, box of cigars for road reports, and calls for honest administrations, urging Democrats if Republicans fail. He appeals to citizens to voice opposition and support clean government at the polls.
A partial report outlines a Democratic gathering at Greenley Springs in Weld County with delegates to select state convention representatives. The piece critiques Democratic positions on tariffs, trust investigations, and reform, noting local attendance and candidacy rhetoric amid statewide political battles.
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