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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1900
Page
1
The Goda Parior is a crowded Cheyenne staple with ample seating and tables. It tempts guests with glassware and ice cream, offering relief from summer heat to travelers and soldiers alike, promising friendly company and familiar service.
In St Louis the street car strike escalates with two more deaths, including police officer Dennis Crane and Charles Koenig, killed after a confrontation near the Southers electric car barns. Koenig was killed by Patrolman Maher as he sought refuge in a saloon. The officer died from buckshot wounds. the strike toll reaches seven in 25 days.
A major uitro glycerine blast at Charles Kelly's farm near Whipple Marietta Ohio claims five lives with four more likely dead. A go devil failed to explode a 30 quart charge, a pint glycerine squib ignited a fuse and proved fatal for bystanders. The crowd, mainly farmers, rushed the well and suffered severe injuries as the blast occurred.
Foreign troops guard Pekin as Chinese foreign office yields to the marines from foreign warships at Taku. They enter the capital to deter the Boxers while insurrectionists stay hidden. European and American forces reassure the peace element amidst unrest in the city.
In Douglas northern Cape Colony a rebel group surprised a British detachment on a Wednesday and killed sixteen, including Colonel Spence who led the force.
June 1 report from Landon notes Lord Roberts and Lord Kitchener as probable governors of the Transvaal colony with Kitchener favored. Randolph Wisconsin item reports T K Good killed his wife by throwing her into a well after a quarrel. bystanders freed the woman as the husband fled.
Iowa Governor Boles writes to James J. Russell predicting Bryan’s nomination and Chicago platform reaffirmation will defeat the Democratic Party and erase its influence nationally for years. He argues imperialism haunts the nation and urges conservatives to oppose a 14 to 1 silver standard pledge if Kansas City insists on Bryan.
A lightning strike during Byron Memorial Day ceremonies wrecked the town monument honoring 65 local soldiers. The shaft waist broke loose, the capstone toppled, and marble debris showered the street while the eagle statue remained undamaged. Crowd retreated to Gill's hall as the bolt struck.
In Buffalo May 31 evidence of torture used to extract confessions at the Erie county penitentiary was shown before Justice Lambert. Frederick Schreiber was acquitted after his lawyer proved he was kept in a dark dungeon with hands cuffed to bars for hours and threatened with Auburn prison if he did not confess to setting fire to a pig pen.
General MacArthur requests reinforcements for the Philippines and specifies regular cavalry. The War Department plans to dispatch three cavalry regiments to Manila within a short time. One regiment may be drawn from Cuba, while the other two will be formed from U.S. units, including the Sixth, with a third regiment yet to be decided.
London reports the war's end nears with Pretoria threatened by occupation as Johannesburg falls. Baden-Powell’s whereabouts spark rumor of leading the capital seizure while Kruger’s fate remains unconfirmed, with presidents said to be at Middleburg or Watervaalboven on the rail line toward Lorenzo Marques.
Washington June 1 Hale delivered a sensational senate address condemning Britain for spending millions to crush the South African republics and urged funds to relieve India. Wellington June 1 the house began considering a constitutional amendment to curb unlawful trusts in Congress.
Honolulu reports May 17 auction of monarchy relics drew strong prices. Kapuolan and Princes David and Cupid claimed items and withdrew some pieces. Kalakaua era regalia bought by wealthy Hawaiians. gifts from foreign governments deemed inappropriate to sell. Rock Springs case notes a minor who shot at a miner. self defense claimed. wound not fatal.
Ward Cola June 1. Low Gilbert, a miner, was killed in a tunnel of the Hig Vive wine thie morning. The accident was came by a premature explosion. His body was blown in was. Accurate adjustiog and gateh re pairing. 0. Miller, 1709 Perguaen ft. SUBRORICE FOR THY LRADMA.
The Grand Encampment Smelter project moves forward after a Denver meeting. The new company, capitalized at 400000 dollars, plans a 100 ton daily capacity and immediate construction. Officers include West as president Emerson as first VP Chatterton as second VP Boat as treasurer Hinkley as secretary with trustees McCaffrey Knapp.
Chief Surgeon Jonas of the Union Pacific, traveling via No. 4 in a private car, arrived in Laramie after Hanna where two cases of smallpox among camp colored workers were reported. Dr Stevens ordered two guards and a quarantine as Warren Rogers and Fred Frick were sent to Hanna. Authorities in Carbon county reportedly refuse involvement while several hundred are exposed and the disease may spread. Dr Hammond in charge seeks forty vaccination points.
A local shop offers engraved keepsakes for graduates at Buechner and Son's with options for personalized souve gifts suitable for friends celebrating commencement.
Classified notice offers a three-room house and lot for sale on monthly payments. Inquiry at 11 East Wieventh arrest.
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