Bryan as Secretary of State if He Accepts Wilson Offer
New York December 20 William Jennings Bryan may become secretary of state in Woodrow Wilsons cabinet if he accepts the portfolio. If not he may take the treasury or another post. Friends say he leans toward the treasury while Wilson plans to form a full cabinet. McCombs to join the cabinet with a specific post yet to be decided. Wilson vows to reduce daily receptions and speak for himself in official matters.
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New York
William Jennings Bryan
Woodrow Wilson
Treasury
Friends of the Nebraskan
Bryan
Overnor Wilson
State Department
Wilson
The
William F. McCombs
McCombs
Taft
United States
Professor Ernesti to lecture at Pittsburg colleges
Prof. R. Ernesti head of the Art department at the State Teachers college will leave Monday for Pittsburg. He will address college and university art instructors at the University of Pittsburg December 27 and 28. He may visit New York and other eastern points before returning.
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Ernesti
Pittsburg
R. Ernesti
State Teachers’ College
University of Pittsburg
New York
Delivery wagons run on union system in Eaton
George Stone and Jay Carter now operate wagons under a union delivery system here. Merchants, after a short trial, are convinced the system works well. Deliveries run at 9? 10 a.m. and 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. on December 21.
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Eaton Eaton
George Stone
Jay Carter
Windsor Seeks Road Improvements With Local Drive
Windsor motor club and Chamber of Commerce unite to improve roads around Windsor. A committee will solicit funds or labor from citizens and farmers and start work shortly. Club members commit $40 toward the effort to improve approaches from all directions.
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Windsor
Windsor Motor Club
Chamber of Commerce
Motor Club
Irrigation Committee Moves Ahead With Securities Review
The Colorado Bankers Association appointed irrigation committee has progressed aims to vet projects and value their securities for investors. Many projects have applied for examination with two nearly finished, while Chicago banks await verdict before subscribing. Leaders propose a new legislature backed board to certify projects before any securities are issued to curb wildcat schemes.
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Colorado Bankers’ Association
Chicago
Edward B. Keating
B. L. Jefferson
State Land Board
O. K
Frank N. Briggs
State Board
Albany Hotel Denver Expands to Meet Rising Bath Room Demand
The Albany hotel in Denver reports 1912 improvements totaling 163000 dollars to add more bath rooms and enhance comfort at daily rates of 1.50 and 2.00. Since upgrades, patronage has greatly increased, justifying further ground floor improvements to boost facilities and room availability.
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Albany
Denver
Albany Hotel
Colorado election amendments and their fate on December date
Denver reports the Secretary of State office concluded day and night tallying November 5 returns. Nine amendments passed, twenty three failed, with money related texts mostly defeated. The piece notes the miners eight hour bills create a legal clash over repeal versus initiative.
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Denver
Pearce
Trades Assembly Utility Commission
Public Utility Court
Special Fund For Immigration
Bu ‘al
Internal Improvement Fund
State Highway Commission
Secretary of State
Board of Equalization of
State Tax Commission
Colorado Editorial Association
Direct Legislation League
Eighteenth
General Assembly
Colorado Trout Stocking and Deer Season Proposal
The state fish and game department reports distributing 22,543,379 young trout across streams in the last two years. Commissioner Shinn’s biennial report also recommends a deer closed season to prevent further extinction, warning Colorado deer could be wiped out soon if action isn’t taken.
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State Fish and Game Department
Shinn
Colonel Shinn
Colorado
Oasis ranch split grants Thompson and Black large parcels
Thompson and Black, owners of the Oasis ranch, divided the tract on December 21. Thompson receives about 1,400 acres south of the division line while Black takes 900 acres to the north. Reservoirs and water remain jointly owned. Eaton school children with marks above 98 were dismissed for a two week holiday vacation, while others waited for the afternoon to begin their break.
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Big Ranch Rover
Thompson & Black
Oasis Ranch
Big Grove
Thompson
Black
Eaton
Hollingsworth Family Headed for Winter in California
Mr and Mrs M E Hollingsworth and daughter Phronia leave today for Whittier California to spend the winter. Their daughter Miss Grace also resides in Whittier. A brief personal note of travel and residence plans.
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California
M. E. Hollingsworth
Phronia
Whittier
Calif
Miss Grace
Potatoes Aide Seek Greeley Research Station
Land for a potato research station near Greeley is assured with twenty businessmen pledging ground. The effort aims for a five year land guarantee and state aid of 25000 dollars to be drawn as 5000 yearly, with government funds pending until July. Dr Eugene Grubb met locals Tuesday and urged prompt action. President Lory will draft the bill with Weld and others backing the measure in Denver. The January potato growers convention is expected to endorse it.
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Greeley
Eugene Grubb
Denver
Commercial Club
Lory
State Agricultural College
Weld
Potato Growers’ Convention
Stockholders Meeting At The First National Bank Of Greeley
The annual meeting of stock holders of The First National Bank of Greeley Colorado will be held in the bank parlor on January 14 1913 between 10 a m and 4 p m to elect seven directors and transact other business as may properly come before the meeting. J M B Petrikin Cashier.
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First National Bank of
Greeley
Colorado
May Abolish Fee System for Courts
Judge Stover reports a Denver meeting of the County Judges association formed a committee with Judges Class and Thomas to draft bills for the next session. They aim to abolish the fee system, simplify probate, and amend lunacy laws while noting the Morrison girls’ industrial school operates as a normal educational institution with good discipline and health.
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Fort Collins Express
Stover
County Judges’ Association
Denver
Thomas
Farm Investment Co Stockholders Meet in Greeley
Notice of the annual meeting of The Farm Investment Company stockholders at the company office in Greeley Colorado on January 6 1913 at 7 30 p m for election of seven directors and other business. Greeley Colo Dec 3 1912 Co N Jackson Secretary.
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Farm Investment Company
Greeley
Colorado
Colo
Co. N. Jackson
Weld County Savings Bank
Gill Christmas Program Tonight At Gill Hall
Preparations completed for an unusually pleasant Christmas entertainment in Gill and Decker hall. Schools and Sunday schools present a fine program with a Christmas tree and presents for all children. Marriage licenses issued: Robert Snedden Osgood and Mary Wailes of Johnstown. C. O. Wheaton of Milliken. Eula Patterson of Berthoud.
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Gill
Gill & Decker Hall
Robert Snedden Osgood
Mary Wailes
Johnstown
C. O. Wheaton
Milliken
Eula Patterson
Berthoud
Eaton Club Sells Furniture as Dissolution Ends Group
Eaton Dec 19 all furniture of the Eaton club was sold at public auction after the club dissolved. Items brought good prices with many buyers, town purchased a large office table and chairs, while individuals bought most goods. Rumor says another club may form under a new name, though some former members may join.
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Eaton
Eaton Club
Regulations Expand Parcels Post Insurance To Fifty Dollars
The first copy of new parcels post regulations arrived at the post office detailing changes. Insurance rises from 25 to 50 dollars with a 10 cent rate and restrictions on hazardous or offensive items. Perishables have limited delivery areas and fragile items must be marked. Unclaimed matter may be destroyed after two weeks. sealed packages face first class charges and four pound weight limit.
Christmas of All Nations Presented by Training High School
The music department of Training High School staged Christmas of All Nations in the auditorium this afternoon under Prof. J. C. Kendels direction. The show featured Christmas songs from nations including Italian German American English Swedish and French with customs displayed for the Shakespearean Literary Society.
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Training High School
J. C. Kendel
Shakespearean Literary Society
Mr. Kendel
New Officers Take Control At First National Bank Milliken
A deal closes with S. T. and J. H. Wilson gaining controlling interest in the First National bank of Milliken. S. T. Wilson becomes President, from Laurel Nebraska, with banking background. J. Wilson from Dallas South Dakota, previously in real estate. Old stockholders retain interest and remain Milliken residents. cashier Mr. Moore stays on indefinitely.
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Milliken
Moore
Man Killed Trying to Board Freight Caboose at Greeley
William Hill of Sixteenth Street and First Avenue was killed when he fell under the wheels of a passing freight caboose in Greeley around midnight Saturday. He leaves a widow and three children. Hill, about 30, worked at the beet factory and had been in Evans earlier that day. The body was taken to Coroner McG Macy's parlors for burial preparations with no inquest expected.
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Greeley
William Hill
Sixteenth Street
First Avenue
MT. G. Macy
Hill
Evans
Old County
Bodies of Kearny and Lawrence Found Near Redondo Beach
Los Angeles reports recover the bodies of Horace Kearny aviator and Chester Lawrence newspaper man after their hydro aero plane crashed near Rocky Point. Both were found within ten hours, Kearny entangled in a life preserver and kelp, Lawrence located a mile offshore with the search party led by George B. Harrison. The pair likely died shortly after the crash near Point Firmin, five miles from shore.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Horace Kearny
Chester Lawrence
Redondo Beach
Rocky Point
George B. Harrison
Kearny
Charles F. Willard
Louise McPherson
Madisonville
San Pedro
Point Firmin
Los Angeles Harbor
Lawrence
Impatient Youth and Old Age Speak in January Issue
A January Woman's Home Companion features a New Year urging living in the present and three letters from a twenty-year-old, a middle-aged mother, and an old lady. The girl longs to endure the town and flee to a city to succeed, the mother resists change and defends tradition, and the elderly resident laments confinement and lost purpose while recalling past teaching times.
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Supriday School
Bank Notice in Greeley Weld County Savings Bank
A public notice from Weld County Savings Bank in Greeley Colorado outlines banking action. Details readable in the fragment indicate a financial matter involving the bank and local authorities, with timelines and obligations to be observed.
Fireman Mabee Injured In Freight Run
Alfred L. Mabee a Union Pacific fireman on the Denver to Greeley freight was knocked from the run board while oiling the engine near Gilcrest sustaining a severe head gash and bruises. He was taken to Platteville for care and left for Denver at 4 30 pm. His condition was serious but not fatal and he will be off duty for weeks. Also reported are discussions on good roads with Weld county officials weighing a road bill for more equitable highway fund distribution.
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Platteville
Alfred L. Mabee
Union Pacific
Denver
Greeley
Gilcrest
Mabee
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J. M. B. Petrikin
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Hicks
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