The Glasgow City Bank Scandal and Early Wind-Up Plans
Report of the Glasgow City Bank inspectors shows a 1875 deficit of £973000 concealed by false entries and later losses swelling the deficit to $25.1 million. Shareholders vote to wind up bank affairs. Separate storm across the Atlantic damages Philadelphia and neighboring towns with several deaths and millions in damages. other notes comment on Colorado congressional contests.
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City of Glasgow Bank
N. ¥. Herald
Robertson
New Zealand
City of Glasgow Bank Assets Company
Atlantic
Philadelphia
Centennial
Germantown
Wilkesbarre
Scranton
Reading
Easton
Schuylkill
Susquehanna
Wyoming
New York
Harlem
Hudson
Albany
Sound
Connecticut
Trenton
N. J
Col. Craig
Huerfano
Deadwood
Black Hills
Spain
Joslin & Park
Christina
Isabella
Cheyenne Sun
Cheyenne
Leadville
Alamosa
Forrester
Colorado Springs
J. G. Ridgeley
Hills
Collins Courier
Central City
Leadvile
Silver Cliff
el Paso
Canyon City
Telegraphed Briefs From General Oct 23 28 186? News
Digest of events across regions including Iowa political timing Belford-Patterson issue and Chicago convention invitees. Northern Pacific freight promises 14 day New York to San Francisco runs. Cheyenne clash near Camp Robinson and arctic voyage rescues. Yellow fever declines, frost hits Memphis and Vicksburg. Crimes mix forgery murder and bank robbery with large stone shipments seized. Weather storms and losses flood towns and buildings. Public notices from Evarts Key Grant Shermans cuts and tributes. International notes on India Afghanistan Russia England and Egypt.
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Iowa
Chicago
Congress
Northern & Texas Pacific
Union & Pacific
New York
San Francisco
Camp Robinson
Kansas
Missouri
Florence Tyson
Provincetown
Memphis
Vicksburg
No title detected in fragmentary Colorado commentary
A fragment critiques the Noel party in Colorado, mocking promises of democracy and warning that embracing certain doctrines would erase the party after the 1880 election. It contrasts the alleged loss of indispensable privileges with a Bible parable about exchanging inheritance for a mess of pottage.
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Colorado
Noel
Army as Indian Civilizer? A critical view from Greeley
The writer argues Congress should not hand Indians to the Army. He doubts army officers can teach farming or domestic skills, notes failures of civilian agents, and warns of cost, drunkenness, and outbreaks if armed rule replaces civilian oversight. He suggests trained workers might work, but fears enlistment shortages.
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Greeley Tribune
Congress
War Department
Army
Colorado
Illinois
Iowa
West Point
Nazen
New York City
Colorado Press Association Holds First Annual Meeting
Colorado news note on the Colorado Press Association’s first annual meeting at Alamosa, the Denver & Rio Grande ride, and remarks on towns, crops, and leaders. Includes details of officers elected and plans for the next gathering in Colorado Springs.
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Colorado Press Association
Alamosa
Denver
Rio Grande Road
Colorado Springs
Chicago
Pueb'y
la Veta
Garland
Hamm
San Juan
San Luis Park
Greeley
The
Press Association
Moore & Ryus’ Hall
W. B. Vickers
Denver Tribune
Jud W. B. Felton
Saguache Chronicle
Amos Bixby
Boulder News
Poeeaag
M. J. Gayisk
Rocky Mountain News
Willis Sweet
Colorado Springs Mountaineer
B. W. Steele
Colorado Springs Gazette
A- T. Pilate Ofly
Monument Mentor
J. W. Tamm
Alamos Independent
Jos, Bass
Golden Globe
Vickers
Gavish
A. Bixby
W. E. Pabor
Board of
Pres
Wolfe Londoner
Fort Garland
Old Baldy
Colorado
Blanca Peak
Bump Mountain
Veta
Pueblo
Board levies 2 dollar assessment on Cache La Poudre stock
At the Cache La Poudre Irrigating Company meeting on October 5 1878 a $2.00 assessment was set on each share to fund repairs on Canal No 2. Water shall be turned off on the 25th inst and repairs begin Monday the 28th inst. Workers may report to Superintendent S D Martin and J D Buckury on October 14 1878. See C L P P L Co.
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Cache la Poudre Irrigating Company
Canal No. 2
S. D. Martin
J. D. Buckury
Advertisements and notices from Greeley economy page
A lively mixed ad page shows offers from W. A. Nichols & Co. H. F. Flower and A. Z. Salomon alongside local shops promoting groceries dress boots hats and medicines. Debtor notices from H. Boettcher and sales of furniture farm goods and groceries appear with farmers urged to act before deadlines in 1878.
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W. A. Nichols & Co
Cure Liver Ailments With Green's August Flower Promoted
An advertisement touts Green's August Flower as a cure for liver complaint and dyspepsia with symptoms like headaches and dizziness. It claims rapid relief after three doses and notes wide Western reach with pharmacists endorsing the remedy. The piece also promotes Sozodont as a teeth and breath purifier, promising whiter teeth and fresher breath.
Fence District 1 Tax Notice and Local Notices
Public notices detail tax collection for Fence District No 1 Weld County Colorado with a 10 percent penalty after December 31 1878. Notices also announce Weld County Wool Growers Association meeting November 9 and sale of Thoroughbred Merino Bucks in Greeley. Additional items promote gloves beef and produce sales and a Hillsboro Canal Company meeting November 2. Real estate and business ads mention cattle ranges and goods arriving for W A Nichols Co with extensive clothing stock and sales.
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Weld County
Colorado
Union Colony
L. van Gonren
Greeley, Colo
Weld County Wool Growers Association
Putnam Bros
Greeley
R R. K. Surra
Sec’y
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Grelley
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Glasgow City Bank
Denver News
Minta
Ani
Charlestown
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Vincennes
Ind
Ceylon
Keokuk
Harrison
Cincinnati
Providence
North Carolina
Manhattan Savings & Deposit Bank
Chas. Etheridge
St Paul
N. Y. Loan & Trust Co
Milwaukee
East
Gulf of Mexico
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Nebraska
Detroit
Milford
East Buffalo
Re Knsonal
Evarts
Cooper Institute
Potter
Sherman
Cumberland
Key
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Rosecrans
Columbus
Payard Taylor
Berlin
Gen. Grant
Jas. E. Anderson
W. A. Ho Marrsy
Adirondack
John D. Carlile
West Virginia
U. S
Army of the Tennessee
Tudianapoli
Schurz
Tremont Temple
Boston
India
Constantinople
Russia
Adrianople
Nile
Prince Bismarck
England
Ameer
N.C. M
Colorado and Vicinity
Luther Benson
Ver
Meeting OF the
Colorado Press
Association
Weld County Bible Society
M. E
R. G. Tompson
the Baptist Church
Miss Nichols
Mrs. Webb
Messrs. Smith and
Webb
Ruth and
Naomi
Toplig
Tennie Nichols
Misa Ispaia
Messrs. Smith
Web
Sweet
Hawk, Brett
Smith and Webb
Doxo
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Bible Society
Methodist Church
Crey Dakery
Morocco
Monk & Ingallee
W. A. Nichols & Co's
A. Z. Salomon’s
H. H. Barton
A. Z. Salomon
Bed Rock
F. Flower’s
W. A. Nichole & Co
H. Boettcher
Monk &«& Ingalsbe’s
H. F. Flower
W. A. Nicnors & Co
W.A. Nicnors & Co
Monk & Ingaller
Main Street
Abney & Co
Mrs. Hastings
A. Z SiLomon’s
Briggs
callen —_B. F. Pronxo
F. R. Eastman’s
Postoffice
Hamman’s
Sanborn & Co
Crry Bakory
A. D. Berner
Edison
Brown
Joan T. Bucwre
Colo
W. C. Dickerson
A.W. Tyroff
Trnorr
Mai Street
W. A. Nicnots & Co's
von Gohren
Lone Tree Valley
J. Max. Clark
B. W. Hilton
Corral
L. L. Putnam
W. A. Nicnors & Co's
Orry
Monk & Ingalsee
Jos. P. Watson
New Liberty
B. F. Pinneo
H. B. Jackson
Hillsboro Canal Company
Hillsboro
G. 8. Fins. Gro. Hl. Cram
C. Warren
Fr. Collins
Cole
Firth
Salf
R. P. Abbey & Co
RK. P. Ansty & Co
Haynes, Gipson & Dunning
Liverpool & London & Glob Lycoming of
Pennsylvania
Phenix of
Brooklyn
Western Assur’ce Co
Toro St. Paul Fire and Marine, Phenix of
Hartford, Conn
AnSsTs
Renne
Sanderson & Co
Clinton Placw
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