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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1875
Page
4
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Rev. Mr. Adams reports excitement over Black Hills gold with several men bringing specimens. A Cheyenne stage is planned to Harney Peak for fifty dollars, with meals, as crowds head toward the mines. Meantime talks of a Sioux treaty and booming business loom for nearby Greeley.
The New York Grocer investigates widespread short weights in canned goods and other commodities prompting a $20,000 suit by Borden's Condensed Milk Co. against the Grocer. The article argues packers cause fraud, with common cans and net weights far below declared, urging nationwide honest dealing and strict standardization.
A new company organized in Greeley aims to develop mining prospects and provide information to states regarding mining properties. A. W. Fisk serves as secretary and Dr. G. Law handles inquiries, with 10 cents for postage. Gen. R A Cameron will advise gauge holders on mine values. Wilolly named secretary of the Colorado Industrial Association.
The Atchison Champion reports on the Germain sisters abducted by Cheyenne in Kansas. Catherine Elizabeth 18 and Sophie Louise 13 recount murders of their parents and siblings during a three-week raid. They name chiefs Gray Beard Heap of Birds Lean Bear High Back Wolf Red Moon Stone Calf Eagle Head Long Back Wolf Robe among leaders. The party, nearing agency arrival, seeks government aid and education for the orphans.
The 1875 Colorado Industrial Association rooms at 210 Sixteenth St Denver will host visitors daily from eight a.m. to nine p.m with a board representative present. A museum of grains vegetables plants minerals and manufactured articles is forming with daily additions and labeled samples on free display. Officers include President Joseph Bailey and Vice President Maynard with trustees Hartman Grow Evans and others. The second annual exhibition runs September 21 25 1876 in Denver offering 15000 in prizes. The Beecher Wilson trial telegram dispute note mentions Bessie Turner testimony and audience reaction.
New York reports a possible Beechers trial witness, a 25 to 27 year old former teacher, believed to be in Greeley or Denver. Correspondent notes the ongoing hunt to secure her testimony in Brooklyn, with the aim of strengthening Tilton’s case. Observer detail contrasts court personalities and stenographic challenges during sessions.
In a country seat near Pandemonium Satan consults Apollyon and Saray about corrupting a Puritan town. They discuss lawyers politicians dancing gambling drinking and church members led astray as Apollyon laments poverty and lack of progress while Saray weighs the risks and motives of their schemes.
The New York Tribune notes actual reporter counts at forty with higher estimates earlier, as the trial drew some sixty attendees. Brookyn papers, aside from The Tribune, rely on Brookyn reports. Chicago Tribune sends the largest crew. Rival papers fight for notes, seating, and access while Tribune staffers finish daily reports by nine.
Fragmentary report sketches a chaotic scene with schemes to profit from gambling billiards and newspapers, warnings from avowed villains, and local notes on water, streets, mining, and impending projects in Greeley and nearby Colorado towns.
The Springfield Republican notes a cloudy collection of local curiosities from storms, barn fires, a dog fight rumor, and charity efforts, with weather data showing temperatures at 7, 2, and 4 o'clock and a nearly stationary barometer.
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