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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1901
Page
1
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Washington, Dec. 2. Opening day of Congress drew a large crowd into the Capitol with no admission limits. Senators and representatives gathered by 10, handshakes common, Speaker Henderson arriving late. The chambers were freshly fitted, and the session opened with many bills before adjournment to tomorrow. The Senate learned of Kyle’s death and the House swore in members as Henderson was elected speaker.
New York reports Dr Hartzell head of the American foreign missions in Bulgaria fears Miss Stones death may be true while a Washington dispatch says Spencer Eddy with Constantinople notes Miss Stone likely alive and well.
New York dispatch reports a morning fire destroying all government buildings at Sandy Hook including the praying ground high stands. No injuries listed. Fire officials investigate cause as dramatic blaze sweeps the site at Sandy Hook.
Ernest Harding, the missing cashier of the German American bank in St. Joseph Missouri, returned today. He accused his wife and coachman, then eloped with Elvira Kennedy, hid in Denver, went to New York, and after a divorce from his wife, married Miss Kennedy.
Denver dispatch reports featherweight champion Young Corbett telegrammed sporting editor Otto C Moto promising to pay for Christmas dinners for all Denver newsboys and poor boys, saying he was once one of them. Also noted is the arrest of a notorious city thug after two assaults last night, with doubt cast on the suspect’s identity.
London December 2 The defaulting clerk Thomas Peters son Goudie, central figure in a famed Liverpool bank robbery, was found hiding at Beetle and arrested. He faced the police court and was remanded amid great town excitement. The scheme involved forged checks and a quarter of a million dollars, much of it spent at the race track. Goudie had less than ten pounds when captured.
The Hague December 2 reports Boer leaders believe negotiations are underway to halt the war in South Africa and secure a peace declaration between England and the Boers.
New York dispatch reports the Shamrock badly strained in recent races, jeopardizing its sea worthiness. If it had attempted the Atlantic voyage home this fall, crossing would have been unsafe. The vessel lies hauled up in the Erie basin with unknown plans for its future.
Washington reports the secretary of the treasury submitted estimates for the next fiscal year totaling 610 million dollars. This figure is 16 million less than the current year’s forecast and 4 million more than the actual appropriations. In Dublin, the Herald notes Lord Dudley will become viceroy of Ireland, ending the Marlboroughs’ hoped appointment.
Fire destroyed much of Denver City Hall on Saturday. City officers relocated to the chamber of commerce while work resumes in the old building. Administration of city affairs continues as best as possible.
Washington December 2. The defense for Mrs. Bonine charged with the murder of Ayers, the census clerk, began today. Hotel boarders testified she was a nice woman who wanted everyone to have a good time and attended hotel dances every night. Her bearing toward Ayers was ordinary.
The government sold the Danish West Indies to the United States for five million dollars. Mrs. Maude Balington Booth was stricken today while delivering an address in Colorado Springs but improved by afternoon. A San Francisco ferry boat collision on Saturday night initially feared to cost many lives, but only three deaths occurred and the missing are accounted for as the fog lifted and results clarified.
An upbeat advertisement urges readers to smoke Leader cigars and other brands like Pride C C F U P Special to feel happy, inviting subscriptions to the Leader as a result.
A passenger train in Guthrie Oklahoma was halted by the Parksburg sheriff who laid a log across the track to enforce a seventy five dollar judgment. An employee had secured the prior judgment and treasurer Mr Yarnmen of the railway, traveling with eastern investors, paid the amount after negotiation and the train resumed travel.
Leadville Colorado police arrest Charles Hart a popular young grocer after telegraphic orders from Tumwater Washington accuse him of embezzlement years ago when he served as city treasurer. Hart denies the charges and sits in jail as officials pursue requisition panels to bring him east for questioning.
George Gould and party arrived by special train to Galveston Texas for a look over the town and its terminals amid railroad gossip. They are touring the area and inspecting facilities as part of their visit today.
An order directs Superintendent Matthews to rate mineral and agricultural productions for display at the Industrial Convention, with shipments to be sent free from Orin Junction south to Cheyenne. Shipments should go to the Industrial Convention in Laramie this week if possible.
Washington reports on Gen. George M. Randall defending western posts like Logan and Russell while Alaska and Nome calm after earlier upheaval. Senator Mason recalls Wyoming practice as attorney and notes Roosevelt’s cadet appointments favoring sons of army officers, sizing future West Point intake.
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