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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1900
Page
1
At 914 W.16th Street in the Masonic Building a local undertaker with the finest parlors is highlighted. A graduate of Chicago Oriental and Western colleges, he spent five years with F. B Warren Mercantile Co. of the city.
Fragments describe hot weather, beverages, and inviting scenes in Cheyenne. The text highlights soda fountains as cool centers, promising refreshment, social appeal, and a stylish distribution of drinks amid crowds.
A dispatched report from Washington dated August 1 notes Sheng denies foreign massacre claims and seeks time for Chinese forces before Pekin. Zurich sources reveal officials in league with Boxers, with Western powers preparing to advance on Pekin as Li Hung Chang reports ministers safe. The Times confirms Morrison’s dispatch to Pekin to be printed tomorrow.
Taku August 1 Italian commander confirms a message from Sir Claude MacDonald dated July 25 stating that British ministers in Pekin refused Iona's demand they depart Pekin.
Washington reports 464 miles of cable planned for shipment today to China. The United States will operate the system with other powers to connect Chinese operations with Shanghai Port Arthur Yokohama or another hub for faster outside communication.
The Third Cavalry squadron from Fort Myer Virginia arrived three weeks ago and today departed on the transport Meade bound for China to enter service upon arrival. Batteries O and A of the Third Artillery also sailed for China aboard the Hancock.
The state department reports it believes Russian Vice Admiral Alexieff has been chosen as commander in chief of the allied forces at Tianjin. The allies expect to reach Pekin in about a week.
Coler travels to New York on August 1 to campaign for Bryan. Comptroller Bird and Goler back Chyirwap Jones and pledge support for Bryan amid local efforts.
August 1 report from Pretoria says Mrs. Botha dined with Lord Roberts while Boers surround Pretoria. A proclamation claims Roberts retreated south of the Vaal river and Lady Roberts escaped by balloon. London notes General Hunter reports 1,300 more Boers surrender, including Potgieter Joubert and Lt. Anderson.
A Lorenzo Marques dispatch states Senator Poet Tigrew's son, who was at Watervale on July 20, has volunteered to serve with the Boers and was appointed a member of General Botan's Staff.
Leadville reports Gulman Colorado a town of about two hundred inhabitants twenty miles away is reported completely wiped out by forest fires. The Democratic national committee opened headquarters in Chicago marking an earlier start to campaign activities with Chairman Jones signaling aggressive planning.
Indianapolis Ind Aug 1 Today is the day on which ex President Harri son is W give a panewer to the Republican National Committee as to whether or not he will take an active part in the campaign and deliver speeches in some of the larger cities for McKinley vel It is thought by the exta closes friends here that he will take up the work requested of him and do what he can for the success of the national ticket Should he go into UK campaign his efforts will be confiend prin cipally to the eastern states.
The American Anti-Superlakets League held its three day conference in Indianapolis with about 2,000 attendees from New York Chicago Cleveland Cincinnati St Louis and other cities. No formal program was set and only general topics were to be discussed.
Beginning today nine hours will constitute a day’s labor for the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners in Manger Me. The change lowers the workday from ten hours without any division. Masons and painters have already had a one hour reduction and plumbers are expected to follow soon.
Beginning today only hours will constitute a day’s work for all employees at the Youngstown Bridge Company. Previously men worked ten hours a day. Pay remains the same as before. The reduction of hours was a voluntary act by the company.
Woonsocket Rhode Island August 1 The Alice Rubber mill reopened this morning after a weeks shutdown with a full force of workers from all departments. Work had accumulated during the idle period and will be run to full capacity to catch up with orders.
Chicago reports a wage rise for all transit workers boosting annual payroll to about 109000 dollars. Officials say the higher pay affects nearly all car service employees and reflects new labor agreements.
Avereain's brother and Slater Meld, siblings of Brewai, who killed King Lambert, were arrested today. The case centers on the royal murder and follows ongoing investigations.
North Carolina faces a charged election with both Democrats and Fusionists bent on ending Negro political influence. Appeals urge restraint while threats of civil war color the scene. Governor Russell orders militia into Smithfield after rioting flareups as Populists and Republicans warn against interference.
Evanston Press reports a railroad cut off may start soon from Evanston to Salt Lake with surveys finished and contracts let. The line would bypass Echo and points west, with Mr. Christensen holding a contract for about twenty miles of the work.
Hartford August 1 Charles H Hoyt noted farce writer is to be released from the sanitarium where he had been confined Judge Freedman of the probate court issued the decision this morning on the release application by his friends He is to be transferred to the care of physicians chosen by his friends.
John Nommels, a veteran miner near Grand Encampment and Battle Lake, sues Ferrie Haggarty Copper Mining Co. in Rawlins district court for 35000 alleging a shaft trap door was left open. He fell 40 feet into the shaft injuring himself and becoming crippled, claiming company negligence. The case stirs wide mining interest.
Ralph Friend reports dissatisfaction with an Ogden game criticizing a bad umpire and dirty play by McGregor. He notes Brierley defending against attacks, Jolhn Nile Green Owl and Johnnie pitching, and predicts the Indians can beat Ogden two of three at Boulevard Park.
By order of Mayor Freischmann all rag time saloons in Cincinnati were shut today. The venues had operated on a wide open basis and now some will quit liquor traffic while others may continue under licensed law and order.
New York Aug 1 New Grand Central railroad station is opened with a tea room for traveling women offering free tea coffee and cakes. The feature is a major attraction as crowds attend the remodeled station debut.
Tommy Boulli van of Brooklyn defeated George Dixon in six rounds at Seaside Athletic Club. Dixon led until the sixth when Boulli van broke his left arm, forcing Dixon to win by KO at the seventh round as time expired.
Porto Rican island switches to American currency as legal tender. Following a Washington order, silver coins cease circulation today and United States money becomes the medium of exchange in Porto Rico effective immediately.
London reports the Duke of Cambridge has traveled to Coburg as the Duke of Saxe Coburg Gotha and Duke of Connaught and Prince of Wales prepare to depart for Coburg. They will accompany the Coburg duke's remains back to England.
An Italian linked to anarchist circles in Paterson Nd August faced allegations of involvement in a plot against Italy. The report notes the suspect reportedly died by taking poison in an apparent act after the alleged plot emerged.
In Constantinople the sultan’s safety measures have been intensified following the assassination of King Humbert. Officials report tightened guards and vigilance in the capital.
Governor Wolcott of Massachusetts has accepted the appointment and aspires to Mary to succeed Mr. Draper Subscribe for the Lender.
The Frontier day committee rejects the bull fight citing brutal features though a full program remains planned. Chair H Allman leads Ed Stone Paul Brewster Col M C Barkwell Frank Lyons Col D H Holliday and J L Murray as the team coordinates a wide show with bands Indian dances races street parades and free admission aiming to surpass prior years.
A brief Baltimore American snippet notes opinions on shirt waist attire, remarking men look sharp when tall but less so when short.
Well attended event expected at the Grimes residence tomorrow evening as the Episcopal gathering promises to be one of the season’s happiest affairs.
In the morning the Cheyenne Indiana will arrive from the west. The brief note places the train’s path and timing as it passes through rail routes on its scheduled schedule.
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