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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1906
Page
4
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The Colorado Republicans named Henry A. Buchtel a Methodist minister and Chancellor of Denver University as their governor candidate after days without a head. The choice surprised many, replacing Bill Evans' control, and raised concerns about Buchtel's ties to Denver University founders John G. Evans and William G. Evans.
The letter criticizes Chancellor Buchtel and Evans for perceived conflicts of interest and accuses the administration of favoring Corporation Interests. It questions governance under Governor Buchtel and weighs Democrat candidates Alva Adams and Judge Lindsay for a Colorado leadership role.
The Tribune boasts an independent fall campaign approach with no paid political content. It claims editors' opinions reflect true views, not influenced by cash or favors, and that candidates in its pages are printed without their knowledge or input.
The Greeley Commercial Club closed its year with an all new board of directors. Leaders praise the club for progress and a united push for growth including support of a $350,000 city water project and close collaboration with the city council.
The Commercial Club, though advisory, backed cement sidewalks for Greeley whose work has begun. The club is praised for steering away graft schemes that might have drained town funds, saving an estimated $4,000 to $5,000. The piece defends the club as a booster for the city.
A letter sent to Republican E. J. Estes and Democrat W. T. Mulligan invites them to sign a pledge from the Greeley Tribune requiring county contracts be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. The editoral urges adherence to a square deal and fair bidding in all official acts.
The front page cartoon by Artist Naylor comments on Weld County politics with both parties fielding strong clean tickets. It notes mutual admission of each ticket’s strength and hopes the situation may be permanent, suggesting the Tribune’s decisive anti-corruption stance may have influenced the current wholesome climate.
Poudre Valley notes Weld County honors by nominating Chas F Tew for Congress on the Democratic ticket. It compares his bid to a Kansas prairie fire and calls him capable if elected. It also mentions opponent Bonynge as attorney for W G Evans and recalls past political maneuvers in the Evans camp.
A 1906 Eaton letter to the Poudre Valley questions a re election bid amid claims a clerk may have misappropriated about 2200 dollars. The Windsor paper notes an auditor found no funds stolen though bookkeeping was lax and a 1809 salary law affected office pay. The piece discusses legality, motives, and responsibility.
Maggie Hickox of Midland Michigan recalls a severe bowel illness in her two year old son and credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving him. She claims even cholera infantum is cured and urges following directions for a certain cure. Available at all druggists.
George Landsdale of Evans grows a muskaloupe a cross of muskmelon and Rocky Ford cantaloupe. The fruit reaches twice the size of the cantaloupe and, it is claimed, matches its flavor. This season's limited crop sold well and could net about 600 per acre.
Union Pacific advertises a Harvest Carnival and Barbecue in Ault Colorado on Friday September 28 offering 35 cents round trip. Special train from Greeley at 9 50 am returns from Ault at 5 30 pm with tickets valid on all trains.
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