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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1902
Page
1
News from Saint Petersburg reports Finland faces famine as crop failures leave over half a million people starving. Bread from ground straw is their main sustenance and relief funds of several millions are pledged by the Rasalan government.
Ward's minstrels promise a premier Christmas show as one of the largest road acts. Christmas gift ideas abound at Dinneen Bros with dinners and presents. Goops for sweethearts featured at Buechner Boln's Ide lman Block. Durant's masque ball at Turser hall Tuesday night December 22 with Nagel's orchestra. New line of ladies' kid gloves introduced.
Dec 22 reports say President Roosevelt will accept the role of arbitrator between the powers and Venezuela. Castro signs acceptance. Italy and Germany pledge blockade roles. London and The Hague circles note possible court submission amidst sealed negotiations.
Washington chatter December reports a possible retirement of Secretary Root within months and a rumored Roosevelt plan to appoint Governor Taft as successor. The move would follow Cuba's independence and Philippine peace and naval reorganization.
The Southern Pacific Owl train wreck near Stockton California raises the death toll to 23 with three more Chinamen dying in hospital and four injured in critical condition. An official probe into brakes failure is begun as Roosevelt returns to Washington and Rear Admiral Wilds is ordered home.
The fishing schooners Louise Greary and Frank Palmer collided in a gale Wednesday. Twenty five men were aboard the two vessels. ten drowned and five died of exposure. The Manhassee arrived with ten survivors. The captain and five on the Palmer’s crew escaped in a lifeboat and rescued eight others. Three more men jumped overboard and two died in the freezing seas. The remaining survivors faced extreme exposure as the boats drifted.
London reports a serious accident aboard the big ocean liner Deuta chland as it burst a boiler while entering the channel. The ship must lay up for a month with losses near a half million dollars. One seaman died and two were seriously injured.
London reports the government formally acknowledged to Marconi the king’s reception of the first ocean crossing wireless message sent from Halifax. The inventor was complimented on his achievement and hailed for advancing wireless communication.
Syracuse reports a burning storage car on mail No. 3 from New York to the west. Only twenty or thirty of 700 or 800 sacks saved. Mail destined for Chicago and beyond. some for the Philippines and Fiji. Fire discovered between Peekskill and Highland. car burned at Highland station.
Washington Market presents its annual fat beef display enlarged for the season. Proprietors promise the finest dressed meats in the United States and a grand assortment of turkeys ducks chickens geese fish and shellfish. A full line of produce including peas beans lettuce onions and radishes will be shown. Open nightly from Saturday December 20 until after the holidays. Bresnahan Smith.
Cheyenne faces East and North Denver High Schools in a Tuesday night basketball game followed by a dance. In Norfolk the admiral’s coal supply from Dewey’s station continues with a regular collier service. two colliers will leave weekly from the port at Norfolk.
Fire in Knoxville Tennessee at 2 AM gutted the Knoxville Pants company building and other firms including Brown hardware David's commission house Cates liquor Broyle Mac Clellan Lackey farm implements and about a dozen smaller businesses. Property loss about 325000. two men killed in the ruins.
The Colorado Flyer derailed last night near Rantoul Kansas spreading rails caused the engine and coaches to leave the track. Several coaches rolled over and the mail car burned though no fatalities were reported and several passengers suffered minor injuries. Vanderbilt's condition improving in New York as of today.
Denver reports the state canvassing board adjourned to this afternoon to rule on contested house seats affecting Senator Teller's fate. A Republican majority could oust thirteen Democrats over fraud claims, likely leading to Wolcott becoming senator.
Saturday night Phillip J. Maxwell of McCoy Colorado and Miss Littie May McManus of Idaho Springs were united in marriage in this city.
Christmas bake sale by Baptist ladies on December 2 in the vacant store room on Ferguson street near Cowhick's. Mince meat sold at the Tea Store and E. B. Johnston's, with two weddings noted: Edward Russell and Amelia Palmberg of Denver wed today. Walter E. Johnson and Lena McCuen, both of this city, granted licenses for marriage. Bounty on predatory wildlife totaled 231 dollars last week.
Cheyenne win at Keefe hall on Tuesday night December 23 followed by a dance with East Denver and North Denver High Schools. Cheyenne Business College vs a picked team from East Denver and North Denver High Schools. Tickets 60 cents. Dance after the game. Notice to Holders of County Warrants from Cheyenne Wyoming December 22 1902 states warrants presented before June 1 1902 will be paid. interest ceases from that date.
A local retailer announces clearance pricing to reduce inventory levels. The notice highlights reduced stock to clear, inviting customers to take advantage of the sale.
Wyoming observer reports severe Arizona sand storms that bury two ranches to chimney tops and ruin vegetation. He notes trains fall behind on the Santa Fe and Southern Pacific while Union Pacific struggles with heavy traffic. Weather in Arizona runs hot while Cheyenne sees worse show storms.
John Coble from Bosler ranch arrives in the city. Homer Underwood returns from school for the holidays. Senator F B Warren and Dr L P Desmond plan Christmas visits. J A Van Orsted and state officials travel for business and official duties. Mark Chapman comes from university in Laramie to spend holidays here.
The ad for David Miller’s Jewelry Store at 1709 Ferguson Street touts Christmas presents with watches rings and silver goods from Gorham and other makers. It notes the firm’s long Cheyenne history since 1867 and promises varied stock with moderate prices and customer service.
A brief item notes a special Christmas dinner offer at Dinnheen Bros. The announcement highlights a seasonal program with dining options and a promotional feel suitable for holiday readers.
An ad copy promises engraving services and a wide assortment of gifts for all ages. It mentions a jewelry house at 161 Ergusgon Street with on site engraver and broad merchandise selection.
Walter Bolden, called the colored hold up suspect, was found guilty by a district court jury after a brief deliberation. Judge Scott will likely sentence him tomorrow. Bolden claimed Edge gave him a $20 coin, then another $20, before the alleged robbery.
The First M03 church sponsors free lectures for the winter season. The first talk on January 9 will be delivered by Dr. Gen Young of Denver, titled The Making of a Man. Articles of incorporation are filed for the Beresford Gold Mining and Willing Company with 20000 capital and the Zollverein Mining and Leasing Company with 10000 capital, to operate in Wyoming and Colorado.
The note invites readers to obtain a souvenir book of the Frontier celebration from Stinmon's Washed Figs Stuffed Dates Candied Cherries and Pineapple at Vreeland and Stone's offering a range of local merchants for purchase.
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