Colorado Should Fund Colorado Exhibit At Centennial
The Central Register urges Colorado not to rely on others for funding its Centennial participation in Philadelphia next year. While Pennsylvania and Philadelphia raise millions for buildings and expenses, Colorado must consider raising money through the Legislature or public contributions to cover shipping and display costs for six months from April to October. The piece stresses honoring obligations while seizing the chance to showcase Colorado products.
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Colorado
Central Register
Philadelphia
Congress
Pennsylvania
Weather Notes Reflect A Frigid Week And Ice Savings
Last week brought two days of severe weather followed by sleighing and a five week winter. The Potomac frozen below Mount Vernon allows Washington to rely on home ice, saving at least 200000 dollars. Ground frost ranges from ten inches to two feet. thaw will come this week. Plowing and wheat sowing will begin soon after.
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Atlantic States
Europe
Potomac
Mount Vernon
Washington
New York
Massachusetts
Winter Hardiness of Fruit Trees and Vines Observed
Farmers report fruit trees in good order for winter with healthy wood and buds. Peaches mostly damaged unless sheltered. some survive in dense groves. Pears and cherries show strong prospects. vines and berries survive with earth covering. Snow cover aided winter protection. frost risk noted. A Denver bank charity subscription supports Keeneus plague victims with over $200 raised.
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Mr. McClellan
Boulder
Tennessee
Georgetown
First National Bank
Denver
Keueus
Grasshopper plights and political notes sweep the region
The column surveys relief for grasshopper victims along the plains, critiques Matt Carpenter’s Wisconsin Senate bid, and comments on lighting effects on crops, mob rule in South Wark, and Denver school water talks. It notes The New York Tribune’s Nebraska relief, Mrs Grant’s eye issues, and Denver school reports.
International Exhibition of 1876 needs state collections
The letter from N F Gosnons outlines plans for the United States Centennial Exhibition of 1876. It urges states to fund and organize displays of native resources and the historical and statistical features of each state. It emphasizes minerals soils woods and immigration capital as key representation and calls official action to prepare comprehensive state exhibits.
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Phirapeetrata
Mia Becedency
United States Centennial Commission
Commonwealth
Pretics
Union of States
N. F. Gosnons
Beecher Trial Proceedings Reach Critical Phase In Brooklyn Court
Brooklyn court reports tally about six thousand dollars in expenses over twenty days of the Beecher trial including juror costs and court fees. Witnesses including Mrs. Bradshaw and Tilton are cited as testimony unfolds, with Judge Neilson ruling Tilton may testify under restrictions, while Beecher and Tilton counsel spar over admissibility amid a stormy session.
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Brooklyn
Moulton
New York
Martha A. Bradshaw
Beecher
Tilton
Mrs. Tilton
Bradshaw
Mr. Tilton
Mr. Fullerton
Neilson
Tribune
Bowen and His Wonderful Secrets Ignite Chicago Rivalry
A Chicago Tribune excerpt rants about Bowen shielding Beecher and Tilton, hinting at deep secrets and a mortal rivalry. It then reports Colorado’s governor reshuffle, expecting Gov. McCook to resign and Col. Routt to be appointed, with Senate action tied to state admission timing.
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Chicago Tribune
Tilton
Bowen
Beecher
Henry C. Bowen
McCook
Gov. McCook
Col. Routt
Senate
Colorado
Union
Tribune, Files
N. F
Cruel Storm Brings Amputation Of Two Legs For Sheep Driver
In Julesburg region a Colorado stock raiser Dr. Derwin rode out a blinding snowstorm to herd sheep to shelter. Exposure left him numb and unable to move. He reached a house with frozen legs, cold water applied, and surgical experts amputated both legs below the knee to save his life. The notice blends with a local Masonic tidings update about mayoral elections in Napanee, Toronto, and Chatham as the tide turns in civic races.
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Omaha Herald
Derwin
Colorado
Julesburg
Mr. Derwin
Beef Packing Establishment Opens in Pueblo
A new beef packing plant by Cooper & Co. near Pueblo's old north Denver and Rio Grande depot has begun operation. About 75 beeves are slaughtered and packed daily for shipment to Chicago where meat fetches good prices. The venture gains from local cattle markets, with growth anticipated once an Eastern railroad reaches Pueblo.
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Pueblo
Cooper & Co
Old North Depot
Denver and Rio Grande Road
Chicago
Denver
Colorado
Coal Price War and Local Doings Delight Greeley
The town notes a coal price drop to 4.75 per ton at the yard with Leavenworth and Kansas City markets cited. Community events include a Good Templars entertainment at Nichols Hall, lyceum talks on school questions, and performances featuring Mrs Reed and Cora Marsh.
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Canfield
Thompson
P.S
Moore
Ambrose
Baptist Church
Mr. Thompson
Lyceum
Good Templars
Nichols’ Hall
Prof. Robinson
Georgetown
Geo. E. Marsh
Emma
Finois
Leavenworth
Kansas City
Marvin
Watertown
N. Y
E. Clark
Ivy Grees
Cora Marsh
Reed
Harrington
Nice
Dr. Boyd
Jones
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