Railroad magnate Harriman passes Cheyenne in private train
Westbound through Cheyenne last night on a private eight car train led by Union Pacific head Harriman. Stuyvesant Fish, former Illinois Central president, rides Harriman’s car. A Rhode Island dinner honored Daniel and John Camfield of Dodge & Camfield with local officials in attendance.
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Pacific Coast
Cheyenne
Daily Tribune
Wyo
Union Pacific Railroad
H. Harriman
Stuyvesant Fish
Illinois Central
Harriman
Harriman to Visit Denver on Pacific Trip
Reported plans suggest EB H Harriman will stop in Denver on his return from the Pacific coast. The visit could lead to double tracking of the Union Pacific from Denver to Greeley to handle suburban traffic and preempt electric line competition. One track may be dedicated to gasoline motor service as part of the railroad’s upgrade.
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Harriman
Union Pacific Railroad
Denver
Greeley
Canfield Honored by Rhode Island Banquet for Work
A. Canfield, of Greeley, is celebrated by Providence business leaders with a complimentary dinner. The Providence Journal reports on Camfield’s work in Colorado and his long visit to a brother in Providence. The banquet and accompanying articles praise his nerve and hustle.
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Greeley
Providence
A. Canfield
Eeley
R. I
Journal of Day
Camfield
Colo
Ily Tribune
John
Special Pulpit Sermon At First Presbyterian Church
On Sunday August 9 at 10 45 a m Rev F M Matheson from Toronto will lead the morning service. The orchestra and chorus sing Davis Lead Me Saviour and Watford Sweet Hour of Prayer with other numbers by Wilson and Hatch Grove. The church invites all to attend and notes efforts to keep the church cool.
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F. M. Matheson
Toronto
Canada
Watford
Wilson
Woodbury
Searing
Messrs Hatch
Grove
Davis
Saviour
Scorching Letter Sent to Senator Guggenheim
County officials and other prominent politicians received anonymous printed copies attacking United States Senator Guggenheim. The 2,000 word letter accuses him of buying his seat, debauching politicians, and threatens possible D A actions and penalties. It hints at witnesses, expulsion, and future letters.
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United States
Guggenheim
Bill” Evans
Evans
United States Senate
Senate
Party Climbs Pike's Peak During Colorado Springs Trip
A cheerful group spent three days in Colorado Springs and nearby resorts and attempted Pike's Peak. Members included Mr. and Mrs. Knutson, Miss Anna Nyberg, Miss Ellen Broberg, and Messrs Bodeen and Kindstedt. They began the ascent at 5 PM and climbed all night, with only a few reaching the summit.
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Colorado Springs
Pike's Peak
Mrs. Knutson
Anna Nyberg
Ellen Broberg
Messers Bodeen and
Kindstedt
Mrs. B E Johnson Dies in Missouri Visit
Telegram reports the death of Mrs. BB W Johnson of Greeley while visiting relatives in Mexico Missouri. Her husband Mr. Johnson and their five children will travel from Mexico with the remains tomorrow to arrange funeral plans. The family has lived in Greeley 15 years at 1303 Twelfth Street. Mrs. Johnson's sister Miss Linnie Coil serves as principal of the South Ward school.
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BE. W. Johnson
BB. W. Johnson
Greeley
Mexico
Twelfth Street
Johnson
Linnie Coil
South Ward School
Coons Fined for Whipping Youth After River Dispute
Justice Stevens heard the case in which Coons admitted whipping Samuel Stockton after an insult at the river. Master Stockton, 18, son of J W Stockton, claimed he was not the offender while Coons said he acted in self defense. The incident left Coons with a $16 fine in justice court.
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Bubs
le Poudre
Ray Coons
Justice Court
Samuel Stockton
J. W. Stockton
Stockton
Coons
Samuel
Stevens
Fires Ravage British Columbia Towns In Elk River Valley
Flames sweep the Crows Nest district in the Elk river Valley destroying Fernie Hosmer Michael Sparwood and surrounding areas. Losses run into millions with at least several deaths and thousands homeless as fires threaten remaining timber stands.
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Daily Tribune
Vancouver
B. C
Crows Nest
Elk River Valley
British Columbia
Fernie
Hosmer
Michael
Sparwood
City Council Grants Island Grove Park Games Permits
At Tuesday's meeting Charles Lofgren secured approval to use Island Grove park for games on Wednesday and Thursday. Permits were also given to OD G Thompson and Wayne B Patterson to erect single story buildings on Eighth Street and Ninth Street near the Albion. July reports from city offices showed water quality excellent with an average 51 percent colonies across 16 tests. A sewer project on Eleventh avenue was ordered.
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Charles Lofgren
Island Grove Park
Wayne B. Patterson
OD. G. Thompson
Mr. Thompson
Eighth Street
Seventh and
Eighth Avenue
Patterson
Ninth Street
Albion
Eleventh Avenue
Windsor
Moonlight Picnic at Eldorado Springs
The C. S. will run a special train to Eldorado Springs Thursday August 6 leaving Greeley at 145 p m and returning at 930 p m The round trip fare is 225 dollars The outing promises a delightful excursion with special rates for the event.
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Eldorado Springs
Greeley
Death of three weeks old Rackle son in Kersey
Edward W Rackle infant son of Mr and Mrs Fred Rackle died Tuesday in Kersey Funeral services held today at the Methodist church in Kersey
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Edward W
Fred Rackle
Kersey
Methodist Church
Grand Picnic By Moonlight Train to Colorado Springs
Northern Colorado newspapers announce a special Thursday trip to Colorado Springs departing Greeley at 1:45 p.m. August 11. Activities include dancing swimming mountain climbing and spooning with a return at 9:30 p.m. Round trip fare is $2.25.
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Northern Colorado
Colorado Springs
Greeley
Attempt Made on Sultan Life Conflicting Reports
Geneva reports an assassination attempt on the Turkish sultan with competing accounts of whether a knife struck from the front or back. The would-be assassin was captured and a large sum of gold was found on his person, suggesting possible involvement by the Young Turks.
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Daily Tribune
London
Geneva
Turkey
Wouldbe Assasin
Hermit of Piceance Creek Found Dead in Colo Ranch
Officers investigate possible murder near Meeker as Herman Ritchner, a wealthy recluse known as the Hermit of Piceance Creek, is found dead near his cabin. Neighbors and the P I outfit owner Charles Linburg of Leadville discuss potential foul play or alcohol related death. Ritchner reportedly valued at about $100,000 in ranches stock and city property.
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Daily Tribune
P. & I. Outfit
Charles Linburg
Leadville
Kitchner
Local Showers Forecast Tonight and Thursday
The weather desk predicts scattered showers tonight and again Thursday with mild temperatures and light winds. Residents should carry rain gear and expect brief downpours in the late day hours.
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E. H. Harriman
Daniel A. Camfield
John Camfield
Dodge & Camfield
Pomham Club
Higgins
McCarthy
Rhode Island Friends of the
Messrs
Daniel
Colorado
Broad Street
Antonio Spencer
Henry Tinker
J. Frank Braids
EB. L. Doyle P. A. Arnold
George W. Young
J. E. Power
Elmer Rust
Canfield
Rhode Island
V. Wcgins
First Presbyterian Church
Sen. Guggenheim
City Council
Lewiston
Ida
Sloan
Rice
Reed
Oro
Rackle
Childrens
Ramsay Dry
Greeley Mi’g. Company
W. L. Clayton
Hermit Pound
P. S
New York
the Thompson Clothing CO
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