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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1873
Page
2
Editor announces a subscription expiry mark on Tar Gneeney Tree wrappers with a cross on the wrapper indicating renewal before the next issue to keep the paper coming. The notice urges subscribers to renew promptly to avoid interruption.
The Georgetown Miner backs the Teller House Lottery as a charitable cover, while critics warn lotteries are illegitimate even if framed as noble. The piece condemns prohibition in Massachusetts and denounces temperance opponents, linking gambling, liquor, and social harm.
The Denver Guard Opera House hosts Blind Tom, born a slave, praised for flawless memory of three thousand pieces and dramatic renditions of Beethoven and Moonlight Sonata. Critics contrast his genius with calls for reform in society and law on temperance.
The Denver News reports Colorado's February plowing delays until April due to a dry open winter. Crops look well despite cold. wheat oats and barley stand strong. Immigration brings many settlers and livestock. rail lines to expand. Wheat exports to Kansas and imports from Utah rise as mills optimize grain into flour. Flour commands high Boston prices with shipments of thousands of barrels from Denver area mills.
A Colorado Springs critique accuses the Sun of misrepresenting liquor imports to Greeley. The piece argues Greeley enforces its prohibitory law via public sentiment, while Denver merchants reportedly ship whisky and wine to Greeley under generic labels. The author questions the Sun’s claim that public opinion blocks violations.
Denver Times notes a police custody story lampooning gender inequality. It questions whether a wife had a right to enjoy a circus while her husband roams with a strumpet, condemning the arrest as cruel and hypocritical.
The weekly urges relief from monthly changes in postal laws and political bias. It offers to assume all future postal charges for subscribers who pay regular rates in advance, pledging to shield the public from public policy confusion and partisan scrutiny.
The West based plan of the Clark party aims to place iron works and rolling mills where the Union Pacific company prefers. Laramie is viewed as the most favorable and profitable location according to the Denver News.
The funeral for Evan Rea, a respected Colony citizen, was held at the Methodist church. Elders, ministers, and Odd Fellows spoke of his daily Christian life, philanthropy, and service as town leader, noting his absence will be deeply felt by family and community.
May 26 1873 Greeley Board of Trustees holds a special meeting to mourn Evan Rea deceased president. Ira Canfield elected president pro tem and then president for the unexpired term. Theodore Ingala be appointed to fill vacancy. Odd Fellows lodge also issues memorial resolutions praising Rea's character and service.
The text records a lodge’s expression of sympathy to the deceased member’s wife and family and promises publication of the resolution. It notes committee members Joan Backer A E Grimsox W G Bearney and requests minutes and press dissemination.
The Fort Collins colony debates stock rights and a liquor ban. Gen Cameron urges town board to prohibit intoxicants, arguing temperance attracts emigrants and preserves crops. He notes no licensed liquor sellers in Larimer County and warns one drinker could cause more trouble than a sober town’s harm.
Reports from Fort Collins Express describe a practicable canal plan from Laramie River to the Box Elder near Pollock’s, to water a twenty mile valley. The route would use the Laramie River headwaters with minimal impact, aiding commerce and development of the region south of Fort Collins.
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