Senators Announce Platform On Tariff Policy In Colorado
Governor John F. Shafroth and Charles S. Thomas, both slated as U S senators from Colorado, endorse the Democratic platform for tariff reduction and support Woodrow Wilson tariff plans. They refrain from commenting on specific schedules like beet sugar and lead, which impact Colorado industries. Thomas reiterates prior New York Times remarks aligning with the national platform, while Shafroth says he will decide on schedules after Washington hearings, noting latitude in the platform and possible conflicts with Colorado interests.
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John F. Shafroth
Charles S. Thomas
United States
Colorado
Woodrow Wilson
Thomas
New York Times
Shafroth
Senate
Washington
Beets loading progress at Kersey grain yard
From Kersey on December 18 reports half of the pile beets have been loaded onto cars in recent days. Work on siloed beets has not started yet and is not expected to begin until early next year.
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Kersey
Jap Is Found Not Guilty
T Ide, a Japanese man on trial in district court since Monday for the killing of B Kawamoto at Eaton on October 6, was found not guilty by the jury. L B Reed of Eaton defended Ide on self defense grounds. Dozens of Japanese observers, unable to understand the proceedings, indicated satisfaction at the verdict.
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T. Ide
B. Kawamoto
Eaton
L. B. Reed
Ide
Odd Fellows Great Hosts Bid Rebekah Lodge Evening
The I O O F lodge hosted a social evening for Rebekah lodge members and escorts with cards and a program. About 250 attended a 10 o'clock banquet. Committees included J E B Snook L L Stimson and Dr W W Harmer. Musical numbers featured Harry Faulkner Lyons juvenile orchestra Glenn Jacobs Edna Hebert Frances Gray and a solo by Mrs E N Miller. Past Grand Master J KE Snook gave a brief address and read an original poem.
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I. O. O. F. Lodge
Rebekah Lodge
J. E B. Snook
L. L. Stimson
W. W. Harmer
Harry Faulkner
Lyons
Glenn Jacobs
Edna Hebert
Frances Gray
E. N. Miller
J. KE. Snook
City Council Deliberates On Sidewalks and Reservoir
Discussion of new ordinances and the city reservoir occupied council time. A sidewalk ordinance for Seventh avenue between Thirteenth and Fifteenth streets passed on final reading. A building inspection ordinance for Greeley was moved to first reading and referred to the judiciary committee. City Engineer Shattuck outlined reservoir plans including bottom details and work to be done, aligning with underwriters suggestions.
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New City
Seventh Avenue
Thirteenth
Fifteenth Streets
Greeley
Judiciary Committee
Shattuck
Chicago sociologist urges church clubs to aid urban welfare
Henry E Atkinson, labor and social service secretary for the Congregational Brotherhood of America, arrived in Denver and urged small community clubs as part of church programs. He argued clubs in basements or schools can give people chances to live, not just preach, noting 20 congregations already foster clubs boosting reform efforts and church attendance.
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Satan
Henry E. Atkinson
Chicago
Denver
Congregational Brotherhood of America
Atkinson
Joy for Kids Skating Pond Hopes Rise Weather Permits
Weather conditions delay a city skating pond in the northeast corner of the park expected to form a solid ice sheet as soon as freezing temperatures allow. Officials monitor forecasts closely to provide Christmas skating for children once safety ice forms.
Woodmen Plan Oyster Supper and Elections at Kersey
The Woodmen of the World have completed plans for a large oyster supper next Saturday evening, December 21, in Kersey. Officers for the ensuing year will be elected, and a brief program includes speeches by several prominent members of the order.
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Kersey
Woodmen
Colorado Farmers Congress Annual Convention Called
The Colorado Farmers Congress designates January 16 1913 as the delegates’ assembly day at Colorado Agricultural College Fort Collins at 1 30 pm The roster includes state and local organizations appointing delegates plus the Governor appointing ten at large The week includes short courses and lectures by college experts Reduced railroad rates and accommodations are offered Delegates must check credentials by noon in the main college building Papers and sessions run January 16 to 17 with address by President Bliss and committee reports detailed schedules and delegations listed
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Colorado Farmer's Congress
Colorado Agricultural College
Fort Collins
Congress
Livestock, Agricultural and Horticultural Organization
State Grange
Farmers’ Educational and Co-operative Union of America
Alumni Association
The
Colorado
C. H. Hinman
Agricultural College
E. R. Bliss
Points Pueblo
Greeley
C. W. Swayze
Edgewater
R. M. Haythorn
Eaton
Co. H. Hinman
College
Agnes Riddle
Denver
R. A. Chase
Fort Morgan
Plains
J. M. Williams
Lamar
Arkansas
Valley
J. Ww. CC. Shepherd
Meeker
Northwestern
John J. Tobin
Montrose
Western
Rosepha C. Pulford
Durango
Southwestern
R. A. Chisholm
del Norte
San Luis Valley
Bliss
State Agricultural College
Farmers’ Congress
Charles A. Lory
Kersey Seeks Route for New County Road
On December 18 in Kersey, L B Tucker W Doty Cyrus Neal F N Hall and Ross Dix met with county commissioners to advocate routing the new road through Kersey. They expect the route from Larimer to Morgan county lines to be built as funds allow, with Morgan County commissioners planning to extend the road into their county.
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Kersey
L. B. Tucker
W. Doty
Cyrus Neal
F. N. Hall
Ross Dix
Larimer County
Morgan County
Prairie dogs blamed for crop damage statewide
Platteville report notes prairie dogs injure crops across dry farming areas. State entomologist urges extermination using poisoned grain in late fall or early spring, or winter on sunny days. Rodents feed on vegetables and grain on farming lands, grass on hay lands, and damage fruit trees by burrowing near roots.
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Platteville
Evangelist Wilmeta Marks Arrives in Greeley to Begin Work
Fulfilling her late father Rev Will Marks Baptist minister’s dying wish, Miss Wilmeta Marks arrives in Greeley with her mother and brother to pursue evangelistic work. She has spent years studying for the ministry since her father died fifteen years ago, and the family plans to settle in Greeley after moving from Sutton Nebraska.
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Will Marks
Wilmeta Marks
Greeley
Mr. Marks
Miss Marks
Sutton, Neb
George Venables
Veterinary of Ault Grabs Ault Man Held for Theft
Ault December 18 Sheriff J C Nash of Cheyenne along with William Yost of Cheyenne arrested Dr. Thomas a veterinary surgeon charged by Yost with stealing two harness sets before arriving in Ault. Thomas formerly worked for Uncle Sam in Wyoming and had been posing as a prosperous local practitioner. Nash took the prisoner back to Cheyenne this morning. Mrs W D Dean returned to Denver after a three week visit with her mother Mrs C F Hudson.
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Ault
J. C. Nash
Cheyenne
William Yost
Thomas
Yost
Uncle Sam
Wyoming
Nash
Colorado Agricultural College Meeting Agenda Summary
At Colorado Agricultural College schedule includes 10 00 Report of committees 1 30 Legislation and the Farmer by Mrs Agnes Riddle of Denver 3 00 European Co operative Credit Societies and American Farm Conditions presented by C H Hinman.
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Colorado Agricultural College
Agnes Riddle
Denver
Weather bulletin notes low mountain snow in Colorado all season
The climatological service reports snow in Colorado mountains is the lowest in years by end of November. October precipitation favored western slope watersheds feeding the Colorado river while Arkansas and Rio Grande basins were deficient except upper areas. South Platte shows excess in October and overall below average by November across southern Colorado watersheds with specific depth and altitude figures for each basin.
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The
Climatological Service
Weather Bureau
Colorado
Colorado River
Arkansas
Rio Grande
South Platte
North Platte
Grand
Gunnison
Yampa
White
San Juan
Colorado College Glee Club to Visit Greeley
The Colorado College Glee club of 23 members will perform at the new high school auditorium in Greeley next Saturday evening under the Greeley High School Athletic association. The program includes choruses quartets orchestra numbers and readings. The group is described as one of the state’s best and the event promises entertainment.
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Colorado College Glee Club
Greeley
Greeley High School Athletic Association
Glee Club
Ault to Have Skating Pond
Ault residents look forward to a municipal skating pond to be built on a town lot furnished by E G Steele. Banking the site and flooding with city water are planned this week, aiming for Christmas skating. Parents prefer in town to reduce accident risks, since the current skating pond is a mile away.
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Ault
EG. Steele
CUT SALARIES AT JOHNSTOWN
Johnstown officials reduce town clerk salary by ten dollars a month and police magistrate by five dollars monthly due to heavy costs from recent improvements including lighting and sewer projects. The mayor and board members forego salaries, and a volunteer fire company hose arrival from Denver is expected. Sterling Coldren of Osgood visited Greeley on business.
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Johnstown
Denver
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Glen Cove
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Union Pacific
Burlington
Rock Island
Missouri Pacific
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Western Stock Show
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C. C. Sargent
D. W. Frear
Chance
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