28 Jan 1902
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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1902
Page
1
The readable text presents fragmented phrasing about nature and standards lacking clear names, dates, or events. It reads like a garbled note with stray words, offering no concrete actions or outcomes to summarize as a news item.
Washington reports the senate committee backed the Hansborough irrigation bill for arid lands. The house committee approved a government ownership plan for a Pacific cable from San Francisco to Honolulu and the Philippines. The Lodge resolution to probe Philippine conditions was adopted. A department of commerce bill passed, though the wording noted Department of Commerce and Labor.
Syracuse January 28 The second section of New York Central Limited east bound struck a switch engine at Oneida station Engineer Dorsey Welsh of Albany was killed and Fire man Cahill of Albany badly injured Both engines were wrecked
Washington reports Admiral Kimberly, veteran sailor, died in the night after illness. An original member of the Schley court of inquiry, he served long on the Pacific station and commanded the flagship Trenton when ships were wrecked at Samoa. He was among America's oldest seamen.
Chicago January 28. Conductors and brakemen of the Chicago and Northwestern meet to demand a ten percent wage hike. They seek similar raises on railways across the United States Canada and Mexico. If refused a strike is likely. Similar demands already made to Santa Fe Union Pacific Rock Island and eight others. A fortnight will be waited before further steps.
London reports Balfour announced in the house of commons that a communication from the Dutch government on peace in South Africa had been received. General Kitchener’s figures for the first week show thirty killed twenty wounded 322 captured and fifty surrendered.
Report from Sofia says Mia s Stone and Madame Taiska and their infant were released by brigands and are en route to Constantinople under an Armenian escort, though this has not yet been verified.
Cable from St Thomas reports the people of the Danish West Indies are glad to be under the American flag and optimistic about prosperity under the United States, noting Porto Rico’s growth since becoming an American colony.
In Secretary Hay's offices tomorrow a preliminary organization of the board of trustees of the new Carnegie institution will be effected. Dr. Gilman formerly president of John Hopkins is prominently mentioned for president.
Denver reports Montgomery was elected speaker of the house this morning. The old organization was upheld with no new appointments. A house poll showed 46 to 15 in favor of the Bucklin bill as Governor Orman's message was read at the joint session.
Pueblo January 25 Lawrence Hex a Negro murderer sentenced to hang April 1 will appeal to Governor Orman for commutation to life imprisonment. Kansas City Missouri January 28 General Funston arrived in Kansas City under care of a local physician awaiting decision on a possible second operation after appendicitis.
Berlin observers note a remarkable display of German coolness as the Prince of Wales leaves for Sterlitz. Emperor William and young princes accompany him to the train while a quiet crowd watches. no cheers greet the English visitor despite affectionate parting and a ceremonial send off.
New York January 28 morning papers publish Andrew Carnegie letter condemning war as inhuman brutal and unnecessary in the twentieth century He faults England and the United States as leading offenders citing South African war horrors and the Philippine conquest as examples
Chicago experiences extreme cold with below zero temperatures all day following Schley's departure. Residents endure frigid conditions as wind chills intensify the chill.
In Des Moines a dressmaker stalled Mrs. Shaw's gown causing Governor Shaw to delay his Washington trip. In Harrisburg two bank robbers Kneiper and Rowe were executed for the Halifax National Bank robbery that killed cashier Charles Ryan and netted $8,000 in cash.
J C Thompson arrives from Denver. Van L Gilford comes from his Bear Creek ranch. Robert Carey returned from Usarey hurat. Laura Gustin travels to Lincoln Nebraska for school. State Senator John McGill visits Albany County. Boxer Jack Moran seeks another bout in Cheyenne. Mr and Mrs John Grieve and Mrs A C Thompegn return from Casper. Ranchers Matsop Nolan and Hugh McGee join cattle herd. Mrs W B Wine returns from Des Moines for health. Cheyenne Lodge No 3 calls a funeral service for Dr R B Grimes at 1 PM with M W order Attest
Admiral Schley reaches Louisville greeted by a large procession, band, and escort as a civic committee leads him through the streets. A Montana assessors association meeting in Butte plans to propose status changes to the legislature. Local weather outlook notes cold near Cheyenne with partly cloudy skies and a potential heat snow event Wednesday.
Baltimore January 28 noted pulmonary experts arrive to participate in meetings of the Maryland Public Health association at Johns Hopkins University to discuss new tuberculosis remedies, with emphasis on electricity as a cure.
In clipped dialect a speaker explains plans to bring Pickaninny Jim to the society for the prevention of cruelty to animals after Jim and a goat played roughly, knocking the goat toward Washington Star and sparking temper concerns.
In a terse exchange, bank officials discuss a shortfall after a cashier’s supposed miscalculation. The bank president questions the discrepancy and confirms actions to recover any missing funds. The dialogue hints at a corrective step and ongoing investigation.
A young woman rushing down Sixteenth street collided with a man and angrily snapped at his remark about wrinkling her raglan. Investigations showed she hurried to a costume shop to secure a masquerade salt for the Alerts annual masquerade on February 14 before a rival.
An 1902 Cheyenne missive urges city officials to favor Wyoming native stone for the federal building, arguing Bedford stone harms local quarrymen and stonecutters. The letters lobby Senators Clark and Warren and Congressman Mondell, stressing home industry and western labor.
The Journeymen Stonecutters' Association factions in Colorado and Wyoming urge Washington to ensure the Cheyenne federal building uses native Wyoming and Colorado stone. They oppose Bedford Indiana stone, arguing eastern imports reduce local labor and that home materials support quarrymen and stonecutters. Lawrence H. Fitzgerald, western states officer, to send resolutions to Congress.
J C Costello division store keeper of Union Pacific Wyoming division resigns after twelve years in Cheyenne. Effective February 1, A C Kingsford will serve as acting storekeeper pending appointment. Costello plans to enter mercantile pursuits and will maintain Cheyenne home and city property interests.
Miss Josale Luck and Mr Sidney Blout were married yesterday afternoon in Denver after traveling on an early morning train. The bride, from Waco Texas, worked at Cowhick dry goods in Cheyenne vicinity, while the groom is a Cheyenne surveyor. They will reside in Denver during a wedding trip and likely return to Cheyenne next summer.
A meeting of the Carnegie library building committee is held this afternoon to consider several matters including whether the contractor will deliver the library.
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