Gowanda sheriff shoots at ranch man and surrender
Sheriff Albert Garner of Gowanda wounded Fred Neimeyer with a shotgun after Neimeyer fired at him near Gowanda. Garner said Neimeyer’s intoxicated attack prompted the shooting. Neimeyer was treated at Platteville and returned home, with a warrant sworn for his arrest once medically cleared. Sam Johnson witnessed the event but will speak later. Rumors mention prior disputes and a woman involved.
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Albert Garner
Gowanda
Fred Neimeyer
Neimeyer
Greeley
Garner
Platteville
Sam Johnson
City approves revised appropriation with stable total
The city council passed the final reading of the appropriation ordinance with a total of 110 000 dollars. Several departments saw slight variances as the budget remained the same overall, including Fire, Police, Water Works, and Parks. Also noted were bond redemptions and salaries, with miscellaneous line items adjusted. Misses Nannie and Hettie Murchison visited Fort Collins after Christmas, with Roy Murchison and family returning home later. A farmer remarks that success hinges on raising his own help.
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Utah
Ee Sii Vialiacee
East Side Park
Fire Department
City Hall
Island Grove Park
Cdi Eae
Ces
PAT Ius Tiiene
Isesicisas Cis
Police Department
Poates
Weria
Ns Sales
Eees
SENOS
Gostara Viaseue Eens
Fort Collins
Nannie
Hettie Murchison
D. C. Royer
Laura Murchison
Roy Murchison
Royer
Loengment
Many Parties For Evansites Christmas Dinners Told
Evans December 26 Christmas dinners in Evans gathered large groups in family reunions. George Youngs hosted 18 related guests with a tree and gifts. C O Behrens entertained about 15 with a family tree and a feast. W F Smith hosted the family plus friends. Dr Hill and wife held an evening party with a small group and midnight lunch.
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Evans
George Young
C. O. Behrens
Panamanian Blast Hurts One Near Taft Reception
Fifteen minutes after President Taft passed toward a ball in his honor a kiosk on Central avenue was blown up with dynamite. One man was badly injured as police lined the street. Dozens were arrested and the mayor joined the investigation amid public panic. Authorities say the blast was not aimed at Taft, though many fear an assassination plot.
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Panama
Taft
Central Avenue
Tte
Santa Claus Fooled by Kids Quarantined Home on Christmas Eve
In a Greeley area home a scarlet fever quarantine sign blocked Santa’s entry on Christmas Eve. The children, hoping to see Santa, begged to cover the sign until morning. The physician refused but suggested hanging a shawl over the notice. Santa visited unaware of the quarantined status and contracted scarlet fever.
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Santa Claus
Greeley
Santa
President elect Wilson ill with cold over Christmas turkey
Princeton New Jersey December 26 President elect Woodrow Wilson spent Christmas day in bed with a heavy cold contracted yesterday He did not eat a portion of the 43 pound turkey at his home Dr Carnochan his physician said he would be up in a day or two He plans a trip to Staunton Virginia Friday and may miss his visit to the New Jersey statehouse at Trenton to avoid worsening his condition
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Princeton
N. J
Woodrow Wilson
Carnochan
Wilson
Staunton
Statehouse
Trenton
Carnachan
Masque Ball at Allerton Hall Ends in Night of Revelry
A masquerade ball at Allerton hall drew a large crowd and continued with a Christmas supper at the Ault hotel. Reports say two or three fist fights occurred after supper, leaving several participants with facial injuries, reportedly sparked by disputes over local belles.
Coldest Night Yet in LaSalle Winter
The LaSalle area recorded the coldest night of the season with a thermometer reading 14 below zero this morning marking a severe stretch of winter conditions for the region.
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LaSalle LaSalle
Christmas Gifts Warm 65 Greeley Children
The Associated Relief distributed toys to 65 Greeley children on Christmas day with names marked on each gift. Salvation Army and other groups supplied provisions and dinners for 25 needy families, with many local donors and volunteers aiding distribution and meals.
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Greeley
Salvation Army
Miss van Dyne
A. L. Mumper
Albert Clough
Herbert Mann
Ellsworth Kennedy
Harold Mogg
Victor Candlin
The
Elks, Turkeys
Empson Canning Company
Money
Byrd Caldwell
Union Ladies’ Aid
Asa Sterling
J. Max Clark
Denver-Laramie Receivers to Finance Rail Line Expansion
At a New York meeting, bondholders protective committee and Continental Trust company agreed to issue receivers certificates of 500000 dollars or more to pay preferred claims and secured debts of the Denver Laramie and Northwestern Railway. The funds will extend the line from Greeley to Severance and Wellington, linking with Colorado and Southern. Officials say the project will become immediately profitable, with the Severance to Wellington stretch expected to be self sustaining and spur regional development. A northern extension into Wyoming's Medicine Bow country is also contemplated, with hope for a near-term reorganization among bondholders as factions narrow differences.
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Denver, Laramie & Northwestern Railway Company
New York
Colorado & Southern
Fermor J. Spencer
Continental Trust Company
Greeley
Severance
Wellington
Denver
Medicine Bow Country
Wyoming
Arguments on Northern coal rates completed in court
Final arguments in the railroad coal rate case before the state railway commission were completed Saturday afternoon. Omar Garwood seeks rate reductions from northern fields to Denver, while W. W. Hall of the American Railroad Employes and Investor's Association argues against cuts, contending benefits would accrue to dealers and that current rates are not excessive. Testimony claims a $3.90 dealer cost and potential profits, with railroads facing revenue cuts and higher wage costs. Also noted is a Christmas program at Eaton Methodist Church with a Santa Claus visit.
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Omar Garwood
State Railway Commission
Denver
W. W. Hall
American Railroad Employes and Investor’ Association
Garwood
Hall
Emmer Grain Project Opens Dry Land Farm Near Denver
Denver news reports negotiations to plant several thousand acres east of Denver for winter emmer and other grains to supply a new breakfast foods factory. Emmer, a drought tolerant wheat by Prof Buffum, is touted as highly nutritious and could launch a Denver based brand of flakes and puffs with Chamber of Commerce support.
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Denver
Emmer
Buffum
Worland
Wyo
America
Chamber of Commerce
State Owns Little Land In Colorado Land Totals Revealed
The state land board reports Colorado has 65 400 000 acres: 36 900 000 government, 26 000 000 individual, 3 400 000 state lands. Government lands include 16 000 000 forest reserves and 18 000 000 mountainous lands, with 2 000 000 preemption. The state plans leases and seeks government ceded lands to fund state parks and roads.
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State Land Board
Colorado
Bulding Roads
Skating Rink Opens to Popular Favor in Platteville
Platteville readers report the new skating rink opened early in the week and drew strong attendance on Christmas Day and in the evening. The venue proves popular with young people as they enjoy skating each night.
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Platteville
Ground broken for girls club house at State Teachers College
Ground was broken today for the girls club house on the grounds of the State Teachers college. Erected by the Physical Education association, the building will serve the young ladies and follow bungalow style design. Trustees act only in advisory capacity. Lupton Pioneer Til Fort Lupton, Dec. 26. R. D. Stotler seriously ill in a Denver hospital with heart trouble, feared not to recover. Mrs. Delia Lovell and daughter in law Mrs. Lovell of Connecticut will spend winter in California.
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State Teachers College
Physical Education Association
Lupton
Fort Lupton
R. D. Stotler
Denver
Delia Lovell
Denver Plans Municipal Control of Big Bore Tunnel
Denver will build and operate the tunnel for the Moffat railroad as a public utility under city ownership. Petitions seek a charter amendment for bond issuance, with a February 14 election and a January 13 signature deadline. Jesse E. Fleming leads the pro municipal ownership push with a meeting set for review.
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Denver
Moffat Railroad
Jesse E. Fleming
United Business Organizations
Fleming
State Auditor Reports Balancing of Legislation Allocations
State Auditor M A Leddy completes a two year balance showing 2 910 500 98 paid and 842 307 07 unpaid from last legislature allocations. First and second class fully paid, portions of third class paid, fourth and fifth classes unpaid. Amosons warns against continued over allocations to defend state finances.
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M. A. Leddy
Secon
Mr. Ammons
Greeley Maiden Weds Quietly After Family Reunion
Miss Mabel R. Wyatt of Greeley married Charles H. Grayam in a private 7 p m ceremony at the Presbyterian manse in Denver. The traveling suit bride and groom, both from prominent local families, plan to reside on the Alonzo Beetham farm west of Greeley.
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D. C. Wyatt
Denver
Wyatts
Mabel R. Wyatt
L. L. Wyatt
Greeley
Charles HH. Grayam
Presbyterian Manse
C. E. Berger
First Presbyterian Church
Miss Wyatt
California
Alonzo Beetham
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CO City
Evansites
Englan
Jane Wharton
Associated Relief and Salvation Army
Denver-Laramie
Moffat
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