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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1904
Page
1
Wisconsin news notes the death of Governor La Follette and victory in political efforts amid other items including a benzine tank struck by lightning.
Henry C Payne Postmaster General died at the Arlington hotel at 6 10 pm after a six day illness. Funeral services are set for St Johns Episcopal church at 11 am Friday, then remans travel by special train to Milwaukee for services at All Saints church. Interment will follow at Forest Home cemetery in Milwaukee.
Flags on all federal buildings are at half mast in tribute to Postmaster General Payne. The president issues a general order to close executive departments Friday for Payne's funeral at St. John’s Episcopal Church, with officials from government and foreign nations in attendance. A eulogy for Payne will be included in the closing order.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled in favor of Governor La Follette in the factional fight against the senatorial or stalwart party.
Lightning struck a 2000 gallon benzine tank at Findley Refining Company in Findley Ohio. Flames raced through the plant threatening Canfield Refining adjoining works. One fireman was fatally injured in the blaze.
The triennial convention of the Episcopal church of the United States began in Boston today with Archbishop Canterbury, primate of England, as the guest of honor. The gathering is described as the largest ever held of Episcopalians in America.
Indianapolis October 5 expected to see Bryan make about 65 speeches in Indiana within ten days if his voice holds. The democratic committee is overwhelmed with orders for him. The tour also includes Wisconsin Illinois and West Virginia.
General Stoessel notes daily bombardment and sorties with Russian forces clashing near Fort Risoky. The Japanese attack caused a panic retreat, with about 1,000 Japanese casualties reported as killed or wounded. the aqueduct was destroyed.
NO FRICTION NEW YORK Oct. 5 John Barret minister to Panama arrived a day from Colon and stated that he would report on his mission and discuss relations with Panama and the United States.
A historical note records an exact and impartial understanding between an unnamed figure and the Panama government with no friction reported.
POSSIETTE BAY Oct 5 The Japanese minister at Seoul presses Korea to furnish forty to sixty men per burough for a new army while the emperor designates a commander. Japan continues to recruit under the guise of employment as coolies and allegedly drafted 600 men from Ping Yang who were sent to Korea, placed in front rows, tied to posts, and mostly perished with only one survivor found by Russians.
The International Peace conference adopted resolutions calling on Russia and Japan to halt the conflict and on Hague signatories to urge immediate peace between the governments involved.
A passenger train on the Augusta & Southern railway reportedly derailed through a trestle over Jones creek near Gipson, with several lives believed lost.
The president appointed First Assistant Postmaster General Wynne to perform the duties of the postmaster general.
Two boys aged 14 and 12, Robert Harrigan and Clyde Sheffield, were arrested at Seventeenth and Market streets after riding a Union Pacific freight train from Laramie to Denver. They left home seeking adventure and describe hardship but wish to return home. They earlier escaped from a county hospital in Greeley after causing damage.
Saturday Madison Smith a 89 year old man meets Colonel White aged 68 who taunts a foot race. Smith replies with a wrestling challenge in the wet Main street. The colonel refuses to wrestle fearing mud on his clothes.
Falkenburg head of the Woodmen of the World in the Pacific jurisdiction was elected president of the National Fraternal Congress in St Louis last week. The body represents nearly five million people. He is son of Rev S B Falkenburg of Fort Lupton and is well known locally.
Governor Peabody's expenditures over two years exceed Alva Adams by 2,374,280. Revenue from fees rose to 410,000 this year with 408,781 last year. Peabody gains over Adams include 600,000 more from the four mill tax and 450,000 from new revenue law fees. The office warns voters not to trust canvassers urging registration by any method other than at the county clerk in person with two witnesses.
The figures compare state spending under Peabody and Adams for two years each, excluding military costs. Peabody's two year revenue totals exceed Adams by about $1.6 million, with taxes rising due to higher assessed valuation, while unpaid bills and military debt are noted.
William Larson of Grover rode hatless and coatless from Kersey toward Greeley claiming an 8:30 hanging. He swapped horses repeatedly, eluded pursuers, and was captured near the old county house after a wild flight. His insanity and motive remain undetermined.
About eighty young people from local societies and the First Presbyterian church gathered at the Holland farm near Kersey on Friday evening. They filled every room for a social to meet Normal students, with many traveling by hay rack or private conveyances. Oysters and other refreshments were served as the event wound down.
In Weld County Jail hoboes on strike refused to work roads unless given extra meals. Turnkeys offered a choice of work or bread and water. Three inmates later agreed to return to old jobs to avoid bread and water. The incident highlights jail union‑like tactics among prisoners over meals.
The Greeley Reds defeated the Eaton Eagles 2 to 0 before a small crowd. Financial troubles loom, with about 135 debt, and gate receipts fell short. A benefit game for ill player Minot J. Giddings and his bereaved wife is planned for next Sunday.
Will and Robert Bliss collided while rushing toward each other near McElroy corner. Both blamed the other, but no one was seriously hurt beyond hurt feelings. The incident left them arguing and exchanging insults about the crash.
Alva Adams plans a three city, three debate campaign challenge upon returning to Denver from his San Juan stump. The Democratic state central committee backs the proposal while Peabody is expected to decline, citing the dignity of the chief executive and following Roosevelt's policy.
Observers note no killing frost by October 3 while earlier years saw vegetation die by September 11. They predict no killing frost until late, followed by a warm spell lasting three to four weeks before another hard frost. Early light frost may cause no harm, late frosts are usually damaging.
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