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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1904
Page
4
The Democratic ticket lists Alton B Parker of New York for president with Henry G Davis of West Virginia as vice president. The announcement frames the slate as the party’s standard bearers for the election.
The Daily Tribune announces its first issue in Greeley and Weld County promising business news politics and world events. The new daily will be conservatively democratic with exclusive telegraph service and a high standard moral tone. It will publish two hours earlier than rivals and costs twelve and a half cents weekly or six dollars yearly.
The piece urges Colorado and Weld County Democrats to field strong candidates as the public grows less partisan. It condemns Churchill’s autocratic tactics and Peabody’s rule or ruin policy, arguing for justice and fair governance over mine owners or unions and warning against Frank Owers and the People’s Party.
The Daily Tribune debuted yesterday afternoon in the city, surprising residents. From a business view it was well received with subscriptions coming in by phone and word of mouth, signaling potential success amid Churchill era politics.
Advertisement for Royal Baking Powder Company located at 100 William Street New York highlighting a baking product and brand presence.
The passage notes a local newspaper shift with The Sun becoming semi weekly and possibly daily, causing consternation for the rival Weekly Tribune. It suggests The Sun will publish local news quickly while the Tribune remains the lead, with politics potentially rekindling if provocation rises.
Frank Owers Dave Mills and A B Gray push a campaign shell game accusing populists of aiding Peabody Bell and a growing state debt. The Daily Tribune defends its independence saying it was never a campaign venture and will soon reveal a revamped, faster press and upgraded offices.
A compiled list of residents and visitors in Weld County including Russell Jones of Greeley, George Lucas of Carr, and Frank Leigh of Denver visiting area residents. Birth announced for a daughter born August 23 to Mr. and Mrs. John Peterson. Visits span Evans, Brush, Ault, Loveland, Sioux City, and St. Louis with travel to Philadelphia and Muncy.
Highland lake J. S. Doughty visited Denver Friday. Nell Brown and Olive Brown viewed Loveland and Berthoud respectively. A frost caused no damage to vegetation. Fall wheat in the area underperforms spring wheat. Rev. Gilkey plans to move here next month. Mrs. F. P. Woodley and Vera anticipate returning home soon. Spear and Wilson of Greeley stayed Friday and Saturday, and mopped Friday night at Mrs. R. & Trues.
John Brewer is in Longmont at present. Mrs. Fritz of Greeley visited Mr. Ardell. Norman and Helen Yorkes of La Salle spent Sunday at Heflebower's. Shaw brothers host their mother and sisters. Mrs. Greenlee has been ill but improving. Preaching next Sabbath at 10:30 with Sunday School at 11:30 and evening song service at 7:20 followed by preaching at 7:30. Rev. Franklin Moore of Fossil Creek will be with us. All cordially invited.
Mrs Ben Cooper of Greeley visited Evans on Thursday. Elias Lundy traveled to Idaho Springs Tuesday evening. Rev Stillman attended a Pueblo conference Monday. Mrs John Maloney returned to Denver Sunday. Mrs S J McAfee of Greeley visited Evans friends Friday. John Van Aken family returned from a mountain trip. Josie Brubaker visited Hardin Sunday to see Mrs Frank Hunter. Blair McAfee of Greeley visited the family of W Morrison this week. A W Teller of Windsor was in town.
The bustling farmers threshing in Big Bend report Mrs A E Bentley and sister visiting Mrs Barr. John McCartey remains unable to work after a dog bite. E J Davis shipped potatoes Thursday averaging 140 sacks per acre.
Miss Mary Bondeson spent Sunday with Mr. Jackson. James Ogilvy leaves for the Worlds Fair for ten days. Miss Bondeson goes home Thursday to Michigan. Mrs. Witwer and Mrs. Stowe depart Saturday for Michigan. Miss Bertha Jessup, May Jackson and Irene visit Grover for a week.
An advertisement extols Chamberlains Pain Balm as a fast healing liniment for cuts bruises and burns. It claims pain relief and healing in about one third the usual time and notes antiseptic qualities preventing blood poisoning. Sold by all druggists.
W. J. Sheehan a railroad carpenter building the new water tank at Carr station fell fifty feet from the tank Monday afternoon broke his collar bone. He was brought to Greenley where Dr Call treated him then sent to the company hospital in Denver for a rest.
Bargain price on a five room house with soft water and easy terms. Inquire Red Front.
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