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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1912
Page
3
Coroner Macy contemplates public action as a child found near Fifth and Oak streets sparks two theories about birth and concealment. Police investigate possible breakfast food wrap and laundry mark clues while urging parents to cooperate amid community alarm. A separate Lasalle union meeting on March 8 allocated funds for corn and road petition signatures.
Plans reveal a Greenly company line expansion to Fort Collins and Fort Teeley, with 125 miles of line and new towers costing about 1200 dollars, plus distribution to Ault Eaton and other towns. The project aims to bring cheap power to the region, expand the power house, and attract investment. the group organizing has grown since formation 18 months ago and looks to deliver improved rail and track access.
A local Anti-Saloon League gathering drew members and a Denver speaker into a banquet and mass meeting at a national church. Evans asked for help while a religious movement schedules five delegates to attend a meeting in Denison on March 21 chaired by professors and ministers.
An Elk building committee met to plan furnishings for the new lodge home near completion. They will hire a Greeley artist to decide decor and furnishings, with furniture contracts to follow. The finished building is expected to cost about $40,000 and be ready for occupancy by May.
The Independent party of Eaton held a town caucus and nominated T. C. Phillips for mayor Anton Anderson J. D. Wilson and J. W Smillie for two year trustee F B Shattuck for one year and a vacancy committee was appointed. The meeting was nonpartisan with broad participation and Phillips is the current mayor.
Dr Gordon Bruce Halsted has been honored by Columbia University New York to publish his book Science and Methods at their expense He will receive royalties from sales The seven chapters already written were sent to the university and they will publish the manuscript when finished Prof Halsted works nights and often starts at 2 or 3 am.
A rousing Roosevelt gathering took place last night at Pierce Pierce with speakers including John Nixon oO D West Herbert Iann Dr Gideon of Greeley and Lewis B Reed of Eaton among the presenters
Windsor March 11 Whit ney Ditch company an old northern Colorado ditch entity held its annual meeting and elected James Dean as president F L Getchell as secretary B Von Trotha as treasurer The ditch traces its name to James Whitney a resident in the sixties It has early Poudre water rights supporting productive county lands Frank Laybourn has long managed water distribution during the irrigation season.
In Kersey on March 11 a Gardner automobile caught fire near the engine as Mr. Gardner parked it. Neighbors and the owner doused flames with water and packed snow while gasoline fed the blaze until the owner shut off the fuel. The car was saved with only minor damage and a small loss.
Theodore Roosevelt dominates the Tribune straw poll, with Roosevelts vast lead over Taft and Harmon in Weld County. Wilson and Bryan appear pro progressive, while the vote total reached 986 with 293 Roosevelts. Additional ballots arrived by mail and petitions from Eaton.
Fort Lupton March 11 Company I held its monthly smoker with a large turnout. Denver’s Kid Parker and Carson topped the card in a number one class wrestling bout. Carson knocked Parker out in the third round. A later match and $100 side bet were teased against Irish challengers. Preliminary boxing bouts featured George McKevr and Huff Moore. Next athlete smoker planned for one month hence. c A Glossner of New York reports Foley Kidney Pills cured a severe kidney attack improving his condition. Gilbert Bros. promote the pills at their three stores.
Fort Lupton March 11 That there is no race death by own action in Weld county is evident from the many births recorded during the last months and Fort Lupton is determined not to be outdone by Sal e or any other locality. twins this morning in the ie of Al Waid. They are a girl a boy and each weighs eight ndts. Notwithstanding that e are seven other little Wards twins received a royal welcome. ae) E. Swanson went to Denver today for a few days stay. Ku vot! (pe Don't Neglect a Child's
Alderman R L Hall a longtime contractor in Greeley lost his right thumb and two fingers in a planing machine at his Seventh Street shop. The machine runs 3000 RPM. he was treated at Greeley Hospital and returned home on Sunday. He is progressing as well as possible.
Congregational Brotherhood guests formed a committee to oppose saloons in Evans. Mayor Chalfant W F Smith F D Crook and Matt Briggs served on the committee. Dr Baily of Denver spoke on moral uplift and mutual dependence. A mass meeting was planned for Sunday in Greeley to discuss keeping Evans anti saloon territory.
The Philharmonic Orchestra filled the Orpheum on Sunday afternoon for the bi weekly concert. Absences shifted heavy parts to unrehearsed players, prompting director J. C. Kendel to apologize for roughness. Dr. H. W. Barnard impressed with an Irish flute solo and encore. Prof. J. C. Kendel performed two Old Irish songs with another Irish melody encore. The next concert is in two weeks.
Rev C A Berger of Red Oak Iowa has been called to pastor the First Presbyterian church of Greeley and will begin duties late this month. He previously led Red Oak church after Girard Kansas and once served in Florence Colorado. Berger has a family of two sons and a daughter who will move to the manse by early April. one son will graduate from the University of Chicago this coming summer.
The Nunn homesteaders received 400 pounds of clothing, tinware, and kitchen utensils from the Unity Circle in cooperation with Mothers' congress and the Rebekah lodge. This winter over 1,000 pounds of supplies have been sent, aided by coal from the Philharmonic orchestra and warm clothing from Greeley ladies, easing harsh conditions.
Weld county Republicans set March 18 for a presidential preference primary from 3 to 8 pm. A lively county central committee session ended with Roosevelt forces securing appointments and a sweeping Taft setback as vacancies filled by Roosevelt supporters. Postmasters among Taft factions tried to extend tenure, while the Pernicious Activity clause was overlooked in federal appointments.
Eaton March 11. Eaton and Ault girls enter basketball with a schedule to be witnessed only by officials. In the first Eaton gym game Saturday, Eaton girls defeated by 8 to 1. eighth grade match saw Ault win 2 to 1. Officials, gym facilities, and local support underscore a push for clean athletics.
Local rumble suggests an out of town firm plans an iron and brass foundry in Greeley. Citizens say repairs now require distant replacements, causing delay. the venture would use regional iron stock and promise higher quality castings for threshing machines and household items. The report notes Tribune ads spur business.
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