Jury convicts Fred Piel of manslaughter in second trial
The jury found Fred Piel guilty of manslaughter in the case of the murder of George Kerber, after a second trial dating to October 24, 1909. He has spent more than two years in custody, and sentencing was postponed by Judge McCall with ten days for a motion. The case drew attention for years as supporters urged clemency and fair trial.
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Fred Piel
George Kerber
Defendar
McCall
Piel
Supreme Court
State Penitentiary
R. E. Winbourn
Mayor Mayher Eyes Gate for Island Grove Park
The mayor proposes a decorative gate for Island Grove park inspired by the college entrance, aiming to enhance the playground as other improvements proceed. Estimated cost about 1000 dollars, roughly 25 cents per local adult. fundraising ideas welcomed via Mr. Mayher or Tribune calls.
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Mayher
Island Grove Park
Greeley
Tribune
The
Farmer's Wife Inherits Million Dollar Estate
Mrs. Anna Foster wife of George G Foster living on a dry farm near Barnesville has learned her grandfather Mason Springer left an estate valued at 120000000 in Delaware and Philadelphia Heirs are numerous but she is expected to receive several millions The Foster family moved from Lone Tree district to Barnesville four months ago and includes four sons at home.
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Anna Foster
George G. Foster
Barnesville
Mason Springer
Delaware
Gupid Gets Busy With One Johnstown Couple
Harold Goodwin and Miss Hazel Dragoo came from Johnstown to obtain a marriage license and wed Judge Bradfield in Greeley. The couple, dating less than a year, cited love at first sight and were joined by two other Johnstown couples who later chose not to marry.
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Harold Goodwin
Hazel Dragoo
Johnstown
Bradfield
Greeley
Big Cutting of Alfalfa About Ready in Weld County
The first alfalfa cutting in Weld County is nearly ready and may yield more hay per acre than last year’s entire crop, according to A L Mumper, a local real estate operator and farmer. Moisture and few grasshoppers boost prospects. beet crops suffer some cutworm damage. small grain looks good except near Highland Lake. Potato planting is advancing but acreage drops due to seed costs and risk after last year’s losses. Mrs. W W Lorimer reports three foot winter rye samples from Briggsdale and notes wheat appears fine.
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Weld
A. L. Mumper
Weld County
Highland Lake
W. W. Lorimer
Briggsdale
Chicago
Vanda
Peter Prott's Baby Drowned Near Johnstown Farm
In Johnstown on June 4 a 19 month old child, son of farmer Peter Pratt, wandered from the house with his brother and fell into a two foot irrigation ditch on the farm. Despite a physician's arrival the child died soon after. Coroner Macy was notified.
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Johnstown
Frankie Prott
Sumeone
Macy
Peter Pratt
Here
No Cut Worms Here in Briggsdale District
John Sides of Briggsdale on a trip through Greeley en route to his ranch from Boulder where he receives eye treatment. He owns a quarter section near Grover and lives on a homestead near Briggsdale. Two more rains could assure a bumper crop as crops look better than in years and cut worms have not troubled the district this year.
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John Sides
Briggsdale
Greeley
Boulder
Mr. Sides
Grover
Buckingham Votes On New County Precinct
County commissioners heard E G Hoyt and E S Whipple present a plan to create a Buckingham voting precinct. If approved Keota and Buckingham would gain separate districts, eliminating farmers' long drives to vote and simplifying local elections.
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Buckingham
E. G. Hoyt
E. S. Whipple
Keota
Foley Kidney Pills Endorsement From Georgia Farmer’s Wife
Mrs Lela Love of Covena Georgia testifies that Foley Kidney Pills provide almost instant relief for sluggish kidneys. The ad claims the pills act directly on kidneys and bladder and are as carefully prepared as any medicine a home doctor would give. Gilbert Bros.
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Lela Love
Wiley Love
Covena
Foley
Gilbert Bros
Marr Home Destroyed by Fire in Briggsdale
Will iam Marr and his wife returned from a drive to find their new five room cottage burned to the ground. Origin of the blaze unknown. Loss estimated at $2000. Neighbors arrived too late to save the house built this spring. The couple, with a 320 acre farm, had lived there only two months.
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Briggsdale
William Marr
Marr
Mrs. Marr
Mr. Marr
Vision matches a death in Iowa dreams warned
Eaton June 4 Mrs Max Anderson believes a dream forewarned her of her brother John Markey s accidental death. A letter from Red Oak Iowa detailed his fatal injuries that she had predicted, arriving after a week s warning. PAUL FISCHER warns no other entity may claim authority to manufacture Fischer products and warns the public against fraudulent stock schemes.
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Greeley
Paul Fischer Chemical Company
Fischer
Paul Fischer
Torch Ex Plodes Two Burned At Greeley Garage
Dave Woods and Lee Foster employed at the Greeley Motor Company's garage were using a blow torch to solder a radiator when excessive air forced the flame and caused an explosion. Both suffered severe facial and arm burns, aided by Jerry Elliot and treated by Dr. Hughes after Mrs. Woodcock provided first aid.
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Dave Woods
Lee Foster
Greeley Motor Company
Woods
Foster
Jerry Elliot
Woodcock
Have You Got Doggie Tagged In Greeley 1912
City dog owners face license payment as the dog catcher targets violators. Last year’s license reached 450 dollars, with about 200 collected so far this year. Police push for cleaner streets as crews remove refuse, while officers inspect alleys and barnyards. Notices will be served and nuisances must be abated within 48 hours.
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Greeley
Dave Camp
Foley Kidney Pills Endorsement by St Charles Sable
St Charles Sable of 30 Cook St Rochester N Y says Foley Kidney Pills gave him prompt relief from long standing kidney trouble. He recommends the genuine pills in sealed bottles not sold in bulk and warns against substitutes. Gilbert Bros.
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St Charles Sable
Cook St
Rochester
N. Y
Sable
Gilbert Bros
First Colorado Primary To Be Held September 10
The state moves to direct primaries for all offices and U.S. Senate with September election. Petitions, certificates, and assemblies determine nominees. Voting requires registration and voters may write in names not on tickets.
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Colorado
United States
United States Senate
Assemblies
Petit
Assembly
Old Colony flag used as tarp sparks library lawn protest
Workmen filling sod on the city library lawn misused the Old Colony flag as a tarp while searching the basement for stacking material. Women protesters quickly filed complaints with Mr. Camp in City Hall, and the flag was returned to its place among relics in the Meeker memorial room.
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City Library
Old Colony
Camp
City Hall
Meeker
3 000 Acres Signed For Kersey
In Kersey on June 4 the Commercial club held a large meeting at Woodman hall. Dr Glover of Fort Collins spoke on The Horse and Its Diseases and horse care. R A Dix reported that 3 000 acres were signed for the Independent sugar factory with farmers pledging up to 100 acres each. Plans to meet with the Farmers Union and Ward Darley were set to advance the project.
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Kersey
Commercial Club
Woodman Hall
Glover
Fort Collins
R. A. Dix
Dix
Farmers Union
Ward Darley
New Enterprise in Greely Produces Galvanized Well Casing
J A Taylor operates a shop at 603 Eighth Street introducing a versatile galvanizing line for irrigation well casings. Casing sizes start at eight inches, with thickness from thin sheet iron to 14 gauge, plain or perforated. Perforations range 1 16 to 3 16 inches. Taylor designed the machinery for rapid, on hand orders and invites inspection.
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Greely
Eighth Street
J. A. Taylor
Taylor
Warning for Insured Men About Twisting Policies
A bulletin issued by Insurance Commissioner W L Clayton warns life insurance policyholders against twisting by agents who move them to weaker companies. The circular says unlicensed agents lure holders from strong to weak firms and notes such practices are condemned in other states as harmful.
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W. L. Clayton
Colorado
Card of Thanks for Harold Myers bereavement
To our many friends who visited us during the last sad bereavement by the loss of our dear child, Harold, we wish to express our heartfelt thanks and profound gratitude. The floral offerings were beautiful and the many acts of kindness will be cherished forever. MR. AND MRS. ELMER E. MYERS, Keota, Colorado.
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Harold
Elmer E. Myers
Keota
Colorado
Fort Lupton plans tiling sale and water works extension
The Fort Lupton town board will sell tiling from the old town ditch to raise funds. It decided to extend the water works pipeline to the Funk addition. The town reports sound finances with $35,000 in bonded debt. A separate remark notes a decline in corporal punishment of children.
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Fort Lupton
Funk Addition
Mystery Text From Aged Page Seeks Clues
Fragments of a 1920s style notice include garbled phrases about seating, a club, dogs, banners, and autos. Readable bits mention a meeting or event and possible prices or values, with scattered names and places unclear. The overall meaning is unsettled, offering hints rather than a clear report.
Lineman Injuries Reported In Unclear Incident
A fragmented notice details a lineman badly injured with scalp wound and fractured bone after an accident. It mentions an unconscious Park, Windsor hospital, stitches, and a relief of paupers, with commission and board members referenced in a vague suppression of details.
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Park
Windsor
Child Killed in Fort City Incident
A tragic death occurred in Fort City as a child was killed in an incident linked to a person identified by authorities. Details remain limited as investigations continue and officials urge caution while releases are prepared.
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Yen
NEW Enterprise
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