14 Aug 1902
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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1902
Page
1
The text describes a surface that has borne paint well and is precisely measured to resist the ravages of time, suggesting durability and careful preparation. It implies a historical assessment of material longevity and the craft of ensuring long lasting finish.
A letter from Charles Bartlett aboard the Windward, dated four days after Sydney departure, reports smooth progress and hope to meet Peary and arrive in New York by September 20. The message was received by Secretary Peary of the Arctic Club.
Oscar Thompson, a star boarder, was brought before Inspector Hunt as a murder suspect. He claimed total amnesia about the night of the crimes and denied any recollection of actions, while a mysterious woman in black and a wagon owner were linked to the case.
Cincinnati August 14 The International Typographical Union approved the law committee report but unfavorably considered Delegate Heaths proposal to exclude married women from membership. The convention instructed condensing laws toward an eight hour day and President Lynch announced no person may belong to more than one union. Washington secured the next convention.
United States Steel Corporation members under a writing syndicate received a third dividend of 8 percent on 200 million dollars in face value. The syndicate did not advance more than 21.5 percent, earning 30 million dollars profit on 25 million dollars outlay, a 125 percent return with a modest interest loss.
Washington dispatch from August 14 reports Commander McLean of the cruiser Cincinnati that Barcelona has fallen to insurgents. Officials and military authorities are imprisoned, the district held, with some pillaging but overall quiet. Twenty nine business houses, mostly foreign, and fifteen private residences were sacked.
Gener al rejoicing spreads in Silverton as a protracted meeting between mine owners and the miners union ends with a satisfactory wage agreement. A scale goes into effect tonight and about a thousand San Juan miners will continue work. In Pittsburg Sharpsburg suburb a freight wreck involving benzine and oils threatens a major fire with 150000 gallons on the track. no injuries reported.
Detroit records show the body of the late Senator McMillan arriving for a day of state rites at his residence with no work in local boats or manufacturing plants for ten minutes. The funeral is planned for tomorrow as part of the tributes.
O H Wheeler sues the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company for sixty million dollars claiming ten thousand acres of coal land near Ashland. Minister Mowell of Port au Prince reports state department wires cut hindering communication from Hayti.
Sedalia district Republicans nominate G. P. Peale by acclamation for congress in the Seventh District during today's meeting.
About two thousand Philippine Veterans parade in Council Bluffs as Gen. Arthur Bates is discussed as possible president of the National Society. Governor Sage of Nebraska and Governor Glemmings of Iowa lead the procession with army officers in carriages. Talks touch on re election for General Hale and potential selection of Gen. Jangh Amith. The convention’s meeting place likely to be St. Paul.
New York reports a fierce struggle over control of Colorado Fuel and Iron. Gates claims a stock majority and power to secure control while Osgood, chairman, asserts absolute authority. The annual meeting looms and whispers call it a stock jobbing dispute as Wall Street and Denver firms line up on opposite sides.
Senator Quay stated he is ready to use his power to settle the anthracite coal miners strike in Wilkes Barre. He expressed willingness to meet with miners and operators to restore industrial peace after meeting George Llewellyn of the Citizens' Alliance.
Cincinnati report states Baron Severy Brunicki, a Polish mine owner with a vast estate, died by his own action. A Rio Janeiro dispatch notes Spanish dancer Carmen ella died of yellow fever in New York.
In Atlantic City New Jersey on August 14 two ten year old boys drowned in the surf after a failed rescue attempt. Joseph Land son of Philadelphia builder Charles Land died heroically trying to save another boy Daniel De Angeli son of a Dumont Mines official was swept out by a wave and drowned despite life guards and physicians efforts lasting over an hour.
London August 14 the admiralty released the schedule for the upcoming naval parade and review set for Saturday. The lineup will be smaller by fifteen ships due to a seven week postponement but will still include 109 vessels, mainly from England new navy.
Mrs Almee White of Verde Arizona travels east to press charges against General Chaffee for the death of her husband a soldier in the Eighth Infantry. She vows to meet Chaffee in New York and will shoot if not satisfied.
Atlantic City reports Hallie Jar Mine Rives assuming control of the local paper as editor for the day. In Oyster Bay Governor Odell dined with the president to discuss the political situation in New York State.
Generals Botha Dewet and Delarey travel to England and accept an invitation to the Spithead coronation naval review. The ex-president refuses to attend the funeral of Boer General Lucas despite friends urging.
Laura Warren a 22 year old Chicago girl who wed Vernon Dupont in Ha gar township vanished after returning to St Joseph aboard a boat with her husband. Sheriff Collins searches for the missing bride described as five feet tall with brown eyes and light roses on her hat.
Pana Illinois August 14 Mayor R B Temple announced his resignation at council close. He said a Kansas immigration firm duties keep him away from town and warned the council to act next meeting. Some speculate the move stems from unresolved electric light difficulties and municipal ownership debates.
During a morning session of a Baptist Sunday School convention in Norfolk, a lightning strike caused a panic as the building was hit. Several women and children were injured in the ensuing stampede.
In Chattanooga Georgia on August 14 the National Wagon Makers Association held a convention and decided to raise prices by twenty five percent. The decision aims to offset rising materials costs and maintain production efficiency across member firms.
Salt Lake City Aug 12 Orders were received for over 300 seats for the Root Gardner fight next Monday night Knights of Pythias now in San Francisco return to see the middle and light heavyweight world title clash The question of a referee will be settled Tuesday Seven names from Lou Houseman include Siler Graney Wand Masterson White Malachi Hogan and Ben Donnelly If no decision is reached Hynds and Mulvey will pick the referee Root and Gardner continue training in hope of a final agreement by week’s end
Evanston residents confirm a recent oil strike in section 24 near Spring Valley, Wyoming at 472 feet. The well flows steadily with the same quality as the Union Pacific well. The field’s continuation draws daily crowds amid local excitement.
Thomas Walker of Dixon drowned yesterday about 1 o clock while fishing in a deep pool of the Middle Fork of the Snake River. He slipped from the bank into the water and could not be saved. Walker was a longtime Dixon resident. details remain unavailable.
Elwood Mead head of the Irrigation board spoke to the Denver Real Estate Exchange at the Graymount building urging prioritized water rights regardless of stream flow. He called for civil service rules for irrigation state employees and said national irrigation movement could change laws and methods. He plans to select a stream for government experiments and improvements.
Alex Bowie and wife from Chugwater visit friends in the city. Miss Cora Warren travels to Denver for a several day visit with friends. D. McCallum candidate for county commissioner visits from Wheatland. Mrs. Merwin Maynard from Council Bluffs, Iowa, stays with Mrs. John Brown. Deputy Sheriff Less Snow returns from countryside trip. George Benjamin, Indian bureau clerk in Washington, visiting his city home. Mrs. J. P. Spearman and Miss Spearman from Nebraska visit Mrs. J. T. Graham. J. F. Patterson with wife arrives from Glenrock for the Conservatory reunion. Richard Beebe heads to Bear Creek ranch. Mrs. Beebe and newborn stay longer. Mrs. M. Dearinger and son return to Douglas. Convalescent remains improving after medical treatment.
Berne Aug. 14 Chas D Houcart Swiss minister to Great Britain resists a Washington posting after a decade in London He objects to being displaced by Dr G Carlin whose Rome removal followed a recent treaty between Switzerland and Italy M Houcart had said no to the United States appointment when it was first offered in August Lat.
A household tried a new breakfast food this morning and discussed tasting it at home. A misread phrase appears "Hewtateak" likely a garbled word or brand name from the OCR text.
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