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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1906
Page
6
A historical paper founded in 1870 by N. C. Meeken touts its vast subscriber base as a defining feature and branding element.
The surveyor and coroner posts are filled alongside representative T. H. Wilson of Eaton. Harry M. Thompson of Greeley wins the surveyor post. Van B. Kelsey of Platteville takes the coroner role.
A Tribune editorial defends its independent stance in this fall's politics. It rejects mudslinging and asserts it has public interest at heart, noting praise from both parties and none from honest private citizens for its coverage and critiques of officials and graft attempts.
The Weld County Tribune condemns prejudice and lies in political attacks on candidates and office holders. It praises balanced reporting, urges honesty, and calls for a cleaner, more independent county press while supporting the best candidates from both parties. It warns against editors who distort truth for pay or personal gain.
The Tribune advocates civil service for all offices and suggests longer terms while keeping electors in control. It notes candidates in Weld County seeking second or third terms, praising Charles Davis for his past two years and endorsing J. K. Snook as a strong county clerk candidate with a long record of public service.
Editorial lauds Jack Wylie for eliminating owner unknown land, listing him as the best assessor Weld county has had. It notes sheriff candidates Ben Florance and Jack Elliott and observes voter considerations for reelection based on service and public interest.
The Eaton Herald states it is not a partisan paper despite editors’ views and a candidate among them. It notes supporters in both parties, citing Supt. A. B. Copeland for county superintendent and Eaton residents W. J. Farr and T. H. Wilson for representative, and urges citizenship over partisanship.
After three days of intense convention work in Denver the Democratic state convention forged a strong ticket. The battle centered on Patterson and Speer factions with Patterson allies gaining upper hand through the late sessions.
A reader argues for a public oath to voters for county commissioners. The piece cites the county printing scandal involving Fritz Wattenburg and urges both parties to promise contracts go to the lowest responsible bidder, free of politics or favoritism, to ensure square deals.
Denver corporations faced criticism for Steven Stewart of Colorado Springs heading the Republican ticket. Stewart resigned as governor candidate after Chief Justice Gabbert sought reelection on the same ticket, amid public protest over court decisions. Roosevelt reportedly influenced Stewart’s move.
The Evans Courier mocks the democratic ticket and the new independent press style. The piece suggests dissenting candidates face pressure and implies Malonee dominates the local vote, portraying a tense political scene in Weld County.
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