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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1900
Page
1
Promotional notice touts soda as healthful and refreshing with fruit flavors. Mentions a “Soda Reception Room” and campaign to moderate summer heat with cold drinks and candies amid a chaotic wartime-like scene.
Lorenzo Marquez reports the Boers have retaken Bloemfontein. President Steyn says the British suffered a severe defeat at Elandsfontein as fighting near Johannesburg ends. London notes fifty thousand British troops near Kroonstad, with Derbyshire losses estimated at 600 to 700.
London June 12 war office dispatches deny Bloemfontein retake. Walker and Kelly Kenny report south troops defeated the enemy at Spring Spruit Station and will be at America siding tomorrow. 1,500 Boers surrender to General Brabant in Picksburg Orange Free State district. deserter says 7,000 Boers in Bethlehem district with casualties including General Devilliers mortally wounded.
In Trinidad Colorado on June 12 officers aided an eloping couple from Laramie Wyoming. Joasie Basener fifteen and Louie Taucher twenty a coal digger were taken into custody after the act. The girl says her father abuses her. Also London reports the Boers abandoned Laings Nek and Majuba Hill on Monday June ith paving the way for a British inroad to Pretoria.
Reports from Cape Town and London state General Buller presses forward in Natal with near victory at Laing's Nek. Dewet leads about 13 000 burghers toward Johannesburg as Boer forces attempt to halt the British advance by bayonet and artillery.
Consul Martin reports rising Boxer activity at Chin Kiang near the Yangtse river. The State Department seeks cruisers and orders more Marines from Manila as Washington prepares to protect Americans and property in China. Yorktown and Castine near Shanghai may be sent to Chin Kiang.
News from New York reports C F Gammon supplied the American Bible Society with a Boxer invitation text said to have circulated in 1503. The letter urges Boxers to rise against the Manchus and foreigners and promises death for those who do not heed the summons.
New York June 12 Terry McGovern and Tommy White of Chicago meet in a twenty five round bout at 124 pounds. McGovern is the favorite at 10 to 7 as ringside excitement builds for the title clash.
Washington reports the Japanese government informs the secretary of the treasury that wars of the mikado's subjects to the United States will stop.
London reports no confirmation of yesterday’s rumor that the Chinese empress sought refuge in the Russian legation at Peking and that 4,000 Russians march on the capital. A possible appeal from dethroned Emperor Kwang Hau to foreign powers via tutor Wei states rulers should remove the empress and ministers and establish a joint protectorate over China.
Philadelphia sees a surge of visitors and delegates gathering for events as crowds converge on the city in June. Local organizers expect busy meetings and related activities amid ongoing preparations.
Hiryan and his family plan a two week fishing trip starting this afternoon in Lincoln. Join them as they head into the wild for a seaside adventure and backcountry casts.
In Manila a Filipino general was captured by Lieut. Johnson of the Forty first infantry as Gen Steen operating with 1 000 troops north of Manila. Washington reports Cochran predicts Congress will seek a new army of 60 000 to 100 000 to restore order, with the current force to be recalled as a campaign nears.
Washington June 12 Director Merriam of the census department says the first figures will likely cover Washington. He estimates the city’s population near 200000 and notes enumerator work proceeds satisfactorily. Daily bulletins will announce returns when ready, with populous cities heard from first. Counting in these cities should be ready for announcement in about two weeks.
A Manila Times report via the Idcuma Maru describes General Funston's May reconnaissance at Bongabon and Pontabegan uncovering 30 to 40 wooden cases filled with rebel state papers, other Malolos relics, and various items. He burned junk and preserved the archives including letters to and from Dewey and Wildman.
Fragmentary OCR lists group leaders and members such as Ben Franklin Mountain King Our Teddle and Leading Lady in a Knights of Fythias context with several unclear items and nicknames.
The coroner's jury began questioning witnesses today as conflicting statements emerge about Sunday rioting. Nicholas Roman, a motor man, was shot during the melee but says he did not take part. The city considers transit franchise politics and union plans against the transit company, while a mayoral proclamation bans firearms and street crowds after 9 pm.
Samuel Gompers, head of the American Federation of Labor, telegraphed he would arrive in St. Louis to take charge of street railway union issues. The Journeymen Tailors' Union funds aid widows and orphans of murdered citizens as rumors spread that the sheriff posse is anti-union and may form a vigilance committee if disbanded. Ex Governor Stone, attorney for strikers, saw little hope for peace with the TransALT company.
Sheriff Swanson and posse return after ten days chasing the outlaws who killed Sheriff Tyler and Deputy Jen. Petuh Anderson died while bear hunting. four stolen items recovered from a captured suspect. Prisoner plus stolen gear returned to Green River area. one horse bears a diamond brand. Senators Mason and Edward Atkinson may pursue revolutions in support of the Chinese Boxers.
The text indicates a plan to blend two political platforms created for Bryan in Sioux City and Kanone City to attract gold Democrats. It mentions reconciling Populist and silver interests and references General Thompson and a proposed convention.
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