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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1901
Page
1
A candy bucket from Evansville Indiana to Sheriff Hackerman nearly caused a tragedy in his home. Mrs. Hackerman found a second lid and a strange handle, removed the cover and disconnected wires attached to four sticks of dynamite. Evansville authorities investigate.
Larchmont August 17. Another effort will be made this afternoon to get the yachts Constitution and Columbia away for the decisive struggle though hazy weather and light wind threaten the race. The Constitution yesterday made remarkable speed in flat calm, three miles in eighteen minutes, drawing admiration. San Francisco August 17. John Winters pleaded guilty to stealing 350000 in gold bullion from Selby Brothers smelter. trial date not set. Denver August 17. Samuel S Wilson attempted suicide after despondency over wife's divorce. doctors saved him after six hours.
Washington August 17 The Post prints a lengthy expose charging the navy department with allowing the cruiser Columbia to deteriorate until she is practically worthless for any purpose except a receiving ship, a duty to which she has been assigned.
In Denver last night Dixon and Corbett battled in a sharp light. Corbett won on aggressiveness while Dixon showed more science. The referee ruled for Corbett. he receives fifteen hundred dollars, Dixon about a thousand dollars.
Washington reports Mrs. Charlotte Smith says opponents will claim Schley drank during the Santiago battle. The admiral laughed, stating he never drinks. In California, Stanford announces Prof. T. D. Wood resigns to join Columbia University.
New York reports partial success of the Marconi wireless system. Messages sent from the Lucania before arriving off Nantucket were understood on shore, but return signals could not be read aboard the Lucania. The Great Gulf Storm center noted over Cairo Illinois and moving north, likely to join the Dakotas system.
Pittsburgh reports a turning point as strikers threaten a strong push on Carnegie properties and expect the Milwaukee and South Chicago workers to join. British sympathy grows while Joliet and Me Keesport see halted fires and rising plant idle time. Accession to strikers tops 9,000 as trust managers grow discouraged.
Paris reports The Journal De Betes states France has no stake in the U S Colombia Venezuela disputes. It stresses a signed contract with the Colombian government on the Panama canal must be fulfilled and France will tolerate no interference beyond that.
Peking reports indicate no protocol provision for destroying forts in China. Foreign troops patrol the streets and occupy the temple of the Gods as ministers fail to reach agreement.
San Francisco reports Hay may resign the Southern Pacific presidency and a single successor could lead both the Southern and Union Pacific lines. Lincoln workers strike for higher pay and longer hours. Geneva notes American coal replacing English coal as the likely path to U S market control.
Army Day ceremonies at the Pan American exposition featured General Miles and officers visiting the grounds. West Point cadets militia regiments and all branches of the regulars were inspected and reviewed during the events.
London August 17 The proposal to build great docks at Berehaven on the Irish coast to enable Atlantic steamers to run from New York in four days is viewed as a dream across Ireland. The plan is widely discussed now, with substantial English and American capital backing it.
Washington reports Edward V. Shepard chief clerk of the patent office, Massachusetts, has been dismissed after an investigation into profiting from returned registered letters. He denied the charge and offered resignation, but was not allowed to resign due to a strong case.
London August 17 Parliament prorogued after a dull session with no major business. The Commons approved large money grants to carry on the war in South Africa and adjourned amid relief that the lengthy session ended.
London August 17 reports England considers placing a countervailing duty on bounty sugar. The measure, urged by sugar producing colonies, signals England’s possible first step toward abandoning free trade if adopted.
Mill workers at River Falls Mass hope strike avoided after independent manufacturer Matthew Borden says combined associations wanted a strike to cut stock. Executive committee meeting may decide to abandon wage reductions. Local society notes list visits, travel, and farm activity amid town life. Ball game tomorrow Indians versus North Platte described as best of season.
The railroad presidents special carrying Burt of Union Pacific and Mar vin Hught of Northwestern sped from Laramie to Cheyenne in 1 hour 21 minutes over 56 miles with two stops. Engineer Willmot guided four private cars while Conductor Rich led the crew.
A special train carrying President Burt of the Union Pacific and President Marvin Hugitt of the Chicago and Northwestern, along with General Manager Dickinson and Superintendent Park, arrived from the west last night at six o'clock and moved on eastward.
A 15 year old boy, son of Peter Hansen, died after a rifle discharged while he and another boy, Cronin, played with it at Bulls Canyon in Rawlins. The incident shocked the community. Also noted: G A Adams of Middlebury chosen for English chair at the state university and Miss Meader of Auburn assigned to a commercial department post. N R Davis buying cavalry horses for the English government. HQ at the Golden Corral amid farm crew injuries.
In Macon Missouri on August 17 Charles Stokes a miner attempted to open powder kegs with a pick at the Excalla coal shaft. The blast killed Charles Stokes John McCuller and William Brown and fatally injured Ignac Lucas and Jack McCune.
A Rome dispatch reports Archbishop Chapelle will be relieved of Manila and Quebec duties and will oversee the New Orleans archdiocese alone.
Washington August 17 The state department plans a proclamation inviting foreign nations to join the world’s fair at St Louis Former Governor Francis and ex Senator Carter arrived from Canton and told President McKinley the St Louis grounds are ready for the buildings Notice of Stockholders Meeting Natona Alkali Co Cheyenne Wyo Sept 2 1901 10 am election of trustees and other business Secretary Charles K Gloman Dated August 17 1904 Leader job department printing services available
Colonel Pope and Captain Devore informed Senator Warren that 4000 dollars from the war department will fund a model road from Fort Russell to Cheyenne. The thirty foot wide, gravel surfaced road may include bicycle paths on both sides and will run to the city limits at the northwest edge. Construction starts soon with funds now available.
Fred G. Hirsig and Charles Hersig sold to William Edmiston a 5000 acre tract near the home ranch for 7400 dollars. Edmiston plans to stock with horses and cattle and undertake improvements including dwellings.
The Colorado department reorganizes troop dispostion from the Philippines. The Eighteenth Infantry will move as a full regiment to Fort Russell, bringing about one thousand soldiers and a payroll near sixteen thousand dollars. Troops expected to depart the Philippines before September and arrive after October first. A Clerks Union meeting votes to not enforce 6 pm closing August 27 28 29 for Frontier celebration.
Cures for rheumatism catarrh hay fever stomach troubles and diseases of women advertised with Cheyenne testimonials at the office. Agents wanted in every town in Wyoming. Write for booklet at 208 Hast Highteenth St P O box 20.
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