Burlington Strike Expands Across Western Rail Lines
The Burlington strike continues with signals that other western roads may join, potentially affecting the entire railroad system. Unions threaten to halt work unless aims are met, while Union Pacific orders halt loading of Burlington freight cars. Denver remains quiet as Mayor Lee withholds police protection for Burlington property.
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Burlington
Brotherhood
Union Pacific
Denver
Lee
European powers reply to Russia on Bulgaria and Balkan affairs
England refuses to urge the Sultan to remove Prince Ferdinand until Bulgaria’s future is secured. Washington letter claims Blaine declines renomination due to personal finances, supported by Mrs. Blaine. Local meeting selects delegates for the Irrigation Convention in Denver with Judge Manks as president and Eaton, Clark, Wolaver as delegates. Notes copy of Cassidy pamphlet on potato and tobacco culture. Republicans favor George H. West for state treasurer. Weld County delegation urged for unity. Panama canal completion in 1890 questioned by M de Lesseps. new bonds of 600 million francs to be issued with a guarantee fund, unsettling stockholders.
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Russia
Bulgaria
England
Prince Ferdinand
Denver
Manks
Eaton
J. Max Clark
J. M. Wolaver
Messrs
J. M. Wallace
J.L. Brush
H. M. Devotie
Greetey Triuunkr
Cassidy
State Agricultural College
George H. West
Evans Journal
Democratic
Weld
M. de Lesseps
Panama Canal
Hentes
U.S. Land Office
Colo
Samuel H. Southard
James W. Hestford
North Range
Weld County
Colorado
Bestford
A. C. Patton
Greeley
Culebra cut disaster looms amid freshet risk and slide
The article warns the Culebra cut could never be finished as flood rains cause landslides that nearly fill the channel and threaten repeated disasters in the rainy season. It also notes the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York annual statement shows strong growth with $12,624,749 rise in new business, assets of $118,806,851, premiums $17,110,901, total income $23,079,922, and claims paid over $8,000,000 during the year.
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Culebra
Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York
Denver Chamber Sees Canning Prospects and Limits
Denver Chamber of Commerce reports three local canning plants produced 45 000 cans last year while Denver demand sits near 60 000. Talks cite outside markets in Montana Dakota and far points with better prices. Cans come from St Louis and Chicago. a Colorado can factory could pay. Corn cannot be canned locally due to altitude.
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Denver
Montana
Dakota
Colorado
St. Louis
Chicago
Midland bridge on Ma roon creek completes nine towers
The Midland railway bridge over Ma roon creek last week is 600 feet long built of wrought iron and on a viaduct plan with nine thirty foot towers and sandstone foundations sunk to bedrock. The Niagara Bridge Company at Buffalo manufactured the material and the total cost is about 50000 dollars.
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Midland Railway
Maroon Creek
Niagara Bridge Company
Buffalo
King Butte
Greeley City Bonds Proposed at April Election
An ordinance proposes issuing twenty thousand dollars in bonds to refund floating city debt. The measure would allow voters paying 1887 property tax to vote for or against bonds at the April 1888 election with six percent maximum interest. Ballots read For Bonds or Against Bonds. results to be canvassed under city law.
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Bettane City
Greeley
State of Colorado Station
City of
Colorado
City of Greeley
State of
A. D
Smal
F. P. Frost
State of Colorado
Engine House
Engine
Egular
Cobtonando
Bonn
Friends
Electric Light Company
City Hall
West
FF. P
Frese
Second Ward
Yor
City Clerk P. Freer Serves as Acting Clerk
The sentence notes sec. . P. Freer serving as City Clerk pro tem. It indicates an interim clerical appointment in the city government.
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Ieal
F. P. Front
P. Freer
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Carver & Dunning, Proprietors
E. J. Carver
Faitor
H. L. Dunning
Washington
Boston Globe
Blaine
Denver Chamber of Commerce
Denver, Texas and Gulf Road
Panhandle
Wm. Baldwin
Monte Vista
Mr. Baldwin
Baldwin
Ramosa Journal
Union Pacific Ry
Woman's Relief Corps
Cheyenne
A. W. Davis
United States Army
Geo. H. West
F. P. Frowst
Greeley Thinune
Geo, HU. West, Mayor
Town of Greeley
Cit Council
Geo, H. West
Cache la Poudre Irrigation Company
Hunter & West
Weld County Abstract
W. M. Morse
Charlies B. Knox
Amos A. Smith
Charles Knox
Otice
James C.sco
Rhamstates
Larimer & Weld
Pleasant Valley
Seeley’s Lake
Windsor
Town
la Salle
Nice House
Eighth Avenue
Evans and
Choice
B. D. Sanborn
Havana
Standard Manufactures
J. Max. Clark
Wilson’s Book Store
Richard Patterson
Patterson, Kendel & Co
Joe Murray
Moline Agricultural Implements
Rushford Wagons
Columbus Buggies
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