23 Jul 1902
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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1902
Page
1
Constantinople reports the Turkish government cannot punish brigands who kidnapped missionary Aliss Stone. They claim the brigands came from eastern Romania and that release negotiations occurred in Bulgaria, so they say they lack jurisdiction to act against the outside group.
New York July 23 six Lipton filed an answer to David Barrie's suit for commission on tea and for arranging the yacht races. Lipton says he hired Barrie for 125 dollars per month to sell tea and that Barrie performed services in arranging the yacht races but was not promised extra commission. He says he gave Barrie a gratuity of 100 pounds.
Two children of William Weather were cremated in the family home after a fire started by a gasoline stove explosion near Cumberland Maryland early today.
Washington July 23 The government through the Interior department withdraws 900000 acres of land from public entry in Weld Colorado Sedgwick Logan counties and Cheyenne county Nebraska along the north side of the South Platte river. The move supports Newell the chief hydrographer in promoting a great reservoir to irrigate arid western states.
Mrs John France asked police to arrest her husband a soapmaker and father of six after he dressed in female clothes for 20 years and beat her when she refused to fund a dress skirt. She produced the clothes to officers.
Fort Wayne reaches a new record as Henry Beach's homing pigeon Gaybird completes a 1000 mile flight from Adeline Texas in eight days five minutes and thirty seconds. The feat sets a new world record for speed by a homing pigeon.
New York reports District Attorney Jerome returns from Colorado and New Mexico after his wife’s illness. He says he is greatly impressed by the regions and predicts a bright future for both states, expecting they will become among the greatest in the west.
Denver faces a union power struggle as the American Labor Union plans a local branch and shifts its headquarters from Butte Montana to Denver. Vice President Banks announced the change amid the fight with the American Federation of Labor drawing attention to this city.
New York reports Mrs. William L. Strong, widow of former Mayor Strong, may impoverish herself to aid her son Captain Strong who was expelled from the army and fled with May Yohe. He disappeared after robbing Yohe of money and jewels, with police in pursuit. Mrs. Strong paid Yohe $60,000 and vows to cover all of Strong’s thefts. it is said he took $160,000 cash plus bonds and diamonds from the actress.
In Chicago on July 48 Philip Henriol, son of wealthy German resident Henriol, killed himself with a revolver after his father refused further money citing extravagance. The incident occurred at the Henriol mansion as surety. Railroaders Go Fishing party departs for Dale Creek onboard a smiling morning crowd led by Ben Stimpson, O. J. Bradley, J. J. Pitageor, and Jake Snyder.
Washington reports a census bulletin showing 25 percent more farms since 1890, with total farm value at $16.67 billion and annual farm output near $4.74 billion for 1899. Land improvements, machinery, and livestock drove gains, while average farm size shrank as numbers rose.
A London high court official said the king will likely not return to London until the night before the coronation, then go to Cowes after the ceremony. Physicians fear he may never be as well, with a second operation only a matter of time. Cowes reports show the king wheeled on the royal yacht deck this morning as weather stayed favorable.
General admission seals to the Fitzsimmons Jeffries fight went on sale with a large crowd expected. management estimates about 60 000 spectators will attend. Betting favors Jeffries two to one. Fitzsimmons toured the town, boxing bouts concluded the afternoon, Jeffries played cards until 10 last night, and today included punching bag and light road work.
For rent or want ad in The Leader promises quick results while the Jeffries Fitzsimmons fight is due to be received by rounds Friday night at Ker Rigan’s.
At Ravenna Ohio July 23 an engine on a freight train exploded at the Baltimore and Ohio depot. Engineer Barnes had just mounted the cab and was killed. Fireman Cabbin and Brakeman Jones were badly scalded. The boiler shot forward about sixty feet and Cabbin and Jones flew about fifty feet.
London July 22 only about one fifth of House of Commons members applied for coronation tickets and peers are scattered at resorts fearing the event will be a fiasco. The Earl of Norfolk writes to notable figures urging attendance. London July 22 Premier A J Balfour said resignation of Sir Michael Hicks Beach does not signal an upcoming change in cabinet policy.
New York July 23 reports that anthracite coal company presidents authorize that no fixed restart date will be set. When mines reopen it will be a general movement, not limited to protected collieries, and operators expect miners to return to work in droves.
Dublin reports land owners with capital of 100000 pounds unite to counter the United Irish League. The prospectus blames the government for lacking support and calls for coordinated action. Arthur Hugh Smith Barry and Lord Clonbrock are named among the leaders.
A fire today destroyed the Continental Tobacco Company's factory the planing mill and railway cars in Owensburg Kentucky causing about one hundred thousand dollars in loss An engine spark was the cause of the blaze.
London reports a supplementary civil service estimate totaling over 500000 pounds with 250000 pounds for free grants to aid the West Indies sugar industry. The government also seeks 25000 pounds more for coronation expenses, bringing the total to 125000 pounds in revised costs. A separate Wichita dispatch notes a mob of about 100 driving a Blackwell Oklahoma Negro family from town and burning their rented home amid a history of exclusion from work.
A poem notes fame as a rainbow that loses its glow when viewed up close. The verse questions where the valor that charmed you has gone as the observer stands amid the scene. The Semler carries all the news at fifty cents per month.
A compact notice notes quick results from a classified lead giving landlords and renters fast replies. The item emphasizes rapid matching of vacant listings to prospective tenants or buyers in a local market.
A. A. Utley & Co. of Rock Springs Wyoming won the contract for eighteen miles of the Moffat road into the mountains. They must post a one million dollar bond and will be paid about thirty thousand dollars per mile. Work must be completed by March first, with hundreds of men and team crews needed for rock grades and challenging gorge terrain.
Oyster Bay July 23 Captain Mc Connel retired chief engineer of the navy advised the president on the clastic and geographical condition of the isthmus of Panama and its bearing on the canal.
Chicago July 24 American financiers plan an international bank with headquarters in New York and branches in Chicago San Francisco City of Mexico Havana Rio Janeiro and Buenos Ayres The bank to be named the First International Bank of America would capitalize at 35 000 000 Promoters allegedly include over two hundred millionaires The Mexican Trust Company operates in City of Mexico and U S branch openings await Rio de Janeiro Havana and Brazil banks first.
Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with possible thunderstorms. A central high pressure area covers the country east of the Mississippi with a trough from the Northwest to Arizona affecting the Rockies and plateaus. Temperatures near normal in the west and cooler in the east with scattered rains and several heavy falls reported. Local data: max 84, min 62, precipitation .06. Charles Bushcraft Jr., Observer.
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