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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1910
Page
4
Fischer remains deep in controversy as two state auditor agents and a Union Pacific tax investigator shadow his actions in Greeley. The figure faces pressure over corporation favors and declines to engage, awaiting a chance to defend himself if he dares.
The piece argues for government operation of coal mines with strict regulation, citing mining disasters and cost-cutting by private firms. It compares England Germany and New South Wales where state control sets fixed prices and safety standards, proposing Colorado adopt similar ownership to protect miners, owners, and the public.
The text recalls Justice Steele as irreplaceable and notes that no Colorado jurist now before the public meets his high standard. It contrasts Steele as a defender of the people against powerful corporate interests and his enduring public regard.
Aggressions of capital seeking privilege are blamed as Mayor Speer of Denver prepares to name the man to run on the Democratic ticket to fill the vacancy on the supreme bench after Judge Steele’s death. Critics say Denver interests dictate the choice, challenging public conscience amid a time of mourning.
State officials warn of six years of graft at the penitentiary with misappropriated receipts and embezzlement totaling over 106000. Warden Tynan and Warden ONeil report substantial savings and improvements, contrasting with alleged corruption and urging a change away from Republican control.
The piece argues the Warrant Amendment to be on next month’s ballot, explaining past warrants issued for state expenses from 1887 to 1894 were once paid on registration and later shifted to a cash basis following a Supreme Court decision. It warns that state school fund warrants now face loss of value and threaten Colorado credit, urging the press to stick to facts and avoid gallery theatrics.
Ella G Masters of Kersey sues C L Hansteen of Greeley for $200 rent in the Kersey home. Hansteen counters that Masters failed to fulfill the agreement to modernize the house, a claim she denies.
Stag party hosted by Mrs. Fred James for Mr. James birthday featured high five games and venison pie. Visitors include Mrs. C D Todd in Greeley and Georgia Black with George Berger visiting Idaho Springs. Several residents travel to California and Colorado Springs. Local groups met including Epworth League and M E Ladies Aid with missionary program. A school meeting approved selling the old building to fund a playground.
Delta Rev Kerr and Mrs Kerr visit Foley home as George Gorman of Page County joins Shearers. Delta ranches report bumper yields with beets averaging 14 to 20 tons per acre and potatoes 60 to 100 sacks. H H McConnell and Tom Watts noted strong crops of potatoes and cabbage.
Ault Ed Mead of Denver visits Ault this week while Mr. Padgett family plans to move to Greeley where Raymond will attend school. Mr. Nixon will relocate to Greeley. Hunting trip group returned from the mountain empty handed. Mrs Fogg of Boulder has died. burial in Greeley cemetery. Ault Pioneer club to meet Mrs. Herman Graefe on Tuesday October 18. Ed Birch of Dover visited cousin Mrs L L Allison Tuesday afternoon.
Miss Julia Anderson arrived from Denver this morning to visit Mrs. Aaron Johnson.
A special school board meeting was held Saturday to address constant complaints about poor auditorium ventilation. Denver architect Frank Roeachlaub was invited to assist. The board approved a 20 mill tax to create a $60,000 fund for current expenses, with district valuation at $3,900,000.
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