Larimer County Convention Smiles Through to Unite Factions
In Fort Collins last week a Larimer County convention saw Eaton and Meldrum factions near collapse before a compromise. Meldrum delegates join Eaton to back him for governor while planning to back John Abbott for Treasurer, signaling a united county party ahead of the Colorado Springs convention.
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Larimer County
Eaton
Fort Collins
Cache la Poudre
George West
H. N. Haynes
McCreery
John Abbott
Meldrum
Cheyenne
Ben Eaton
Judd Brush
Nebraska
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Exposition in Denver Praised by President and Assistante
President Woodbury and his assistant praise the Denver Exposition for well managed affairs and handsome Colorado exhibits. Grimes presents an extensive scenic display of mountain life, and Professor Blount showcases diverse grain varieties that astonish visiting Kansas commissioners. Railroads offer reduced fares while Circle railroad and concerts attract many visitors.
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Woodbury
Denver
Colorado
Grimes
Agricultural and Horticultural Departments
Blount
State Agricultural College
Port Collins
Kansas
Campaign Soap and sidewalk neglect noted in city
The editor condemns a Colorado campaign soap idea bearing presidential portraits and urges laws to compel property owners to maintain clean sidewalks. Local residents in Greeley are criticized for street upkeep as Denver visitors question city appearance amid ongoing improvements.
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Cals
Denver
Greeley
W. F. Thompson
J. K. Thompson
Moghoe Street
Mr. Stgrling
Mr.Thompson
Sta
Greeley Well Drilling, Vichy Water Debut, and Local Notes
The second artesian well in Greeley progresses rapidly and may reach five hundred feet this week. Subscriptions and ads are accepted by Fred McDonald of the Greeley Tribune. La Poudre Vichy mineral water is served at the Oasis and sold in stores. Beatrice Nebraska opens a canning factory employing about a hundred women. Editor Feldwisch of the Denver Inter-Ocean denies offering influence for $500 to Senator Hill, claims witnesses exist, and vows to prove his statements.
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Greeley
Beatrice
Nebraska
Weld County
Henry L. Feldwisch
Denver Inter-Ocean
Senator Hill
Hill
D. H. Moore
Elbert
Routt
N. P. Hill
Mr. Feldwisch
Dispatches and political intrigue surround Blaine case
The text notes a surprise in New York papers over a 1876 dispatch from London to Proctor Knott exonerating Mr. Blaine. It traces Blaine’s agent J C Reed of New York, a confidant of Caldwell and now linked to President Arthur as Clerk of the U S Court in New York. Questions arise about Reed’s loyalties and possible dispatch transfers.
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New York
Josiah Caldwell
London
Proctor Knott
Mr. Blaine
Mr. Caldwell
Mr. Knott
J.C. Reed
Blaine
Reed
President Arthur
United States Court
Mr. Arthur
Washington
Mr. Reed
Caldwell
Foote Meets Brick Pomeroy’s Past in Milwaukee Tale
A Chicago traveler reports Foote, former partner of Brick Pomeroy, released from Waupun State Prison last week, touring Milwaukee. Foote’s violent past in La Crosse includes arson attempts, forged signatures, and a sensational feud era with editor William Rufus Finch, as he waited for a pistol duel and later earned parole after decades behind bars.
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Milwaukee Sentinel
Chicago
Foote
Brick Pomeroy
Waupun
Milwaukee
la Crosse
New York
Republican
Leatter
William Rufus Finch
Finch
Democrat
Pennsylvania
Denver
Woote
Tee
Denver Independents Push Against Corruption in Arapahoe County
An executive committee of Dr Bancroft J D Ward Judge Longer Wilson and Samuel Slesinger was named to protect suffrage and party integrity. They condemned the late Arapahoe primary as a fraudulent mockery of the ballot box due to money influence and urged future corrective action while pledging support for regular Republican nominees and a strong legitimate legislative ticket.
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Blaine
Denver
Arapahoe County
Dr. Bancroft
J. D. Ward
Longer. Wilson
Samuel Slesinger
Republican Party
Arapahoe
Prohibition Meeting Sets Weld County Delegates to State Convention
The Prohibition State Central committee calls a mass meeting in the Greeley court house on Friday evening September 12 to elect Weld County delegates for the Denver September 17 state convention and to handle other business.
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Prohibition State Central Committee
Denver
Colorado
State Central Committee
Court House
Greeley
Weld County
William T. Yai
A. Soumano
Nowser
Joserm Moons
OnMan
Person
Broceway
J.D. Beowtrr
N. R. Bowxen
Kear Nelson
Eppant Aveny
Axpnew
Wabi
Hames
Kh. L
Harwocs
Greeley’s Wheat Outlook and Land Enclosures in Colorado
The Colorado Farmer notes Greeley’s beauty and growth driven by agriculture, with a large wheat crop and mixed prospects for potatoes. It reports plans to revive the Farmer’s Alliance, debates on shipping wheat east, and a potential withdrawal from a $1.50 per hundred wheat contract. It also documents Land Office investigations into alleged fraudulent entries near Bear Creek and widespread barbed wire enclosures in Las Animas and other counties, criticizing hardships to settlers and noting deadly penalties for fence cutting.
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Colorado
Greeley
Platte Valley Grange
Denver
St. John
General Land Office
Bear Creek
Trinidad
Las Animas
Hall & Bailey
Thompson
Trinidad Republican editor denounces Denver primaries corruption
The editor of the Trinidad Review in Denver reports universal bribery and corruption at the Republican primaries. She alleges the returning board falsified Second ward returns to secure Hill delegates and warns of an irreconcilable party split if one convention’s delegates are recognized over the other.
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Trinidad Review
Trinidad
Denver
Hull
Review
Hill
United States Senate
Obituary for Bulah Barnes and Cleveland Hendricks club notice
Miss Bulah B. Barnes aged 15 years 5 months died after three days of acute peritonitis at Berthoud on August 2. The tribute notes her kindness musical talent and cherished voice. A Cleveland & Hendricks club meeting is set for September 13 1884 at 7 30 pm at the Court House in Greeley with members and the public invited.
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Trinumn
Berthoud
Bulah B. Barnes
W.d. R. Barnes
Earth
Heavenly Choira
R. H.B
Cleveland & Hendricks Club
Court House
Greeley
Club
Eli Annis
Dr Bo sanko Cough and Lung Syrup advertisement claim
An advertisement warns against unscrupulous dealers selling remedies claimed equal to Dr Bo sanko Cough and Lung Syrup. It asserts only the original product should be used, noting prices of 50 cents and 1 dollar and listing Mason & Kyle as sellers.
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Ralph Meeker
Editors
K. J. Carver
Vortland
Oregon
Journal of Commerce
Fred McDonald
The
Greeley Tribune
Oasis
Millington
Blick Pomeroy
Prohibition
Red Cross
E. J. Carver
G. C
Hattie Cranson
Knight
A. J. Woodbury
H. T
M. C. Chapman
Thomas Mimmack
Emma Eaton
Excelsior
Denvyer
G. M. Frye
Davidson
Court J. Simmons
W. A. de Busk
T. T. Castle
Bertha Rea
J. H. Merritt
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Supreme Commandery
Teller
Fort Morgan
Pueblo’s College
South Pueblo
Arrah
Biddy
Patrick
Denver Times
C. Emerson
G. I. West
Emerson & West
United States
Europe
Merchants’ National Bank
Nat't Bank of Commence
M. FE
Gravax Nat’. Bank
Denver, Colo
Past National Bank
Greeley, Colorado
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J. L. Ewing
B. D. Harper
Cashier
Joan M.ev, DB
A. J. Ives
J.W. McCrerry
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SPEAR
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WM. F. Thompson
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B. F. Johnson
W. F. Thomorson
J.F. Bengpich
Daniel Hawka
J. L. Bausa
J. C. Serr
E. H. Apport
Geneva
A. Kerr
Concord
Uncle Sam
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Maple Street
Colo
Dawley & CO
Greeley, Colo
T. C. Morley
R. Steele
T. C. Morley & CO
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W. A. Miner
J. B. Watkins Land Mortgage Co
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SPURS
R. E. Hart
Gho. N.sphar
Portland Cement
Michigan
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R. R
Gsolroe
Conservatory of Music
Medical School
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LL. D
Boulder, Colo
A, Atperson
Wyoming
Appeson & D'Hemecourt
Civil Engineers & Land Surveyors
Cheyenne, Wyoming
Perry Collins
AMD
Weir
Weber
Platteville
J. Gilmore
Larimer St
Union Pacific Railroad
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