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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1900
Page
1
The Palace greets holiday shoppers with a bustling museum of Christmas surprises and a superb array of prices. The article praises the store’s generous stock, appealing values, and wide selection, noting shoppers’ smiles and patron praise as crowds flood the aisles.
Harrowing dispatches from The Hague recount women entrapped by British soldiers in the Transvaal. Madame Hardus of Kimberley describes forcible removal, jail, starvation, torn clothes, and assaults. Carling Sister confirms abuses by troops, and reports from Chris tiana note multiple rages and a near murder of Miss Maggia Besters, amid patrols firing in Natal.
Eminent counselors discuss Porto Rican and Philippine cases as Attorney General Gross affirms the United States possesses authority to seize territory. In Chicago delegates from railway labor groups confer with Third Vice President Barr and General Manager Mudge of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe, seeking a solution to the current operators strike. The railroads deny ulterior motives while planning conference outcomes. President Dolphin of the Order of Railway Telegraphers notes the company welcomes the discussions in session.
A lone crank at the white house claims a plot to kill President McKinley Governor Roosevelt and Senators Hanna and Depew. Detectors are watching the named places as the story seems wild and unbelievable. In Michigan Governor Pingree's dinner included a sharp remark about people afraid of the cars.
In Chicago last night Police officer Ed ward Brady killed John known as Red Corbett after a hand to hand struggle in an alley. Corbett had just committed a hold up and had earned a reputation as one of the boldest criminals police faced.
The Centennial, a transport carrying troops to Manila, arrived in San Francisco severely damaged after a collision with a dinghy between Seattle, Honolulu and San Francisco. Passengers aided the crew, eight men baled water for hours, preventing the lime cargo from sinking the steamer.
Washington December 19 the supreme court heard arguments in the Porto Rican and Philippine cases. Edward C Perkins contended that cession makes newborns citizens. Lawrence Harmon argued customs on acquired lands are unconstitutional. Attorney General Griggs defended U S rights to acquire and govern territories under international law.
John Addison Porter former McKinley secretary. Body arrived from Pomfret by noon and was taken to Trinity Church for Episcopal rites. President McKinley was represented by Secretary G B Cortelyou as flowers from the White House were sent and Yale University observed half mast in Porter's honor.
Heavy fog caused a collision between two electric cars of the Huntington and Ironton railroad in Huntington West Virginia. The motorman was killed and ten passengers were badly injured.
Omaha detectives search for Eddie Oudpaog an payne a hair packer, who left home with his dog last night. The neighbor visit and the dog returned alone, leading police to suspect a kidnapping.
London dispatch reports General Knox has halted pursuit of Boer commander De Wet. About 53,000 Boers are in Cape Gorony and a similar force in Phillipstown, impeding Knox’s advance. De Wet with roughly 4,500 men is northwest of Ladybrand near Beeed tomer.
Paris dispatch reports the French government will return all loot taken by French soldiers in China to the Chinese. Loot cases arriving at Marseilles are being halted and sent back. Also noted is the West Point Booze inquiry, with the army court gathering to investigate the death of former Cadet Oscar Booze, summoning all first and second class members to testify through the week.
London reports a syndicate plans an English Channel casino near the three mile limit off Brighton using a miniature Monte Carlo setup. Meanwhile General MacArthur wires of Captain Montgomery D. Parker of the Eighth Infantry dying in Manila Hospital on December 19. Parker, born in Massachusetts in 1851, was appointed from that state.
The Red Line steamship Westernland, outbound from Antwerp to New York, was towed into Southampton with its propeller gone. A mistaken report misnamed the vessel as the Gthynland by the New York ship that arrived earlier today.
New Haven Conn December 19 Yale reports a $5000 profit from athletics the first since many years Walter Camp Yale treasurer announces the financial gains and the improvement in program earnings this season.
Washington report notes Mrs McKinley as guest of Mr and Mrs Charles Go Dawes at a Columbia theatre box party last night. Ian Toy performed marking her first attendance at a theater since moving to the White House. Guests included ex-Secretary of State and Mrs. Dawes and Mr and Mrs Raymond Patterson.
Licenses to wed issued to Frank V. Wright a prominent ranchman and Miss Minnie Gordon of this city. William Mayo and Miss Carrie Brown of Denver were married at moon today.
New Castle Pennsylvania December 19 Frank Stewart a local farmer collapsed after working two teams of horses in shifts from 3 a m to 10 p m He was taken to the Dimount asylum a rav ing maniac for mental care authorities say he pushed himself too hard chasing wealth and faced breakdown due to exhaustion
The Review of Reviews will be furnished with the Daily Leader for three months at a price of $1.75.
General De Wet led a clash through British lines at Thals Netu near Maseru on December 1. Reports say 30 were killed and wounded with several taken prisoner in the engagement.
A vintage ad promotes cigars pipes cigar and cigarette holders match safes and pouches from the Cheyenne Cigar Factory. It notes ready dress making at home or on daily outings and provides an address at 416 East Twenty-fired Street. Warren Mercantile Co. urges Christmas gift purchases and home made items.
Cars broke loose on the inclined plane of the Great Kanawha coal tipple in Mount Carbon West Virginia this morning. Charlie Nuckels and Andy Coleman were killed Fred oo colored was badly injured and others were seriously injured.
The American line steamer New York arrived at Southampton today. It reported passing the Red Star liner Rybaland off Bloug tow while the Ryfinland sailed earlier. A girl is wanted to care for a baby during the day at 2116 House, and Bumeau's advertises India photos inviting visits.
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