11 Jan 1902
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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1902
Page
1
An odd sales note touts tooth brush satisfaction for fifteen cents at The Palace. The cheeky ad implies value and suggests some brushes are harsher or nicer, highlighting playful consumer quirks in a local shop scene.
Mme Adele Prebeart a 72 year old Paris born noblewoman died in New York after a fall from wealth and status. Once tied to the French embassy and famed in Washington society she later lived in poverty with an old servant in a New York hovel surviving on scraps until death.
The pay car of the Denver and Rio Grande railroad was wrecked near Pueblo during the night. The safe in the car contained 70 000 dollars in currency to pay the men on the division. The writer plans to board the journey later today.
A London cable reports the American Tobacco Company arranging to acquire Henry Clay and other tobacco firms in the United States. London investors also aim to buy and consolidate Cuba's entire tobacco production, forming a company with fifteen million dollars.
John F. Pidcock president of the Northern Georgia railroad is dying here after an operation. His fiancee married him at his bedside this morning.
Pueblo Colorado January 11 Governor Orman told Star Journal reporter he would convene an extra legislative session next week.
Berlin January 11 The emperor will send his yacht to New York for the launch of the Kaiser's men’s yacht Prince Henry will represent Emperor William.
Annie Baudray shot Lizzie Gagnon then killed herself in the Amoskegg mills area. Lizzie died, Misa Gagnon is in critical condition. The incident described as a jealousy murder suicide over a single sweetheart.
In Munecle Indiana on January 10 the town known as the town without boys announces the Winslow bottling factory will reopen if good inducements attract youths. Scarcity of boys has forced closures and compelled businesses to hire men at higher wages for lack of younger workers.
A Pueblo family is in critical condition after consuming canned oxalis soup, with Mrs Kessemer believed unable to recover. In Milwaukee a new postmaster general Payne and his family left for Washington after an enthusiastic farewell at the depot.
The Palos Ville bank collapsed today due to the depletion of Muclid Savings and a downturn affecting Cleveland area institutions. Officials reported a rapid run on deposits and investigators began reviewing the bank’s liabilities and liquidity.
The native questions how to plow straight furrows across broad terrain in Kansas. He mentions latitude panels and longitude serine as concepts, noting unfamiliarity with Kansas. The Magnaman character responds, claiming the region’s fields pose a challenge.
Washington notes a busy session with the census department bill recommitted before adjournment. Senate commerce debates the Frey ship subsidy bill while the House weighs cost and method of a Pacific cable. President Ward forecasts cable to Honolulu next fall and Manila in two years with rates of a dollar per word to Manila and forty cents to Honolulu. The Schley matter nears a report on Admiral Dewey’s retirement while leaders push Cuba aid and tariff cuts on tobacco and sugar.
The Cathnessaire, battered by rocks off Vancouver, slipped from disaster as wind shifted just before grounding. Coastguard boats were launched and crew saved after the chains failed and archers were deployed, in Captain Ferneau’s view the Pacific coast’s most miraculous escape.
Washington January 11 the Carnegie Institution founded with a 10 million dollar bond transfer begins shaping its governance. The list includes Lyman J Gage Abram Hewitt and John Hay among trustees and the president of the US and other officials are named to organize on January 20.
In Omaha on January 11 a fictitious republic ends as officials including John Kunkel George Mitchell and Walter Tyndall are jailed. Indians Mitchell Tyndall Morris face charge after a mock separation at a saloon fueled by firewater revolvers and a short chase with Deputy Marshal James Allan.
New York Central offered bail for Whisker after the tunnel disaster arrest. The wreck blamed on the company was refused, but Lawyer Paulding’s offer was accepted. Whisker, in collapse, was cheered as bail was granted, with the company claiming he is blameless and promising a life position in the yards.
Washington January 11 Senator Hale has obtained a 50000 appropriation to build a naval experimental station long desired as an adjunct to the navy Previously officers relied on Germany and other countries for key experiments in leading naval features.
Senator Quay arrived from Florida and called at the White House today, spending half an hour with the president. He dismissed reports of ill health and retirement, stating he will serve out his term.
Admiral Schley will be presented with a magnificent gold loving cup by Knoxville citizens on the occasion of his visit on February 6. The ceremony marks a public tribute to the naval hero during his stay in the city.
Johannesburg January 11. The chamber of mines reports December gold production at 62 008 ounces, up from 39 000 ounces in November, indicating a stronger month for output in South Africa.
The supreme court decided the Parker oralty case in Parker's favor. Fannie Davin, a member of the Exalted Order of the Sanctified, placed under trance, claimed a vision commanded a forty day fast. The movement spread across the state with both white and black adherents.
Correspondent notes Assistant Attorney General Willis Van Dévanter’s long hours and golfing at Columbia links with Supreme Court justices. Senator Clark and family relocate to Normandy Annex. A C Campbell and family move from Cheyenne to Washington. Perry Heath praises the West, cites mining wealth in Colorado and Utah, and notes Senator Kearns’s luxury watch. Miss Lucy Gates of Salt Lake City, granddaughter of Brigham Young, gains notice in musical circles. Representative Mondell hosts a dinner and theater party as Bostonians perform Main Marian.
Samuel Salts berger of Van Wert marked his 100th birthday on January 11 with congratulations, said to be the oldest Odd Fellow in the United States.
The Leader Job Department offers a range of prepared stationery styles suited for rapid orders. Clients can select from assorted patterns and finishes to meet tight deadlines.
A surge in gifts at the Stockgrowers Bank boosts the McKinley Memorial fund as Governor Richards participates. Within ten minutes nine new subscribers are added, including Mrs K G Turner and Miss Julian Freeborn with contributions ranging from 0.05 to 1.00 dollars.
Washington dispatch reports Supervising Architect Taylor received Rawlins stone samples for the Cheyenne federal building. Iron Mountain stone may be deemed unsuitable or iron content excessive. Foster & Smith say Rawlins stone fits, with no extra charge. A full quarry examination will decide. outside stone unlikely to be used.
F L Galigher of Osborne and Galigher Boulder arrived in Cheyenne after a day of talks with Keefe and others who own clay near Won Mountain. He said many preliminary steps remain but overall prospects for a pressed brick plant in Cheyenne look promising with further inspections planned.
Fall tonight and Sunday with high pressure over the Rocky Mountain region bringing fair warm weather. Lake region sees a moderate storm disrupting conditions with rain or snow. Cheyenne data: 24 hours ending 6 am max 45 min 19 precipitation none. The rest includes a long McKinley anecdote from a Boston Journal excerpt.
Fragmentary OCR content mentions a wife and a neighbor with minimal readable detail. No discernible event, names, or structured information to summarize into a proper news item.
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