Suit alleges fraud on Laramie Poudre bonds in Chicago
In Chicago a municipal court suit filed by Dr. M H Lebensohn against Farson Son and Co alleges fraud in the sale of Greeley Poudre irrigation district bonds. The case cites misleading prospectus statements about diverting Laramie river waters and notes that several banks hold blocks of bonds tied to the project. If Lebensohn wins, additional suits totaling about 200000 may follow from other bondholders.
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Weld County
Chicago
Greeley-Poudre
Laramie
United States Supreme Court
Falsom, Son and Company
West
M. H. Lebensohn
East
Madison Street
Samuel G. Grodson
Footville
Wis
Beloit State Bank
Beloit
Grange Bank
Evansville
Bank of Wisconsin
Madison
Lebensohn
Farson, Son & Co
Grodson
Weld
Colorado
Messrs
Farson
Farson, Son & Company
Rocky Mountains
Laramie River
Supreme Court
G. A. Campbell
Wyo
San Jose
Cal
Wyoming
Lebansohn
Farson Banking
Laramie-Poudre
Pierce
Crow Creek
Glendavie
Jackson County
Poudre Valley
Douglas Reservoir
Cobb Lake
Larimer County
Valley duch to the intake of Mc Grew reservoir
Construction work halted about a year ago due to lack of funds. About 1 250 000 dollars in cash is needed to finish the system and bring water onto the district lands. Promoters believed the funds were in sight at various times since the shutdown but the money has not materialized.
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McGrew Reservoir
Diggers Return $8 Extra to One Man
Windsor reports C Farneworth paid two potato pickers $8 too much each. One man returned his excess eight dollars. the other fled. Marshal Forbes detained a suspect but lack of identification led to release.
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Windsor
C. Farneworth
Marshal Forbes
Marlborough Changes Hands In Greeley
Mr and Mrs S M McKinney have taken possession of the Marlborough in Greeley after moving from Fort Lupton Mrs McKinney formerly Minnie Byron ran the house and made it popular The lease has ended and she will now direct manage with many former roomers expected to return.
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S. M. McKinney
Fort Lupton
Marlborough
Dean's Kidney Pills Backed by Home Testimony
A Greeley Colorado resident Mrs. Elvira Stone endorses Dean's Kidney Pills for backache and kidney weakness. She states the remedy relieved nighttime urination and other symptoms, urging readers to ask for Dean's Kidney Pills by name. Foster Milburne Co. Buffalo NY sells them.
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Greeley
Elvira Stone
Colo
Dean
Lumber trust to be named in amended complaint
Otto Smith, former Severance resident, plans to name the alleged Colorado Wyoming lumber trust as a defendant in an amended district court complaint seeking 100000 in damages. He says he was abducted from his bed in July 1910, beaten, jailed without a hearing for two months, and forced to leave Severance amid threats. attorneys oppose moving the case to Weld county for trial.
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Denver
Colorado-Wyoming Lumber Trust
Otto Smith
Severance Corp
Severance
Weld
Smith
Weld County
Robert Franklin
Deafness Cured by Constitutional Remedies Claim
An advertisement asserts deafness stems from an inflamed Eustachian tube and mucous membranes. It claims nine of ten cases are caused by catarrh and promises a $100 reward for any deafness caused by control that cannot be cured by Hall's Family Pills. Sold by Druggists at 1/6.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Propa
Toledo
Foley Kidney Pills Endorsement by Michigan Lawyer
John Heath of Michigan Bar California writes that after six years of kidney and bladder trouble including a severe spell he found relief immediately using Foley Kidney Pills and recommends them with a positive endorsement. Gilbert Bros.
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John Heath
Michigan
Calif
Gilbert Bros
Cow Brigands Swipe Beets in Street Loot
In Platteville on Oct 26 a gang labeled Condom allegedly seized a large pile of sugar beets from the street, violating herd law. The theft occurred after midnight, but the cows reportedly paid for the stolen beets by producing sweet milk thereafter.
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Platteville
Condom Gang of Outlaws
Headache Cure Touted From Stomach Disorder
An old advertisement claims headaches stem from a disordered stomach and urges taking Chamberlain's Tablets to relieve symptoms. Product is offered for sale by all druggists.
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Chamberlain
Wilson club at Gilcrest organized for Wilson campaign
Gilcrest October 26. C H Andrews and H W Heighton form a Wilson marching club of 40 members to show support for Woodrow Wilson. The group includes prominent local figures and plans lively demonstrations in the district. A separate ad promotes Herbine to aid digestion with a nightly dose priced at 50 cents from Gilbert Bros. stores.
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Gilcreet
C. H. Andrews
H. W. Heighton
Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
Machinery To Be Installed At Old Erie Mine
Erie officials of the State coal company are studying machinery options for the old mine. Several kinds are being evaluated with price in mind to secure the best. It is proposed that visitors collect a light load of gravel on entry to offset foundation hauling costs, a plan some already support.
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Erie
State Coal Company
Smoothing LaSalle Streets After Muddy Spell
LaSalle October 26 Workmen drag and smooth rutty streets now and outside town teams pull and repair deep ruts. Ballard's Horehound Syrup offered for coughs and bronchial relief at Gilbert Bros. stores.
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LaSalle
Ballard
Gilbert Bros
Moose Bolt Is Not Explained In Pierce Speech
Pierce October 26 District Attorney Carlson faced questions on his Bull Moose candidacy in a Pierce speech. Fischer hinted C G Sheely backs Paul Gregory, and critiqued Judge Graham over graft prosecutions delaying a grand jury call. Mrs Churchill, Republican superintendent candidate, also spoke.
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Pierce
Carlson
Bull Moose
Fischer
C. G. Sheely
Paul Gregory
Graham
Churchill
Johnstown Band Elects Officers for Coming Year
Johnstown on October 28 reports the Commercial band naming Sam Parkin as president J 9 Thomas as treasurer M E Temple as secretary and Percy Goodwin as messenger The group recently secured a liberal cash donation from local business men and is in good financial condition.
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Hand
Johnstown
Johnstown Commercial Band
Sam Parkin
J. 9. Thomas
M. E. Temple
Percy Goodwin
Gilcrest burglary arrest reported for Harley Gano
Harley Gano was arrested here today by Deputy Sheriff Frasier on a burglary charge. The apprehension occurred in conjunction with a Washington, Kansas deputy, with authorities reporting the incident took place today.
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Gilcrest
Harley Gano
Frasier
Washington, Kan
Bunco Victim Turns Farm Losses Into Gains Near Platteville
Foss McCune, once ensnared in the Houtchens and Drumm bunco involving a broken Platteville farm, faced heavy debt through multiple mortgages. After foreclosing on the first mortgage he acquired the property, improved it with manure spreading and a pumping plant, and now sixty acres of crops including thirty acres of sugar beets yield well. He expects a profitable ten year turnaround.
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Greeley
Houtchens & Drumm
Foss McCune
Platteville
McCune
Iowa
Mrs. Dorothy Spencer Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Dorothy Spencer died at her daughter's home after a months long decline. She had lived in the area for twenty years and was beloved for her gentle spirit and charity. Survived by daughters Mrs. Will Shaffer Mrs. John Hopkins of Greeley and Mrs. Etta Smith of Emily Mich and by sons Luman Spencer of Portland Ore and Norman Spencer of Nampa Calif. Funeral services set for 2 pm Friday at the Baptist church with several relatives visiting recently.
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Dorothy Spencer
Will Shaffer
Spencer
Wilson Favorite In Taft's Home State Poll Report
Democratic National Committee Chairman McCombs released poll results showing Wilson leading in Ohio by 250000 and carrying Pennsylvania by a safe plurality while gaining in Illinois Indiana and Kansas. The figures include shifts from Republicans and socialists totaling net gains for Wilson and solid support in Ohio.
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New York
Ohio
Taft
WiLson
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Indiana
Kansas
McCombs
Democratic National Committee
Publicity Department
Roosevelt
A. Mitchell Palmer
James Hamilton Lewis
United States
Ilinois
Nebraska
Connecticut
Debs
Mrs P H Brogan Recommends Chamberlain Cough Remedy
Wilson Pa resident Mrs P H Brogan testifies from experience that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is far superior to any other for coughs and croup. For sale by all druggists.
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P. H. Brogan
Wilson
Chamberlain
Croup
Miss Stella Hays Returns Home From Visit
Miss Stella Hays arrives back in Greeley after a few days with Misses Emma and Grace Boreson of the Ashton district.
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Laramie Poudre
Mitchell Street State Bank
Milwaukee
Eo National Bank of LaCrosse
Dean Russell
University of Wisconsin College of Agriculture
Daddy
Hee
Continental Oil Company
Peace Thanses
D: S
Lumber Trust
Gov
State Highway Commission
Herrentar
Ipod Teat
Wislature
Bone
James Peak
The
Immigration, Tannel and Good Roads League
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