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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1901
Page
1
In Philadelphia workers of Union Traction decide not to strike by 503 to 129 vote. They demanded 20 cents an hour raise for ten hours and vestibule shelter. Company had refused. union had supported a strike, but members voted against it.
The Panama Steamship Company's steamer Ad vance arrived with the captain and crew of the three masted Boston schooner B. W. Young, which foundered off Cape Hatteras and was abandoned. The rescued sailors were in exhausted condition after their ordeal.
A severe blizzard sweeps England with railways blocked and factories shut, causing widespread disruption. In London and beyond, hardships mount as cold intensifies and orphanages struggle to keep vulnerable residents safe from freezing conditions.
Captain Dias Moren, former commander of the Colon at Santiago, cables from Madrid defending Schley’s victory while praising Dewey and stating Sampson’s superior command positioned the fleet. He argues Schley's victory honors all. In Texarkana, a local woman gave birth to five children four girls and one boy today.
Washington December 18. The senate held a brief session passing a bill authorizing a bridge across the Arkansas river at Fort Gibson. After routine business and a brief executive session, the body adjourned shortly before 1 o clock.
Washington reports a bitter battle over nominating Mr. Otero as governor of New Mexico with affidavits from postmasters and charges of serious nature. Protests and recommendations flood wires from New Mexico even as opposition reads strong toward reappointment. The president is expected to appoint Otero despite opposition, possibly pending an investigation.
New York reports a unique cooperative meeting between capital and labor aimed at harmonizing worker and employer interests. A six member committee drawn from finance, unions, and citizen leadership is to finalize details toward uniting the two forces, with figures like Archbishop Ireland and Senator Hanna showing active interest.
The steam er San Blas left San Francisco November 29 for Panama and was wrecked December 7 off La Libertad. All passengers and crew were saved. In Washington Schley’s counsel objected to court of inquiry findings. In Canon City two children burned to death and a third is dying after a house fire. Sheriff Seizes Exposition. sale set for December 20 to Chicago Wrecking Co. Philippine tariff bill passes the House 163 to 128.
A. A. Spaigh of Manville visits Cheyenne and reports he leads a fifteen man crew tearing down the public land fence under a federal court order due by January 4. He cites severe weather delaying progress and fears more storms could hinder completion.
At 11:80 this morning Rev H H McQuilkin united Dr Albert Benson Deering of Boone Iowa and Miss Jean Grahame Miller of this city in an Episcopal ceremony at Mrs J M Gilmore home. After the ceremony they will journey to Denver and be at home after February 1 in Boone.
Denver reports Governor Orman may call an extra session if Judge Riner rules against the state in the revenue case. A special session would organize a railroad commission to retaliate against the roads. Also notes Funston named brigadier general and Carnegie gift to Canon City library. Local weather overview included.
City council last night authorized building a two story corrugated iron point shop 18 by 54 feet on Eighteenth street with sidewalk restrictions. They also ordered warrants for mayor and council salaries and appointed a committee to procure an additional fire department team. A sewer bond issue of 16000 was scheduled for Friday.
A city council special meeting approved a 9,800 dollar sewer line project from Twenty-fourth and Evans to Maxwell and Seymour streets funded by a 109.19 mill levy on nearby property. Taxed owners include C W Riner, Mrs B A Douglas, J B Pollard, Mrs Isabella McNeil, Mrs Margaret Bradley, state of Wyoming, W G Shapcott, John Harrington trustee, and others with varying amounts. The project and tax details outline parcel locations and shares.
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