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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1884
Page
1
A busy Greeley roundup covers arrivals and births, farming results, business moves, and social events. Highlights include A Z Salomon due by the 10th, a new baby boy born August 29 to Mr and Mrs August Boye, Dr. Thompson’s poor health, Hall and Jastr owitz hats, and Captain Kram debated for the Legislature. The column notes crop hopes, school openings, property transfers, and community chatter from Fort Morgan to Estes Park and beyond.
Last Wednesday John Eliott died after his horse drawn wagon fatally toppled him when he fell while trying to stop a frightened team. The 56 year old man was injured when a wheel passed over his stomach and died hours later. Business at the Kirk hotel has improved while farmers face low wheat prices and a note of optimism urges keeping wheat stored for price recovery. A movement to build a porns hall is mentioned as a needed local institution.
Harlington Hawkeye quotes Mr Tilden claiming to own the sole American pocket book offsetting Mr Blaine's campaign work. He speaks softly, insisting the pocket-book will remain in his possession as a unique political document.
Denver Tribune-Republican reports General Manager H. W. Clark of the Union Pacific Railroad retires after eighteen years of continuous service. He thanks officers and employees for their efforts and pledges lasting gratitude to all associated with the road.
The Chicago Times reports Mrs Mary Weeks Burnett's study linking domestic unhappiness to tobacco use. She states untoward effects on empathetic nerves controling the heart lead to estrangement between husband and wife. The article notes women approving of smoking Little Joker.
Ten men perished in a train circus car fire nine miles north of Greeley on Friday. The car, part of Orton's Michigan circus, housed sixty sleepers who were trapped by flames and smoke. Coroner's inquest blamed careless torches and negligent handling, with rescue efforts hampered by blocked exits and burning fuel. Other victims included workers from Coupe's show, and witnesses described the horrifying scene as cacti beds burned and mournful cries filled the night.
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