Man killed on Union Pacific bridge near Greeley
Fred Deubech 65, well known in Greeley, was fatally struck on the Union Pacific bridge just north of the city at 4 pm yesterday by a switch engine. He died after being knocked from the bridge while on his knees attempting to crawl away. Two boys nearby escaped and said the engine could not be stopped in time. Survived by two sons Max and Fred and a daughter Helen. home at 420 Eighth avenue.
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Fred Deubech
Greeley
Union Pacific
Reuben Lundin
Wayne Wilkinson
Deubech
Eighth Avenue
Max
Fred
Helen
Farmer Henry Rogers Bound Over on Statutory Charge
Statutory Henry Rogers a farmer bound over to appear at district court Saturday afternoon on a statutory charge. Margaret Armstrong an attractive young woman living on a homestead eight miles west of Greeley alleges Rogers is the father of her three weeks old baby.
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Henry Rogers
District Court
Margaret Armstrong
Greeley
Rogers
Democratic Rally Draws Large Hudson Crowd
October 14 report from Hudson notes a packed hall for a Democratic rally. Prominent attendees included George A. Hodgson Hubert Reynolds Robert G. Strong Dr C H Mulford John A Hicks Charles F Tew and T Elmer Rowe. Tew Reynolds Hicks and Strong delivered rousing speeches to farmers and Hudsonites.
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Hudson
George A. Hodgson
Hubert Reynolds
Robert G. Strong
C. H. Mulford
John A. Hicks
Charles F. Tew
T. Elmer Rowe
Mr. Tew
Reynolds
Hicks
Mr. Strong
Hudsonites
Egg Prices Near Record High As Winter Demand Grows
Egg prices are forecast to hit 55 cents a dozen or more by year’s start as meat costs lift poultry slaughter, shrinking supply in Weld County and across Colorado. Cold storage shortages leave only about a quarter of typical eggs available, pushing prices up with the season.
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Weld
O Hara Estate Trial Hints At Testimony From Convict
In Denver a convict serving life for the O Hara murders may testify to establish facts in a district court contest over the O Hara estate. The case involves about 85000 dollars in property including the ranch house. The O Haras were found shot and buried near their barn after a robbery scare. Carl Kozen’s alleged involvement and the heirs’ liability for attorney fees loom in the hearing. A son from Pittsburgh travels to testify. Visiting After 20 Years Eaton Highlights A J Nelson of Clear Lake Wis visits sister Mrs Anderson in Eaton, noting many changes since his last visit two decades ago.
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Denver
Mary F
Michael A. O’hara
Greeley
O'Hara
Carl Koren
O’haras
Pitsburg
Carl Kozen
O’hara
Eaton
A. J. Nelson
Clear Lake
Wis
William Anderson
Nelson
Cost of living rises sharply in September report
New York Oct 14 evidence shows a continued sharp rise in the cost of living. The Bradstreet monthly index covers food metals textiles coal building materials and other necessities. September figures indicate the largest month over month increase on record.
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New York
Bradstreet Monthly
Pulmotor life saving machine to aid Greeley deaths
Greeley adopts a Pulmotor life saver to be kept in the city hall near the center of town. City officials and physicians decided it should be accessible day or night after several fatal incidents in Weld County. Police or city clerk can be notified when its use is needed. subscribers who funded the device will be listed soon.
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Greeley
Weld County
Pease Family Return as Injured Man Recovers in Platteville
Mr and Mrs G C Pease return to Platteville from Billings Montana where he worked on a railroad. In August Mr Pease damaged a foot at Billings yards and has been unable to wear a shoe until last week. They will stay in Platteville until he can resume work in Billings which may take weeks. Mr Pease formerly ran a store in Platteville before moving to Billings.
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Platteville
G. C. Pease
Billings
Mont
Pease
Freight Car Strikes Auto at Erie Crossing
Rodney Woodson driving west on Cheeseman street narrowly missed clearing a railroad crossing when a Burlington freight car struck his Ford. He claims no warning was sounded and seeks damages of about 100 dollars. The incident prompted a damage claim with witnesses ready to testify. A separate note reports Milliken council ordering saloons to close by 11 PM Saturdays and reopen at 6 AM Mondays.
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Erie
Rodney Woodson
Cheeseman Street
Woodson
Burlington
Milliken
Erie to install five ornamental lamp posts in town
Erie voters and officials approved a plan for five more ornamental lamp posts as part of a high quality street lighting upgrade. A crossing light will be added at the Catholic church and street lights will be turned off at 11 each night except weekends or during events. In LaSalle, Turkington and Stewart shipped three carloads of fine cattle from North Park to Loveland.
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Erie
LaSalle
Turkington & Stewart
Loveland
North Park
Weld County Fair premium winners receive partial refunds
The text indicates premium winners at the Weld County Fair can recover about half of their premiums by visiting the secretary W E Kinsella at Ninth Street office. The remaining amount is planned to be paid later when funds come from the state.
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TTT
Weld County
The
Seers
Tary
W. E. Kinsella
Fort Lupton Woman Chosen as Carnival Maid of Honor
Fort Lupton residents celebrate Miss Hillhouse chosen as a maid of honor from Weld County for the Carnival of Mountain and Plain in Denver. She left for Denver to fulfill the honor. An 18 or 19 year old daughter of Mrs Byron McKinney, formerly of Greeley, she is expected to represent the town well at the event.
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Fort Lupton
Helen Hillhouse
Weld County
Carnival of Mountain and Plain
Denver
Mise Hillhouse
Byron McKinney
Greeley
Rush Beets to Prevent a Shutdown at Eaton Factory
In Eaton on October 14, workers rushed 1000 tons of beets to avert the closure of the sugar factory. The effort involved the Beet Sugar road, the Union Pacific, and the Colorado & Southern with Seventh Day Adventists near LaSalle aiding by preparing to work Sunday. The late harvest caused a factory shortage, but running the plant was cheaper than a shutdown.
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Eaton
Great Western Sugar Company
Union Pacific
Colorado & Southern
Seventh Day Adventiste
LaSalle
Four killed as prison riot erupts in Rawlins Wyoming
Four men are dead and eight convicts fled as 300 rioters fought guards in the state penitentiary at Rawlins. A militia company was ordered from Cheyenne to restore peace after chaos across the city.
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Rawlins
Wyo
State Penitentiary
Carey
Cheyenne
Charles Strasser
Paseo
Pasco
O’brien
Buffalo Street
Erie Delegates Back Good Roads Drive to Denver
Erie representatives Francis Wilson Dr Bixler and Thomas Brennan attend the Denver good roads convention. They seek to extend the automobile road north from Denver by four miles instead of one, to avoid a bad stretch between Denver and Longmont and to square the route at section 31 township 1 range 68.
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Erie
Francis Wilson
Dr. Bixler
Thomas Brennan
Denver
Denver Motor Club
Range
Longmont
Dozen Reasons Hit You Hardest Thematic List
The list cites Theodore Roosevelt praising a candidate for equal rights, tariff revision, anti monopoly action, income tax, labor rights, merchant marine revival, education, and clean government. It contrasts with criticisms alleging tariff faults, failure to curb costs, machine influence, patronage, and distrust, reflecting early 20th century political contention.
State Teachers College Campus Gains Autumn Color Display
Hundreds of residents visited the State Teachers College campus last week to view vivid autumn foliage. Damped season and new eastern shrubs planted in recent years produce bright yellow trees, deep browns, and crimson hues. About 5,000 shrubs dot the grounds, which evoke a parklike, northeastern landscape and stir homesickness among visitors from away.
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Pacific Coast
East
New
Death of Eaton girl Gladys Thompson at 13
Gladys Jone Thompson, 13, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Thompson of Eaton, died yesterday after several weeks of illness. Funeral services were held at the Thompson home at 2:30 PM conducted by Rev Mahood of the Methodist church, with interment in Eaton Cemetery.
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Eaton
Gladys Jone ‘Thompson
W. D. Thompson
Mahood
Methodist Church
Eaton Cemetery
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Ron
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New Jersey
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Gressive
Linger
Ajayka
1Rithal
Wintain G
Dr. Wiley
Theodo Roosevelt
State Teachers College
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