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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1901
Page
1
Richard Hay den Moulton, famed for a midnight shooting at a New York restaurant involving an actress, was released on his own recognizance as Dingwell and his friend declined to press charges. He had been in poor health amid heavy tobacco and absinthe use and is said to be the son of a prominent southern family.
The Constitution towed to Bristol with a broken mast and wrecked appearance. Sir Thomas Lipton sent sympathy, citing experience with similar incidents. In New York, Adeline Adler married Moses Victorson and will retire from acting. In Aurora, Missouri, Mrs. Stallion allegedly murdered her 16 year old daughter Alice per her son's confession, with unconfirmed reports of lynching.
In St Bieux France on June 5, nearly all families mourn the loss of five fishing boats that sailed to Icelandic waters over two months ago. No word has come, and it is believed they were destroyed by a mid April tornado. The crews totaled 117 men and are presumed dead.
A Peking dispatch reports the forbidden city being consumed by a large fire with great excitement. American and Japanese troops guard the affected quarter as details remain scarce.
Washington reports the Taft gubernatorial inauguration of the Philippine archipelago may not occur before August. Attendees may include Adjutant General Corbin Inspector General Brickenridge Surgeon General Sternburg and Commissary General Weston after their inspection tour. The Little Liar reports Sage gift to Murphy questioned as youthful fantasy.
Fair and cool for tonight and Thursday. A storm centered over Iowa brings rain to the Dakotas Iowa and central and upper Mississippi valley with Gulf coast rain. Heavy rain totals include St Louis 2.28 inches Omaha 1.30 New Orleans 1.52 inches. High pressure brings cooler weather from the Dakotas to the Pacific coast with 5 to 20 degree below normal temperatures. Local 24 hour data show high 67 low 88 with no precipitation.
London reports excitement as American former secretary of the navy wins the Derby with Volodyovski. Jockey Lester Reiff leads the horse to victory before ten thousand spectators, with Willliam III and Veronese in second and third. The horse, bought by Mr. Whitney, is an English-bred colt. record time of 2 40 1 2 reported next day.
Havana reports that the constitutional convention will again decline the Platt amendment a radical faction denounces US influence. In Chicago, John Reis a wiper at the round house was crushed between walls as an engine tender moved. he survived with non serious injuries. Edward Kimball, famed church debt raiser, died in Chicago.
Beaverton Mich June 5 William Arnell a prosperous businessman shot and killed his young daughter this morning He also fatally wounded his wife and sister Authorities attribute the tragedy to apparent mental derangement with no clear motive known at this time The incident stunned the community and raised concerns over family safety and mental health.
A large powder magazine at Mare Island exploded this morning destroying over two hundred tons of smokeless powder and causing a fire. Loss exceeds a quarter of a million dollars with no fatalities. The fire continues but no alarm is feared.
Washington bulletin reports Mrs. McKinley’s condition unchanged as a noon consultation is planned. The president will skip the Pan American exposition and cannot leave Washington for forty eight hours next week. all engagements for the month are cancelled.
Anna Clark fourteen year old daughter of Editor Clark of the Silver Standard was fatally crushed when she was caught between two piles of falling lumber at Georgetown on June 5.
Dr. Kirk Stanley was released after a chemical analysis found no poison in Father Phillips's stomach. The Pennsylvania priest was found dead in his room earlier.
The Ogden estate heirs plan to begin proceedings to seize several thousand acres near Beaumont valued for oil. Hiram Ogden reportedly acquired the land from the government in 1849 and paid no taxes since. The attorney for the estate calls the local settlers squatters. In New York Charles Carney the actor attempted suicide with morphine after a cable from England said his mother was dying. He is jailed and recounts the message as his motive.
In New York the Santa Fe railroad is expected to be leased for a century to the Union Pacific at a graduated rent. Santa Fe securities rise on the news and the market remains strong. Also noted are social and political briefs including marriages and travels of prominent figures.
An offer promotes a monthly subscription to The Lender at 60 cents. The text provides no dates or additional details beyond the price and standard access term.
A 1 pm dispatch to the depot triggered a crowd as Fire Chief Frank Vreeland prepared to depart with his bride for a western honeymoon. More than five hundred attendees showered the couple with shoes donated via a newspaper appeal while trunks were sent ahead to Salt Lake. A long hotel roster followed, listing guests from cities including Denver, Chicago, St. Louis, New York, and Omaha.
Mayor Murray names Frank Roedel as acting chief of the fire department during Chief Vreeland's absence from the city, effective immediately. Roedel assumes command while Vreeland is away.
A local dealer touts good quality well seasoned lumber ensuring the best possible materials at the lowest prices. The ad emphasizes fair square dealings and reliable goods as the path to success.
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