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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1901
Page
1
London June 6 The Chronicle repeats that five ex-officers and about one hundred privates, serving life terms as British prisoners for funneling arms to the Boers, have all been sentenced to death. Since Kitchener's assumption of command no imprisonments, and it is alleged he ordered executions reported as interle fever deaths.
Baltimore June 6. Former President Gilman of Johns Hopkins University denounces excessive reading by Americans calling it an era of carnage. He cites too much stimulant in publishers works and urges study to protect thinking and mentality from harm.
In Brooklyn this morning an incendiary blaze struck St. John’s college. Eighteen priests and forty seminarians narrowly escaped. Corridors and rooms were saturated with kerosene. Investigators suspect discharged employees. In a separate note from Cleveland Senator Mark Hanna was named colonel on the Grand Army of the Republic staff.
Burlington, VI report on the quiet wedding of Justice David J. Brewer of the United States Supreme Court to Miss Emma Miner Mott. The ceremony followed a period of mourning for the bride’s mother, and the couple departed for Justice Brewer’s summer home on Lake Champlain.
The Hinev Assyrian from Antwerp to Montreal ran ashore off Cape Race in heavy seas. With a rich cargo aboard the vessel faces likely total loss. The crew escaped in row boats and are safe.
Major Arthur, a paymaster in the army and son of Chief Arthur of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, died suddenly this morning while sitting in a chair in the Weddell house in Cleveland.
In Pittsburg on June 6 a 36 inch mirror for the Lick reflecting telescope shattered during drilling at the workshop. The damage ends Lick's celebrated expedition to the southern hemisphere as the glass cannot be recreated within eight months.
The Insular division of the War Department reports Philippine merchandise value rising over seventy five percent and still growing. Trade with all countries increases steadily, reflecting stronger commerce in the Philippines as of June.
In Unionville Ohio on June 6 J P Carey angered by Mayor Reid's ordinance fine attempted to shoot the mayor. Failing to find him he turned the pistol on himself and killed himself. Carey was Unionville's leading business figure.
Kansas City June 6 a stenographer Roland Butler testified in the Kennedy murder trial as Lula Price Kennedy defense lawyers announced a plea of insanity. Prosecutors planned to attack Kennedy’s character before and after marriage, noting the husband was alive at the time.
Prominent hotel men gathered at the Buffalo exposition today for their annual convention at Niagara Falls. The assembled leaders reportedly condemned the practice of Buffalo’s principal hotels doubling prices during the exposition.
In Washington on June 6 the president appointed Isaac T. Stoddard of Stoddard Arizona as secretary of the Arizona territory to succeed Ackers whose term ends tomorrow. Also named were several lieutenants in the regular army. In Chicago on June 6 V Garrison died this morning from natural causes after betting he would be dead today from dropsy. In London the District railway owners decided to equip the line with American motors. In Jefferson City on June 6 the father of Richard Murphy, the boy editor, wired to send him home promising a spanking as his world tour ends.
A major fire in Antwerp destroyed the Royal Entre warehouse, the largest in Holland. The loss is ten million dollars with extensive burn of American goods including cotton and oil machinery. The blaze occurred this morning and caused widespread material damage.
Leroy Grove, 16, son of a wealthy farmer near Napoleon, stabbed his 24 year old sister to the heart, strangled his 18 year old brother, set fire to the house and barn, then shot himself in the temple. Authorities believe he was driven mad by dime novels.
Victor Colorado June 6 the Portland mine resumed operations with a full crew at 87 o'clock union president Burns pledged no discrimination and that only union men would be employed soon and union dues would be collected the policy reversal marks a major change in Burns administration. Washington June 6 Indian Commissioner Jones said no advice indicated disturbance among the Arapahoe and he doubted any imminent danger many reports of unrest are exaggerated. Glasgow June 6 designer Watson of the Shamrock II says refit will make the yacht fastest in British waters the hull was not damaged. West Point June 6 Clarke Grove and Ralph Talbot Jr of Colorado appeared for examination for academy entry. For Sale or Lease a 1000 acre ranch with water rights at forks of La Monte Converse county care Cheyenne Leader until June 13 1901 or Douglas Wyo.
News from Pretoria on June 6 reports Col. Dilso with 240 Kitchener Scouts defeating 400 Boers under Beyers. The clash left 37 Boer dead, 8,000 cattle seized, large supply stores, and 100 prisoners captured. British casualties were 20 killed or wounded. Beyers forced to retreat without supplies or transport.
Great FallsMont June 6 Articles of incorporation filed to organize an extension of the Great Northern from Jennings to the Canadian boundary and thence to the Crow’s Nest country with ten million dollars capital.
June 6 Robert Burne a principal witness in Captain Oberlin Carter’s fraud case against the government died by suicide in a Philadelphia hotel. He had faced deep depression since Carter’s conviction for defrauding the government of $100,000.
Ukiah California reports Willets in Mendocino county burned by lightning last night. Feenville Michigan early this morning saw the business block destroyed with losses around $100000. Fire reports reference damage and scale across both communities.
In Omaha on June 6 the Adam Forrester liquor trial reveals a tale of death and revenge among Ponca. Forrester allegedly sold liquor to Indians including Perry Lavier, whose drunken dispute with friend Peter Birdhead ended with Birdhead’s mother killing Lavier. Forrester contends he never sold liquor to Indians. In Winchester crowds gathered for the unveiling of a Confederate memorial.
The State Federation of Labor executive committee and officers praise local organization efforts at the Leadville convention called to order by President Gorman. A recommendation for interchanging craft union cards was approved. Also notes the Washington Market as a cheap source for meats and produce. Wyoming Central Association stockholders set June 11 in Cheyenne to elect seven trustees and conduct business. Mrs McKinley reportedly held a comfortable night in Washington with physicians to consult at 11. A punch of keys attached to a ribbon was found and can be claimed at the office.
A Galena Kansas confession claims Mrs. Alice Stallion and her two sons killed Alice Stallion a 16 year old girl by holding her while the mother struck her skull with a poker and the trio dumped the body in a river The motive was jealousy over the daughter's beauty and engagement to an Illinois man A lynching threat looms within hours. London: Dr Bond the famed surgeon and adviser to Gladstone died by suicide from a third story fall after a melancholy spell.
A Greeley to Denver report notes a quiet wedding at the Briscoe home 625 Sixth Avenue officiated by Rev. M Hunter of the Presbyterian church. Grace Hollingsworth, granddaughter of L T Briscoe, wed Charles Woods of Cheyenne Wyoming. The couple will reside at 2409 Eddy Street Cheyenne. Public notices include a Cripple Creek license for John J Wilber and Cura I Machesney.
Railroad news from Fort Steele to Laramie covers Union Pacific proposing a $1500 yearly lease for the old Platte river bridge at Fort Steele, excursion chances to the Elks fair, Edson Wyoming cut off completion soon, new forest supervisor appointment in Wyoming, and a Cheyenne connection to a Denver marriage.
Mesdames Turner and Richards hosted a lavender luncheon on Tuesday afternoon from 1 to 5 30 at Mrs De Forest Richards home. The decorated rooms featured lilacs and ferns with a lavender theme. Guests included Mesdames Schuneman Woods Schuitger Myers Marks Potter Wales Dodds Thompson Buechner and Corn.
A historical ad asserts that building success relies on well seasoned lumber and that the dealers offer top quality at the lowest prices with square dealings. It emphasizes dependable quality and affordable mills and prices as a key selling point.
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