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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1900
Page
1
A humorous old-time ad touts soda as a healthful, refreshing drink, claiming long lasting effects and fruit flavors. It hints at an annual summer campaign by a beverage department and invites readers to enjoy a cool reception room to beat the heat.
St Louis transit resumes after dark service on Finney Lindell routes with 100 deputies and riot shotguns along the line. Governor Stone warned by a letter threats to life if militia not sent, as peace talks reopen between strikers, Sheriff Pohlman and transit leaders.
Washington June 7 The senate passed a resolution setting adjournment for 6 p m and a prior motion aimed at adjournment by 5 p m. Speaker Henderson signaled at 1 to clear the house floor and party leaders debated the timing alongside anti trust bill concerns.
A Washington dispatch states Schley and the South Atlantic squadron have been ordered from Rio de Janeiro to Montevideo. Ships Grethe Chicago Montgomery and Wilmington are mentioned as part of the force, with aims tied to potential operations in the Chinese waters.
In St Louis three Bohemian girls are jailed for allegedly aiding Basie Hensel’s assault on a rider last Saturday as clothing was torn from the victim. Police report 45 arrests in 24 hours tied to transit strike disturbances.
Report from Caracas dated June 7 says government troops were defeated in three battalions with General Pensolano and 500 prisoners taken near Rio Negro. No casualties are mentioned. The Colombian revolt surpassed a year, Liberals seeking to overthrow a accused misappropriating regime as insurgents seize Cartagoena and Caranquil. Guatemala reports President Gabrea's cabinet resigning and a new Liberal progressive lineup to push policy.
June reports say Boers fortify near Hatheniy twelve miles east of Pretoria along the Delagon line to delay British actions. Lord Roberts’ forces test at Pretoria as preparations for an eastern push continue, with a possible return south to clear the eastern Free State. In Brooklyn the interscholastic tennis tournament opens, while the golf event is officially suspended due to low interest.
Charles Neely’s arraignment on Cuban postal fraud charges was delayed awaiting Governor Roosevelt’s decision on extradition. Meanwhile, St Louis and San Francisco Railroad directors accepted the president’s resignation of Daniel B. Robertson, with Yoakum named his successor. Other items note W. S. Taylor denying withdrawal from Kentucky governorship, Philadelphia Golf Association opening tourney, and a large Sunday school parade in Brooklyn drawing about 40 000 children and teachers.
Milwaukee voters by 431 to 286 rejected the attempt to reorganize the federation. Debate was lively with centr alization opposed. Next issue on the agenda is admission of colored delegates. The day included six literary sessions and eight receptions.
Special to Daily Leader reports the house passed a bill granting travel pay to Torrey regiment members discharged while on sick furlough. The measure now goes to the president for signature.
New York June 7 Miss Mary Crocker daughter of Charl F Crocker of California and Frances Burton Harrison of New York was married today at Tuxedo. The event called the most brilliant affair at Tuxedo with Miss Mary Scott as bride elect now bridesmaid. The couple planned a world tour with Miss Scott as companion before Cupid altered plans. A reception followed at Mrs Alexander’s home and the pair will begin an extended foreign tour.
Mire Sadie F Brown cancels engagement to James F Kirk of Chicago and plans to wed James F McColman of Chicago on the set date. Mrs James Kirkbride of Kansas City drowns herself at a pond after long poor health. Editor Whitehead foils Buckskin Bills with revolver at Elkhart office.
The President named Hon. Melville W. Brown of Laramie as a district judge of Alaska under the Alaska bill, with headquarters in Sitka. His salary rises from 3000 to 5000 per year and he may hire a court clerk at 1000 annually. An attempt by Rep Mondell to advance travel pay for Torrey regiment veterans was thwarted by Rep Lewis who objected to unanimous consent.
The county hospital lists seventeen patients with limited oversight as a county physician makes infrequent rounds. Among them, Thomas Madden from Glen Rock has a broken leg, Conway recovers from a handcar injury, Carlton battles morphine withdrawal, and Fichborn fights a morphine dependency while others seek relief and charity.
The Architectural League of America opened its annual convention at the Chicago Architectural Club and Art Institute rooms today. The event runs through Saturday evening with attendees from the profession and related fields in session at the city venue.
The Illinois and Wisconsin Retail Coal Dealers Association met in secret in Chicago and planned a voyage on the Manitowoc to study lake sources and facilities for coal transport. The 700-member group travels to coaling stations, examining loading, storage, and shipping capacity.
June 7 marks the centennial anniversary of Bartow as the town of Marietta hosts a commemorative event. Local residents gather to honor the milestone with community activities and reflections on the past century.
Lincoln reports that a juvenile case involving L Tae prompted the Nebraska Supreme Court to sanction the Omaha Bee for contempt after it criticized the court.
Rabbi Frieden of Ramsud meets audience in Denver for an evening lecture. The speaker, described as leading the largest Jewish congregation between Chicago and Bao Pranelsen, speaks on theological topics and communal responsibilities to the Bias Agrivaliuee students.
The great American entertainer Joe Newman will appear at the concert at the opera house Friday evening. Strangers in town will be treated to a lively show with entertainment and music as the featured act.
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