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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1902
Page
1
The ad proclaims a pharmacy practice built on modern chemistry and principles, offering compound K and Gla drugs and emphasizing doctor needs and reliable service. It stresses trust, long-standing position, and consistent counter service?
A Chinatown rough house in San Francisco erupted at a Chinese theater after a New York visitor drew audience ire. From curtain rise to finale the crowd formed gangs hurled objects, injuring many Celestials. Police intervened as actors officials and patrons clashed. by midnight the theater lay wrecked.
Baron Ot to Von Slechaeslar, noted for relinquishing German estates and seeking divorce, attempted self harm in Davenport on January 27. He severed an artery and gashed his throat but was found in time and is expected to recover. Authorities believe he is mentally unbalanced.
A large Maori meeting in Wellington New South Wales protests German landers on British troops. Participants regret England will not use 2 000 Maori to fight the Boers.
Governor Taft arrived in Cincinnati amid postponement of state celebrations due to the death of his mother. He plans to depart for Washington the following day to resume official duties.
Ardmore January 2 The three sons of David Water were burned to death in bed last night at Berwyn The origin of the fire is unknown Neighbors found the charred remains in bed this morning
The National Telegraphers Tournament is set for March 1 in Atlanta. President Roosevelt will be asked to provide a five minute speed test on 50 word material. The executive committee includes Carnegie Edison Marconi Eckert Mackay and Stone.
New York Jan 27 contracts awarded to General Electric to install three 10 000 power generators on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls. The project will reach 200 000 horsepower with eleven new wheels, signaling a major expansion.
James Bruce a lone miner was instantly killed when an elevator collapsed in a mine shaft at Leadvilly Colorado. The accident occurred in January with rescue efforts failing to save him.
Word from Constantinople says the ransom for Miss Stone was paid this morning and brigands plan to release her during the day. The report suggests imminent freedom but lacks official confirmation or details about negotiators or timing.
Jowa is ghilly reports a Des Moines corresp says Miss Jennie M Tupper, a stenographer in the law office of & W Mann, has been appointed a clerk in the United States land office at Evanston Wyoming. The dispatch notes General Plumer’s actions and local weather reports from Des Moines and London. The entry mentions a cold snap with temperatures around ten below zero and a wait for a later state report.
Wyoming World’s Fair commissioners will meet at the governor’s office with W.8 Ward of the St. Louis Exposition to discuss the mineral resources exhibit. David T. Day reports Wyoming aims for a first class Mines building display but requires prompt, energetic action from all involved.
Albany dispatch reports Bishop Burke from the cathedral altar denouncing the oath King Edward VII will take at his coronation. He argues the oath denies the divine presence in the Eucharist and insults Catholic subjects, urging Parliament to change the oath at once.
Frank Patado was fatally impaled by an elk while feeding animals in a large Oakland corral. Jockey Lewis Spencer aided in the rescue but Patado died within an hour after the incident occurred on January 27.
A House Public Lands committee reports Mondell bill easing proofs and affidavits for homestead preemption timber and desert land entries. It allows affidavits to be taken before designated officers anywhere in the land district, not only at the land office. Also notes timber and stone act entrants to have equal standing with other land act entrants. The same issue applies to Evanston Wyoming public building needs with plans for site purchase and construction to serve courts and officers.
reports indicate a Wednesday session of the supreme court will adjudicate several intriguing questions with expected decisive opinions. mentions visitors Senator Guernsey and Senator Nichols at the capitol and notes a national adjutant generals meeting prompting reorganization of the national guard affecting Wyoming's Second regiment. wolf bounty payments totaling 359 dollars were issued from the state auditor. filings include Articles of Incorporation for four oil and gas firms with Boulder Colorado ties, two of which are Boulder based.
An early morning explosion in front of the Murray Hill hotel subway entrance killed four and injured seventy five. Three dead and two hundred wounded were reported later by police. The blast sent rock and debris across Park Avenue near Forty Seventh Street and damaged the Grand Central Hotel. Police and fire units rushed to the scene.
The credentials of Senator McCreary of Kentucky and Senator Foraker of Ohio were presented to the Senate this morning and these gentlemen took their seats.
At 10 o clock the Supreme Court weighs Minnesota’s bid to file a complaint to block the Northern Securities Company over the railway merger. The case seeks to enjoin officers from controlling the combined railroad and flags the potential creation of a railroad monopoly.
Grand Junction dispatch reports Postmaster Price telegraphed Senator Teller that he had just seen the president and would be renominated today with Teller attending to the confirmation.
The Pennsylvania road announced a plan to build a second tunnel under the East River as an annex to the tunnel to cross from New Jersey to Long Island. It would connect with the New York New Haven and Hartford railroads to allow New England passengers to travel from any eastern point to the south and west without stopping or changing trains in New York.
Washington January 27 1901 saw the patent office report record activity with more than 27000 patents issued and cash receipts approaching half a million dollars both figures setting new historical highs for the department.
Heavy selling of May oats sparked a panic on the Chicago Board of Trade with prices plummeting from 44 to 39 amid persistent hammering to break the immense line held by Patten. Patten later supported the market as it rebounded to 43.
The state land office and post office should be erected with a suitable building funded by the bill. Evanston receipts for year ending June 30, 1896 totaled 4129.66 dollars. Committee recommends the bill pass and J A Breckons signs.
Admiral Schley visited the Winfield Scott Schley school in Chicago where a palms procession greeted him and girls sang See the Conquering Hero Comes. He praised American children and urged honor and honesty as handmaids of valor.
Denver reports a heated house fight over the speakership between former Speaker Montgomery and Pueblo representative Park. Governor Orman delays his address to tomorrow due to the dispute.
Frank J. Stewart was jailed in Trinidad after being caught passing forged Blaws & Bates lumber company checks at the Arcade saloon. The fraudulent instruments totaled $12.40 and $14.30.
Mrs James McGinley Mrs W T Hall Joseph and Thomas Lynott de cire thank friends for kindness and sympathy during their bereavement.
Arthur Roberts has been appointed postmaster at Afton in Uinta County Wyoming a local government notice confirms the appointment and location.
City residents include Hon C A Guernsey visiting J S McKay Albany county. Mrs Laura Wylie Chicago arriving to aid Miss Herrons Christian science work. Others: Louis Manewal returns from Colorado Springs. F A Rogers and Gus Johnson in Laramie. Ed Everitt back from Laramie. Duncan Clark foreman of J C Coble ranch in city. Mr Mrs Sanderson visiting relatives in Laramie. EB Williams trainmaster of Oregon Short Line visiting city. Miss Hazel Dickson returns from Valparaisohealth course. Thomas Joe Lynott attend funeral of mother Mrs Peter Lynott. Dr J Chepholm Evanston A J Diggett Saratoga G O Hale Rawlins Cheyenne visitors. Mrs Charles Griffin and child back from extended visit in Laramie. Miss Alice Sheldon daughter of Ben Sheldon Lander visiting Courant family. Sheldon has visit to New York last four months. Misa Sheldon deputy county clerk of Free.
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