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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1901
Page
1
Reports from The Hague claim Prince Henry remains secluded after public insults toward Queen Wilhelmina. Press attacks allege neglect and drunkenness, while the queen’s health and mood worsen, prompting fears of a dismissal and possible banishment by the Kaiser.
Domenica Parove and Giovanni Besalo, Italians, found dead from gas in a cheap New York lodging house. Two other Italians may die as the gas is believed to have been blown out last night. In Toledo, Mayor Samuel M. Jones resigns from the Toledo Humane Society board after its president denounces harsh punishment for abandoning children.
George Townridge alias William Keefe, gravely ill and paralyzed, is brought daily to the Utica court to answer charges of impersonating a U S officer and defrauding pensioners. He was arrested in Athtabula Ohio months ago and is now under medical care as his case proceeds.
A rush of buying orders from across the country sent cereals higher in Chicago trading. Shorts covered aggressively while bulls held firm, with the wheat pit experiencing the greatest activity as prices moved on strong demand.
A Boston commission merchant bought eight carloads of squash here before Thanksgiving and shipped them to Boston. The local supply soon ran out, leaving only 200 dozen held by a farmer asking two dollars per dozen, implying a retail price of about 25 cents each.
Judge Dunne ordered the release of Andrew M. Lawrence and H. F. Canfield, editor and reporter of the Chicago American, who had been jailed for contempt over editorials about Judge Hanecy. He ruled the case had closed and noted the articles were libelous though not entered in court records. He defended harsh public criticism as a duty and remedy of public life.
Trenton New Jersey December 7 Vice Chancellor Read heard the attorney general’s bid for a receiver for the Washington Co-Operative Bank of New York. A temporary injunction bars normal business pending a rule returnable December 17. Officials are accused of neglect and mismanagement. Assets about 62000 Liabilities 88000. Washington December 7 Indications point to congress expenditures and appropriations exceeding all prior sessions. The pension bill alone may total about 1350000 and total appropriations may reach two billion dollars.
Buffalo reports the trial of City Treasurer Gerst, removed by the mayor for alleged misappropriation of over 343,000 in city funds, has been postponed until Wednesday. Gerst plans to fight the case to a finish.
Kansas City dispatch reports two more of the Leavenworth penitentiary escapees captured at Linton Connecticut. The men are Turner Barnes a ten year man and Bob Clarke a five year man. Clarke was a revolt leader and helped hold up Superintendent Hinds.
Ottawa reports the bodies of Miss Beesie Blair and H A Harper were recovered after drowning while skating on the Ottawa River yesterday. In Philadelphia E G Matthew, president of the American District Telegraph, fell from a horse this morning and broke his neck.
Scranton December 7. Miss Harriet A. Keyser secretary of the carrel as sociation for the advancement of labor in New York spoke on the organization’s object and workings. Credentials committee reported after her remarks and recommended seating Charles Dold of the Piano and Organ union in Chicago and John H. Bolan of the terra cotta pressers of Amboy New Jersey. Little other business of note was transacted.
In San Francisco last night Yes Loon crept up on Wong Get and shot him four times in the back, killing him. Loon was arrested.
Archibald Banking Company in Cincinnati was robbed last night. Thieves secured $2,000 and shot a citizen on the lawn before escaping. No clues have been found.
The British steamer Durango arriving from Baltimore to Rotterdam reports heavy seas disabled her reversing gear. Crew notes include Engineer John Dunn visiting friends, Sam Bilis laid off with a sprained wrist, Howard Gauft laid off indefinitely, and mail clerk Charles Powelson visiting Sybille country. Other crew and local visitors are mentioned along with a new night clerk position for C. Taylor, a half back on the C. A. C. team.
The newest successful comedy opera King Dodo opens tonight at the Cheyenne opera house with eight traveling players and a twenty-piece orchestra. The noon train brought the large company and almost all seats are filled as audiences await the lively fresh musical comedy. All trains late due to a wreck at Margate and delayed connections at Ogden affect arrivals and schedules.
A railroad official predicts Cheyenne shops will employ about 1,000 men by spring as orders for 30 car repairers have already been filled. With 782 workers now, weather and rising traffic push demand higher, and repairs spread from Wyoming to Colorado divisions. Further increases may follow as business grows.
A large Cheyenne delegation will depart on train No 3 at 7 20 Wednesday to attend the State Industrial convention in Laramie. The expected party includes at least 100 attendees with several ladies. The trip over the mountains and through the Sherman tunnel promises two days of enjoyment for guests.
A freight train derailed at 1 am near East Margate Noeb due to a broken flange. Eight cars left the track, no injuries, but the line was disrupted as wreckers worked to lift and rerail the cars and clear the damaged track delaying No. 3 and freight service for hours.
Burlington railroad agent Del Holliday faced a humorous misadventure Thursday night after mistaking a Conductor Billy Mills home for his own. He entered the wrong residence, removed his rubbers, and stayed for about thirty minutes before explaining the mix up. A Classified note offers nicely furnished rooms for rent in brick blocks at Warren Emporium.
Samuel Lamma has been adjudged insane at Sheridan after threats to kill townspeople and will be sent to the asylum. Horse theft case bounds J J Franklin to Casper district court. Officers of J F Reynolds Post No 33 G A R elected for the year with Rockafield as commander and Smith as senior vice commander. Delegates and alternates named for department encampment at Rocky Ford.
Miss Susie Brady, a talented young musician, returned this morning from a month long visit with friends in Omaha, Nebraska.
A vintage ad touts F. U. P. Special or Leader cigars with a bold claim that smoking them will bring happiness and banish hard times. The brief copy mixes initials and brand hints in a punchy promotional tone.
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