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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1900
Page
1
The Palace invites crowds to a festive holiday bazaar packed with novelties and a wide array of appealing prices. The store touts abundant stock, elegant displays, leather goods, and candy treats, claiming unmatched value and variety for Christmas season buyers.
London reports a grim mood as the Boer victory at Magaliesberg leads to heavy captures of British troops. Kitchener and telegrams disclose 18 officers and 655 men captured, with more losses later revealed.
One of the severest storms in San Francisco history strikes the city with wind rain and thunder. Houses toppled tanks were struck by lightning and fire broke out with no injuries reported. Telegraph lines and poles suffer extensive damage as boats capsize and debris injures scattered residents.
William J. Bryan announces plans to start a weekly newspaper named The Commoner in Lingsin Nebraska. He pledges to defend the Kansas City platform principles, aims to study public questions, and seeks more time with his family while earning income. He will write and may lecture in college towns.
Still working for Denver. In St Louis on December 15 Chairman McLeod of the Western Passenger Association briefed Commander to Chief Ransseur of the Grand Army of the Republic on a one cent a mile rate for the annual trip to Denver next year. No conclusion reached and a Chicago conference planned for Monday. Audacious Robbery. Chicago December 15 The post offices reported a theft of about $1000 in stamps during a noon break in by a thief through a window at a postal scene.
James Donohue foreman with Iaver & Rio Grande railway died when a hand car carrying him and three workers collided with a train on a curve near Leadville. Donohue saved his crew by urging them to jump but perished in the wreck. He was 48, unmarried, with sixteen years of service, and previously resided in Salida.
Hood and Maxwell sold the Griffith mine to Hanna P Tweed of New York for 500000. The mine is among the district’s oldest and a heavy gold and lead producer. New management plans to hire day laborers and begin 25000 in development with Captain Yantse in charge.
A passenger gave birth to a boy on a Burlington train en route to Denver. Mrs. Mary Zellonic, traveling from Austria, delivered the child at 6:20 AM aboard the train delayed by about three and a half hours, arriving in Denver around 10:30 PM.
Washington dispatch reports the Senate read minutes and heard petitions while Robert W Wilcox was sworn in as Hawaii's House delegate. The House rescinded a war tax amendment for express companies, shifting the tax to patrons. A bill by Hopkins would redraw representation with several states gaining or losing seats. Gen Michael J Binger, 100, the oldest Confederate veteran, died in Dadeville Alabama.
M. P. Keefe, contractor, prepares to build several new brick houses on Sixterachami Munweil streets as part of ongoing prosperity. The notice also promotes The Silver Morn dining in a spotless room and excellent service at 317 West 17th Street. Subscribe to the Leader for 50 ota.
G W Allen arrives from Laramie and A J Hothwell from his ranch while J W Grays comes down from Wheatland. W H Harvey visits from Doug Thompson. many locals travel. The Golden Rule store announces a large shipment for Salida store halted by a smallpox scare. J F Jenkins advertises shoes and slippers. Baptist ladies plan an annual sale with supper at the Opera House next Thursday and invite patronage.
Berlin reports Li-It lo announced Count Von Waldersee commander in chief of allied forces in China will return to Germany in March.
The McKinley Club will hold its annual meeting on Monday evening January 7 1900 to elect officers and conduct other business. Buy Christmas clippers at J F Jenkins. Allegretti's chocolates advertised by Cahill Brothers.
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