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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1878
Page
2
A detailed report covers Precinct 7 Republican caucus voting to elect eleven delegates to the County Convention and appointing a precinct committee. A circulated petition alleges bias in the call and timing, seeks a reconsideration meeting, and notes confusion over publication and voters’ awareness. The precinct committee claims no jurisdiction to act on the petition.
The note covers a fresh at Auburn where Cornell beats Harvard by fourteen seconds in a freshman eight. Texas Democrats adjourn after five days without a nomination. In Chicago a monument to Douglass is unveiled. At the San Francisco mint silver dollars exchange for gold coins this month. Clearing House reports show an 8.7 percent drop versus last year. President Hayes visits Columbus Ohio. 20 000 attend Soldiers and Braisers reunion in Newark. Chicago records 450 deaths in a week. Spring wheat crop damage noted in Minnesota Iowa Wisconsin. Tennessee and Nebraska best in crop synopsis. A Fort Leavenworth clerk forged and vanished. Wilson Grieg firm arrests for systematic robbery. A banker defaulter from Merchants Exchange NY. Morgan fled with $10 000 boiler and vanished.
The Tribune reports on the Pueblo convention where the Democratic Party showed rare harmony and enthusiasm. Delegates from nearly every county attended despite heat and travel costs over one hundred dollars. Col. Gerry of Hinsdale was made permanent chairman, James Sleary the secretary, and a caucus narrowed nominees for Governor and Congressman.
Dodge City reports Pat Ryan with 35 acres of top corn yielding 40 bushels per acre in Ford county. Buckman farms 90 acres of Fultz wheat near Topeka yield 837 bushels. Arkansas City notes berries peaches and apples good, while Kansas wheat potential tops 45 million bushels. Various counties record large grain crops with corn tasseling and promising potato yields. New Mexico and Texas crops show strong hay fruit and cotton prospects amid favorable rains.
Colorado notes discuss a $1,000,000 monthly silver product and a high tribunal ruling on carrier liability for passenger baggage. The Denver Times mentions teams and tournaments, and a Chinese laundryman anecdote. Boulder merchants eye extensive sheep farming with Warren and Miner planning to start with 12,000 sheep across eight ranches.
The East’s extreme heat and recent rains slow cattle movement in the region. By mid month Pine Bluffs fed shipments show 25 cars on the 18th from Pratt and Ferris of Sidney, and 12 cars on the 19th from Pine Bluffs with D C Tracy, plus 5 cars from Adams Burke of Sidney. Sidney operations include 33 carloads by Adams Redington Co. to date this season.
County board meets in Greeley on July 11 1878 with full attendance. Appoints appraisers for land sections near Greeley and Platteville. Opens roads including high line route. Sets tax rebates and road overseer changes. Official reports approved and vouchers reviewed.
A collection of notes reports Utah corn promising, Montana cattle count, Cheyenne hay at 10 per ton, and Mormon settlement near Evanston. Black Hills credit use, Laramie fishing fashions, Cache la Poudre trip, California sheep losses from storms, a Laramie bronco rider, a physician’s steady prognosis, Rawlins heat record, high Deadwood rents, Cheyenne firemen’s Chicago plan, and a Milwaukee-Chicago baseball score. Buffalo sightings fade. stage driver incidents noted near the Black Hills.
A large number of Republican voters in Precinct No 7 call a mass meeting to elect eleven delegates for the County Convention at Barnum Hall on Saturday July 27. They accuse the caucus of low turnout at 3 30 o clock and note the precinct committee refused a new meeting after a petition of 75 voters. July 24 1878.
T B Hamilton, partner of County Treasurer 8 H Southard, was struck dead by a lightning bolt that tore through the store roof during a thunderstorm. A special train carried his remains to Boulder for burial. he leaves a wife, five children, and a $2500 life policy with Rocky Mountain Insurance Company.
Local notes report warm weather in Colorado with balloon ascension on the 15th and a minor lightning strike at J H Wells. Harvest begins with rust and smut worries, Highland ditch disruption affecting water supply, and teacher Miss Day returning to Illinois before likely rejoining. Social events include a lawn sociable at P R Pennock's and Estes Park guests, plus mountain plans for the week.
The assessment list for lands and lots within Fence District No 1 for 1878 will be open for inspection at the Secretary's office until August 10. Aggrieved parties may present objections to the Board of Equalization on August 12 and 13. No rebate without prior notice. By order of the Commissioners. L Von Gouren, Szec'y.
Notice announces fresh rye bread white bread cakes and pastry available at the City Bakery as part of local tax payer information.
In brisk customer lines at W. A. Nichols & Co, summer clothing and hats move fast as shoppers queue to compete for bargains. Kinnear & Co soaps appear in leading grocers' stock. A new lot of Cl Sunday smoke is advertised, with Ferguson's brand highlighted.
State and secretary announce proposed amendment to Article VI Section 29. It moves to strike and replace provisions on residency and vacancies for judges and officers, detailing appointment by governor or county boards. The notice is dated June 25, 1878, in Denver and signed by Secretary Wm. H. Crank.
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