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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1912
Page
6
The taft vote movement and rumors of a Taft candidacy surface in August. Party factions and press speculation swirl as a possible slate forms, with some candidates unnamed and others hinted at. The outcome remains uncertain as support consolidates.
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The Redpath-Horner chautauqua in Greeley thrives with strong audiences at openings. A junior chautauqua for six to twelve year olds costs $1 for season access, while Kinderknooks under six attend free. Scouts run an ice cream stand as WCTU hosts a rest tent, and opening shows from Fraternity Glee club to Mr Bennett and Laurant troupe impressed families. Byron Pratt spoke on American morality and Ruth Bowers delighted the young attendees.
John Cage, a former Greeley resident, competes for a one million dollar U S government prize for the best submarine boat. His 75 foot long craft with a single engine costing five thousand dollars will be tested July 4 at Long Beach California. Professor Robert Casey, former Greeley High principal, aided Cage in the invention.
Espiere sprinted to a mile mark of 2 11 2 4 on a half mile Colorado track, the fastest mile on such a track. The Red Bird stock farm stallion, from the 2 16% class, is set to race Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming circuits this summer, tracing lineage to Pactolus 2 12% who produced multiple 2 10 class progeny.
Visitors at Estes Park observe a beaver colony near the hotel this spring. Within half a mile the beavers have created remarkable constructions and two miles away a dam measuring 10600 feet in length. Dams built from aspen trees sticks and sod. Trees cut measure 10 to 13 inches in diameter.
Good road advocates plan a Denver convention in late August or early September to discuss two constitutional road amendments and a highway commission funding bill. They aim to secure pledges from candidates, with the convention set before September primary. One amendment would authorize a ten million dollar state road bond program, while another would permit counties to issue bonds for roads, bridges, and public buildings. The highway commission bill’s fate depends on petition signatures, but opponents fear legality issues could delay funds for a year.
Nunn June 25 report states the Northern Colorado Irrigation district bonds of 2.4 million dollars and the contract were defeated in last week’s election. Canvass from three precincts Dover Carr and Nunn shows 17 voters abstained due to bad weather. Project aimed to divert Michigan Creek water to irrigate 60 000 acres. officials Merritt Stephenson Johnson and Madden will file statements with county commissioners.
Miss Neela A Tracy and Grove T Lane wed at the bride’s parents home 1024 Tenth Street in a June ceremony. Rev J L Thompson officiated at 12 30 with pink and white decorations. The bride wore white messaline and silk Marquisette carrying bride’s roses. The couple left for their home amid friends’ well wishes.
A Mrs J E Henr ron of Michigan describes relief from persistent kidney problems through Foley Kidney Pills. She reports reduced pain and improved energy after using the product, noting it helped with backache and urinary issues and that the pills provided quick assistance. The advertisement highlights Dr. Foley and the product’s kidney benefits.
Ben Hodgson of Platteville enters Mont livre mare Hodgson in the 2:18 class for the Fourth of July races. Hodgson paid 34.400 for the horse and plans to show the entry against other horses on June 24.
Theodore Gates is constructing a gray pressed brick house on his farm three miles west of here. In three years since buying the place a beautiful lawn and shade trees have grown where there was only bare ground, showcasing a thriving development.
R M Benton was named postmaster of Milliken by telegram on Monday evening and appointed Miss Lessie Wheaton as assistant. Benton previously served as cashier at the Milliken bank.
June 24 Nunn report recalls incident as C H Rhodes asks David London to “beat it” prompting a free for all. Rhodes and his wife and daughter joined in while London says the attack was provoked. Elmore Rhodes, 19, produced a pistol and Mrs Rhodes a stove poker before police detained all four for trial in Justice O Connor's court at 2 this afternoon.
The Rhode Island experiment station opens a poultry hospital at the Rhode Island State College poultry department. A modest house treats birds while a large fenced area provides exercise and sunshine. Pictures of the institution appear in July Popular Mechanics.
The Rhodes case was postponed from June 25 to June 26 in Judge Hatch's court at Greeley. Rhodes, a Union Pacific agent, allegedly picked on David London on the station platform leading to a free for all. Mrs Rhodes and her daughter reportedly joined with a poker and a 38 revolver.
Evans reports another diphtheria death as Ethel Herman seven dies, marking the second death in ten days from the disease. Families of John Waggoner and Jo Herman contracted diphtheria after visiting Loveland three weeks ago. the 10 year old son of John Waggoner died last week and the parents are infected. two other Hern children have diphtheria and the patient was buried this morning.
Gill and Kersey Gun clubs arranged Fourth of July activities to be held near Plumb bridge. A joint meeting set up a 4 gun shoot at 10 am using the Jack rabbit system, talks by Rev. Lynn and Rev. Kaufman, a 4 ball game between Kersey and Gill, mans race, women and children events, tug of war, and daylight fireworks in old fashioned style.
A telegram from Washington reports President Taft has signed the Norris bill into law. It confirms title to lands claimed as right of way by the Union Pact, a dispute involving several towns led by Greeley. The measure is a win for Greeley and other affected communities.
D. E. White of near Greeley reports finding a beet in his field measuring twenty and a half inches from the crown. The beets were planted on May 1.
James Reynolds reports Cokeville vibes of fear and stalled business as residents discuss a murder rumor. A wealthy sheepman found a note demanding 1500 dollars under threat of arson and shooting, prompting the marshal to pursue the writer signed by W kt Mo ne Mia.
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