.Route Debate Over Snowbound Union Pacific Corridor
The piece argues the Julesburg to Laramie route faces severe snow storms and wind delays, while favoring a line via Greeley and La Porte to avoid the Black Hills. It claims this alternative offers uninterrupted communication for Denver and Colorado with the West, and asserts heavy local traffic along a new route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lkssoy
Union Pacific
Ocean
Amer Bcut
Asia
Julesburg
Laramie
Sherman
Mount Washington
Black Hills
Cheyenne Pass
Denver
Colorado
Cheyenne
Pine Bluffs
Platte River
Cache
Greeley
la Harte
Genesee
Nile Valley of America
Platte
Sacramento
Plan to Increase Colorado Population Through Pamphlets and Exhibitions
The proposal urges boosting Colorado's population by distributing pamphlets and maps and by holding mineral and agricultural exhibits in various states. It argues farmers are essential amid grain imports, notes competition from Kansas, Nebraska, and Minnesota, and asks whether Colorado can offer land to immigrants as these states have done. It emphasizes preferring facts over theories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Kansas
Nebraska
Minnesota
Uust
Colorado immigration and land settlement plans outlined
The article discusses irrigation costs and land availability in Colorado, noting that settlers with limited funds struggle to finance ditches while others settle near streams. It recounts cooperative colonization, the rapid rise in land prices, and the opening of coal mines. It cautions against inflated beet yields and highlights agriculture prospects including beets, rutabagas, and beekeeping along with vaccination urgency amid smallpox spread.
Yesterday's Excursion Highlights Colorado Social Ties
The excursion showcased Denver leaders and territorial representatives mingling with railway and business figures. Attendees toured coal beds and agricultural valleys, visited Greeley and Evans, and rode Colorado's pioneering railway under the hosts' hospitality. The event aimed to soften regional tensions and link prosperity across Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulder
Platte
Cachen la Poudre
Greeley and
Evans
Colorado
Pioneer
Denver
Denver News
Lyceums at Colony Hall Feature Politics and Music
The Lyceums at Colony Hall drew a full crowd last week with Wilber on political economy and Shattuck and Boyd adding instructive remarks. Clark’s Lergation lecture received continual applause, Mrs. Price read an Affection essay, and Haynes delivered a top critique. The Greeley Innocents burlesque troupe, led by Higenbotam and Herrick, impressed a good Saturday crowd. the performance included musical numbers and a noted railroad scene. The Colorado Transcript notes Golden town trustees granted right of way to the Golden City and South Maine Railway, linking with the Denver and Rio Grande and touching Lyttleton and Pine Muffric Greeley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceums
Colony Hall
Wilber
Shattuck
Boyd
Literary Association
Hans Breitman
Clark
Price
Tennessee
J. Max Clark
Haynes
Greeley
Greeley Innocents
J. Higenbotam
T. M. Herrick
Jack Higenbotam
New York
Wallachs
The
Colorado Transcript
Golden
Golden City and South Maine Railway Company
Denver and
Rio Grande
Lyttleton
Denver
Union Pacific
Pine Muff
J. West
Meeker
Levi Hanna
J. B. Flower
David Boyd
Beich
Pank House
J. H. Poster
D. B. Ranney
Carlos Hoesa
Miss Meeker
W. Ji. Post
Bereen & Raven
West
Evans
Denver Pacific Railway
Pioneer Railroad
Union Colony
Plains
Faraway Valley
McCoolh
Denver Pacific Road
Greely
Colorado
Alvin Marsh
Black Hawk
Mr. Todd
Adams
Gov. Evans
Chicago Lake
Mount Evans
Gov. McCook
Mr. Rodgers
Hunt
Geo. Trich
Mr. Charles
M. Mavix
DC. Dodge
McCormick
Ashley
Dri Morrison
L. Curtis
W. M. Curtis
Maj. Hill
Gov
Mall
Cuba
John Evans
Missouri River
Legislative Excursion to Greeley Welcomes Denver Delegation
Government officials and Denver guests arrived in Greeley for a railroad era visit led by Gov Evans. Gov McCook, Lieut Gov Hall, and local leaders praised Denver Pacific Railway support, while Rev Adams and others framed cooperation, hospitality, and mountain naming honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Shattuck
Ganfield
Denver
Canfield
Greeley
Great Storm Paralysis Blocks Union Pacific 1871–72
The immense snow blockade on the Union Pacific Railroad lasted sixteen days from December 22, 1871, to January 6, 1872. Engines and nearly a thousand workers labored to clear packs of ice hard snow, with plows failing and shovelers and pick axes driving progress from Sherman to Cheyenne. Trains were stranded, winds rose to hurricane force, yet crews fought through long nights to reopen routes toward Laramie and Cheyenne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Clark
Laramie
Samlay
Cheyenne
Harney
Black Hills
Raila
Cnt
Bass
Pete
Sherman
Buford
Mack’ Hills
Granite Canon
Baford
Hazard
Snowbound Trains Survive Long Western Up Journey
Passengers on the Cheyenne to Omaha route endured heavy snow as a blasting blizzard opened the way with one day closed, while California papers note UP and Pisanha trains speeding snow plows. Officials led by Mr Clark coordinated rescue efforts and passengers praised the crew for provisioning and safe passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Black Hills
Wyoming Territory
Cheyénne
Omaha
West End
Ob. A
Pisanha
MiMi Altos
Mr. Clark
Local column criticizes two antagonistic citizens
A letter to the Tribune praises the community’s generosity for district guests on Saturday while noting two residents refused to contribute. The piece recalls church seating disputes and mocks the idea that “cheek” alone wins. it quotes W. Gurley critiquing the approach and urging substance over show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Penneathal Jupiter
Pulphl
Farmers Club to discuss cooperative store question in Mrome
The Farmers' Club hosts a meeting this evening to consider the cooperative store proposal. Local talks mention Dr. Smith seeking property in Greeley, a fire at Stewart's reduction works injuring $20,000, and real estate moves by Gurley selling land to Moore of New York for $1000 cash. The community plans include prayers, concerts, lyceum events, and a tax deadline extension to January 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Club
Haynes
Dr. Smith
la Port
Greeley
Stewart
Georgestown
Gurley
Moore
New York
Dr. Scott
The
Baptist
Aft
Mesart
Wadlin
Abbott
Lyceums
Young Men’s Association
Denver Tribune
Colorado
Denver
Canfield
Monk & Co
New Presbyterian Church
Spruce Street
Mesers. McClure Ap Sanborn
Denver Transfer Co
Sanborn
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Immigration
St. Vrain
Briggs
Higley
Acre
Big Acre
C. F. Taylor
Beaver
Taylor
States
Hack Bond
W. Gurley
Evans Journal
Mrome News
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