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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1900
Page
1
The year’s most talked about topic among well dressed men centers on the new Bon’s Shoe Store unveiling a line of full shoes. Fashionable styles and fit garner attention as customers visit for the latest footwear.
Fragmentary text recalls a distant republic’s vote and a poetic scene of fountains and seasonal spectacle. Vague references to 7th century uncertainty, a forthcoming observatory, and a new assembly hint at grand plans and prophecy.
The president sends a message to General Chaffen stating operations and situation must be reported before policy is fixed. Minister Conger is seen as too worn by the siege to provide an unbiased assessment, so Chaffen will act in military and diplomatic roles for now, with possible future conferences with Rockhill.
August 289 E in Topeka. Bryan made a first stop at William Campbell's home arriving 10 a m. He slept much of the Lincoln to day coach ride. At a small station last night he and Bryan planned a trip to South Omaha Saturday from Lincoln over the Burlington. Retain until Sunday for G A R Encampment in Chicago August 29. Secretary Edgerton denies any rift with Chattan Edmiston over Stevenson’s defriment.
A fragment from London notes reports Henry La bouchere and Montagua White ex consul general for the Boers in London found in Bloomfontein. Joseph Chamberlain recently called the matter treasonable in the House of Commons. The pieces are said to be harmless but expose lobbyists roasting Chamberlain over Boer War policy. Also mentions telegraphic dispatch from Beijing and Tong Chow with chaplains Smith and Wicke, and a biblically alluded line about a bird escaping the fowler.
Civil Service Commissioners released examination dates for multiple states and cities. Utah Salt Lake City October 9 and 4. Wyoming Cheyenne October 10. Green River October 5 and 2. Iowa Fort Wayne October 8 and 9. Kentucky Georgetown August 28. Crales Power’s brief court postponements noted with hospitalization concerns for Henry Youtsey and a continued case.
An archbishop departed Rome today en route to his home, the journey described as uneventful and swift. The cleric trims travel and returns to his normal duties, with no public statements issued at this time.
A Washington dispatch provides details of the Pekin operation. It notes Dickenson's landing at Taku and entry to the Imperial city gates. Casualties include six Americans killed and thirty wounded. about 400 English and Japanese dispersed around 1,000 Boxers eight miles outside Tianjin.
A German naval battalion commander reports heavy continuous firing to the north as the force moves up Pekin. The unit left Tien Tain nine times between Saturday and Monday last. A London dispatch cites Admiral Brace reporting a position six miles south of Tien Tain on August 19.
Washington reports Major Schriven telegraphs Pekin as occupied by Allied forces on August 17, with elites and imperial sites believed in allied hands. The forward cable between Taku and Che Foo will soon enable direct Washington Pekin telegraph, aiding army management and peace negotiations.
The vanguard of G A R veterans planned to attend the encampment next week and by Saturday night most participants are expected in Chicago. Officials foresee over 400000 veterans arriving to join the event while Chief Albert D. Ghaw Ja is among the early arrivals. The city anticipates relief from ongoing discomfort but warns against unrest during the gathering.
An extra freight train on the New York and Harlem line near Kensica collided with a way freight after engineer William Lauterback ran past a signal. The caboose and four freight cars telescoped. others derailed. Three men—William Lauterback 40, Henry Cassidy 95, and William A. Biel 24—died. several others were feared trapped. A wrecking crew worked through the morning to clear the line.
General Garry reports to the adjutant general on Tian Tein with horses materials and troops forwarded to the front and Pekin next. Sick and wounded are doing well. A local girl receives a hundred dollar check. a lost pocket book and money are sought for return. Milwaukee Democratic state convention opens with strong push for Loula Demerich governor amid pending nominations.
Due to rising business David Miller enlarges the jewelry store adding new show cases and side wall fixtures in preparation for the arrival of fine fall stock.
Mr John Keehler and Miss Mary Deeter were united in marriage by Rev Young at the home of Dr Kimball on Twenty third Street Inst evening A wedding supper followed the ceremony A large number of friends extended wishes for happiness to the couple
Uncle Hoffan was granted a divorce from John P. Hoffman on nonsupport cruelty and drunkenness. Attorney Norton had returned from a visit to Missouri mines and advertised men’s working shoes in solid gil leather with sturdy tole for 11.00 and priced from 76 to 4 dollars per pair at B Don's Gone Now store in Porguson.
An informal note states a city sale by Dan's Bons Naw Store offering the latest items at the lowest prices. The message references up to date stock and a local pricing claim.
A long list of brief personal items from Omaha and surrounding areas notes travels and visits. Names include Jack Murray, Dr. Crook, Miss Franza Hayford, Rev B Robinson, and Claude Draper among others. Mentions of train and bus movements, visits to Denver, Buffalo, and Lincoln areas, and local social events abound with little cohesive narrative.
Cheyenne young ladies Miss Crowley and Miss Martin return from Hersek raveh after a visit. Thipy caught a fourteen inch trout and killed four lettoanahes. Prof. J. W. Morgan to open physical culture course August 27 at Armory hall with free grand opening. tickets at Bilis confectionery.
A garbled line hints at a request to reverse reading and correct the order. The fragment suggests a playful or cryptic message rather than a formal report. No clear names, places, or dates are identifiable in the text.
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