30 Jul 1902
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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1902
Page
1
President Mitchell left Wilkesbarre to deliver a series of addresses through the anthracite region. Relief funds have begun to arrive with fifty thousand dollars received today. The succor is timely as many cases border on destitution.
Chicago July 30 announced today that the great packing houses have formed a combination and from next Friday a community of interests will direct the affairs of the Armour Hammond Swift and Morris enterprises.
New York reports the Santa Fe railroad will grant the petition of trainmen for higher pay with effect August 1. Nearly 6,000 workers will receive wage increases ranging from five to fifteen percent.
Trinidad July 30 A southbound freight wreck occurred this morning at Seymour. Two engines pulled and one pushed a train that broke in two on a bridge. Engineer Leason leaped clear, sprained ankle, and was shaken. Twenty eight cars ditched, contents scattered in the gulch, one car of sulphur caught fire, hindering work nearby.
London July 20 The steamer Prince Alexander collided with the Banhinguan off the Malay peninsula. The Prince Alexander sank and forty people were drowned.
Reading Pennsylvania July 30 Benjamin Sauerwine digging post holes unearthed a partly decayed box containing 3400 dollars in cash. Denver July 30 Secretary Roward of the Western Federation of Miners sent Governor Orman an official letter enclosing resolutions demanding the retirement of Adjutant General Gardiner viewed as antagonistic to labor and noted as in office to aid political bosses.
In New York on July 50,000 Orthodox Jews joined a funeral procession for Rabbi Josephs. Lower East Side business was suspended during the observance.
Washington reports Major McDerby of the engineers wire the war department that constant danger and possible destruction loom during high water for about two hundred thousand New Orleans residents. Poor levee construction on the river edge risks washouts and a crevasse could cause immense loss of life and property.
In Louisville on July 30, barber David Bye shot his 11 year old son Carroll while insane and then killed himself. The tragedy left the boy dead and the father dead by his own hand, authorities said.
Des Moines reports a blaze consuming the Stoner Wall Paper company building with losses exceeding 60,000 dollars. Night watchman David Watt was found dead and Isaac Miller, guard at Long Shore mill, is dying from severe burns.
The Des Moines Republican state convention convened with the largest delegate attendance in years. Senators Allison and Dolliver and Secretary Wilson appeared on stage. The resolutions plank endorses popular sovereignty and corporate restraint while urging tariff modification to curb monopoly shelter. Nominations planned for this afternoon.
One sorrel gelding two years old with a BL on left jaw was picked up May 1st by La Paah and Tupper. It will be sold at the office of the justice of the peace Sam es H Becker at 1719 Dargunon Street Cheyenne Wyoming on the last day of August at 2 o clock PM AD 1002.
Denver telegram hoax claims typhoid epidemic in Colorado, including Colorado Springs and Manitou, prompts tourism panic. Western Union and Postal Telegraph deny any pass of such message. health boards confirm normal sickness levels. Several eastern hotel reservations at Manitou and other resorts canceled amid the scare.
Flood conditions worsen across Dennison and Palestine with fifteen inches of rain in three days. San Marcos town floods to three to five feet, washing away several small houses. Bridges and culverts wash out, crops damaged, and state fish hatcheries inundated amid ongoing downpours.
Detroit July 30 The state convention of Democrats opened with large attendance. Friction in Republican ranks gives Democratic leaders hope of winning and sharp contest for the governorship. Charles R Slight of Grand Rapids and Justine R Whiting of St Clair lead at noon.
Washington dispatch reports Cabolagan sources say islanders threaten trouble as Guevara, a former rebel general, was not made governor. Samar is described as the storm center of the archipelago amid unrest.
In St Paul Minnesota on July 30 a row boat capsized on Lake Jefferson near Nearva Tye. Three girls named Eva Frasken Mable Wells and another victim drowned in the accident.
Reports from Manila on July 30 indicate strict quarantine rules provoke dissatisfaction among locals. Observers argue the unrest is not the fault of the Philippines but stems from the administration and its punitive lashings, suggesting the policy itself fuels discontent rather than any colonial responsibility.
London reports final preparations for King Edward VII's coronation to occur in one week. Doctors say the patient will be ready and the king and queen will depart Cowes for London a day later, then return to the yacht after the ceremony. The event will be scaled to the monarch's condition, yet still a brilliant display, followed by a sea review of the British fleet from the royal yacht in August.
In Idaho Springs Colo on July 30 Gertrude Christler a 17 year old Denver girl shot herself at Mrs Frank Straubs home. She left letters to a Denver sister and to a married man believed to be the object of her affection. authorities think unrequited love prompted the tragedy.
New York July 10 The Standard Oil company issued a statement denying a London report of a gigantic cartel involving Rockefeller Rothschild and Nobel oil interests. The statement says the report was issued to hurt it and to mislead the public about oil supply control worldwide.
New York July 30 The Mercantile Trust Company of New York has financed the Moffat road from Denver to Salt Lake City It will take the entire 70 000 000 bonds to be issued for the construction of the Short Line by the Northern and Pacific Railroad Company.
A series of social visits fills the city as residents and guests arrive from Wyoming Nebraska Colorado and New York. N J Burnham Opal Wyo M Meyer Omaha and J Popp host visits while E 8 Robinson and Mrs Kasabee travel to Cleveland and Denver respectively.
Judge James H. Hayford of Laramie died at his home after liver illness. He was a prominent Mason and early leader in Wyoming, first master of Laramie Lodge No 3, and long serving in public life including justice of the peace and police judge. His career spanned law, journalism, and public service from Wisconsin to Colorado and Wyoming, with ties to the University of Wyoming and Laramie Sentinel.
New York July 20 Ten thousand people joined a steamboat excursion and picnic funded by William Devery former police chief and Tammany leader candidate for the ninth district Devery touted the outing as a sure win but it will cost him several thousand dollars Subscribe for The Leader.
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