06 Feb 1904
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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1904
Page
1
In a Senate discussion, the phrase annex Domingo was noted as advocating that Uncle Sam should hold the item in question. The debate centered on national possession and strategic rights.
The Senate closed three days of debate on a $4.6 million loan for the St. Louis exposition and kept the provision in the urgent deficiency bill. Patterson of Colorado attacked silver agitation and warned against free coinage, while Mallory and Heyburn spoke on the Panama canal treaty. The bill for Porto Rico teacher transportation was advanced and the canal issue moved toward final consideration with discussion of Colombia and Panama. The session adjourned after an executive meeting at 4:35 p.m.
In a Machen postal fraud case two jurors received notes and a third letter was sent to jurors as the trial moved forward. Proceedings focused on the implications of juror communications and potential impacts on the case timeline.
Mrs. Martha J. Lorenz of Toledo testifies she signed four checks only at her husband’s request and without knowing their use. Geo F. Lorenz denies seeking Machen’s influence for Groff fastener to the postal service. Two jurors report letters urging jury stance. government and defense deny any improper influence.
Insurgents fired on the auxillary cruiser Yankee launch, killing engineer J. C. Johnson. Powell orders drastic measures to avenge the death and insult to the American flag. Johnson to be buried ashore this afternoon.
Hanna endures a severe typhoid bout with considerable concern over his condition. Doctors express cautious optimism about recovery as supporters rally behind the troubled figure amid ongoing health updates and silver linings.
Washington reports Senator Hanna is diagnosed with irregular typhoid fever with no organic complications. At 66, his weakness dominates his condition. doctors expect a crisis midweek and plan careful nursing while noting gradual improvements and potential transfer to Thomasville if stable. Roosevelt visited the Ariington hotel to learn of Hanna’s progress.
Washington February fifth doctors issued a briefing after examinations of Senator Hanna. Dr Osler of Johns Hopkins, who first examined him, met again with Drs. Rixey and Maguire. Following their consultation Dr Rixey released the statement.
A cipher revealed the locations of Bell who is sought in a mail robbery. Police urge witnesses to report any information leading to Bell's arrest as officials pursue the suspect across multiple jurisdictions.
Denver reports Albert E B Bell the self confessed mail bag robber is being tracked in the Ojo Caliente area by a postal official and two U S marshals. Bell escaped police earlier after being arrested in Denver and later fled toward Philadelphia and Europe with various sightings reported.
London reports on a draft Japan Russia treaty with seven articles including Korea protection and rail links. News from Che Foo says Port Arthur ice may hinder the fleet, while Vladivostock readies ships and coal orders surge for Britain. Cardiff coal demand rises as admiralty aims prompt shipments to Japan Russia and European navies.
The case brought by two Colorado National Guard members against George F. Kyner and several workers over an article labeling them ex convicts was dismissed for lack of evidence. The Record, Victor Miners' union paper, faced military censorship after district control shifted during a strike.
The death sentence for Frederick Arnold Charles Peters and Newton Andrews was not handed down due to an arrest of judgment petition before Judge Palmer. Attorneys for the convicts challenged the capital punishment law as unconstitutional. Testimony included B F Montgomery former House speaker. The court adjourned to Monday with ultimate Supreme Court review anticipated.
Washington February 5 Representative Hearst of New York introduces a bill to empower United States attorneys to enforce the act to protect trade and commerce against unlawful restraints and monopolies. The measure amends Section 4 of the Sherman act and limits labor unions. Sheppard of Texas pushes seeds for free distribution but the bill stalls in committee. A Union Pacific bulletin warns conductors to look out for tickets to Cincinnati and lines to San Francisco.
The article reports that the Gool Head of Bull Leader acts to calm traders and prevent a market panic in the cotton sector. Officials and brokers are quoted on stabilizing prices and assuring orderly trading sessions.
The New Orleans cotton market plunged 152 to 180 points early on February 5 as vast selloffs surge from unknown sources. Traders crowded Gravier Street watching frantic bids while bull leader W P Brown urged restraint, then Bid dynamics shifted to stabilize the ring with a partial rebound though prices remained weak at close.
The weather bureau warns of an approaching cold wave expected to hit Cheyenne overnight. By 8 30 a m the temperature remained steady with little change as residents brace for colder conditions.
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