Overdone liquor business and temperance notes in Colorado
The article argues that liquor selling is overdone across eastern towns with many saloons leading to economic hardship. It notes that respectable establishments may sustain brisk trade, yet overall profits are limited and the business suffers from competition, while some regions see a shift away from heavy drinking among elites and workers. It also surveys politics, education, and regional agriculture news in Larimer County and broader Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Denver
Union
Aix
William Godwin
Mary Wolestoncraft
Mr. Godwin
John Brown
Laporte
Boulder
H. T. Miller
J.G. Coy
Kingsbey
Lyon's Place
Thompson
J.C. Abbott
Benj. Eaton
Larimer County
Rocky Mountains
Long's Peak
Este’s Park
Middle Park
Wyoming
North Park
Samuel Bowles
Livermore
Switzerland of America
Virginia Dale
George B. Katzenstein
Grand Lodge
G. T
California
Banner Lodge
Merrill Lodge
Los Angeles
Good Templar’s Orphan's Home
Vallejo
J. Bidwell
Temperance
Colorado Central Railroad
General Carr
Julesburg
Central Register
Business Age and Polite Salutations
A concise note on professional conduct stressing friendly sincere greetings and gentlemanly manners as essential in today’s business climate. It emphasizes that efficient conduct and courteous address align with the era’s focus on “getting down to business.”
Red Cloud Agency inquiry ends with mixed findings and removals
The joint commission reports extensive fraud and mismanagement at Red Cloud Agency but finds no proof of general contractor dishonesty. It recommends removing Indian agent J J Saville and Inspector E R Threlkeld, tightening beef and pork contracts, shifting flour procurement west, and pursuing legal action against freight contractor D J McCann. The panel clears the secretary of the interior of direct contract involvement.
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Wasumoron
Joint Commission For the
Red Cloud Agency
Board of Indian Commissioners
Marsh
J. J. Saville
Saville
J. W. L. Slavens
E. R. Threlkeld
Smith
Indian Office
Major Long
Red Cloud
New York
Mississippi
D. J. McCann
Cheyenne
Secretary of the Interior
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Indian Service
Denver and Rio Grande plans 120 mile Pueblo to Trinidad line
The Denver and Rio Grande railway aims to extend from Pueblo to Trinidad a 120 mile route. Subscriptions come largely from Philadelphia with grants ensuring funding. Grant, F D Grant, and ex Secretary Borie pledged at least 50000 stock. 600000 of 750000 issued already taken. Coal and iron deposits along the Foot Hills of the Raton range fuel the project and promise industrial growth.
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Denver and Rio Grande Railway Company
Pueblo
Trinidad
Philadelphia
Grant
Col
F. D. Grant
Borie
Raton Range
Cucharas
Colorado
New Mexico
Central Register
Greeley Saw-Mill Thrives Under Brockway Leadership
Mr. Thompson operates a bustling saw mill on the Cache la Poudre, running ten hours daily and sawing about 9,000 feet, up from 5,000 previously. Eight workers plus two teamsters oversee log handling, with abundant supply expected through June and steady sales to Cheyenne.
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Greeley
Thompson
Brockway
Cheyenne
Colorado
Plains
Cache la Poudre
The People’s Convention Meets in Platteville
The People’s Convention gathered in Platteville last Friday with broad representation. Mr. Pace of Corona called the meeting to order and nominated Rev. Van Valkenburgh of Erie for Chairman. Secretary elected was Mr. Stevenson of Evans. Credentials committees from each party were named. Representatives Wheeler Plumb and J Wheeler were named as constitutional delegates for Weld County First District along with N C Meeker for Weld and Larimer counties Second District.
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Denver
Colorado
Evans
Greeley
J. Plumb
Erie
H. T. West
Port Collins
A. K. Yount
N. C. Meeker
Greeley Tribune
S. J. Plumb
J. 8
Wheeler
Plumb
Mr. Meeker
Weld
Larimer
Meeker
People's Convention
Platteville
Pace
Corona
van Valkenburgh
Stevenson
Messrs
Pace and
Smith
Sherman and Coffin
Weld County
Mr. Wheeler
A. J. Wither
People's Ticket for Delegates to Constitutional Convention
First District Weld County nominates John S. Wheeler and J. Plumb. Second District Weld and Larimer Counties pick N. C. Meeker as delegates to the constitutional convention.
Local Notes and Updates From Greeley Colorado
W C Stover and N C Merker listed for political tickets in the Third and Second Districts. Several local figures ill or traveling, including Rev Adams and Col Gipson. Barnum House bought by Fuller & Fetterson. coal mine Rob Roy sold to H T West. Farmers report wheat, corn, potatoes yields. Dr Emerson settles in Greenley. J C Hersey pursues science. Alleghanians concert forthcoming. Colorado College receives land gift and fundraising drives. college to educate promising students with scholarships. Salomon’s warehouse noted as a key local institution.
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Adams
Denver
Benedict
Messrs. Fuller & Fetterson
Barnum House
Charles Buckingham
Boulder
Colorado House
Island Grove Park
Olin Austin
E. J. Price
Col. Gipson
California
D. Etwe
Kansas City Price Current and Stock Journal
Colorado
Congregational Church
Park Church
H. T. West
Rob Roy
Sharon Atkinson
Arthur Hotchkiss
Eli Hall
James Hill
Dr. Emerson
Greeley
Emerson
Greeley House
Buckingham
Walter
Chas. Buckingham
Ohio
Middle Park
J. C. Hersey
Maxwell
Hersey
Hayden
Alleghanians
Floral Drug Store
Mansfield & Thomas
William Mclellan
Elkhorn Meadows
Larimer Co
Dougherty
Colorado College
Colorado Springs Company
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Caesar
Cwaar
L. R. Rhodes, Esq
Fort Collins
Robinson
Pueblo Republican
Republican Party
N.Y. Tribune
David Swing
Tompkins Avenue
Brooklyn
Chicago
Ellis
Fairplay
Colorado Springs
Graham
Rosita
People's Ticket
John S. Wheeler
Weld and Larimer Counties
W. C. Stover
Larimer Counties
N. C. Merker
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