24 Apr 1903
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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1903
Page
1
General Tyner issues a public explanation via two associates after his dismissal. He claims vault papers were personal except for one bundle tied to a postal employee probe now deceased. Tyner offered to submit papers to the federal attorney general for review and to return items not belonging to him.
In Chicago on April 24 Orthodox Jews expressed strong interest after Rabbi Hirach spoke at an Epworth League gathering. He said Jesus would be welcomed in Jewish synagogues if he returned and urged belief in the soul’s immortality. He also promoted continued baseball enthusiasm with local game prices listed.
President Roosevelt's special train moved to Gardner to lay the cornerstone for the new gates at the park entrance. He urged a visit to Yellow tone omaia of Europe and spoke of broad park support and a possible large congressional appropriation following his tour of the American Wonderland.
The report states Turkey will move 60 000 troops to crush Albanian insurgents and capture strongholds with leaders deported to Asia Minor. Another dispatch says Albanian bands invaded Servia prompting King Alexander to order mobilization of the Servian army to meet the invaders.
A Burlington passenger train was robbed at Lincoln station this morning, with over $1,000 taken from travelers. Bandits forced the conductor and passengers into a corner aboard an emigrant sleeper and robbed the group before reaching the mile board. The same train was robbed last fall for about $50,000, with no trace of the culprits.
Washington and London report the United States plans a vigorous diplomatic protest against Russia’s demand for Manchuria. The State Department labels it a breach of faith and a challenge to U.S. policy in China. The British Admiralty will strengthen the fleet in Chinese waters, signaling concern over Russia’s moves.
New York April 24 The policy king AL Adams who amassed over 6 000 000 from the game was sentenced to Sing Sing for one year for violating the law. He slept at the Waldorf Astoria while still a prisoner but must begin serving his sentence this afternoon.
The Supreme Court declined to assume original jurisdiction in the appropriation bill case and ordered the district court to rule quickly on legality. It also took original jurisdiction in the fire and police board dispute, signaling a swift ruling on governor appointing a new board. Albert Watkins, a Kansas lawyer, faced a dismissed claim after a witness stated Senator Chaney received funds to influence committee members. The check was cancelled. Subscribe for the Leader.
Senator Warren, arriving from the east, says the country is sound morally socially financially and industrially. He notes plans to construct storage reservoirs in Natrona and Big Horn counties and to expand Fort Russell with infantry quarters barracks and a $40 000 gymnasium. He details contracts and funding while recounting invitations to the president and his regrets over not addressing the Cheyenne high school graduation.
Two passenger trains Nos. 6 and 1 collided in the Shoshone siding of the Grand Canyon. A baggage car overturned and coaches were derailed with one badly smashed and another demolished. Miraculously two minor injuries only.
Chicago April 24 a search is under way in the Lincoln park lagoons for the body of Wheeler Brown of a firm of millionaire New York bankers. Brown had mental troubles and left his hotel Tuesday after giving a large sum of money to a roommate saying he feared something was about to happen. He had not been seen since.
New York April 24 Carnegie has donated 600000 dollars to the Tuskegee Institute Alabama headed by Booker T Washington. President and Faculty Discharged. Golden April 24 state school of mines students nearly demoralized as rumor of a bad test leads to dismissal of President Palmer and the entire faculty.
Cowhick returns home today able to walk with crutches following a serious accident thirteen weeks ago when he fell and sustained injuries. The report appears in the New York Auction Clothiers and Furnishers notice.
The Rock Island System leads with reduced fares from Denver and Rocky Mountain points to Chicago St Louis St Paul Memphis and other cities beginning June 5 with a round trip plus 2 fare. Officials say lower prices likely to continue through summer and other lines may match the Rock Island rates.
Boston reports James Stanley, king of the gypates, died on his travels near Haverhill last Monday and was buried yesterday. His will opened today leaves 25 000 in cash and 156 000 in real estate to his wife and children. The Gould Consolidated Mining stockholders meet May 4 1903 at 2 p m in Delaware Block Cheyenne to elect trustees and address other business.
Practical tailor offers clothing savings by repairs and pressings. Free preseing and repairs advertised at Union Dye Work in a compact 1608 Eddy Street storefront.
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