02 Feb 1903
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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1903
Page
1
Five men walked out of the Union Pacific machine shops in Rawlins Wyoming at 9 a m saying the machinists union had ordered all apprentices out as part of President Burt s week actions no surprise noted by local observers
Loose, fine flannels from Cheyenne and box calf shoes priced at two dollars and fifty cents are offered by The Cincinnati Shoe Co. The sale highlights discounted stock as described in the prompt.
Springfield Mass February 2 fifty thousand Krag Jorgensen rifles were sent from the United States Army to arsenals across the country. Commandant Phipps says the arms are for the national guard distribution, though outsiders hint at possible Venezuelan complications.
Washington says a compromise to ease tensions with Great Britain Germany and Italy would grant them preferential treatment for one month with 30 percent of customs receipts for that period. After thirty days all creditor nations would share equally as they settle with Venezuela.
A Venezuela dispatch notes a victory for evolutionists near Cuai sixty miles south of Caracas. The report, influenced by General Mattos and rebels, warns that Germany and Britain aim to aid the insurgents and a prolonged blockade could enable a coup against President Castro. The U S government fears Monroe Doctrine violations.
At Turner hall tomorrow night Ben Hendricks and his Ole Olion company visit town for a theater night. Governor Richards Mayor Murray and others will speak at 2 O clock as part of the event.
Governor Richards opens the Second Industrial Convention at Keefe hall with 160 delegates expected. Mayor Murray gives the welcome, M B Camplin of Newcastle responds, and Willis George Emerson will speak on Wyoming after temporary organization.
Important bills pass this afternoon as Sheridan backs a branch hospital and a Governor’s Mansion measure. A parole of convicts bill draws focus while veterans urge keeping the Soldiers’ Home in place amid early committee actions and ten new bills introduced.
Eight hundred Connecticut National Guard members are quartered in Waterbury for the trolley car strike as service resumes by Connecticut Railway and Lighting. Militia on standby. no trouble reported. In Washington, a House naval affairs sub committee begins drafting its Leasler bribery findings with a tentative draft due this afternoon.
Robert Edgar Vance, an actor of note, died in Baltimore after five weeks of continuous nosebleeds. Doctors failed to stop the flow despite every known remedy.
Jamon Parkingon of Newcastle was seriously hurt while riding and coasting on a hill when a runaway team collided with him. The article references a mixture of local names and scattered notices about contracts and building projects in Cheyenne and Wilkes-Barre, with mentions of bids and official offices.
In dense fog at Cloverdale Illinois the second section of the Illinois Central stock train collided with the fast section, collapsing the caboose. William Poteem of Marcus Iowa and Fireman Jackson of Freeport died. Twelve stockmen aboard were injured as the wreck halted services by Brigadier Pebbles and wife for the Salvation Army barracks yesterday and Saturday.
The Philippine commission establishes a leper colony on Oaliman Island. Ten thousand lepers will be housed with an equal number of healthy relatives allowed inland visits under guard. Leprosy patients are barred from marriage and must keep sexes separate.
This afternoon at 3 40 o clock the house passed a bill to establish a Sheridan branch state hospital costing 22000 by a 44 to 2 vote. The building may be brick or stone. A separate 245 vote on a gubernatorial mansion in the city carried 30 to 16 with 3 abstentions, adding 21000 to the prior 9000. Both measures are expected to clear the senate.
William H. Kelley yesterday assumed duties as clerk of the supreme court, succeeding R C Morris who resigned to attend to private business matters. The change reflects routine administrative shifts in the court’s staff.
A local shop showcases beautiful mohairs etamines buntings and a range of dress goods including Melrose Sicilians Alma and Snow Flake suitings amid the latest arrivals.
The following Wyoming postmasters have been appointed Almond Sweet Water County Walter B Allen Hulett Crook County John B Baxter Jubilee Concert Postponed On a count of unforeseen circumstances the Jubilee concert to have been given at Keefe hall February 18th is postponed
Carl from Sundance suffers painful burns after an acetylene lighting plant explosion at that place during the week. Whitaker child dies February 3 1803 in Morman Marerie infant child of Joby and Lisle M Whitaker memorial from residence on Tuesday at 2 PM. Ahivte collars and on dune the beat at the Cheyenne Steam Laundry.
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