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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1901
Page
1
New York reports Maclay has changed stance after earlier defiance of a presidential order to resign. The Navy historian indicated he would likely resign later today if the president’s orders conform to civil service rules, ending his opposition to removal.
Washington reports the secretary of the treasury post has been offered to former Iowa Governor Leslie M. Shaw but no decision as of early morning. Shaw left for Washington yesterday and would not talk for publication. friends say he will accept. Queen Alexandria is reported improved but still ill.
Sir Thomas Lipton today thanked American friends aboard the yacht Erin for a magnificent punch bowl and stand. He also received from King Edward a cigarette case bearing the royal monogram. Separately, New York reports market weakness as sugar slumped four and a half cents from last night’s close.
A Canton Ohio gas explosion this morning killed two men and injured thirty. Three central buildings were demolished. In Connellsville Pennsylvania a large fire swept through the town with a brisk wind, destroying an entire square and leaving others ablaze.
Denlon West Virginia reports the town’s business section destroyed by fire this morning with losses around 100000 dollars. A separate notice announces a turkey raffle tonight at the Golden Beer Hall on the corner of Sixteenth and Eddy Streets.
The Philippine commission released its treasury report noting finances in excellent condition with over three million dollars available for appropriation. Taxes are readily gathered and money freely given as Americans seize Spanish funds totaling about a million dollars. The statement covers military and naval expenditures and Manila’s annual running cost, about a million and a half dollars, largely paid by the insular government.
Cripple Creek mine owners gift Cripple Creek miners two days pay and a five dollar gold piece. De Beers Mining at Kimberly reports 14 million dollar dividend with 34 million dollar output in the just closed year and an estimated 140 year life.
Washington reports a brief cabinet meeting with no major actions. The president discussed the rumored transfer of the treasury portfolio to Governor Shaw of Iowa with Secretary Wilson, who may stay to please farmers. Shaw is due in Washington tonight and will meet the president tomorrow, Christmas day.
Mrs. Grover Cleveland reports the former president is far from well and has not left his room for weeks, indicating a prolonged illness and limited mobility in Princetown Cleveland III.
Dr Grimes Jr returns home from a western trip J Fitzgerald visits Cheyenne Wesley Peters back from Denver Major Kendall of Glenrock a Cheyenne visitor Mrs S H Hill to Rawlins for holidays Charles Kuster from Laramie Ed F Stahle from a Denver trip Mrs Noah Young and sons to visit friends in Glenrock J Balderson to Kansas City for holidays Robert Carey from Careyhurst for Christmas Nellie Nolan arrives from the north to teach Tom Jay back from England two months Emerson Glafcke home for Christmas Mrs J M Cavey back from New England states Frank Gleason from Colorado Springs Mrs Frances Ollerenshaw sprained ankle traveling from Salt Lake City holiday visiters include Allan Laughlin Glenda M C Carpenter Laramie B S Ravenburg Evanston Dan Clarr Horse Creek G D Rinsford Diamond Corett Downey Laramie John Mullin Phillips Miss Agnes Spencer Douglas Edna Bennet Wheatland T W Gallagher Douglas Cheyenne visitors noted today.
President Rocaf and Prof Barrington discussed the Argentine Chile dispute. Rocaf stressed Argentine efforts for amicable settlement and accused Chile of craftiness to delay agreement. The British minister will report to London. Newspapers note powers ready to mediate, though Argentina delays judgment.
Advertisements claimed eminent virtue and charity at a church event in Omaha on December 24. The railroad magnate President Burt of the Union Pacific appeared as a pianist known for hidden talent and drew packed crowds with an impressive Tell overture.
Admiral Schley and his family are in New York for Christmas shopping. He refuses to discuss Miles Maclay Dewey or anyone connected to the Schley court of inquiry.
A Fillmore line trolley car derailed after breaking its cogs and plummeted down a steep hill. It collided with a street car, struck a telegraph pole, killing Miss Mary Killen and Mrs. William Mazie and injuring five others.
Deputy Game Warden Allison arrested six men at Salt creek for killing deer. They faced Justice Harrison at Fruita and were fined $50 plus costs each for their unlawful deer harvests.
An extensive catalog advertises rich cut glass, decorated china, gilt clocks, candlesticks, pearl handled items, statuary, mounted canes, gold frames, Lewelsa Ware, leather goods, cuckoo clocks, diamond goods, watches, brooches, buttons, rings, and a vast range of silver and optical music items.
The Union Pacific, after action by its land department, cancels the lease granted to Knadler of Laramie for ice cutting on a reservoir the railroad built. An ice contractor is halted by the sheriff. one woman is fined for trespass. Knadler plans to contest the cancellation, arguing the company lacked authority.
London December 24 projectors of the electric London to Brighton line announce 80 minute run over 47 miles with trains every 20 minutes. Manila December 24 Governor Taft sails for the United States. Washington December 24 President Roosevelt gives white house staff a turkey. Christmas tree gifts omitted. Trenton December 24 hardware trust filings seal ten million dollars. Chicago December 24 machinists strike nearing settlement after seven months. Wyoming January 4 1902 bid requests for governor residence site with title guarantees and 5 percent deposit. bids open display conditions. Cheyenne December 24 notice of Little Horse Creek Land and Cattle annual meeting January 7 1902 for trustees election. Cheyenne S: stock of fine Christmas goods advertised by Col in Hunter and Son.
Judge J A Riner delivered a Lyceum lecture at the M B church on the History of Constitutional Law. He showed deep study of medieval and ancient sources tracing from Magna Charta to the Declaration of Independence and the American Constitution, framed by war and legal evolution. The audience found the lecture engaging and revealing.
Joe Deitrick the Cheyenne youth who circumnavigated the globe with his uncle James H. Deitrick a wealthy mine owner will depart soon for Russia China or Alaska to take an import ant position in mines owned by his uncle The Deitricks own properties in multiple countries and may travel via San Francisco or New York with a likely route through New York to Russia Weather section notes shifting pressures bringing varied conditions across the central states with 74 degrees in Denver and a 55 24 thermometer spread and 0 12 inches of precipitation observed locally.
Washington dispatch reports Representative F G Newlands of Nevada gave a dinner to Western senators and representatives aiding an irrigation bill. Guests included Senators Warren Dubois Gibson Hansbrough and Representatives Shafroth Bell Mondell Sutherland Cushman Martin Reeder and Prof loon Meat. Buy Christmas turkey at Washington market with a grand poultry display and a fine assortment of Wyoming souvenir spoons at Buechner's.
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