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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1900
Page
1
In Cheyenne a promotion of Goda drinks and Gunther's Candies emphasizes refreshing summer comforts. The ad invites readers to the Goda Reception Room to beat the heat with flavorful sodas and confections, promoting healthful, cooling remedies and a soothing daily regimen.
Lord Roberts reports from Johannesburg on May 29 as General Colville’s Highlanders faced opposition from Ventersburg to Helbron with four officers wounded eight soldiers killed and thirty-two wounded. Rundle notes thirty killed and one hundred fifty wounded near Senekal. Communications cut and skirmish details near Griquland West emerge with British losses. Commandant Devilliers wounded. Boer casualties admitted as artillery fire spurs rescues.
In St Louis the governor insists all 3,500 striking car employees be recalled by the transit company, while a seven citizen committee seeks a negotiated return number and union recognition. The group urges adherence to wage and hour scales as a path to a satisfactory settlement for both sides.
A granddaughter of Queen Victoria, Princess Von Anhalt, travels to the United States and stays two months in New York incognito. She registered at the Waldorf Astoria as Courtess Von Munsterberg accompanying a lady in waiting.
The state department received a letter from Delegate Prynn of Oklahoma alleging that space for exhibits at the Paris exposition is being openly disposed of for pecuniary consideration to a third party in London. The issue has been referred to Commissioner General Peck of Paris for action.
A stock train engine second ran through a bridge south of Trinidad. Engineer Walter Lincoln and Fireman Phelan were seriously hurt. Many heads of wreck were killed outright and several others badly crippled. Superintendent Webb and surgeons rushed to the scene.
Latest dispatches from Pretoria say 10 000 Boers hold kopjes near the town. General Kruger is said to be at Machadedorp near Watervalboven on the Lourenco Marques road.
Mr Bipin Chan dra Pal the distinguished lecturer from India departed for home after speaking before the Comparative Literature society Barnard club People's Institute and the Unitarian Association in New York He was a guest of Boston society during the Liberal congress.
The state Free Silver Republican convention meets in Topeka to elect 89 delegates and alternates to the national convention on July 4. Webb McNeil serves as chairman and D C Tilleston as secretary as attendance is reported good.
Anderson Indiana June 2 Today is the great donation of the Working Men's Hospital Association composed of workingmen of all classes. The organization dedicates one day’s wages each year to the city charity hospital.
In New York on June 2 a competitive examination for the Cornell University scholarship was held. A large number of candidates participated, reflecting the value youths place on obtaining a college scholarship.
A London dispatch summarizes Rundie’s late war actions around Lindley. It reports 500 Duke of Cambridge troops surrounded, Rundie’s relief, and lists casualties at Benckal: 14 killed, 122 wounded, 11 missing. It notes a nobility dominated yeomanry corps charging $600 to join, funds aiding widows and orphans.
Churches schedule diverse services for Sunday including High Mass with orchestral accompaniment at St Marys and 10 30 am confirmations at Trinity German Lutheran Church. Pentecostal evening services, Methodist Episcopal morning and evening programs, and other congregations invite all to attend with topics reflecting biblical studies and local fellowship.
Eila May Clemmons sister of Mrs Howard Gould works in the Chinatown deadline in San Francisco. She assists in dispensing charity and comforting Chinese residents. She expected many Christian workers but found few present.
H. H. Clark a director and former president of several railroads including Union Pacific died in Asheville North Carolina at age 67 or 68 while in retirement He was known for probity courtesy and attentive service to railroad interests His death ends a career marked by intense application leaving a legacy in Wyoming and among former Union Pacific colleagues
A Sun Leader reporter visited Superintendent Park and former Superintendent Harris this afternoon. Harris explained the office business while Harris prepares to retire with a well earned rest. The Leader regrets his resignation and praises his courteous attitude toward reporters. Park, a respected railroad man, is favored by train and engine crews.
A London dispatch reports the departure of Kramer and high state officials from the capital on Tuesday night with crowds at the station weeping. The president remained sad but calm as the train left. A Mazeru dispatch notes Braban t has bent the Boers within five miles of Fickaburg. In Kentucky Sheriff Sutter plans to seek a requisition for Taylor's return, unsure how the governor will respond.
Washington reports Republicans claim the House action postponing the constitutional amendment grants them authority to combat factional evil and aids their campaign. Chicago dispatch says Harrison refused the governor nomination to remain Bryan's running mate, seen as strategic.
Mrs L B Bailey national organiser of the W C T U lectures at 3 pm Sunday at the Baptist church on The Home and on Monday evening at the First Methodist Episcopal church at 8 o clock. She comes highly recommended to Cheyenne and all are invited. Help wanted for nurse girl to look after an eighteen month old child a few hours daily W L Dresser Golden Rule Store.
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Ian Francison reports a rush to Nome with boats leaving Capo Nome gathered at the gold fields. Every berth was sold as vessels depart for Nome in the ongoing chase for gold treasures.
A Cape Town dispatch reports Pronehle at Barlebos fontein ten miles south of Pretoria. Boer commander in chief Louie Botha is said to be appealing French.
In Keonite Germany disturbances persist as three more companions of artwotry are ordered here. Captain Hows is reported wounded by stones thrown by a mob amid ongoing anti semite unrest.
In San Francisco on June 2 a report notes 2000 prospectors worked on a beach area near Nome in March until departure. The piece says prospects are good for a large revival or clone up of activity along the shore.
A bill amending the Sherman antitrust law was taken up and discussed in the Mo ee Por Rent three room house inquiry at 110 East Eighteenth Street.
George Travis, who was herding sheep for L A Gania, was captured near Thermopolis and sent to Lander jail after admitting to turning loose a flock and stealing a Guotue horse and a filled check. He faced a preliminary Thermopolis trial then a Lander jail term awaiting the next court session.
New York on June 1 reports a muddy race won by Ethelbert to finish 208 1-4 seconds ahead of Jean Bereaud Time. Ethelbert was the favorite at the 6.
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