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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1877
Page
2
Several weeks ago we asked the Longmont Post to correct errors about County Seat matters the paper had stated. It now repeats those statements, which we had urged be corrected, and, with the election over, we deem the course either stupid or malicious.
A local critique condemns liquor sellers as social parasites who depress morals and hinder growth. The column argues such men corrupt youths, invite crime, and threaten education while predicting public sentiment will deny them support as lawmen tighten controls.
The article argues the Colorado extension to Fort Collins and Longmont aims to force Kansas Pacific surrender and avoid pro rating, costing Union Pacific millions. It also notes New York State Republican Convention backing President’s policy except civil service, with Conkling winning and facing strong opposition from Harpers Weekly’s Curtis.
The Denver Democrat critiques 1878 state department salaries and expenditures totaling 80 265, arguing the ten percent tax hike favors non essential spending. It notes Weld county faces heavy payment despite small population and calls for evaluating how valuations are set, warning of possible misapportionment by the State Board of Equalization.
Telegraph dispatch notes that national bank note circulation will not be less than 100 million this month with expectations of much larger sums in October and November to support currency flow for crop movement. Russian losses before Plevna exceed 26 000. Connolly Tweed's associate may pay a million to return home. Patent Office fire losses reach 0 000 motels and 1 500 000 in property. The President met Red Cloud and Spotted Tail officials. Louisville Nashville engine explosion kills three and injures seven. Utah reports 300 divorces this year with most parties nonresidents beyond jurisdiction.
Reports detail cattle thefts with pursuit and gunfire in Cheyenne County Kansas. bank closures. a Boston chromo shop fire causing $100,000 loss. a Providence blaze nearly $1 million. Union Pacific train robbers shot after resisting surrender. varied international and local notes include Russian Turkish actions, a Montreal fire killed five, and temperance and suffrage debates in Colorado towns.
Reports show Daniel Carpenter corn yields of 40 bushels per acre and Henry’s 120 bushel ears of White Mexican corn. Wheat yields reach 70 bushels from one acre and one-eighth, with oats near 46 bushels on five acres. The fair season brings robes and cattle shipments as local leaders visit and voters gather for Suffrage.
Greeley items include marital notice for Alonzo Beetham and Mingee Scott, plus ads for durable goods, clothing, dry goods, sewing machines, horses, wagons, and groceries. Numerous merchants promote low prices, new stock, and agency deals for the White sewing machine and Burrerica parts. Master EK Baxar of Greeley Grange invites attendance. Local listings also advertise furniture, stoves, carpets, and tobacco products.
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