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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1900
Page
1
A buzz runs through well dressed men as they discuss the season’s new fall shoes at Bon's New Shoe Store. Shoppers compare styles, quality, and prices while browsing the latest arrivals.
The faded text recalls Remember the Palace in Cheyenne from 1840 era origins. It hints at frontier pride and a future role in a drug republic, noting a long hot spell and a revival of the fountain with ice cream sodas. The Palace promises continuity as novelty horizons loom.
The State Department releases correspondence with Russia denying plans to acquire Chinese territory. It states Russia seeks safety for legations in Pekin and aims to assist the Chinese government, with withdrawal of troops once others agree. The memo urges a general withdrawal and quick action by powers.
Washington reports Germany and Italy oppose Russia's proposal to pull allied troops from Pekin for peace. They also oppose Li Hung Chang as peace envoy with France partly in favor. Japan to withdraw from Amoy once order is restored as tensions rise. British ship has landed marines. Amoy siege deepens as Chinese burn a temple and natives flee.
Director Merriam of the census bureau predicts the final tally will place the United States near eighty million souls excluding Hawaii Puerto Rico and the Philippines. He expects full returns ready for Congress by December and notes that if reapportionment follows 56 additional members would join the 507 existing. The House chamber would need enlarging and about $950000 added for salaries and mileage.
Portland Maine August 31 a grand Republican rally will feature Senators Eugene Hale and Conn Litthefeld as lead speakers. A large gathering is also planned for Augusta that night with Senator J C Surrawe of Michigan as the main speaker. Interest runs high as audiences fill the venues.
Iron mill to resume operations after a revamp adding eight new furnaces at the puddle mill. Glasgow-based company Glasgow will conduct the revival and payroll about 40 800 puddlers are to be employed. Pore Bredhern rolling mill idle for three weeks and set to reopen next week. Myers & Co. announce a special sale on bore.
The Y. T. Cattle company dissolves after years of operation. The firm was organized in 188 with officers including E. Nagle John Ford Colin Hunter and Jaase Bergman. The Y. T. ranch herd and property are now owned by S. W. Allerton of Chicago.
The G A R favored holding the next national encampment in Denver and the boys wished to visit the Queen City of the Rocky Mountains. The effort required little work after veterans heard Cai a formidable corps. Mrs Carr, widow of the late Attorney Carr, was a noted civic leader of the W R O and Mrs Panule D Hardin of Denver was appointed secretary.
On a survey trip to Deg Miller in the mountains a party found a petrified man and brought it to town for display to friends.
James J. Corbett knocked out Kid McCoy in the fifth round at Madison Square Garden. Corbett expressed delight and said he might meet Jeffries or Fitzsimmons next. McCoy broke down after the bout and plans a boxing school. purse split was 31,000 for Corbett and 14,000 for McCoy.
Washington August 31 goods manufactured in the United States are being bought by foreign dealers at more than a million dollars daily including Sundays and holidays. July exports of manufacturers totaled thirty four millions according to the treasury bureau of statistics.
Advices from Europe state that Archbishops Ireland St Paul Kalin St Louis and Keane Dubuque will return to the capital in time for the Catholic University trustees meeting in early autumn. All board members except Dr Chappelle are expected. he is in Manila as apostolic delegate to the Philippines and plans to visit Rome in October to report to the pope.
Mrs Warren Richardson marked sixty one years of life with oldtime friends in her Cheyenne home at 2220 Caprio avenue. The gathering featured a cake with sixty one candles and a piano rendition of Auld Lang Syne as neighbors shared memories and a festive afternoon. Miss Nellie Nolan hosted a novel party on Van Lennen street with flowers, singing and a cake, hosted by four local youths and attended by multiple Cheyenne residents.
Miss Frances Manning hosted a Nasturtium luncheon at the Manning home on East Eighteenth Street. Guests arrived at one and enjoyed games music and refreshments with ten placed plates each featuring a fifty cent stick pin souvenir. Attending were Lucy Harris Bana Hazard Josephine Dillman Reltta Burke Bila Bergerson Willie Manning Miss Rose Brady Mrs Burke and Mrs Smith.
Labor Day planned with all local labor organizations in Cheyenne. Chatman Wilson and committee set speakers for the event. A football style match features the J D Tam of Denver against Cheyenne Indians at Boulevard Park Sunday afternoon with amateurs and seasoned players, first in Denver league standings. The J D team has defeated several rivals this year and will play the Indians again on Labor Day at 4 p.m. after exercises.
Collis P Huntington died suddenly at his Adirondack summer home. The estate was valued at about nine and a half million dollars according to an official report.
J Kabis proprietor offers French oysters in all styles at the Depot Exchange cafe. The item highlights a menu feature.
Miscellaneous sale notice fragment cites “low prices” and oil items but text is garbled. Mentions likely vendor names and dates unclear. Unable to extract concrete entities. best read as an incomplete classified line.
Special gale offered for Bahoo Shoes with prices at 1.00 per pair. The notice mentions stock items and a sale at a local stand. Unknown author signs off with casual talk and reassurance about a person named Ben Prenkin.
A fragmented advert notes sizes 2 to 5 for school shoes available at a local shop named BONS SONS. The legible text emphasizes durability and affordability.
Clarice Clark, badly hurt while couling cars, traveled from Rawlins to Cheyenne and then to Denver. His left arm may require amputation with slim chance of saving it. Ab Clark of Cheyenne accompanied him.
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