This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1878
Page
2
The New York Mercury reports a fringe science story about Prof Givedan using blue glass to alter two Moorish orphan girls into adults with enhanced senses. Mentions Edison comparison, shifts in Denver newspapers, and editor changes at Byers Denver News and Longmont Post.
From Washington: Senate debated the Indian appropriation bill rejecting two Teller amendments while the House discussed the tariff revision. The Senate passed the Indian appropriation bill and approved a joint resolution to spend 26000 for Washington monument foundation. Debate also followed the war supplies aid for a Virginia loyalist and a heated discussion on war claims. The House passed land relief and timber land acts and allowed Nebraska to cede land to Missouri.
A sweep of items covers Vinnie Ream and Lieut Hoxie wedding plans on the 28th. Florida and Louisiana elections probed. government prosecutions in Georgia halted. Chicago distillers protest liberal gunging. railroad strikes and pro-rate disputes. weather and crop notes. Fenian scare talks. treas ury raids on distilleries. fires and accidents across Memphis New Orleans and Pulaski. notable deaths and society events in Cleveland and Philadelphia.
Reports range from bombardment fears in Kans and impregnable fortresses to cautious Russian moves at Constantinople. Berlin foiled an assassination attempt on the Emperor, while Gortschakoff’s health and Russian loans draw attention. Music releases by Oliver Drrson & Co. accompany foreign affairs chatter.
In Highland Lake the crop outlook brightens after rain with dreams of future crops. The Highland extension now holds two thousand inches and land to St Vrain is fenced and well plowed. A petition seeks a north south road across the lake as the Highland Lake Base Ball club is organized.
Fort Collins items report a land dispute with Campbell Bros over survey rights and an injunction obtained after a sheriff lacking authority was shown the document. A Lee Bros colt died after colliding with barbed wire during a dog chase. The Denver News notes a Boulder Valley train wreck near Canfield and Erie injuring conductor Beckwith and a passenger, with injuries not considered fatal.
The Loveland letter reports Geo. Little elected secretary in a small school election with few women voters. It notes debate over Bible reading in schools, a near completion of a new bridge, and a lecture by Prof. Owens on phrenology at Patrons Hall. Other items mention local property, a road petition, and various business notices.
A letter from Texas and scenes of western travel discuss dry conditions in Texas, emigration to Kansas and the west, cattle drives near Greeley, a sheriff confrontation at Fort Griffin, and a mix of local ads for lumber groceries hats and boots. The writer cites rail travel, weather contrasts, and market activity plus local store promotions and clothing goods.
An unclear OCR fragment mentions a place or item name resembling Layue Aea. The readable portion hints at a minimal note or roadside sign without clear events, dates, or persons attached to a larger story.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.