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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1887
Page
4
The Coronet defeated the Dawntless in a race from the Dawntless, reaching Queenstown Ireland about thirty hours ahead. Rough seas tested both vessels with Dawntless time sixteen days one hour forty three minutes thirteen seconds and Coronet fourteen days nineteen hours three minutes and fourteen seconds. A rematch is likely on the return voyage.
The Griswold railroad bill has passed the House and sits with the Senate. The Senate has amended it, rendering it practically useless, despite widespread public support for railroad legislation across the state.
The last Congress passed a law on perfecting land titles. Railroads must reconvey to the government lands located but not patented. Buyers who improved land and believed they held title may apply for a patent at the land office with no extra land cost beyond fees. Next week extracts from the bill will be published.
A telegraphic Sunday note reports Colonel White’s removal as postmaster, despite prior Washington assurances no change until his four-year term. Critics argue the move sets a bad precedent and cite White’s competence and wartime service, while noting health limits and lack of justification beyond party interests.
The article notes Mr. Johns, a longtime Greeley resident and former city council member, accepted the postmaster appointment. It expresses sincere regret that Colonel White could not complete the full term, but trusts Johns will manage the office well and earn public commendation.
The newspaper notes the appointment of James F Benedict by President Cleveland as Collector of Internal Revenue for Colorado and Wyoming. It highlights his long career in banking in Colorado, his role as director and cashier at Union Bank in Greeley, and his prior offices including county treasurer and state auditor candidate.
Col Rittenhouse receives telegraphic notice from Gov Adams confirming his appointment as judge of the Eighth Judicial District covering Boulder Larimer Weld Logan and Washington counties. Born in Ohio forty two years ago he studied law at Carrollton and served in the Civil War before practicing in Missouri and Colorado.
The Montreal Gazette notes that the name Rocky Mountains arose from Pierre Gaultier de Varennes and his three sons who first sighted the ranges on January 1 1743. They called the peaks Montagnes de Pierres Brillantes reflecting sunlit sparkle, laterMontagnes Recheuses and finally Rocky Mountains and Rockies.
A Centennial era profile argues Dennis Sullivan of Denver could become Colorado's next U S Senator. It praises his quiet, prudent methods, wealth built by steady labor, and broad party influence while contrasting him with Patterson. The piece notes Sullivan's party loyalty, fund-raising role, and potential to secure Teller's support and Breene backing.
The apportionment shifts give Republicans strong leverage, narrowing Democratic majorities in several counties and dimming Democrats’ chances in the next legislature. In other news Rev. J L Dyer celebrated his 75th birthday with gifts of greenbacks, and Father Dyer offered thanks. Passenger travel trends grow as Salt Lake express expands. Hon ora Davenport and his brother John Davenport visit Colorado Springs with Mr T G Waterman.
An advertisement touts that THAT HACKING COUGH can be quickly cured by Shiloh's Cure with a guarantee. The product is offered for sale by J. F. Fezer.
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