Denver Scandal Details Attract Denver Colorado Press
The Denver scandal centers on William N. Byers editor of the Rocky Mountain News and Mrs Hattie Sancomb of Golden Colorado. Letters reveal a long intimate relation beginning in 1871 and lasting about four years with jealous quarrels and a threat of ruin. Byers touts his success and status in Colorado society while Mrs Sancomb describes betrayal and vengeance in letters read in the Denver Mirror.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colorado
Golden Transcript
Denver Mirror
Wm. N. Byers
Rocky Mountain News
Hattie KE. Sancomb
Byers
Middle Park
Gov. Evans
Chaffee
Moffatt
Lawrence
Kansas
The
Mirror
Burns
William
the Mirror
Central Register
Josephus
Asia
Persia
Rome
Weather and flood notes on Arkansas and White River extent
Report describes river overflow lengths in Arkansas and White River with 70 miles and 130 miles extents and a sharp decline at St Louis and Cairo. Rejoicing among planters due to improved conditions as damage remains light, except for affected corn crops.
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Arkansas
White River
Madison Street
St. Louis
Cairo
Woman Suffrage and Small School Districts Debate
A letter advocates woman suffrage as individual liberty and equal rights, arguing suffrage leads to broader rights and societal good. The issue of small school districts is discussed with emphasis on 120 day school requirements, funding, and urging local boards to maintain schools through the year. Concerns about Fort Collins water, canal maintenance, and shared ownership highlight local infrastructure and governance challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Colorado
E. C. Alpnenss
Orange, N. J
Oliver Howard, Co
Boards of County Commissioners
H. M. Hare
Public Instruction
Denver
Fort Collins
Land Improvement Co
Water control should stay with locals or town
The speaker argues that no single man or non resident company should control the water supply. The proposal should place management in the town or a company formed by resident property holders.
Route to Pawnee Buttes and surrounding rivers listed for 1876
Commencing May 25 1876 at Pawnee Ranch the expedition splits into western and eastern divisions. The route covers South Pawnee water holes Lakes Godfrey's Bluffs on the Platte and Crow Creek forks, with connections to Julesburg and the Nebraska Round-up if desirable. Officers to be elected on the ground.
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Pawnee Ranch
Pawnee Buttes
South Pawnee
Godfrey's Bluffs
Platte River
Wild Cat Creek
Wild Cat
Same
Narrows
Platte
Fremont
Crow Creek
Forks of
Little Crow
Little Crow Springs
Big Crow Springs
Simpson
Gerry Canyon
Owl Creek
Davis Rancho
Union Colony Citch
Spring Creek
Running Cedar
Cedar Springs
Mouth of
Cedar
Julesburg
Nebraska
Greeley Town Trustees Elect Thompson President In 1876
At the April 17 1876 meeting the Town of Greeley Trustees elected W F Thompson as President for the ensuing year. Oaths were filed. Graham’s vacancy as Constable was noted. Graham named Street Supervisor and Water Commissioner. Committees were named and canal repairs planned for Canal Number Three with joint Town and Colony oversight.
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Board of Trustees
Town of
Greeley
Jos. Moore
B. Wright
W. F. Thompson
John Leavy
BE. J. Carver
L. von Gehren
Graham
Moore
Carver
Leavy
Wright
Reaps
Brivers
Etcc
L. van Gehren
W. Knight
Dee
J.M. Robinson
Jeoblanianhae W. Brown
S. B. Wright
Jos. C. Shattuck
Union Colony
Mesvsra
Kennedy
David Brockway
Cost of Raising Corn by B W Hilton Fifteen Acres
B W Hilton reports the detailed cost of growing fifteen acres of corn using hand planting and varying labor tasks. The total revenue from the crop is about 839.75 with 184.13 profit after considering fodder and cobs as offsets. One acre suffered grasshopper damage. White Australian corn yielded about 28 bushels per acre. The note adds a Centennial fashion remark about powdering hair for those with white hair.
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B. W. Hilton
Pin
Gcisani
Greeley News Highlights Local Happenings
Judge Hanna sells 16 cows for 500 dollars. Residents arrive and marryments, business changes, and thefts fill the town notes. Mining visits, greenhouse goods, rail schedules, weather, and local vendors feature alongside marriages and public notices in this snapshot of Greeley life.
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Hanna
Arthur Clark
Carrie Packard
California
Golden Shore
Theda
Mary Nicum
Calvin Thomas
Greeley
Mann
A. Z. Salomon
Blundell
Knowles
Frank Harper
Platte
Henry Vincent
George Fox
England
Leavy
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Brasil
Belgium
General Hawley
Grant
Congress
Supreme Court
Philadelphia
Independence Hall
John Hancock
Hancock
Austin
Texas
Centennial Grounds
New York Harbor
Brazil
Denver Tinea
London
Jopling
Royal Academy
Council
the Town Board
E. T. Nichols
Nichols
Home News
Revue de la Mode
Paris
Dessinateurs
Baker—Packard
J. E. Er
San Josepolenle
Carrie Carleton
Rev E. Peeeee
Rowe-Brock Way
L. Fisher
B. N. Rowe
Amy Breakwar
Dr. Pierce
Vermont
J. F. Saxtors
Greeley, Cole
A. W. Tyrore
Monk & InGaLsBr’s
I. Borriener’s
Kansas Pacific Railway
Pioneer
Kansas City
Wea
Chicago
Union
Pullman's Palace
New York
Baltimore
Washington
R. Ainsire
D. F. Carmic Hart
Western Pass
Beverley R. Ker
Shorp
General Pass’r
General Supt
Directio
Treeley
Colo
Cary Alvin J. Witnep Lee'y
Robert Hoye
Salomon’s
Bess
Maple St
Jackson
Sullings &c
Monk & Incatspy’s
Fuller's
A. W. Tyroff
N. Boettcher
Poituer's
Lapres
Park Church
Funie
A. Z. Sanomi'e
A. Z. Sanomoy’s
Japan
Young
Hyson
Puucer
Ecru
Monk & Meausss's
Greeley and
A. Z. Safonox
Maxx & Ivvansas
Friser
Gro. H. Youne’s
Evans
Greeley Mills
Kexxery & Co
Gale
J. Ranned
I. H. Paine
Wes
Fouldoods
Pat &E
le Mus
R. D. McLvens
H. Boerrouss
Merchant Taylor
Law & Fever
Main Street
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