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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1878
Page
2
The Grersey Trinexe now has a larger circulation than ever before, surpassing any newspaper in this part of Northern Colorado. Advertisers should note the growing reach and potential audience impact.
The article discusses a newly formed National party in Toledo advocating wage increases, shorter workdays, public land as common property, and labor bureaus. It argues against privileged debtors and rail subsidy, promoting worker ownership of productive tools and cooperative enterprise. It also notes severe snow disruption on Colorado rail lines and ongoing railroad competition in the region.
Last Thursday the sky thickened from east west and a damp north breeze brought rain from five to ten pm. Snow began to accumulate in drifts as wind rose, continuing into Friday and Saturday then easing Sunday. Our valley saw limited snowfall but strong winds created brown, sand‑snow piles. Between Greeley and Cheyenne the storm produced cemented snow and sand dunes three to fifteen feet deep.
Senate Indian affairs panel backs a Ute treaty bill to consolidate bonds under one agency near White River. Other actions include Chaffee timber bill on calendar, Worthington Minnesota railroad approved, Yellowstone Park funding sought, and a Texas Chihuahua Topolovaimpo harbor rail survey funded.
Denver notes report Col Ellsworth’s railroad in trouble yet running, temperance leader Vaughan celebrated, De Murska's farewell concert praised, a Philadelphia heiress romance ends in tragedy, and local school and business developments promise growth amid hard times.
Loveland residents endure a cold unsettled spell with biting winds from the north. The townspeople recall past winters, note saloon activity by MADD0x and Young, discuss liquor’s social harms, and announce a Centennial event at Patron’s Hall. School terms and a local literary society disbanding are reported.
Windy day and cleanup in Erie with gravel and snow cleared to cover dirt. Greenback Club of about 100 members led by A Turner L L Bedell Allen Ezment J J Wharton with weekly meetings and debates including a Negro Indian question discussion. Erie and Longmont baseball result 54 to 16 in a recent game. Planned masquerade ball on the 15th at town hall drawing turnout from Longmont and Boulder. Miners near Marshall mine protest wage 75 cents per ton vs 1 dollar. Southard Hamilton store foundation walls nearly finished. Correction: F Ko nantz meat market name.
Local merchants advertise open stock lines and new arrivals. W Nichols & Co offers hats marked down. N H Barton receives fine gold pen invoice. Monk Ingalsbe expect cashmeres. W A Nienors & Co lists boots shoes gents furnishings and blankets. Curry Bokery expands dining hall. Cain Jackson strive to make City Bakery the city’s best eatery. H Rowrrener pledges never being undersold with reduced prices on entire stock.
From Fort Collins readers report a severe early March snowstorm with drifting, collapsed structures, downed fences, and closed railroad lines toward Cheyenne. Sheep losses near Spring Canyon and on far north ranges are noted while trains endure push-through drifts and a stalled engine remains in a sand bank. Roads and snow fences are damaged. reopening hoped for by Saturday.
J. M. Freeman gains an accession to his family. Five cattle branded Slift drifted into Cheyenne Sunday. Mrs. Packard survived a buggy accident with slight injuries. H. B. Jackson & Co. funded supplies for snowbound trains at Carr. J. McKinney of Boulder visits Boettcher household and is favorably known. Social Hours Club members urged to pay assessments to Treasurer H. F. Flower. A. G. Bayles delays store opening due to storm but expects to resume soon. Town politics buzz as to next town board and officials. A Z Salomon travels East via major lines for stock. Mrs. Boynton dies at Baldwin Kansas. Mr. Boynton may return to Greeley. B. Wright buys Fuller tannery building to repurpose as livery and sale stable. Gen. Cameron returns from California and sets up as physician in Denver. Colorado Central and Union Pacific snow blockade lifted. trains to run with Pullman sleepers tomorrow.
W H Post arrives from the east after the storm. The Baptist church outlines Sunday services and a spiritual meeting. The Kansas Pacific remains blocked, Denver Pacific train movements noted. The Forresters plan Denver and Greeley appearances. Ada Richmond Burlesque Company forthcoming. Fire at J H Orr’s causes heavy losses. Violin by Geo W Fisk for Prof Hill. Cheyenne and valley weather mild amid snow fields. Lectures by Rey Salter and Pompeii planned. A youth party at Ruthven house enjoyable. James E Graham ships fish from Boston. local fishing trade expands. C C road snow halt, Hazard Junction blocked. Greenback talks by G W King. Buell wins district appeal. Platte Valley storm causes cattle and sheep losses. multiple flocks reported missing or found. Ezra Kaufman & Chamberlain lose 200 head. several houses damaged by flood and snow.
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