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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1903
Page
1
Boulder Colorado June 6 Dr Rudolph Baird on trial for his wife murder moved for discharge arguing the prosecution failed to prove a crime. Judge Carrigues scheduled further arguments as afternoon session focuses on the motion.
Dr Maurice D Stepp fired on a burglar who tried to enter his home through a window. The man was mortally wounded and later identified by Stepp as the overnight intruder. The doctor was treated for a bullet wound after a morning summons.
The Pope is suffering seriously from intestinal inflammation in Venice. He eats almost nothing and his strength is waning though officials say there is no immediate danger.
Francis Marion Roberts grand recorder of the Ancient Order of United Workmen blew out his brains this morning in an alley in Denver's Red Light district. He had been disappointed in not attaining the office he sought.
A mob in Sparta Wisconsin attacked the jail to lynch Samuel Montgomery accused of murdering his wife. Deputies fired a volley, Governor La Follette ordered the state militia, the mob dispersed, and no further trouble is anticipated.
The Russian police directorate replies to the Christian Herald noting intense racial hatred in Russia’s farming and labor classes for Hebrews and linking the Kishineff massacre to a reported Christian boy sacrifice during a Jewish ceremony. It says orders have been issued and troops dispersed to suppress any future outbreak.
Wilmeston June 6 two clerks tied to post office affairs were arrested for conspiracy with Charles E B Smith of Baltimore to defraud the government in buying leather pouches for rural carriers. McGregor in charge of supplies and his assistant Upton were among seven arrests tied to an expanding investigation. Machen was indicted today.
Chicago notes a milk white flag and a declared truce as a arbitration settles a laundry strike. Strikers will return to work Monday after committee work. Also mentions bicycle stock at Cheyenne Cycle Works and a dance at Keefe Hall Saturday night.
Flood reports describe the Mississippi inundation north of the East St. Louis levee with the river at 35 feet, water cutoff to East St. Louis, 1000 homeless inland near pumping stations, and widespread railroad disruption. Topeka and Kansas City also record rising rivers, deaths total 39, and crews paid to clear debris.
President Roosevelt was at his desk early in Washington and said he had a very busy day. He returned from a 14 000 mile journey in the best of health and praised the warm reception from the people. The trip was unprecedented in distance and free of any accidents.
At a Goshen Indiana meeting of the old order of German Baptists a ban was placed on all telephones though no offense was stated. The group opposes progress and evidence of modern convenience. Meanwhile in Portland Marie Ware once US commissioner at Eugene was arrested for conspiracy to obtain government lands by fraud and Horace G McKinley was jailed on false affidavits charges.
Paris reports the colonial office has a dispatch from Martinique stating Mount Pelee is erupting with smoke and ashes. Other blurbs note a rumored new smelling company with large capitalization seeking to challenge American Smelting and Refining. A Danville circus injury and coal mine dispute with worker abuse also appear in brief items.
Fires still burn in northeastern Maine with fierce winds fanning conflagrations. Shirley is temporarily saved by firefighters. In Glenn Falls Adirondacks conditions improve with no wind and fires not spreading.
The supreme court today decided the election result in Kansas City after flood crisis management. Mayor Cradock has led relief efforts from the front, replacing councilman Gilbert whose municipal experience was limited.
The first group of 25 convicts left the Santa Fe penitentiary to start training on the scenic wagon road across the Pecos river forest reserve between Santa Fe and Las Vegas. Work from Las Vegas will start after completion of the San Miguel county survey. the Santa Fe end survey is not yet begun.
Senator Cassimiro Barela was arrested in Trinidad after thirty five years in the county and required to appear in a justice court on charges of assault and battery against Jose Montener editor of El Tipografies a Mexican newspaper. The incident stemmed from Montener’s publication last week. Fresh strawberries today at Manewal's restaurant.
Secretary Hay met with President Roosevelt at the White House to discuss the Russian–American row over Manchuria and Kishineff, while Ambassador Cassini and McCormick prepare to engage Moscow. A 1,200-strong Washington mass meeting denounced the massacres and called for Jewish protection in Russia.
Appraisers report ex-Speaker Thomas B Reed left personal property worth 431 099 in New York with gross estate totaling 629 525 and 198 454 in debts. Reed's widow Katherine receives the estate, subject to a 4 300 tax to the state.
Photos showing three views of the Ferguson street arch built by Cheyenne labor organizers for the presidential visit are on sale amid high demand. The arch impressed many citizens and Roosevelt praised the display. the Cheyenne Federation of Labor committee overseeing the project included Otto Wenkler M. F. McNell and Joseph Grace.
Delinquent county tax sales were held at the county courthouse led by County Treasurer Vreeland and Deputy Behoineman. Multiple parcels were sold to various buyers with prices ranging from 1.80 to 65.00, and the sale was adjourned to Monday at 10 o'clock.
J P Mason colonial agent of the Wyoming Development company leads a party of twenty five homeseekers from Nebraska and Iowa. They traveled by Union I oie to Lookout and Ubonos overland then crossed the Wheatland reservoir. The group is well equipped and will likely settle in the area. Officials expect 200 to 300 more families to take up homes this season in the Wheatland district, the state’s most thriving agricultural settlement.
Mrs Charles D Carey visits Denver to see her parents. J B Findley travels to Seton New Jersey for a month. W E Chaplin visits the Denver land office on business. Dr W T Buchanan to Denver for business. State Treasurer H G Hay to Denver on a short visit. Mrs J Weinberg of Denver visits her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Obnateln. Mr and Mrs Bert Johnston and child leave for Denver to stay over Sunday. BE Blydenburgh Rawlins attorney returns from Cheyenne. Miss Cleland and Miss Mills teachers depart on Eastern visit. State Examiner H B Henderson returns from a Sher idan trip. Mr and Mrs D R Cowhick depart for Ohio for the summer with Chicago visit en route.
The forecast calls for fair tonight and Sunday with warmer conditions on Sunday. A high barometer remains across most areas except the extreme southwest where a slight low mood persists. Light showers have occurred in Iowa Missouri and the Ohio valley with Knoxville noting 144 inches of rain and the eastern Rocky Mountains seeing showers. No major temperature changes in the last 24 hours. Mississippi at St Louis shows a stage of 34.7 feet up 1.2 feet since yesterday morning. Local data report a maximum of 60 degrees and a minimum of 47 with 0.63 inches of precipitation.
Clerk notes no objectionable character will be admitted to the Keefe hall dance Saturday. Madam Eva Fay, clairvoyant, and alleged Gypsy card reader at 610 Went Eighteenth Street are mentioned in the item.
A garbed young man approaches the Binder Agure in a blue domino at the Masquerade. He claims recognition but is interrupted by a haughty response and mentions Beaton and a Beaton gift, while noting the Arkansas youth as the real subject.
A local mercantile advertises a large stock of chairs and rockers with many parlors and diners shown. The shop notes 18 complete chair sets available as part of a varied collection.
Telegraphic briefs note a truce between hotel proprietors and employees in Chicago. Roosevelt completed a 14 000 mile journey without any accidents. Mrs. Slater robbed of about 1900 in Seattle.
A young woman, married to a European adventurer now feared dead by her own hand, fled to her parents after months of abuse and threats. The man, an apparent swindler, allegedly plotted murder to claim a $100000 life policy while the terrified wife faced torturous schemes.
A local ad from Mandel at Union Dye Works promotes saving money by repairing old furniture and cleaning carpets, urging customers to act by 8 AM. The shop is located at 1608 Eddy Street.
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