Initiative and Referendum Advocated for People’s Rule
In a call promoting direct democracy, Hon. Ert L. Owen argues the initiative and referendum empower the people to pass or veto laws, citing Oregon and other states. He warns machine politics, urges postal voting and party leagues to implement the mechanism within two years, and links reforms to health, wages, and anti-monopoly aims. The piece also notes Greeley’s crime-free image now endangered by seasonal tramp activity and calls protection for residences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honert L. Owen
Fr. Owen
Ple
Oregon
Regon
South Dakota
Maine
Obama
Montana
Missouri
Philadia
Nathan Straus
New York
Ipington
Pence Police Protection Described as Needed in Greeley
A local plea to fund an extra patrol in Greeley arises as tramps and petty theft increase after work hours. Residents fear burglars may strike blocks away if police presence remains insufficient during this period.
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Greeley
Pearance
Nar
Melon Thieves Told to Expect Consequences
A LaSalle man who was shot after leaving a melon patch is used as a warning to vandals. The article argues theft harms owners who rely on patches for income and compares melon raid justice to burglaries, urging firm action to deter marauders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaSalle
Sheriff's Office
Union Pacific blamed for Rust death at inquest
Coroner's jury seated over Elmer Rust's death finds Union Pacific responsible for the accident due to a shifting sand road bed. County commissioners are faulted for permitting the dangerous grade and failing to maintain the crossing, with recent Union Pacific repairs seen as an admission of guilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Rust
Union Pacific Railroad
Godfrey
Union Pacific
Local men return machine from Denver trip
LaSalle residents A Stewart Dave Stewart Frank Fenley and Charlee McKinney brought back the machine after a brief stay in Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaSalle
A. Stewart
Dave Stewart
Frank Fenley
Charlee McKinney
Denver
Tom Duke Returns Home From Hospital
Raton reports Tom Duke, treated at St. Josephs hospital for heart trouble four weeks ago, was brought home Friday evening. He is improving slowly but remains confined to his bed.
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Raton
Tom Duke
St. Joseph's Hospital
Adrian Johnson 7 Dies of Typhoid Pneumonia in Kersey
In Kersey on September 19 Adrian Johnson seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Martha Johnson died this morning after a two week illness Typhoid pneumonia is given as the cause The Johnsons have lived in town the past year and have two younger children.
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Kersey
Adrian Johnson
Mra
Martha Johnson
Mrs. Johnson
Adrian
Greek laborer killed near Barr while on handcar
A Greek laborer known as Tommy was struck by an east bound freight near Barr, twelve miles west of Hudson, while on a handcar. He carried $500 in currency. companions escaped as the car was hit. The report notes the fatality and the money on his person.
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Hudson
Tommy
Barr
Here
Pleasant birthday gathering at Misa Piedalue home
Misa Reginald Piedalue enjoyed a surprise birthday party Tuesday evening at her country home hosted by about 20 young friends. The guests played games and refreshments were served to conclude the pleasant celebration.
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Misa Reginald Piedalue
Misa Piedalue
Real Estate Transfers in Weld County September 1910
A sequence of property transfers listed from Weld County Abstract & Investment Co. dated September 12 1910. Transactions include Lola Vida Milliken to W C Money Lot 3 Block 56 Milliken. Denver Laramie Realty Co. to John Hawthorne Lots 7 8 9 10 Block 64 Milliken. severance railroad right of way. Pettipier et al to Denver Laramie & Northwestern Railroad Co. M J Edwards to Frank W Wieland E% 21 12 59. Charlies H Wadsworth to Laura Cunningham Lot 6 Block 1 Moore’s Sub Greeley. J R Shannon to Andrew A Ferguson W D 6000 W% NW% 18 5 66. William Woodard to Curtis B Griffin N% Lot 5 Block 166 Greeley. Edward W Sheffield to Mrs A E Owens W D 1 WN 20 feet lot 21 and all lot 22 Block 43 Eaton. Edward A Sheffield to C B Owens W D 1 Lots 19 20 and 8 5 feet lot 21 Block 43 Baton.
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Lola Vida Milliken
C. Money
W. D
Denver-Laramie Realty Co
John Hawthorne
David E. Severance
Denver, Laramie & Northwestern Raiiroad Co
Severance Add
Severance
L. Pettipier Et al
Denver, Laramie & Northwestern Railroad Co
Q. C
M. J. Edwards
Frank W. Wieland
Charlies H. Wadsworth
Laura Cunningham
Moore
Greeley
J. R. Shannon
Andrew A. Ferguson
William Woodard
Curtis BE. Griffin
Edward W. Sheffield
A. E. Owens
Eaton
Edward A. Sheffield
C. B. Owens
Baton
Property transfers recorded September 15 1910
John Schwiesow and wife sell right of way to Union Pacific Railroad Co across E% SW 21 3 7 W. D. 3964. Elizabeth Lochbrunner deeds Lot 1 Bik 29 Evans to The Free Methodist Church of Evans for 1. Charlotte B. Withey sells S% lot 7 Blk 166 Greeley to Ss F Martin for 1. William H. Trindle transfers W% 17-10-64 to Robert B Slocum and L W Fisher for 6400. The Camfield Town & Improvement Co transfers Lots 28 and 29 Bik 20 Camfield to James P and Mary F Reynolds for 200.
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John Schwiesow
Union Pacific Railroad Co
W. D
Elizabeth Lochbrunner
Free Methodist Church of
Evans
Charlotte B. Withey
Ss. F. Martin
Greeley
William H. Trindle
Robert B. Slocum
L. W. Fisher
The
Camfield Town & Improvement Co
James P
Mary F. Reynolds
Camfeid
Property Transfers and Deeds in Pierce and Greeley
A series of land transfers and guardians deed actions are listed. DeLong to Madge DeLong Martin, John E. and Bert A. Shafer to Henry P. Manhart, Manhart to C H Lowell, Ryder trustee to Daniel K. McBride for Pierce County parcels, and guardian of Mildred Edith Orr transfers to Weld County Automobile Company. Also mentions W% of SW 15-6-67 and Und. 16 lot 3 Block 77 in Greeley.
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Havin
DelLvanag
W. D
Bik
Frederick
DeLong
Madge DeLong
Martin T. Jacobson
Henry P. Manhart
Pierce
John E
Bert A. Shafer
C. H. Lowell
Lote
William Ryder
Daniel K. McBride
George P. Strubel
Mildred Edith Orr
Weld County Automobile Company
Guardian
Greeley
Property Transfers in Greeley and Surrounding Areas
On September 17, 1910, multiple deeds record transfers in Greeley and vicinity. John A. Conrey to J. C. Tegnan for 1371 dollars. Rush F. Siegenfelder to Amelia Benson for 1 dollar. Luther Drake to A. L. Mohler for 6000 dollars. Charles Elliott and wife to Melina A. Garland for 1 dollar. Samuel J. Peery to Edgar P. Fox for 500 dollars. Peery to George N. Weedman for 500 dollars. Myra B. Cowdin to M. B. McMahon for 12800 dollars. George A. Starbird to Walter K. Starbird for 100 dollars. Henry Stroh to Nathan T. Calvin for 550 dollars. Properties include lots and undivided interests in sections and subdivisions in and near Greeley.
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John A. Conrey
J. C Tegnan
W. D
Bill Moore
Sw& SE
Greeley
Rush F. Siegenfelder
Amelia Benson
Luther Drake
A. L. Mohler
A. L. Mohler Q
Charles Elliott
Melina A. Garland
Samuel J. Peery
Edgar P. Fox
Alta Vista Add
George N. Weedman
Alta Vista
Myra B. Cowdin
M. BE. McMahan
George A. Starbird
Walter K. Starbird
C. D
Henry Stroh
Nathan T. Calvin
Property Transfers in Greeley and Milliken Areas
Transactions dated September 19 1910 record multiple property deeds. Names include Karl Groves W B Forbess Uriah R Cole W Wahl John Epple R M Benton Edna Benton W L Wight Denver LaRamie Realty Co J A Stender W P Atkins W C Crist Mary B Sneath J M Neely Charles T Edwards Gill-Decker Improvement Co Sas H Bardwell Frank A Williams and others. Properties span blocks 3 57 67 11 21 in Greeley Milliken and Gill areas with prices from 1 to 9400 dollars and assorted ward parcels.
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Karl
Groves
W. B
W. L. Wight
Milliken. Co. L. Wight
Denver-Laramie Realty Co
W. D
Milliken
J. A. Stender
W. P. Atkins
W. C. Crist
Mary B. Sneath
J. M. Neely
Charles T. Edwards
Greeley
Gill-Decker Improvement Co
Sas H. Bardwell
Gill
Frank A. Williams
Frank A. Willams
Gil
Gill-Decker Improv . Co
V. Bd
Record of Forest Fire Prevention Methods Warn of 1919 Losses
Officials from the U S Department of Agriculture warn that 1919 may set a high loss record for forest fires across lake state regions and others. Forester Graves outlines prevention measures including rapid-fire response, patrol communication, and directed backfiring to control advancing flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune Waehtegion
United States Department of Agricultural
Lake States
Henry S. Graves
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American Federation of Or
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Cheyenne
Pence Police Prototion
Peley
Gree
Frances Igo
Jerome Igo
Frances
Weld County Abstract & Investment Co
Charlies T. Gilbert
Fort Collins Tesday
BE. W. Langtry and Son
J. G. Evans
L. B. Werkheiser
Hutchinson
Kan
B. L. Kittle
L. Aw
Adler-Rochester
Adlers
Rochester
Adler
Shuvitler Greeley
Colo
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