Reform in Denver and the temperance debate continues
The Denver reform meeting failed to agree on suppressing drinking gambling prostitution and fighting. Mayors ministers and influential citizens discussed enforcing laws but concluded actions would fade with new officers. The piece criticizes elites for hypocrisy and details beer consumption and economic costs of liquor in Denver. It notes potential railroad routes to the Rockies and reports on hay farming near the Platte and Boulder County mining and land prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Arkansas
Boulder
New York
New Orleans
Plains
Boulder County
Denver Scoundrels Spur Calls for Reform in Lawless City
The piece condemns Denver as dangerous for evil doers where laws go unexecuted and villains operate with votes. It argues reform is needed, warning that without enforcement scoundrels thrive and citizens hesitate to act as witnesses or complainants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Marshall
Europe
Golden City
Route decision ties to coal interests between Greeley and Denver
The plan evaluates rail route choices favoring coal supply, arguing a line should pass through coal districts to challenge Denver monopolists. It notes no coal along Fort Morgan to Denver, with other Colorado coal fields on the Arkansas controlled by the Rio Grande, and prices of coal land at ten dollars an acre between Greeley and Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic and Pacific Railway Company
San Francisco
Rocky Mountains
Kansas Pacific
Middle Park
Denver
Salt Lake City
Missouri River Railroad
Atchison
Platte
Fort Morgan
Greeley
Colorado
Arkansas
Rio Grande Railroad
Coil
Greeley and
Dever
Solon Robinson
West Chester County
Bronx
P. T. Barnum
Octo Barnum
Colorado Springs
Irrigation Talk and Colorado Products Display
Discussion on irrigation and land use notes the value of watering lands and labor exchange. A Colorado products display is announced for New York City with a call for carefully labeled samples from Greeley and along railway lines to compete in the American Institute fair. Reverly R. Ker urges submission by September 15 1872 and promises free forwarding to agents of rail lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
New York City
Greeley
Orfice
Kansas Pacific Railway
Denver
Pacific
Ramway
ASD
Boutpen Vallley Railway
Kansas
Crry
American Institute
Reverly R. Ker
Buckshot or Lager in a Greenly Tribune Feud
The Colora do House owner Mr Rogerson threatens editors with violence over press coverage and denies intent to disobey the law. He cites aid to the sick, selling beer at cost, and vows to defend himself with a shotgun. The editor mocks the threat and frames the conflict as a desert confrontation between readers and the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogerson
Colorado House
Gneetey Tribune
Greeley
South Side Farm Census of Union Colony Crops
The article lists acres under cultivation on the Union Colony's south side near the Delta and town, detailing numerous five acre wheat plots and other crops. It estimates 1500 acres in wheat, 20000 bushels of oats, 15000 at other crops, totaling about 75000 dollars in cash value, plus a hay crop worth around 40000 dollars, with total cultivated value near 115000 dollars and notes potential railroad impact. It notes about 100 acres of grain with lower yield and mentions the liquor debate and temperance stance in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Sanborn
Judge Clark
J. L. Brush
Mr. Moss
Jas. Atkinson
F. J. Percival
Mr. Bernell
W. J. Camp
S. Roberts
W. Hilton
J. P. Crawford
N. C. Meeker
Judge Hanna
Mr. Canfield
Mr. Hunter
Mr. Howard
Mr. Harris
Mr. Welch
Lieut. Hogarty
Horace Greeley
Eli Hall
Mr. Moore
Mr. Fezer
8. Roberts
Mr. Carleton
Mr. Wyman
Mr. Hart
Mr. Patten
Major Feebles
J. C. Shattuck
Mr. Brockway
Dunham and Son
Mr. Rogerson
Ward Bros
C. Brown
Mr. Barker
Mr. Ferguson
Mr. Hastings
The
Glenny Lot
Mr. Graham
Mansfield Bros
Ed. Scott
Capt. Hotchkiss
Mr. Judson
Union Colony
Wilbur
Grand Colony
Cache la Poudre
Plumb
Platte
Madison Smith and Sons
Thompson
Higley
Julesburgh
The New Saw Mill Triumph Under Thompson Enterprise
Mr Thompson earns praise for building a saw mill cutting about five thousand feet of lumber daily. He faced rugged Alpine canyons, perilous timber extraction, and roaring floods as he drove logs from the Snowy Range to plains. Despite dangers and delays, the enterprise succeeded with grit and patience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Thompson
Rocky Mountains
Snowy
Hill
Thompson
Leap Year Picnic Goes to the Island
Miss Knowles Miss Smith and friends organized a leap year picnic at the Island with Mrs Plumb supplying food and Marsh photographing. Gentlemen helped with cargo including croquet items while Mrs Adams led a wagon of companions. The march to the Island included humorous stages and playful antics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson
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Maple Street
C_MEEKER
Morace Greeley
B. Gratz Brown
Congress
A. C. Hunt
Denver Times
Cheyenne
Golden
Central
Georgetown
St. Louis
O. Plumb
Judge Howes
Fort Collins
Mr. Milner
Concord
Denver News
Julesburg and Golden
W. H. Garland Jr
Hearne
Texas
Texas Free Press
Garland and Dick
Brown
Sam McBride
Pueblo
E. W. Baker
Colorado Advocate
Saleiereeea Hcoeanade
R. R
Justice Childs
Aephe Justice
Sam Wright
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