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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1908
Page
1
Washington December 22 the house ways and means committee finished hearings on the proposed tariff revision and a Republican sub committee began drafting a tariff bill. The measure will go to Congress at a Taft call in March with daily closed door meetings to finish the work.
New York December 22 Henry Crews says Governor Hughes appointed a Wall Street commission to investigate state affairs. He urges cooperation, predicts uncovering faults and defending honest bankers, while calling for tighter securities, corporate, and banking laws to aid the national economy.
A Cheyenne reader questions Wyoming state lawmakers compensation. He cites eight railroad passes issued to a member of the coming legislature and asks why passes exist if salary and mileage are paid, noting ordinary people pay fares.
Anthony Wilde faces trial for attempted assault on Beatrice Wella near Hartville. Jurors deliberated for hours before adjourning after 1 am with no verdict, hoping for a possible resolution when court resumes.
Pittsburg reports a merit photo showing a council member taking money from a decoy promoter as part of evidence for bribery charges. Tomorrow seven council members and two former bank officials face preliminary hearings on bribery and corrupt solicitation. No new arrests expected before the hearings.
Count John Meinrich von Bernatorf German ambassador to the United States and the countess with their daughter arrived today aboard the Hamburg American liner Amerika. The ambassador will make a formal flat visit to America while the countess has not been in New York for twenty five years.
Colorado worries report that the United States and the Speages active Sabrent preferred directors announce dividends payable February 1 totaling $160,066, with distribution set ahead of schedule and effective January 1, 1808.
At the Atlas theatre last night Miss Buchanan substituted for the animal act and impressed patrons with her violin renditions of Swanee River Home Sweet Home and St. Patrick Day. The trainer’s absence turned into a pleasant surprise as the crowd enjoyed the musical showcase. The act will continue as a feature of Atlas bill alongside Post Cibeon Qo and other performers.
Washington reports that pending the export commission’s findings, the agricultural department may authorize import of French peas and other alimentary products colored with copper sulfate. If approved, customs will admit virtually the whole French pea crop next year.
Tabulated bids submitted Monday for the erection and equipment of thirty eight new buildings show contracts probably awarded to Simpson Construction Co at 102426 dollars R W Bradley & Co at 199144 dollars Atkinson Bros at 55495 dollars Dalton & Sones at 154805 dollars Benreos Construction Co at 108400 dollars Healey Heating and Plumbing Co at 63478 dollars Carro Electric Co at 19685 dollars
Fire swept Herald Square theatre at Thirty-fifth Street and Broadway ten minutes before curtain close of The Three Twins. The blaze caused heavy damage to the building and sent actors into the streets in scant costumes. Audience remained calm as flames spread from an electric sign, with no panic reported.
Superintendent K D Stewart of the Laramie Hans Peak Railroad visits Cheyenne to announce May completion targets. He touts growing agricultural and mining prospects, says the line to Albany extends transport to Centennial and beyond, and promises a North Park Line reaching coal and mineral districts twenty miles from Walden.
Salt Lake City Utah December 22 The next national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic will be held August 9 to 14 in Salt Lake City Delegates and visitors will enjoy one of the lowest railroad rates for such an event The Western Passenger Association proposed rates from Chicago $43 St Louis $38 Sioux City $30 40 Kansas City and Missouri river points $30 50 and St Paul $40 40 with all points common to these cities at the same rate Major Hooper notes the Salt Lake Commercial club banquet to the G A R committee was among the finest of its kind in the West Commander in Chief Neglus projected 80 000 attendees next August
Los Angeles reports that new ore rates on the Tonopah and Tide Water railroad to Needles take effect January 24. They will unlock vast quantities of low grade ore lying on dumps and spur profitable mining at many mines, boosting output and profits in the sector.
In Flushing New York December the prosecution aired testimony from a character witness aimed at corroborating the accounts of the killing of William E. Annis in the trial of Thorptos J. Hains. The state expects about a week to finish its case.
A brief notice announces mince meat dishes prepared by Bila A. Reid at 414 West 20th Street for holiday meals.
Caracas dispatch reports a failed coup against acting president Juan Vicente Gomez amid Castro’s downfall. Conspirators planned to seize control after a Friday meeting led by Torres Gardenas, with arrests by Gomez ending the plot. A reorganization followed as Semer Paul was sent to Europe to resolve foreign disputes.
Report from Berlin notes Castro appears unaware of Venezuela events and a growing view says his power is broken. It cites alleged government silence and the lack of dispatches as evidence. A Castro court member mocks claims of Castro’s involvement in the Gomez assassination plot.
Mrs Emma Jackson a key state witness describes meetings of the Night Riders in Union City Tennessee with guards and masked riders. Fred Fehringer corroborates details naming at least 27 band members and recounts violence including whipping and masked raids. Garret Johnson ordered hangings to deter grand jury witnesses.
Miss Hazel Harding an 18 year old orphan from Primero committed suicide in a Trinidad room yesterday afternoon by swallowing two ounces of carbolic acid. Despondency over lack of friends and relatives and her social position is given as the motive.
Berkeley, Dec 22 Dr. Frederick D Taft third cousin of President elect Taft and Walter J. Watnon were believed lost on a hunting trip when their launch engine failed leaving them stranded for a time before they returned home today.
Local weather data for the 24 hours ending 6 p.m. December 22 1908 shows a maximum 44 and minimum 20 with no precipitation. Palmer Section Director Washington reports Wyoming partly cloudy and warmer on Wednesday and Thursday.
Bandits dynamited the safe of the State Bank at Hall's Sumac near Lebo Kansas and fled with about three thousand dollars. The blast damaged the bank building and caused a local fire alarm as investigators began work.
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