22 Feb 1902
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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1902
Page
1
A fragmented review notes a local store's display at a Vanlagen station with an art oriented exhibit. It mentions weekly materials and papers, plus a progressive stance and a previous fatty remark.
New York reports a nor’easter rain and snow delaying Prince Henry as crowds await the fleet. Wind speeds reach sixty miles an hour offshore while tugs and a reception committee prepare at the pier. A wireless exchange from Queenstown confirms contact with the Kron Prinz Wilhelm and Prince Henry aboard.
Mr and Mrs Hiram W Thomas of Chicago were refused passports to visit South African concentration camps by Secretary Hay in Washington. They planned to distribute money to aid camp prisoners but Hay cited Roosevelt's likely objection and said no application would be made to Lord Pauncefote.
The National Building association circulated to unions of carpenters masons plumbers and other trades urging appointment of a joint equal committee to refer all labor and capital disputes for arbitration and settlement without strikes.
Terry McGovern and Dave Sullivan will headline a 25 round fight at 10 tonight in Louisville with Fitzalmmons refereeing. Sharkey backs Sullivan while Terry boasts peak form and predicts a win, aiming for a decisive finish if possible.
Kansas City dispatch reports General Funston left today for Iola Kansas to visit his parents.
Mrs. Lotta Southworth awoke to a burglary in Balda Colorado when a man entered the Hale residence. She grappled the intruder after finding a purse with 97 dollars, was struck and choked but escaped as the burglar fled. Police search continues.
A waxaphone duet will be performed by the Fort orchestra tomorrow evening at First Capital Church. The services are described as helpful and open to all attendees who wish to enjoy the praise.
A devastating fire at the Park Avenue hotel and the nearby armory in New York leaves at least sixteen dead and seventy injured with damages around 750000. Victims include Norman Actor of Colorado Springs and Col. Alexander White with others from Denver Hartford Albany Chicago and Alabama. The blaze started in the armory drill room and dynamite in the cellar exploded as flames spread through the six story hotel.
In Waterloo Louisiana Mrs Boyton’s Angora cat swallowed a needle and thread about ten days ago. After a period of illness a veterinary exam failed to find the object. The needle reappeared protruding from the cat’s nose this morning and was removed. The kitten is now well.
London reports Colonel Park surprised the Boer force at Nositgacht capturing 160 men with all horses arms and stores. Field Cornet Joubert and other prominent Boers were captured. There were no British casualties.
Andrew Clark went to Denver this afternoon on business. John C. Gittings, a Washington attorney, is ip the city on the Okie case. John R. Mocken and Miss M. Mocken are visitors from Green River. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Henderson returned last night from a visit to Denver. Mrs. Charles Roy and sister in law returned today from three weeks with friends in Eaton Colorado. J. R. Mason, the Nebraska colonist man, was in the city on his way home from Wheatland. Frank M. Foote of Evanston arrived to take part in Masonic exercises next week. George Milne and wife of Chugwater, S. H. Hardin of Ranchester, B. Richmond of Carbon and Mia, Donald McDonald of the Two Bar ranch, are city visitors. Mrs. Dickson left today for Deanwood Texas, to be joined later by her husband and daughters for business. Miss Margaret Corn and sister Nan Corn and aunt Miss Flora Backburn arrived from Denver last night. Miss Corn is greatly improved in health.
Anna O'Connell accepts a stenographer position at Donzelman & Wellalia while Mina Margaret Bailey becomes a secretary of state stenographer. Both are students at Cheyenne Business College.
Indiana colonists who visited Cody Wyoming have secured land along the Big Horn river under the Big Horn canal and plan to return east to bring back more settlers. From all signs about 200 eastern farmers will take up agricultural lands in Big Horn county this year.
A carload of army horses for Fort Riley traveled through the city last night. J J Mahoney, a telegraph operator, is sent west to Lookout to assume charge of that station. Superintendent Park is on official business west. Three special soldier trains today boost passenger business and crews. Railroad Employes club members anticipate the new clubhouse work starting soon.
Senator Warren of Wyoming hosted a dinner at the New Willard in honor of Speaker Henderson and key congressmen. Attendees included Commissioner Hermann of the General Land Office ex-Governor Richards of Wyoming Judge Willis Van Devanter Assistant Attorney General Representative Mondell and C C Hamlin of Colorado Springs.
Mr. Stuart of Union Mutu Tite Insurance tells the Leader from Laramie that a report tying his company to Evanston policies in federal court is incorrect. He claims the policies were issued by another insurer.
A Fort Collins man claimed the Colorado and Southern is building a railroad north toward Cheyenne. Officials in Colorado and Southern say no such project exists and they have received no indication of any railroad construction or plans.
Chicago mayor Carter Harrison received a letter from William Dean Howells twenty years after asking for his autograph. Howells says Your letter of 1582 was promptly received but I have only just found time to subscribe myself, yours very truly.
Across cities from Southampton to Rome and London, dispatches report Marconi’s transatlantic wireless plans, bank conspiracies, railroad tech praise, and stock movements. Crimes include a bank heist sentencing and a severe assault. cultural notes cover Tiffany Chapel thefts and church debates on scripture in the Bible.
State Examiner Henderson returns from Denver on official business. The state board of charities and reforms met in the afternoon. Most offices opened briefly and flags flew at the state house and courthouse for Washington’s birthday. Charles C. Blake of Basin Wyoming named and commissioned notary public by Acting Governor Chatterton. The state board of equalization will meet March 8 to set livestock rates.
Emily Barnaby a Cincinnati girl who visited Teheran with two American friends describes being chosen to entertain the shah two years earlier. She details court life, her refusal to join the harem, her escape with a French merchant husband who later vanished, and her return to Paris with wealth and jewels.
Local chatter in Cleveland centers on De Wet allegedly escaping trouble by slipping through a chaotic crowd. The talk questions his association with the common herd and hints at a prize tied to the feud.
A round trip fare is offered from Growers Denver on March 4 with a final return limit set for March 10. Passenger must use the single fare for the full round trip. Tickets valid for travel to Denver and return within the stated dates.
A city notice from Mayor Jo Murray of Cheyenne Wyoming announces a reward for anyone providing information leading to the arrest and conviction of those who cut the wire fence around the lower titrat beds of Cheyenne water works between February 13 and February 17 of year 1002 and any future cuts.
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