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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1905
Page
1
A young man shoots and wounds the Procurator General in Finland authorities say. Police investigation begins as security around high officials tightens and citizens react with concern over political stability.
Helsingfors Feb 6 Sol salon Solainen Finland procurator general formerly Johnson was killed by a young man in a pistol duel. The attacker and Soininen’s son were wounded. motive appears political as the official backed the government. The killer, in an officer’s uniform, fired four shots in his private study.
San Francisco report shows grand jury evidence of police corruption with a bribe chain centered on a Chan Chung indictment. Foreman deposited 1350 in gold coin with Judge Lawlor. sergeant Hills allegedly took bribes to shield Chinese gamblers. monthly pay for officers ranged from 0 to 260 dollars.
Serious strike action in Mons Belgium has left about 16,000 workers idle as of February 6. Competing unions and local authorities reported the stoppage affecting major industries and transportation.
Washington February six. House opens debate on proposed railway freight rate regulation bill after weeks of hearings. Democrats oppose rules blocking amendments led by John Sharp Williams. Also confirms impeachment proceedings against Judge Swayne and discusses statehood bills for Oklahoma Indian Territory New Mexico Arizona.
Santa Fe reports Rev George F Sevier declares fearlessness toward opponents in a First Presbyterian sermon. He says an evangelistic crusade will wage war on vice in New Mexico, including ballot boxes, saloons, and dancing, after resigning in Denver amid church unrest.
Berlin reports a state of siege at Sosnovice with General Jedsxynaki in command and police superintendent dismissed. Russians describe heavy military action and a 40,000 strong striker procession forced German mining officials to march. German capital tied to Sosnovice firms valued at 5 million dollars.
New York detectives report a six inch glass tube with a rubber bulb containing a white powder believed poisonous was found in the room once occupied by Bluebeard Hoch. Johann Hoch, arraigned again, awaits extradition papers from Chicago. Police say two more Hoch wives have been identified, including Minnie Westphal of Jersey City, whom he allegedly married in 1898 and defrauded of $900.
In London a major revival led by Rev. Reuben A Torrey and Charien Alexander drew immense crowds outside Albert Hall, with thousands filling the venue and many turned away. The Evangelical Council president Lor Kinnair expressed delight as the event opened after a lengthy wait.
Ice blankets the smaller New England ports from Passamaquoddy to Narragansett while Boston and other major harbors contend with large floes endangering ships. A northwest wind and cold front threaten navigation worse than the prior three days. The Nantucket lightship remains stuck after efforts to free it failed, with the USS Hist assisting but unable to reach the stranded craft near Dumpling rocks.
Receiver Loesser filed a list of Mrs Chadwick's creditors with amounts due as known. Unofficially debts may reach nearly two million, but the claims presented total only 63511. Names include Ira Reynolds Cleveland Herbert Newton Brookline Mass and J W Friend Pittsburgh Pa. A January 17 meeting for creditor trustees is set by Harold Remington. Estate valued around 50000. anticipated payout not more than two percent after costs.
Chicago Slavs gathered about one thousand members to hear Ante Tresica Pavicica predict the collapse of the Austrian empire. The group named Slav Liberty Federation aims to extend support to their countrymen and broaden collaboration with American elites.
Charleroi Fab Feb 6 A general strike called by the Miners Congress begins today halting work at eight collieries and causing a partial strike at thirteen others while twelve continue normal operation.
Denver February hearing before the House Labor committee drew both corporate and labor voices on an eight hour law. Colorado Fuel and Iron opposed broad application warning of plant shutdowns, while Western Federation of Miners and AF of L urged protections and wider scope for workers. A follow up session was announced and drafts were reviewed.
Philadelphia on February 6 sees the largest anti vice drive yet, led by a large committee of Methodist ministers. They say police are not to blame for the vice and crime rampant in the city, charging mayor and officials with responsibility.
In Brooklyn New York on February 6 heirs of Samuel H Mellroy opened a suit against the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Railroad seeking 100000 dollars in damages for the opening of a street alley. The case highlights one of the largest damage claims in the area.
The Portland Mining Company held its annual stockholders' meeting in Council Bluffs on February 6. President Burns sought support from Stratton interests to avoid deposing him, while a credentials committee worked on proxies and a full report is promised tomorrow morning. Burns criticized Governor Peabody and Bell of Colorado mining for interfering with labor rights and faulted the board for not supporting a damages suit against them, which the board later dismissed.
New York reports John Quevedo a fifty year navy veteran. He served under Perry at Japan and with Farragut in Civil War times. Quevedo helped rescue Greely at Cape Sabine and later fought beside Dewey at Manila. He was gunnery instructor at the Brooklyn navy yard and storekeeper at the Davy yard before paralysis felled him.
Hasin Wye Jennings and Fred Buckmaster of Ten Sleep roughed George Hoyt days ago over a Ten Sleep schoolteacher. All three were suitors for the same woman causing a violent confrontation. Hoyt’s fate remains unclear as locals note the incident tied to romantic entanglements. The Leader 50 cents a month.
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