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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1901
Page
1
Panama August 5 General Alban the governor comments on Colombia noting revolutionaries are scattered guerillas attacking undefended villages. He adds Colombia faces a foreign invasion threat encouraged by presidents of Venezuela Ecuador and Nicaragua and says the government is prepared to defend itself.
New York dispatch reports Santos Dumont's balloon defied all limits of steerability during the latest ascent restoring confidence in air navigation. The Paris story notes the craft steered anywhere and everywhere, seemingly solving a long standing problem. Memphis sees Nathan Carruthers hanged for the murder of Watchman Nagle as the governor declines clemency.
In New York on August 5, Benjamin Pugh was hanged in the electric chair after killing a waiter at a Brooklyn restaurant. The sentence was carried out at 11 o'clock and required three shocks to end his life.
Chicago Aug 5 steamers Racine and Kalamazoo crashed while racing into the harbor. Kalamazoo keeled over with her lower deck dipping to the water. about 300 passengers panicked and several women were hurt though neither vessel sank. Fire saved dynamite at Kansas City.
Lexington reports a general strike by streetcar employees demanding union recognition, higher pay, and shorter hours. Other cities Norfolk Richmond and Baltimore under same management may face involvement as the action spreads. The notice also notes Rev Thomas McLaughlin celebrating fifty years as a priest in New Rochelle with a five day golden jubilee to follow.
Pueblo August 6 Judge Dixon ruled for the railroad in Colorado over the new revenue bill. The decision means railroads are assessed under the old law and expected revenue from the new assessment law will not materialize.
Admiral Dewey, president of the Schley court of inquiry, visited the Navy Department today and announced he would take a month's rest, returning for the evening session of the inquiry. The department has not announced Admiral Kimberly's successor on the court.
Chicago August 5 Attorney Goodwin stated that cash is in sight to meet all demands of Corn King Phillips. Sight drafts were sent to creditors today totaling $100,000 as the settlement progresses.
Pittsburg August 5 to August 6 reports show President Shaffer delaying action on a general strike, circulars sent to two hundred thousand workers, and plans for a broad strike within a week. No violence yet as Wellsville reports non union workers safe and mills expected to operate. stock market reacts to steel concerns.
British forces have captured two rich Boer convoys and Boer fighters are scattering into guerrilla bands as reports from Pretoria detail ongoing hostilities and dispersed camps.
Saratoga's great race meet began in Saratoga Springs New York on August 5 opening a twenty two day session hailed as among the finest in state history with top horses and crowds anticipated throughout the season.
Fort Still Oklahoma August 5. Tomorrow marks the opening of the Kiowa Comanche reservation. There are 150 applicants for 1800 pieces of land. It is likened to the El Reno lottery and may bring disappointment. Authorities fear unrest from a large crowd of men ready to cause trouble.
A new corporation named The Cottonwood Sheep company filed today at the capitol to breed and raise sheep. Capitalization stands at $25,000 with 25,000 shares at $1 each. Gonverses county named chief territory but the firm may operate in other counties. Incorporators are James Loundes, George Smith and Thomas McPherson.
New York August 5 The Weald reports John D Rockefeller will build a million dollar castle in Westchester near Pocantico Hills. It will resemble Scottish and English castles and include stables costing several hundred thousand dollars with a premier string of horses. Rockefeller owns about two thousand acres in Westchester.
New York reports that Woxhall Keene returned from Europe saying English yachtsmen are not hopeful of winning the cup this year. He plans to play championship polo in Boston in September after failing to secure significant matches in Europe. His thousand dollar terrier Rock Prince, world champion in its class, died on day three of the voyage.
August 5 in Cronberg reports Empress Frederick dies shortly after 6 pm as family is summoned. Kaiser and children elsewhere. empress dies in presence of kin. London reports King Edward to travel to aid the empress’s bedside. special train canceled. Empress Frederick still living earlier in Cronberg. crowding relatives and hope of longer life.
In Cowes on August 5 a flotilla of about twelve magnificent yachts gathered. The Vanderbilt’s Valhalla lay near the royal yacht while King Edward spoke with American visitors during the morning.
Washington reports the sudden death of Rev. George Reid of San Francisco, an Episcopalian, who was traveling with Prof. Bryant on a scientific expedition through Guatemala. The notice comes via Guatemalan Minister Hunter. In Indianapolis, Admiral Brown denies any word about joining the Schley court of inquiry.
Professor Mead accompanied by Mr. H. G. Hay arrives in Cheyenne from Atlantic City where healthful sea air improved him. The trip lasted two days and two hours of continuous travel. He reports full recovery and renewal of interest in irrigation work. Wound from amputation healed though back bruises linger. Plans noted for Masonic temple bids. orchestra donated for Thursday baseball dance. Also classified notices for help, carpet sale, and livery rentals.
Nine year old Lee Maxon was reported missing Saturday. Police traced him to west Cheyenne where he lay under coal sheds near the Cheyenne and Northern depot in a weak, sunlit state. He had wandered the city for about thirty hours, appeared unbalanced, and had not eaten for two days.
The Board of County Commissioners of Laramie County Wyoming invites sealed bids to exchange or purchase $400000 in refunding bonds. Bids due Sept 16, 1901 at 2 PM local time. Bonds redeemable in 20 years, interest not exceeding 4 percent, with cash or certified check deposit of $5000 as bid liquidated damages. Existing bonds to be refunded include $160000 dated 1880 and $80000 each dated 1887 and 1889, all thirty-year terms with 6 percent interest. The county reserves the right to reject all bids.
The cashier of the First National Bank of Rockville received a letter signed Four experts demanding a cash transfer or the bank will be dynamited. The town remains on edge with authorities alert and residents expecting trouble if the group appears. Local forecast for Cheyenne and vicinity: fair and warmer tonight and Tuesday. Data show a 76 degree high and 49 degree low with no precipitation in the past day.
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