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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1902
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR summary notes a Palace Pharmacy item with a Cheyenne reference and novelty contest. Names and full details are unclear, but the text hints at a paced event or listing linked to local shops.
The president arrived to a tremendous ovation from Mayor Smyth and residents. He breakfasted on the car and greeted crowds, but made few speeches. A large crowd is expected on President's Day as the party tours Charleston and sails down the bay to the government cutter. Fort Sumter is on the afternoon itinerary with return planned for five o clock.
London April The Earl of Kimberly a Liberal reader in the house of lords is dead aged 76. He served as secretary of foreign affairs envoy to Russia lord lieutenant of Ireland lord privy seal and chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster colonial secretary and thrice secretary for India.
Governor Taft, visiting Cincinnati on sick leave, shows no improvement and faces potential surgery after consulting physicians assess his condition.
In Idaho near Boise on April 6, Indian Creek route to Thunder Mountain prospector rush lies about twenty five miles south over the divide to Monumental creek head. The discovery, causing the stampede, was made by Al Turner and William Heyes of Elk City.
Washington April 15 Senator Cullom chairing the foreign relations committee declared his opposition to the Chinese exclusion bill saying it violates treaties. He favored absolute exclusion of Chinese laborers and enforcement of existing laws while upholding a high standard in policy. The House Naval Affairs Committee declined Holland submarine boat funding and the Elections Committee ruled the first Virginia contest in favor of Rhea over Walker.
George Ward vice president of the Commercial Cable company arrives in San Francisco to decide landing location for a Pacific cable to the Philippines. He will confer with Charles Curtin and John W Mackay as plans proceed toward a transpacific link from England to the coast, with completion expected by next October and a voyage from England planned for July. The exact western landing site Monterey or San Francisco is not yet fixed.
In Rome on April, Grico Malatesta described as an anarchist was sentenced to five months for contumacy in a case involving articles praising President McKinley. The papers were written and published on the same day.
April reports show 176 cholera deaths in Manila by noon as efforts to control the outbreak intensify. A native was reported killed amid the chaos caused by the epidemic and ongoing unrest.
In The Hague April there is little faith among Boer sympathizers about approaching peace. Displeasure at the conference with Boer envoys grows as Boer commissioners failed to halt U S horse and mule imports. Boers claim England’s alignments with Japan threaten a distant massive war in the Far East.
The remains of Cecil Rhodes arrived in Bulawayo with widespread demonstrations of sorrow. The body will be buried at Motoppo Hill on Thursday.
Kansas City voters face a mayoral race between Democrat James Reed seeking reelection and Republican J. J. Green. The campaign centers on municipal ownership of utilities with Democrats accusing the opposition of opposing public utilities under the traction telephone and electric light monopolies.
News reports say Tucacas seized on April 3 by Bolagany led revolutionaries. Barquisimeto came under insurgent control by April 5. The eastern revolt pushes the government to repeatedly rush troops and ammo as General Escalente and two Gastros brothers suffer a sharp defeat April 3 at San Agostin near Carupano.
Vancouver reports the Princess May reached the harbor from Skaguay with a few passengers and word that northern trails are opening for spring. Miners from Mun Creek, a new Porcupine district area, say important discoveries have been made and many prospectors are heading into the field.
A New York dispatch reports Barnum Bailey's circus will return from Europe next year, followed by Buffalo Bill's Wild West show. The plan, arranged during Balley's US visit, calls for spring New York dates then a continental tour to Arizona and other western states, with a Pacific coast run during the eighteen years of the act. After about two years abroad the show will return to America.
All creditors and others interested in the state of Silas J. Hopper deceased will take notice that the undersigned as administrator of Wald estate intends to make final settlement at the May term 196% of the district court within and for the county of Laramie Wyoming. JOAN W. HOPPER, Administrator.
The adage warns against dangers of little bears and urges caution. It notes drinking cheap water requires proper boiling and filtration to avoid risk. The message emphasizes practical safety steps while conveying a global health warning.
The British ship Frankenstein, 110 days from Australia with coal, caught fire off the coast. The crew flooded the hold and abandoned ship as flames raged for three days. The Wright rescued twenty five survivors in San Francisco with some crew later driven to insanity by the ordeal.
New Orleans April 8 Colonel Clower of Chicago connected with the adjutant general's department has been sent to the Port of Chalmette to investigate the reported conditions at the military camp. He will review the records of the sail brought by General Pearson to prevent the selling of two transports and report to Washington in a few days.
The United States will soon erect a wireless telegraph station in Key West Florida establishing a connection with Havana ninety miles away.
Campden New Jersey reports the hanging of Samuel Van Stavern this forenoon after he killed his wife last autumn when she left him due to his dissolute habits following twenty years of marriage.
Rapid City April 8 The Western South Dakota Stock Growers Association holds its annual meeting. Reports indicate range losses for the year will not exceed ten percent.
General MacArthur testified before the senate committee on the Philippines and supported a permanent U S occupation to foster republican institutions. The House Insular Affairs committee finished work on the Philippine civil bill, differing from the Senate version by creating a Philippine legislature, gold standard adoption, and civil rights declaration. In Cuba reciprocity, beet sugar interests filibustered as the House debated moving to committee of the whole.
The Rebellion Record now totals 128 volumes with 198,578 pages and a 1,242 page index. The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes it would take about as long to reread the records as to fight the war again.
In the Matter of the Restate of Ann Davidson deceased B Davidson administrator presents for settlement the account of administration Ned Lopald court Hin account set for Monday May 26 1608 at 10 oclock A M May term 1602 in Wald court court house Cheyenne Larearne county appearance and file written exceptions Dated April T J Fisher Clerk
Claude L. Talbot chief inspector of the Wyoming Cattle Growers Association outlines a year of inspections from South Omaha Chicago Sioux City Denver and other points saving 3239 cattle and $151 837 48 in value for Wyoming stockmen. The report tallies totals by location notes 2 million saved over ten years and emphasizes the inspection system’s success.
The Oil Land Locators Protective association is formed with forty charter members to defend filed claims in Unita County. Officers are appointed and drastic action will be used against claim jumpers who enter fields after earlier locator filings.
In the District Court First Judicial District in Cheyenne Wyoming notice is given that Albert Chipman administrator with the will annexed of the estate of Charles L B Whitney deceased has rendered his account and filed for settlement The May term 1902 date is set for settlement Monday May 26 1902 at 46 o clock A M at the court room of the court house in Cheyenne Laramie county Any interested person may appear and plead as exceptions in writing to the account Dated April 8 1902 T J Fisher Clerk
Cacophonous note hints at local confusion over a special event as residents seek clarity. The message mentions a great wees and the gromteat of Aheae without providing concrete details or dates.
A newspaper item examines the impact of women in the regional economy, highlighting shifts in labor participation, household finances, and small business activity within the community. The piece notes varying perspectives among residents and suggests policy questions for future consideration.
John Stone, once employed by the Warren Live Stock Company on Pole Creek, forged a draft of 78 dollars at Harry P Hynds. He claimed 12.7 would suffice, then disappeared. The forgery was later revealed and authorities say he will be brought back to Cheyenne for trial.
State Auditor Grant signed documents for Monday's board meeting while the state superintendent's office saw routine business. Judge Brammer visited. Prof Beeler coordinates sendout of collection cards for mineral specimens for the St Louis Exposition. A special board of charities convened to discuss transportation. Supreme court to reconvene tomorrow. Stockgrowers and livestock officials set round-up schedules. Colonel Courant calls a state forestry convention to promote planting and forest protection. Incorporation notices: Home Oil Gas and Water Co capital 50000 Cheyenne and Trinidad. Metallic Mining and Development Co capital 1000000 Riverside and Chicago.
Carrie Thorenson struggles to hire counsel in a $6000 damages suit against the city over a jail illness. A contingency offer was refused as weak, and a large retainer was demanded. Since then she has been unable to secure legal representation for the case.
Dentist Dr. B F Greenhow advertises offices in the Opera House Block offering dental services. The notice notes location on rooms and ninth floor within the building for patient appointments.
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