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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1908
Page
1
Taft pledges to follow Theodore Roosevelt’s policies if elected and accepts the Republican standard bearer role in Cincinnati. He outlines positions on rail rates tariffs, trusts, bank deposits, military strength, and campaign finance, praising Roosevelt throughout.
New York reports President Roosevelt attacking the U S Court of Appeals ruling that granted Standard Oil Indiana a new trial and set aside a 329 240 000 fine. Officials refrain from comment while party observers weigh political impact for Bryan and reform legislation. Judge Grosscup defends judicial independence.
Pueblo Colorado reports the engine of a ore train jumped a high trestle at 7 o'clock. Engineer W. T. Thomas and fireman James Roach were buried in wreckage and killed by the boiler explosion.
Showers and cooler Wednesday and Thursday with fair conditions otherwise. Local data for the 24 hour period ending 6 p m July 28 report a maximum temperature of 88 and a precipitation total of none. W B Palmer, Section Director.
Fairview Nebraska July 28 Bryan arrived this morning after four days away in Chicago and Omaha. En route via Iowa he was greeted with enthusiastic receptions at several locations. Taft's letter of acceptance was read with interest and he may offer public comments tomorrow on Taft's utterances.
Chicago July 28 A daring hold-up at Camp Cuneo on the lake shore ended with a woman in a touring car pointing a revolver at two pursuing police as her partners blew the safe and fled with the cash. John Cuneo, owner of the hotel, was forced to assist before the trio escaped. In a separate note, the U S State Department reports Consul Leonard at Ceiba Honduras says President David cancelled consular exequaturs following political turmoil.
Tokyo reports Yokohama officials plan a garden party for about 2300 American officers and staff with a 26000 yen budget. A banquet at a foreign hotel and a Japanese dinner at a tea house are proposed as part of broader celebrations for the U S fleet expected in October. Other ports prepare similarly.
Dr. S. W. Peek, head of the southern inspection district and veteran veterinarian, left for the West after consultations with Commissioner J. A. Delfel der and Secretary George S Walker of the state sheep board.
In Chicago delegates nominate Thomas Hisgen for president by third ballot amid a chaotic scene led by J J Shepard of Kansas who tried to nominate Bryan. A crowd surged, canes and clubs were wielded, sergeants at arms escorted Shepard from the platform as officials void his out of order action. John Dally of New York also clashed with a cane incident.
New York reports Harriman and Kuhn, Loeb & Co. may gain control of Gould properties in a reorganization. Gould seeks funds and talks of excluding George J. Gould emerge as Harriman gains influence. Chicago dispatch notes negotiations since months with potential cross continental impact and rate control.
Miss Hadsel daughter of ex U S Marshal Frank A Hadsel of Wyoming wed Professor Hans Albert, violin virtuoso, through jail window with Rev Clyde Inman officiating. The ceremony allegedly invalid due to license issues, with Hacienda officials reviewing legality and possible voiding of the marriage.
The armored cruiser Milwaukee of the Pacific fleet, arriving from Puget Sound on July 24, has orders from Washington to proceed to Amapali, Honduras. The move follows unsettled conditions in Central America and signals a rapid response by the U.S. Navy.
Fayetteville Ark July 28 Dr L W Blanchard a leader in social political and religious affairs for fifteen years and J C Wilcoxson were bound over to the federal grand jury yesterday on a charge of counterfeiting
The United States Steel directors announce a regular quarterly dividend of 1% on preferred shares and 1% on common shares. The decision was disclosed in New York on July 24.
A blast at Dr. J. Alquire’s private hospital and residence in Pocatello Idaho destroyed the doctor’s home and nearby Lucient B. Gordon residence. Dr. Alquire was thrown into the street and badly burned. Four firemen suffered minor injuries while aiding in the blaze and rescuing the doctor’s wife and 12 year old niece. The explosion hurled walls twelve feet from the Alquire building.
Stockton Calif July 24 Former Governor James H Budd is seriously ill at his home in this city and his condition is described as alarming by his physician.
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