Alcreeley Walley Strict President Faces Charges
Indictment highlights perjury linked to finances of irrigation district in northern Colorado. District spans Weld and Adams counties with Standley Lake and Barr Lake reservoirs. Long-running legal battles between rival boards of directors. Smith labeled president since 1911 amid conflicts over elections and authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pot
Smith
Ting
Seestom
Denver- Greeley Valley
Colorado
Platte River
Denver
Greeley
Io Adams
Weld
Weld County
Adams County
Standley Lake
Barr Lake
Milton
Frank F. Smith
Bernard J. Ford
Hival
Charles W. Worsfold
Hudson
W. W. Louden
Board of County Commissioners
Beaver
Tal to man ly in his usual health ry was stricken with a of the lungs
Death notices report a man in usual health suddenly stricken with lung illness on Thursday evening, passing within minutes. He had been visiting relatives from Belmont, Illinois, and his family hopes the Curry health matters may recover. He was old and survived by five children. burial plans were unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Partaken
Ren
Ily
Belmont
Curry
Linois
GIVES NNS TROPHY TENNIS TOURNAMENT FOR CUP
A tennis tournament to award the cup is set for July 26 and 27 at local courts with Eaton sugar factory the sole entrant so far. Jason will act as referee. Entries include G M Drum D Fullmer C B Jack Weller C T Carney J J S Hume H B Gard McDougal and W C do Mrs Adolph Miller.
Milliken Beats Greeley Spuds 3 1 In tied tilt
Milliken defeated the Greeley Spuds 3 to 1 after a fifth inning error. Burk homered in the sixth as Milliken added two more runs. Final score by inning shows Milliken taking the lead late. Battery details: Milliken Duykendahl Ise. Greeley Green Davis. Also Honest George won two heats in the harness with 1 25 and 1 23% times, and Hally Sherman won a 3 8 mile dash.
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Milliken
Greeley
Burk
Duykendahl
Ise
Green
Davis
Honest George
Campbell
Hally Sherman
Jones
J. P. Hendrix
Denver
Kesler
Nebraska Queen to Display at Weld County Fair
A renowned 11 year old horse named Nebraska Queen, with blue ribbons from Nebraska and Kansas county fairs, will be shown in a top-box at the Weld County Fair. The owner offers $10,000 for a rival horse matching weight and score. The premier horse stands about 20 hands tall, 11 feet 3 inches long, 9 feet 3 inches gorth and weighs 3010 pounds, with a fifteen sixteenths English sire.
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Nebraska
Crop looks well in tests says farmers club member
W Lan of the Farmers' club with William Tink and Mr Brown of Eaton examined potato fields. They report no brown scars or underground stem damage. Temperatures show cool soil and damp ground aiding health. extra cultivation may be worth money, aiding disease resistance in growth.
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W.lan
Farmers’ Club
William Tinkith
Brown
Eaton
Eaton Family Returns From Eleven Month World Trip
A J Eaton arrived back in Eaton after an eleven month world voyage. He toured India Egypt and Ireland and visited his 30 farms while sharing lessons on travel and appreciation for the United States. He noted Swiss and Japanese courtesy and plans to stay in Los Angeles for a few weeks before resuming farm duties.
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Mr. Eaton
Eaton
United States
Nile
Colorado
India
Egypt
Ireland
Maton
Haton
Los Angeles
Window misread leads to severe cuts on train ride
Johnstown July 18 Dr W G Blake on a Denver to Laramie coach stuck his head through a believed open window after a jerk halted the train. Glass shattered, cutting his neck and head. Passengers freed him. he bandaged wounds and continued to Denver. He urged clearer window status signs and cleaner glass.
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DR. Blake
Johnstown
Denver-Laramie
Denver- Laramie
W. G. Blake
Denver
Here
11 Year Old Lad Missing In River Search
Eva Foos reports an 11 year old boy, George, last seen at his home playing with other children. He wore a straw hat, blue shirt and blue overalls. Authorities canvassed the area and river searchers used lanterns at night seeking the boy, with the father fearing kidnapping or drowning after cramps in the river.
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Erts
George
Bette
Mars
Hat Tha Laa
Thirteen inning tie game features Mays and Spuds
In a thirteen inning affair the Mays tied the Spuds 5 to 5 before rain or travel ended play. Judson pitched well for Greeley, Padfield matched him for Denver, and Buckles supplied early power for Greeley. Next weekend the Spuds meet the Colorado Springs Goos at Island Grove Park while LaSalle leads Windsor by a single game in Weld County standings.
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Denver
Greeley
Judson
Padfield
Gibbs
Mays
Mitchell
Spads
Colorado Springs
Greeley Spuds
M. May
Island Grove Park
May Bunch
Spuds
McHoney
Buckles
Miller
Sumamry
Errivors
Lyong
Lumber trust in Colorado faces injunction bid in court
Colorado grand jury seeks statewide relief against a secret lumber dealers network accused of price fixing and boycotts. Benjamin Griffith and Archibald Lee filed the complaint, naming numerous Colorado firms and associations. A hearing set for August 2, with 30 dealers summoned to answer conspiracy, restraint of trade, and unlawful pooling charges.
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Lumber Trust of
Colorado
Grand
Benjamin Griffith
Archibald Lee
George A. Carlson
Grand Jury
Greeley Greeley
Neill Lumber Company
Mayher Lumber Company
Bartlett Lumber Company
Clayton Lumber Company
Gilcrest-Russell Lumber Company
Tidball Company
Greeley
Colorado and Wyoming Lumber Dealers Association
Northern Colorado Lumber Dealers Association
Gilcrest- Rusell Lumber Company
The
Forest Lumber Company
Fairbairn Lumber and Mercantile Company
McAllister Lumber and Supply
E. J. Estes
Weld County
Estes
J. Max Clark
Foreman
J. M. Bainbridge
LaSalle
W. ~. Young
Aust
Charles Williams
Kersey
W. H. Delbridge
R. W. Haynes
Fort Lupton
E. K. Packard
Eaton
Fred Mason
H. O. Adcock
Windsor
L. Walker
Johnstown
George T. Raney
Platteville
Cloud Burst Floods Keota and Nearby Areas
Keota reports water three feet deep in spots after a cloudburst at 10 30 last Wednesday night. Rain reached within five miles of Briggsdale, but none fell there. Hail at Thompson and Zimmerman ranches destroyed crops, with Crow Creek overflowing and bridges lacking complicating crossings. A farmer crossed in an auto, waded, and had supplies carried to the vehicle. Briggsdale notes rye harvests are good.
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Keota
Briggsdale
Thompson and
Zimmerman
Crow Creek
Martin Quits Laramie Road in Denver
Trainmen handle operation as receivers seek new officials after Seth K. Martin, traffic manager, resigns amid reporting quarrel. First assistant and stenographer also resign, leaving operations to the train crew.
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Denver
Laramie
Northwestern
Seth K. Martin
John T. Terry
Millions Lost to Mail Order Fakes, Report Says
A formal Post Office report indicates one hundred twenty million dollars were stolen from the U S. public last year through mail fraud. Inspectors arrested 1 063 suspects across various walks of life. 452 were convicted and 571 cases await disposition as Hitchcock tightens enforcement.
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Hitchcock
Post Office
Sheely Bribery Case Dismissals Reported in Denver
District Attorney Carlson dismissed all remaining cases against C. G. Sheely the Denver bridge contractor. He is now serving a one year penitentiary term for bribery of Weld county officials.
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Alcreeley Walley
Tal
Adolph Miller
Fitch
A. J. Eaton
George Roos
EVANS
Eva Foosuly
Henry
Gormley
Vern Jay
Jay
Royce of
Poor
Kirk
Galeton
Soloff
Nessler
F. Manion
Manion
Ault
Olive Branch
Olson
Stoner
A. LaSalle
Ona Milliken
Martin
Laramie Road
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