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Newspaper

Cheyenne Daily Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1902

Page

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Cahill Bros Specialty Shop Ad

Cahill Bros. a specialty store selling exclusive Cholea Cigars and Tobacco. It features all the latest books and magazines.

Cholea

Tooth Brush Satisfaction at The Palace Store

Easy to get when you know where to look for it Fifteen cents will buy tooth-brush satisfaction at The Palace for the economical sixty cents for the extravagant. And various merges between the two depends on how much satisfaction you’re willing to pay for. Some tooth-brushes are the meanest things you can have bristles pull out or break off you don’t want to make a meal out of a tooth-brush. We haven’t a single tooth-brush like that in the store.

Palace

Arid Lands Reclamation Bill Reported in Congress

Washington January 21 The arid lands committee unanimously reports a bill to irrigate and improve arid regions including Arizona California New Mexico Wyoming Oklahoma the Dakotas and Utah Revenues from public land sales minus five percent for schools fund the improvements eight hour workdays and interior secretary oversight are set The bill aims to mobilize several millions for immediate development and no Asiatic labor will be employed Philippine tariff debate follows with Senator Lodge leading in support

Newlands House Hansboroughy Senate Arizona California New Mexico Wyoming Oklahoma Dakotas Utah South Wear Secretary of the Interior Congress

Bill to require air ventilation in mines for safety

Washington January 21 Congressman Lacey of Iowa will introduce a bill this week requiring five thousand cubic feet of air for ventilation for every fifteen miners at depths of one hundred fifty feet or more to prevent mine explosions.

Washington Lacey Iowa

Senator Was Wise Over Evanston Stock Manipulation

The text reports Major Middlemiss allegedly manipulated Evanston stock, seeking Senator Warren to join the company. Warren refused, avoiding involvement and becoming not a victim of the scheme. Middlemiss had been in Cheyenne before the company formed.

Ofl Evanston Middlemiss Cheyenne Senator Warren Warren

Political defeat leads to self-inflicted death in Louis

William Hoffmeister, ex supreme recorder of the Lesson of Honor and a prominent resident of Louis, committed suicide this morning at the Planters' hotel. Despondency over his defeat for reelection last night was given as the cause.

Louis William Hoffmeister Supreme Recorder The Lesson of Honor Planters

Venezuelan government gains ground in Caribbean revolts

From Willemstad Curacao dated Jan 20 through Mayuen Mable comes word that government forces won fighting on Saturday with Colonel Follenmayor and fifty men injured. Troops pursue revolutionists as reports also indicate the rebellion creeping forward on the island of Jaram.

Willemstad Curacoa Mayuen Mable Venezuela Peral Follenmayor Jaram

Denver Promoter Forms $2.6 Million Mexican Mining Company

Charles B. Flynn of Denver and San Francisco, who raised 22 million in London for Mexican mine securities, has organized a 2.6 million dollar venture to develop gold and silver properties in Parral Chihuahua. Flynn travels from London to New York en route to Mexico.

London Charles B. Flynn Denver San Francisco Paral Chihuahua Flynn Falls New York Mexico

Great Pittsburg Brick Works Fire Threatens Lives

A fierce blaze at the Great Rum bough Brick works in Pittsburg on January 21 endangers workers. Details are scarce as the surrounding danger and smoke hinder access. Authorities have not released a clear casualty or containment status.

Pittsburg Rumbough

Corpse Asks Whats the Matter in Embalming Case

Pueblo Colorado January report tells of Levi Bledsoe a consumptive who appeared dead to undertaker on Saturday. He woke while undressing and asking Whats the matter. The undertaker left and returned later believing death certain then injected embalming fluids. this morning his condition remains grave.

Pueblo Colo Levi Bledsoe Mr. Bledsoe

Bride Weds Spirit Groom in Ghostly Michigan wedding

Detroit reports a remarkable ceremony in spiritualist circles where Mrs. Sarah Williams married the spirit of Theodore Comstock, a late Michigan miller. The wedding was guided by ten guardian spirits withMrs Wilson acting as minister through a medium.

Detroit Mich Sarah Williams Theodore Comstock Wilson Mr. Comstock

President Signs 3100 Payable to Chinese Minister Found in Beijing

The president signed a check for 31 000 payable to the Chinese minister. The money was seized from the royal treasury in Beijing when foreign powers took the city, held by U S authorities awaiting adjustment of the dispute.

Washington Peking United States

Charles W. Green Dead In Rapid City

Special Agent of the United States Land Office Charles W. Green died in Rapid City last night. He came from Des Moines ten years ago where he was known as a Veteran and a Mason.

Rapid City United States Land Office Charles W. Green Des Moines

Humphreys Named Motive Power Chief for Chicago and Alton

Springfield Jan 21 Arthur L Humphreys longtime superintendent of motive power for the Colorado Southern railroad since 1893 is appointed superintendent of motive power for the Chicago and Alton railroad with headquarters at Bloomington Illinois confirms the change and outlines new assignment responsibilities

Springfield Ill Arthur L. Humphreys Colorado Southern Railroad Chicago and Alton Railroad Bloomington

Bayonet Tip Swallowed By Furloughed Soldier

James W. Plunket of Los Angeles reportedly coughed up the tip of a bayonet he had used as a cap opener. The Forty-fist Volunteer Infantry veteran, described as a dying consumptive, is expected to recover.

Los Angeles Cal James W. Plunket Forty-fist

Shimtown on fire near Wheeling with lives lost

Shimtown, sixty miles from Wheeling, is engulfed in flames as of noon. Several fatalities reported and rescuers remove bodies from the ruins amid ongoing efforts to control the blaze. In Denver, Democratic leaders pick Montgomery for speaker and commit to a solid vote against the Bucklin bill to avoid session delays.

Wheeling W. Va Shimtown Denver Montgomery Bucklin

Bank cashier Matteson arrested for embezzling funds

Herbert H. Matteson, cashier at the First National Bank of Great Falls, Mont, was arrested in Helena on charges of embezzling about 26 000 dollars. Investigators say the shortage ranges from 25 000 to 180 000 and involves bank deposits sent east for stock gambling.

Great Falls Mont Herbert H. Matteson Helena Natonal Matteson

Farm yields partial apple crop after hail storm

Ipoartiah reports Sir Joseph Wolla raised 400 barrels of apples on his farm two miles west of here. The second crop matured oddly with many trees bearing a second crop. The summer hail storm reduced the crop, though barrels from the orchard are still expected.

Ty An Joseph Wolla Sumer Wella Ordgarily

Hamilton club president denies Schley court inquiry talk

Chicago January 21 President Morgan of the Hamilton club says Admiral Schley will not discuss the recent court of inquiry while in Chicago and no speaker will reference the event. He adds the hero of Santiago will have no word to say on the subject.

Chicago Morgan Hamilton Club Schley Santiago

Garth Hanged After Clemency Appeal Fails

Albert Garth, condemned for murder, was executed in Kansas City county jail at 9 30 this morning after clemency appeals were denied. He faced the scaffold with fortitude and proclaimed his innocence. Blanche Bates resumes stage role in Detroit tour show Under Two Flags as Cigarette in Boston.

Kansas City Albert Garth Garth Boston Blanche Bates Detroit Cigarette

Policeman Shot in San Francisco Hardware Store

San Francisco police report Policeman Robinson was shot and killed by three masked men who entered a Valencia Street hardware store. The incident occurred early morning as officers confronted the intruders. News follows on investigation and potential suspects.

San Francisco Robinson Valencia Street

Prince Henry to receive special protection in Chicago visit

Mayor Harrison assured Consul Dr. Weaver that extraordinary precautions will shield Prince Henry from anarchists during his Chicago visit. Word that Emma Goldman is en route and Red colonies plan demonstrations prompted the request for heightened security.

Chicago Harrison Weaver Prince Henry Emma Goldman Reda

Devils in His Brain

Denver January 21 Ching Lee was sent to the city jail by police at the request of his fellow countrymen Excessive opium use has driven him to madness He yelled that feuds were on the sea trail and a stove fire was caused by devils from Chinatown His friends fear an illness rooted in opium and seek care in The Leader subscription.

Denver Ching Lee Carr Carney Chinatown Ching

Duties arduous and trying Taft ill in San Francisco

Governor Taft arrived in San Francisco on the transport Grant and is seriously ill requiring several days of rest before returning to Washington. He cites the tropical climate and his demanding duties as governor of the Philippines as a strict test, reports island pacification progress, praises native police, notes Samar and Batangas as remaining unsettled, and says he will stay two months before resuming duties. General Wheaton leads troops and supports prosperity efforts across the archipelago.

San Francisco Taft Grant Washington Philippines Samar Batamas Wheaton

Dishonesty Charged at United Mine Workers Convention

At Indianapolis on January 21 the convention opened with charges against President Mitchell Secretary Wilson and the executive board brought by Miss Millie Meredith. The floor erupted in debate over hearing the charges with a committee sent to locate Meredith and bring her to the hall for a late afternoon appearance.

Indianapolis Mitchell Wilson United Mine Workers Millie Meredith Miss Meredith Oe Meredith

Alban is Killed in Panama Harbor Fight

The cablegrams dated January 20 report fighting in the bay with Governor killed and unrest rising. Captain Mead notes the insurgent steamer Padilla attacked Lautaro, crew deserted, Padilla on fire and sinking, and Generry Alban reportedly killed. A Panama Railway cable confirms three insurgents and two government vessels sunk in the engagement at Colon.

Washington State Department Genreal Gudger Secretary of the Navy Mead United States Philadelphia Padilla Lautaro Generry Alban New York Panama Railway Company Colon Panama Harbor J. P. Shaler

Defense Funds Grow for Tom Horn Trial

It is learned that 6000 dollars has been paid by Horn supporters for his defense, likely a small portion of the total cost. Horn remains stoic and refuses social contact beyond his attorney, with a meeting expected in his cell tomorrow to discuss defense. A preliminary trial day is still anticipated this Thureddy.

Tom Horn Horn Tomorow Thureddy

Board of Charities and Reform Returns From Western Trip

The board plans to resume work at the state house with visitors including Hon. George T. Beck and Kelsey of Salt Lake City. Prof Beeler, state geologist, is handling accumulated office tasks after recent travel. Boulder Lakeview Oil company files Articles of Incorporation with capital stock of 100000, to operate in Colorado and Wyoming. State Examiner Henderson may depart soon for another official trip. F B Sheldon did not accompany the board.

George T. Beck Wyoming Senate Congress Engineer Kelsey Salt Lake City State House Beeler Boulder Lakeview Oil Company Colorado Wyoming F. B. Sheldon Board of Charities and Reform

Early Spring Plowing Underway in Big Horn County

The warm winter in Wyoming has led Big Horn County farmers to begin spring plowing. Ground is unfrozen and ready for early crop planting while residents report a early appearance of mosquitoes due to the unseasonably warm weather.

Big Horn County Wyoming

Trains Collide in Snow Storm Near Coolidge Kans

A blizzard at Coolidge Kansas caused trains 6 and 7 on the Santa Fe to crash. Three cars burned and traffic was delayed. One person was seriously injured.

Chicago Santa Fe Coolidge Kans

Letter Causes Death by Own Action in Kansas

The body of Mims Pearl Lanning was found in the Marais des Cygnes river. The coroner's jury theorizes suicide following a breakup letter from a young man ending their engagement. The note is believed to have induced her to take her own life.

Quenemo Kas Mims Pearl Lanning Mariay Des Cygnes Miss Lanning Hite

Cheyenne Residents Return from Trips and Health Updates

Mrs J M Newman is home from an eastern trip. Bartlett returns from Hartville. H B Kelly and Frank Benton went to Denver. J F Rossman returns from Lincoln Nebraska. Harry Nolan improving from pneumonia. Mrs Rath improved after critical illness. Mrs E W Stoke home from Ohio visit. George T Beck manager of the Cody Salisbury canal in city. Floyd Hollister receiving treatment in Denver and improving. Brakeman Fred Nash improving after paralysis. Special Agent Jenkins home from official state business. Dave Stone recovering in Denver after two weeks away. Charles B Weeks in Denver hospital for treatment. Joe Rudolph and L G Davis visiting Cheyenne from Wheatland and Saratoga. General Storekeeper Stafford of Union Pacific back after department review. Miss Irene Hammond returns from four months in St. Louis, greatly improved and glad to be back in Cheyenne.

J. M. Newman Bartlett Hartville H. B. Kelly Frank Benton Denver J. F. Rossman Lincoln Floyd Hollister Fred Nash Jenkins Dave Stone Charles B. Weeks Joe Rudolph Wheatland W. A. Patrous L. G. Davis Saratoga Stafford Union Pacific Omaha Irene Hammond St. Louis Cheyenne

New Colombian Cabinet Reshuffle Names Five Ministers

Bogota announces a new ministry lineup with Joaquin V. Valez of Magdalena becoming minister of state Francisco Fernandes named minister of war Jamie Cordoba takes over as minister of Anauco Abadio Mendez remains minister of foreign relations and other posts are filled as of January 20.

Bogota Senor Joaquin V. Valez Magdalena Francisco Fernandes Jamie Cordoba Anauco Abadio Mendez

Murphy Inaugurated as New Jersey Governor

Frank Murphy was inaugurated governor of New Jersey amid pomp in Trenton on January 21. The ceremony featured formalities and state honors as he assumed office.

Porter Jake Campbell Arrested Over The Uncle Tom Show Theft

Jake Campbell, a porter for the Uncle Tom show that played here last week, was arrested last night by detectives O'Neill and Connors. He denies stealing $150 from the manager’s security during the game night. The show is now in Canon City.

Jake Campbell O'Neill Connors Canon City

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