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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1900
Page
1
Crowds flood the Palace as the holiday bazaar opens in a grand display of anticipated gifts. The museum of Ohbris dazzles with a vast array of prices and attractions promising shoppers a memorable season.
Twenty women at El Dorado Kansas held an indignation meeting over Jessie Morrison the slayer of Mrs Olin Castle. A proposal was made to lynch Morrison and string her up at the nearest tree but no one stepped forward to lead. Morrison said she would not fear violence and would leave town when ready though friends soon divided into factions.
James Sheehan on his mining claim in Porcupine district shot his daughter who wore male clothing and was stealing gold dust. She said she planned to elope with a young nearby miner, prompting the fatal injury.
A Peking Times correspondent reports Li Hung Chang, urged by Russian Prince Ukhtomsky in Peking, telegraphs to the czar China's thanks for resuming civil government in Manchuria. The message, like earlier ones to Emperor William, claims to be from Emperor Kuang Su who is unaware of the communications.
A Vienna dispatch reports famine and disease in the agrarian provinces around Leutachau Hungary. Eight bubonic plague cases and thousands of typhus fever cases are recorded with mortality nearing 300 per 1000 residents.
Parliament prorogued until February. The queen’s speech expressed gratitude for liberal provision to cover expenses of the armies in South Africa and China. A war loan bill passed the committee of the state in the House of Commons yesterday.
Bridgeport reports a dam failure at Stamford seven miles from Bridgeport hydraulic works site. Initial word says thirty lives lost and heavy property damage but later updates reduce the danger. many remain missing and information unreliable due to no local telephone service.
At Malaga on December 17 the German training ship Gneisenau wreck left 461 aboard. One hundred ninety survivors are being cared for, with 271 missing and seven bodies found. Officers saved include Lieut Brendt, nephew of Chancellor von Buelow. Lieut Benninghaus was lost.
In Shamokin Pennsylvania nine hundred workers at the National colliery owned by Shamokin Coal Company struck this morning over an unpaid ten percent wage advance from the settlement of a major strike. The colliery is idle. In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania fourteen hundred miners were said to have acceded to demands of Foreman Morgan. In Indianapolis Indiana Governor Mount ordered Rockport sheriff to protect the life of Whistling Joe against a mob tonight.
General DeWet and a party of his force broke through the British line at Thaba Nohu after heavy clashes. Boer detachments to the north were repulsed.
Cleveland reports a major fire at the Brown Hoisting and Conveying Machine plant early morning. The blaze devastates the site, puts workers out of employment, and threatens up to a million dollars in property losses.
Dr Joseph Parker, pastor of City Temple, begins a six day experiment editing the Evening Sun in London. His issue contains religious news, Boer War reports, crime notes, and a prayer urging an end to gambling. He aims for a more newspaper like paper and urges a religious daily despite funding concerns.
Berlin reports the German school ship Genisena from Malaga foundered with about 100 drowned, while later dispatches claim 414 survivors. Officials note fatalities could total around 147 as inquiries continue.
A Chinese steamer near Hokow capsized after overloading caused a weight shift. Out of 409 aboard, 200 reportedly drown while passengers crowded the deck to view a man overboard, with many thrown into the river before rescue attempts could reach them.
Forces of Hoers trapped a party of Sra Baut's horsemen in the Seastrong district and forced 120 to surrender. Three British soldiers were killed and sixteen wounded, with 120 taken prisoner. Released prisoners from Nocrtgedacht headed Rue tenburg as Boer forces split, moving west and south.
The Hague December 17. President Kru ger replied to a cable invitation to visit Grand Rapids Mich saying he has no complete future plans and cannot accept now. He has moved into a private house suggesting a possible longer stay.
Washington December 17. The House suspended rules and took up special measures for passage. Appropriation bills were considered. The Senate received bills and petitions and spent most of the day in executive session.
The remains of the last missing Fredonia Normal School fire victim were found this morning and identified as P. G. Morris the janitor. The bodies of five girl students were found today in the blaze at Dunkirk New York.
Shoppers can buy Christmas slippers at J. Skins with a seasonal selection highlighted by comfort and value. Promotions run through the holidays as stock rotates and new colors appear for the festive period.
A thousand sailors and marines from China arrived in Berlin via Kiel and marched under torn banners through the Brandenburg Gate. They stormed the Taku forts with captured Chinese guns, received a royal welcome, and Emperor William declared the army and navy are one.
Washington reports President McKinley will call an extra session of Congress in March. The announcement came from a well connected Republican congressman known for accurate forecasts.
Grand Army committee in Boston hears a call from Orahoot Major Cook and Major Canady to set a travel rate for the G A R convention. The committee plans a decision this afternoon with possible relocation to Cleveland or Washington if Denver loses the bid.
A quarry of excellent building stone is opened on Dutch creek near Sheridan. The Burlington road is laying a spur to the mines. Stone will be used in building a new post at Fort McKenzie near Sheridan.
The Terne s Day Goods Co announces a twenty five percent discount on all Ladies capes and collarettes for this week only. Discount applies to entire stock from the store.
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