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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1901
Page
1
Washington June 4 cabinet members with one exception favor avoiding an extra session. The president has not engaged in official business for 24 hours and is unlikely to today. A cabinet session produced a unanimous conclusion that no extra session would be held and a formal statement to that effect was issued.
Chicago reports Seth Abbott seeking court permission to pay pressing claims from Emma Abbott's estate and requesting four cents a day for newspapers. The hundred thousand dollar income is blocked by a tangled estate. In Wyoming, Queen Bee mine at Jelm halts work after a posted warning threatens miners, likely a hoax.
Logansport Ind June 4 Ohio Indiana and Illinois capitalists formed a million dollar corporation with headquarters to develop oil fields nationwide. Frank Wilkinson was named president.
The Tribune reports a London cable stating that war office authorities plan to hold Lord Kitchener responsible for the unsatisfactory state of affairs in South Africa. It also notes Kitcheners report on the Battle of Winkfontein, describing fierce fighting and a Boer surprise followed by British repulsion.
In Tron Mountain Michigan an explosive powder blast at the Chapin mine today killed eight men and left forty children fatherless. In New York Russell Sage donated $250 to Richard Murphy the ten year old editor of the Spectator who is touring the world on his own funds.
Two thousand medical men including eminent physicians and surgeons from the United States and Canada gather in St Paul for the opening of the Medical Association of America. Governor Van Zant welcomed the delegation as routine business began.
Bermuda reports the arrival of the British transport Armenia with 909 Boer prisoners and guards, to be followed by a Yorkshire regiment company. In Chicago the meat market rose with beef prices climbing, while a London dispatch notes Britain’s total China campaign losses under 700 officers and men.
Washington reports grave concern over Mrs. McKinley as Dr. Rixey notes no improvement after a sleepless night and a full physician consultation planned. An official bulletin later states no material change in her condition and the city awaits further word.
Washington reports state department hears the Chinese emperor plans a European tour next year with consent from the dowager empress. The move is viewed as cementing peace with major powers and includes possible most favored nation commercial privileges for the United States in China.
The yacht Constitution, defending America's Cup, was damaged near Bepton's reef after a gale. the mainmast broke and sails were lost. Tugs went to aid. the severity of the strain on the vessel was not yet known.
June 4 reports from Cleveland and Erie describe a major lake steamer race between City of Erie and Tashmoo from Cleveland to Erie. City of Erie led early, remained in front, and finished first at 2:20 pm, beating Tashmoo by about a half mile in the 1000 mile contest amid high excitement and a potential $100,000 stake.
Atlanta switch engine collides with a passenger train on a switch, overturning several coaches. Three bodies recovered, three fatally hurt, both trains burn. Panhandle passenger train collides with oil tank train. one serious injury expected, likely heavy losses. Alice Dana, 21, dies in Colorado Springs from consumption at uncle Postmaster Dana. Colorado Midland train derailed by rock slide. no fatalities, but delays. Swift firm bans profanity and tobacco during work hours after a recent strike over a cursing incident.
Old Point Comfort Va June 4 A large gathering of commercial travelers attends the Protective Association annual session at the hotel More than five hundred drummers from across the country are present Howard Peak of Texas advocates for the presidency and Portland Oregon is named for the next convention
Alfred Brink, a well known Lincoln society man, and Mrs. Mabel Walker tried to kill themselves at a leading hotel in Lincoln at dawn. Mrs. Walker died. Brink is in a precarious condition with slight hope of recovery. Walker objects. Brink is an agent for a prominent eastern publishing house and is said to be in Denver. They used cocaine and coal oil after an affectionate farewell.
A London dispatch reports Mrs Maybrick was pardoned from a working prison in May and left for the United States under an assumed name. Her release was said to be kept secret by officials and possibly influenced by King Edward. London officials deny the pardon today.
Promenaders on the broad walk watched the big British steamer Ranaldo run aground last night and slowly list then disappear from sight. The vessel, loaded with asphalt from Trinidad, sank with the crew taking to row boats to reach shore.
Frank Alaski who loved Mrs. Faia shot her dead then killed himself after learning she belonged to someone else. The young pair were about twenty five years old. Local society notes list returning travelers and visitors from Denver, South Dakota, Colorado, Nebraska and Wyoming, plus calls to Hartlewood and Dinneen stables.
A June 1 circular from Coates Bros of Philadelphia notes moderate demand for wools with many sellers reluctant to realize losses. Fine delaines fetch full quotes while half bloods and mid grades sell slowly at concessions. Unwashed wools in Utah Wyoming Idaho range from 10 to 15 per cent and Colorado from 12 to 18, reflecting cautious activity and lingering hopes for stronger woolen goods demand.
Miss Hichborn daughter of Admiral Hichborn and James G Blaine son of the statesman were married at noon in New York with intimate relatives present. The Blaines will honeymoon in Europe. The groom holds an editorial post at the New York Tribune. A weather tale follows about coffee bubbles predicting future weather.
Statewide report notes week average temperatures near normal with general rainfall over an inch. Heavy rains benefited crops and ranges with no damaging hail and plentiful water. streams high. Crops and ranges in excellent condition, hay outlook strong, alfalfa fields nearing first cut. Stock improving with some cattle fat enough for market. Big Horn County saw delayed rains improving ranges with June forecasts for good feed.
Centennial reports a week favorable for growth with abundant rain and warm weather. A L Foster notes water up but low by June 15 and stock in prime condition. Moore and Mandel describe good rains lifting creeks and grass, while gardens lag due to cool rains. Spring Hill records heaviest rain May 25 and alfalfa near ready to cut as feed improves. Embar: continued on Page Two.
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