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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1908
Page
1
Snow storms paralyze Omaha Chicago and Kansas City on February 18. Omaha reports fourteen inches of snow and drifted streets delaying trains and livestock movement. Chicago endures a violent blizzard with seven inches fallen and fifty mile per hour winds causing many accidents.
The Seattle chamber of commerce sent a memorial to President Roosevelt and Secretary Root stating that a majority on the Pacific coast oppose any immigration law that would treat Japanese differently from Europeans. The letter aims to correct the impression created by a recent Oriental exclusionists convention in Seattle.
An explosion in the mixing department of the General Explosive company in Wharton New Jersey today killed three employees Joseph Hough David Utter and James Kevern. The blast shattered windows in nearby stores and homes and even shook Dover two miles away.
Philadelphia voters elected municipal officers with five wards showing heated council contests. Notable race involved Owen Wister challenging Charles Seger for the Seventh ward select council seat. Seger, backed by the Republican 20 organization, won by a substantial margin as usual for the ward. Municipal elections were held statewide in Pennsylvania.
Washington D C February 18 forecast for Wyoming calls for fair and warmer conditions Wednesday and Thursday with warmer air in the southeast. Local data show 24 hour period ending 6 pm February 18 with maximum 21 degrees and minimum 8 degrees and trace precipitation. W Palmer Section Director
All bowling records fell as A Wingler of Chicago posted 699 in singles. Tossettis of Chicago led the five man team with 2886 points, while Chalmers and Kieins of Chicago totaled 1254 in the two man event, breaking all existing marks.
Port au Prince Haiti February 18 leaders of a failed uprising including General Firmin remain inside foreign legations at Gonave refusing to surrender. President Nord dismisses his foreign minister M Sanon for negligence and Banon then takes refuge at the French legation.
Acting Mayor William Cole receives a letter from H. K. Frederickson of Omaha urging city bells or whistles to announce approaching automobile race cars passing through Cheyenne. The note requests public gathering points to view the procession.
J. T. Burns secretary of the Cheyenne Industrial club returns from Denver with plans to open a Wyoming publicity bureau in the Albany hotel lobby before the Democratic National Convention. The bureau will attract visitors from other states and promote Wyoming resources with literature distributed by an attendant during the convention period.
The American car driven by Montague Roberta passes through Ohio from Conneaut to Cleveland and Toledo today, with Toledo to be overnight stop before entering Indians tomorrow. The French car driven by St Chaffray trails closely and aims for Indiana next. Italian driver Sirtori plans a night run to catch the leaders, while Maas in the German car is at Erie, Pennsylvania.
New York on February 18 reports a rising influx of western and southern buyers now numbering around 6000 in the city. They carry orders for large quantities of goods for spring and summer trades and express optimism about a strong business outlook. Officials estimate spending could exceed 100 million dollars with New York jobbers over the coming weeks.
Lieutenant William Kennel in charge of the mayor's office received a gift from the Count and Countess Szechenyi for courtesies shown during their marriage license proceedings. Mayor McClellan granted permission to accept the amethyst waistcoat buttons shirt studs and cut buttons sent by messenger to the city hall.
In Havanos on February 18 the Diario Espanol, voice of Ultra Spaniel elements, claims Americans caused the Maine explosion to provoke war and seize Cuba. It asserts officers left their uniforms ashore to attend the funerals of the victims in state.
Chicago reports a plot led by Dr. Benjamin Reltman to raise an army and seize the throne of Servia. Prince Theodore Maxstrew, claimed Servian heir, aligns with Reltman and seeks finance from American wine merchants. Maxstrew resides in Iowa after a Chicago period with the Rock Island line.
A severe blizzard struck Chicago causing several deaths and many injuries. Surface and suburban traffic halted and downtown hotels filled as residents from outlying districts sought shelter. The storm began early, intensified through the day, and subsided near midnight.
Charles W. Morse former banker and ship promoter pleaded not guilty to a perjury charge and was released on 10000 bail. The indictment stems from an alleged 50000 loan to Bh. R. Thomas for which Morse testified before the grand jury yesterday.
Rock Springs Wyoming February 18 Clarence English and Johnny OKeefe both from Denver fought five rounds then Okeefe was counted out in the sixth. Disappointment echoed through the town as locals cried rotten and accusations of poor boxing hurt the sport here.
B Beemblonsom a former United States marshal was shot and killed at noon today on his farm three miles north of Oklahoma City by J Woodson a former tenant following a quarrel. The incident occurred February 18. Policeman reports.
Speaker Cannon receives loud applause as Boutell urges national honor for Cannon on the thirty fourth anniversary of his first speech. Cannon leaves the rostrum amid cheers as the House continues pension bills and census work. In the Senate, Stone opposes the Aldrich currency plan and Bacon warns of state bank losses. The criminal code revision is discussed.
Cecilia Peterson an 18 year old girl burglar admits to Chicago police she and partner August Zander 18 and Albert Prettack 16 burglarized more than fifty locations in twelve months. They were caught attempting to enter Mrs Gormaca’s dwelling. Peterson fled but was later arrested at home.
Fox Croft Mass February 18 The disappearance of Mrs Maude Woodbury wife of real estate owner Robert Woodbury ends as police find her body hanging in a door frame of a vacant room at the Exchange hotel Woodbury who once owned the hotel was detained after the discovery He is 52 and his wife 36.
Philadelphia February election focuses on Owen Wister who attends the city race and backs a Republican leader in his ward. Wister campaigns against Charles Seger for council, shouting honesty as his rallying cry.
Chicago reports confirm Margaret Wilson wife of John Wilson identified by a photo of her husband. She was crushed to death under a Northwestern train near Elisabeth Guliday when the incident occurred last night.
William J. Bryan headlined a Democratic banquet in Indianapolis with thousands denied entry. He delivered a forceful speech at Masonic hall and warned Democrats what must be done to win. he was the event’s sole speaker, drawing distinguished party figures from across the state.
Boston report details Mrs Aliee Gilman Hinckley seeking divorce from Lieut Harod D Hinckley citing bow legs and green eyes as the clash of temper and marriage. The Melrose society belle maintains their separation darkens a once favored social match on the South Shore.
Lima Peru February 18 a wireless dispatch from the fleet of American battleships under Rear Admiral Evans reports at 9 45 that the vessels are 360 miles from Callao. The message was received locally at 10 50 a m.
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