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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1901
Page
1
Washington reports a surge in crimes against women with Elizabeth Shannon found dead near the city after a struggle. David Enge was arrested but held on insufficient evidence amid two more assault cases in the heart of town.
Pittsburgh reports a Southern Traction railroad car with passengers derailed on Washington hill after slipping its cogs and overturning near a large stable. Several passengers are seriously injured with two in critical condition. London forgery case Miss Josephine Hastwick of Philadelphia denied pardon on insanity grounds despite embassy pressure.
New York reports the German ship Flatbach which ran ashore at Mamotth beach in November was floated today after costly salvage efforts exceeding a hundred thousand dollars. In Manila an earthquake disrupted the city for sixty five seconds causing injuries and panic as Governor Taft and General Funston assisted at the hospital before Taft was moved to Malacanan palace.
A Rome dispatch to the Times and New York Times quotes the pope denying reports of ill health He says he works six to eight hours daily and that his duties cover the entire church The pontiff adds please say I am not dead yet and remains able to be at work
London papers largely approve the treaty revision with The Globe denouncing it as surrender and accusing England of surrendering national property for American friendship. In Washington the House opens debate on the Philippine tariff bill led by Chairman Payne. Gaines of Tennessee opposes, with a vote expected tomorrow and the Senate session brief.
A Cologne Gazette dispatch from St Petersburg reports American experts traveling through Siberia to study mines and resources as Siberian railroad windows open. Postmaster General Smith resigns. H C Payne of Wisconsin named successor. Secretary Long grants Schley’s counsel an extra 24 hours to prepare protest. House introduces two resolutions praising Schley and seeking investigation of his actions and reactivation.
In New York on December 17 the Arpucicles and the National Sugar Company cut sugar prices by ten points. Also on December 17 the second session of the peace conference between capital and labor heard addresses from leaders on both sides and was encouraged as likely to yield practical gains.
Miss Harriett Murphy, treasurer of the Kingsley House fund, was found dead with a pistol in her forehead in her fashionable Pittsburg home. A porch climber entered during a struggle, apparently before securing the loot, but fled. Police probe follows the high profile murder amid social circles.
Trains face slow progress through deep drifts with temporary delays, but plows clear cuts along the line. No. 5 from the east arrives late. several residents, including Dr. Deering and Mrs. Phillips, visit Cheyenne area as local social notices appear.
The North Platte library, run under Union Pacific patronage and the Young Men’s Christian Association, holds about 1 600 volumes and recently gained a 1001 gift from Miss Helen Gould for new books. It operates daily 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., with a librarian at 70 a month and an assistant at 25. Members pay 3 a year and enjoy baths and lounges.
Washington December 17 Republicans caucus to set 80 to 48 committee seats. Allison named chairman of appropriations Aldrich to finance Custom to foreign relations Frye to commerce Hour to judiciary Hale naval affairs Lodge Philippine affairs Mason Post Offices Wolcott replacement Simon chairs irrigation with Warren Wyoming Kearns Utah Dietrich Nebraska joins.
Baltimore Md Dec 17 Rear Admiral W S Schley informed Attorney General Isidor Rayner he is ready to take any action he advises Rayner expects to meet the Admiral in Washington today Rayner doubts a congressional probe and favors court action He says they will begin to consult this week A telegram offering 10090 for expenses was declined by the department
Special to Leader. The cabinet and President Roosevelt agreed today to appoint Robert W. Breckons of Cheyenne Wyoming as United States attorney for Hawaii and We’d. Robinson as judge of the circuit court there. Breckons said he will accept. Senate action expected tomorrow.
W S Robinson official chemist of the Union Pacific is visiting Cheyenne after inspecting the new purifying plant at Point of Rocks. The facility purifies 200000 gallons daily enough for thirty engines and Bitter Creek water supply. Additional Wyoming sites may follow but plans are not confirmed.
Dispatch received by Leader shows Robert Breckons informed of honor. He would accept if senate ratifies appointment. name to be sent to senate soon and expected to be approved. Breckons to succeed Col. J. C. Baird, who died in Denver while assisting the office. Leader cheers Breckons though Cheyenne loses a noted lawyer. Also advises Washington market poultry display for Christmas turkey.
The annual meeting of the stock holders of the First National Bank of Cheyenne for election of directors and other business will be held at the bank on Tuesday January 14 1902 at 10 oclock a.m. George Eb Abbott cashier Cheyenne Wyoming December 13 1901. The telephone number of the new laundry is 169 A.
An advertisement touts rich cut glass and finest patterns including decorated china, gilt clocks and candlesticks, pearl handled goods, statuary and art items, mounted canes and umbrellas, gold picture frames, Lewelsa Ware vases, leather purses and cases, and cuckoo clocks.
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