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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1900
Page
1
Well dressed men gather to view the new fall shoes at Bon's New Shoe Store. The display highlights stylish options and seasonal trends as footgear headlines dominate the shopping scene this season.
The article describes The People's Palace as Cheyenne's Contra point with a pharmacy services area at the southwest corner of Seventeenth and Ferguson. Patrons seek cold drinks and medicines from the Wyoming drug emporium while socializing with water drinkers and trolley-like servers delivering cooling refreshments and cream.
Washington reports the Chinese minister denies that Pekin legations face a siege or that Li Ping Hong has mounted artillery. He confirms food is sent regularly by imperial authorities. A 12 o clock message to the state department remains unpublished. Meanwhile, dispatches from Che Foo note scouts near Ho Si Wa and a Russian infantry role replacing US support.
Two anti imperialist groups convened in Indianapolis with brief sessions at the Commercial club. The National party wing, led by Louis Ehrich of Colorado Springs, seeks to petition the Liberty Congress of America for a third ticket and to appoint a committee to press the request.
Atchison Kansas August 14 The family of ex senator John J Ingalls was notified he is very ill in Las Vegas New Mexico His son left immediately for his bedside Ingalls has spent ten months in Arizona and New Mexico seeking bronchial relief and is now thought fatally ill.
London August 14 Lord Roberts reports to the war office dated August 13 that Kirchner telegraphs General Dewet blew up eight wagons and freed sixty prisoners who claim President Steyn is under Boer surveillance Methune captured one of Dewet’s guns and shelled his main camp note
Charles Ferrell, a former Adama Express employee, confessed to killing Express Messenger Charles Lane and robbing the train safe in Ohio. He planned the crime for money to fund his upcoming marriage and traveled with Lane after asking for a ride. Ferrell will be moved to Maryeville for trial. an affidavit was filed.
In Denver on August 14 military groups formed the Army of the Philippines. After a parade and Governor Thomas reception, a capitol meeting elected a grand commander with Gen Francia Green of New York favored by the nominating committee. Generale Irving and Hale of Colorado also ran.
In Xenia Ohio on August 14 A G Binghamton shot and killed his wife and son in law James Bradley then killed himself with a pistol in the heart region. The outcome is fatal for all three. a family quarrel is cited as the probable cause.
A midday crash at Monument involving Rio Grande passenger trains L and 12 in Denver leaves two dead and many injured. Physicians, the carrier, a coffin and a wrecking train rush to the scene.
The Cywric arrived in New York after a 26 hour forward cargo fire outbreak en route from Queenstown. Fire was detected at noon on August bth and kept burning until it was brought under control by midnight Monday.
A. J. Grinnell of Sweetwall and Robert McAuley of Atlantic City were commissioned as notaries today. The Minnie Mabel Mining Company, a Colorado corporation recently renamed and expanding in Wyoming, filed papers with the secretary of state. Capital is $1,000,000.
Baron Russell of Kiloween lord chief justice of England died Friday his funeral took place in London today many notables attended the church ceremony
Maha Va Jirayo duh, heir apparent to Siam, arrives in Paris to visit the exposition. An adviser feebly protests about the implications of a large province in relation to the murder case mentioned, adding tense context to the scene.
New York August 14 reports the sudden death of Mr Huntington shocking national Republican committees. He was a liberal contributor to the campaign fund and about to turn eighty.
In the Indianapolis Journal the all round fight between Fita and Ruhlin is described as a battle for pictures. The report notes disputed entry into a house and remarks on behavior involving women. An interviewer questions the fatigue of Chinese Minister Wu as the scene unfolds.
Collis P. Huntington, famed railroad executive and New York financier, died last night at Camp Pine Knot in the Adirondacks after a brief illness. He was 70s and left an adopted daughter Princess Von Hatfelt a large fortune. Burial planned from Fifth Avenue mansion with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery.
New York August 14 Breve Brodie is said to be in final stages of consumption and will be taken to Loomis sanitarium in Vancouver B C Two years ago he circulated his own death on a Michigan train to see his obituary in print and he admitted it with an excuse.
Union Pacific Railway announces excursion fares to Ogden and Salt Lake with round trip price of 20 dollars valid thirty days from sale. Select dates include July 12 August 12 14 and September dates. Additional July dates offer 18 dollars round trip tickets with ten day stopovers each way. W Sweet is the agent for information.
Dabino K. Cowhick as executor of the estate of William Herron has filed and presented for settlement in the District Court a final account of administration. The court in Laramie County is set to review the report and account, with all interested parties notified to appear and object as required by law.
The Buffalo Voice denounces the Basin City trial of A. L. Pease for George McCray’s murder as a travesty. Judge Stottsn rebuked the acquittal jury while a mob harassed the widow and her children, prompting ostracism of the perpetrators and harsh public condemnation.
A column of quirky notes covers robbery myths, operatic project hopes, a Missouri divorce over chicken thefts, Martian contact claims by a French scientist, Teddy Roosevelt’s Kentucky visit, handwriting on checks, Newport clergy critiques, the Duke of Marlborough’s return from South Africa, and fashionable musings on Mary Walker at Long Branch as readers scan a mosaic of offbeat items.
A Havana dispatch reports fifty nine cases of yellow fever in the city with four American victims. July fatalities reached thirty, and August is expected to average one daily. Sanitation work and disinfectants are cited as limiting spread while American soldiers report no cases.
Fall tonight and Wednesday with slight pressure changes since yesterday. Central regions see warmer air. Dodge City reached 10 degrees. Des Moines reports up to 1.00 inch rainfall. Cheyenne data: 24 hours to 2 am max 85, min 51, no precipitation.
Fragment discusses smoking and personal identity with phrases about Ben Franklin and a casual tone. No verifiable event or clear subjects are present.
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