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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1872
Page
2
Notice explains that advertisements from non authorized agents require cash with the order. It mentions a prospectus on the next page, a subscription expiry visible on the wrapper, and that the paper will cost $2 per year after this date.
The piece laments Horace Greeley’s death, praising his service to the oppressed and predicting a lasting legacy. It contrasts his noble work with the ingratitude of enemies, foreseeing a new era for freedmen and a continued influence of his ideals through lasting institutions.
Town readers see farmers clashing with a cattle pound as owners threaten to break the pound and mobs may march. Arguments defend the pound as lawful against cattle owners who demand unrestricted grazing, while some locals blame indifference to town improvement for losses to grain and shrubbery.
The piece argues for restraint on cattle roaming town, urging owners to confine stock and avoid arbitrary enforcement while praising prudent farmers. It notes railroad developments with Denver and Rio Grande seeking Mexican support, and reports on open winter prospects and potential January rail expansion to Golden Denver and Black Hawk. It also mentions Nast and political commentary amid Greeley’s death and a Springfield Republican correspondent on Washington schools.
The Evans Journal notes the bridge question will be settled by three disinterested men chosen by Weld county voters and county commissioners will invest trust in them. It mentions press history in India and praises Denver News for honoring Horace Greeley, with tributes by Anna Dickinson and others. It references Thanksgiving, Colvin’s Colorado articles, and a note on Greeley’s life insurance and the Rubinstein tribute.
Mr Sickels reports Colorado Central's Denver to Black Hawk stretch nearing completion with 17 miles of broad gauge and 21 of narrow gauge. Track laying starts February 17 1878, aim to complete Omaha to Denver line by June, mountain branches to Central and Georgetown by 1874, freight costs slated for major reductions amid rising ore shipments.
Susan Evelyn Dickinson lauds Anton Rubinstein as a master of harmony in a Tribune tribute. The ornate prose calls him earth’s master-singers, a genius whose “flue touch” births heavenly music and whose revelations lift longing and bring joy, praising divine inspiration and future triumphs.
The article recounts Horace Greeley’s final days at Chappaqua and Pleasantville, detailing his fading health, moments of lucidity, and last words. It notes tributes from The Tribune and widespread public mourning, with details of funeral plans and international responses.
Reports describe public mourning for Horace Greeley, with tributes from New York clergymen and cities coast to coast. The Sun notes Greeley’s body in state at City Hall, and his funeral is set for Wednesday at 11 o’clock at Dr. Chapin’s Fifth Avenue church. He would have turned 52 in February.
Citizens gather to honor Horace Greeley who died recently. General Cameron chairs a memorial with remarks from Reverend Hollister and William F. Pabor. A resolution declares public buildings to bear mourning badges for 30 days and lauds Greeley as a civic reformer and moral leader.
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