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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1904
Page
1
Railroad accidents and a high profile author death headline this edition. Reports detail ongoing rail incidents, with authorities outlining disruptions and investigations. A prominent senator is described as unstable amid escalating war news.
Chicago September 28 Fifty boys at a Mechanic school joined a strike after a branding error labeled a teacher as a bridge. The mix up involved a brunette teacher and is being corrected. Pupils expect to return soon once the mistake is cleared.
Four train crew members die after a misplacement of a switch on the line near Woodstock, causing a fatal derailment reported in OFFALO New York dated September 28. The incident prompted investigations by railway authorities and local officials.
Two events on the Western New York and Pennsylvania railway collided today near Lean New York. Ekman Gafney was killed in the crash. several others escaped by jumping clear but injuries are feared. Authorities investigate the wreck and ascertain cause.
JOKAHOMA Sept 28 Lascadio Irn the well known author died last night of heart trouble. Funeral will be Friday. Japanese are deeply grieved over death of Hearn who was a great md and advocate. He was born the Tonian Islands June 1850.
Central City Colorado September 28 1911 Henry C Isinger ex state senator and mining figure well known in Colorado and Wyoming was taken to the Pueblo asylum by Sheriff Cody after an incident described as mania. He has been active in Democratic circles for fifteen years.
Petersburg dispatch reports Grand Duke Michael accompanied the Czar reviewing troops before leaving for Odessa to inspect units ordered to the distant front. The trip underscores strategic moves as forces are redeployed toward the front.
Kopatkin telegraphs that Ural slacks ambushed half a squad of Japs. The Japanese suffered severely as they conducted night attacks against Japanese forces.
Report from St. Petersburg dated Sept 28 notes Japan forces moving toward the east and north of the city in a clash between Foo Choo and nking as troops push toward Yentai.
Rome dispatch reports the Russian embassy announcing that no mediation between belligerents is contemplated.
Special report from Worcester Massachusetts notes Senator Hoar remains in the same condition with steady vitality and no significant change in his health since late September.
The British ambassador and officials condemn a dispute linked to a fine on Hugh Guerney British secretary in Massachusetts. Guerney will receive an apology and restitution of the fine but is likely to lose his job.
Hill visited Parker this morning entering via a side door and leaving by a basement door after about half an hour. It was their first meeting since the Saratoga convention.
A terrific explosion rocked the Mount Jessup mine in Peckville, with officials offering no details. Rumors say eleven miners were severely burned.
Special to The Tribune reports Lady Curzon rallied today from a sinking spell. Her condition remains unchanged.
A Woodmen picnic in Lincoln park drew degree teams from Boulder Longmont and other towns for a late arriving parade led by the M W A band from Boulder Mayor Watson welcomed the visitors and Dr Carpenter spoke for the Woodmen. National lecturer Whelan gave a Woodcraft talk followed by drills though results were not published.
Rock Island system officials arrived in Denver on Wednesday and traveled by Colorado & Southern to Greeley on Thursday. They examined the sugar beet and refining industries while noting President Loree’s long standing interest in beet cultivation. Accompanying the Rock Island delegation were C. & S. officers President Trumbull General Manager Herbert Traffic Manager Wellington Chief Engineer Cowan General Auditor Parker L. Kimball local agent and Charles Boettcher president of Great Western Sugar.
The polling place in all Weld county precincts outside Greeley will be open for voter registration on October 18, November 1, and November 7 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters who did not vote last fall or have not registered or changed residence must register to vote. Bring two voters to vouch for you, vouchers not required for change of residence.
Fort Russell Wyoming based Bandmaster Howe will lead the Greeley band for three months. He plans to dedicate full time to building a top Colorado state band. A Sunday rehearsal met with citizens and the band committee. The first rehearsal under his direction is set for Thursday evening.
A. C. Patton, a Boulder attorney formerly of Greeley, and L. P. Paddock, editor of the Boulder Camera, clashed after Patton seized delegation control for Judge Bennett’s Governor bid. Paddock, uninvited, gained a proxy and backed Alva Adams. Their confrontation on the street led to Patton knocking Paddock into the gutter as friends intervened. Further hostilities are anticipated.
The Cruci ble, Normal school students' publication, will issue its first number of the 1904 05 season. W D Blaine is editor in chief with H J Snook as business manager and I C Hall advertising agent.
Judge Alton B. Parker expresses unqualified belief in the gold standard and urges tariff reform and anti centralization. He calls for imperialism limits, trust remedies, Filipino independence, arid lands reclamation, and reforms in government spending while pledging to serve all the people if elected.
A new company formed by Greeley and Denver men has closed on 11 510 acres east of Pierce for irrigation farming. Directors include F Martin J B McGarry from Greeley and Denver stockholders. officers list Scheidermental president Martin vice president Crocker treasurer Wilkins manager. Average land price was 3 25 per acre.
Attorney Joseph C. Ewing won in district court before Judge Frank Johnson as the codicil to the late Scott J. Anthony's will was ruled invalid. The decision preserved two large Denver business blocks valued over $125,000 for the contesting heirs. Charles B. Anthony leads the heirs with siblings in California, Oregon, and New York. The estate is worth about $400,000 and the widow’s codicil was written on his death bed. International Trust Company acted as executor and Macbeth and May as attorneys.
A group including Harry Ives Julian Bedford Harry Lange M J Kennedy Bennet Boykin Earl Nelson and Joseph Ballentine were rounded up at LaSalle by Paul Gregory and brought to county court. They were found guilty of vagrancy, fined 25 dollars plus costs or to work seventeen days on county roads. George Miller and Frank Harper remained jailed after being found guilty of vagrancy by Justice Tregoning of Evans.
About forty to fifty Swedes from Greeley Eaton and Lucerne travel to Denver for a Grace M E church lecture this evening by Dr P Waldenstrom the Swedish educator. He arrives today and will speak at the Coliseum Sunday afternoon and evening. He has served in the Swedish parliament for twenty years and leads Gefle college He is a Hebrew and Greek professor and an author who has translated the Bible and psalms.
The Salvation Army pledges renewed effort after the loss of Consul Emma Booth Tucker. The October Harvest Festival runs from the 1st to the 4th, urging American supporters to show generosity and unite in aid of the philanthropic movement amid national praise for American generosity.
Saturday afternoon fight between E. H. Chase and Republican leader Churchill ended when Chase punched Churchill in the stomach over disputed money. The two men were separated by friends after insults were exchanged. Chase is a teamster residing near Eleventh Avenue and Twentieth Street.
Publishers announce the last song by the late W Wesley Wells titled My Mercedes. The piece, simple to play with melodic words, was composed shortly before his death. J W Jenkins Sons Music Co of Kansas City Mo offers copies at 25 cents each.
Residents of Kersey rally behind plans for a county road from Box Elder country to Greeley that would bypass the town by about two miles. Supporters claim the route will shift business toward the county seat and stir local excitement.
Mr and Mrs W B McCutcheon of El Paso Texas have been visiting their nephew J B McCutcheon of Greeley and returned to El Paso Monday afternoon.
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