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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1902
Page
1
From Yaqui River country near Tacwon Arizona on June 12 reports describe a massacre of Yaqui men women and children jailed in a narrow canyon. About two hundred Yaquis were killed by Mexican soldiers under General Hernady who said women and children could not be separated from men. The incident arouses strong American indignation and sympathy for the Yaquis.
Innes and Mrs. Innes struggle in a New York divorce suit begun June 12. The petition named four co respondents including James J. Corbett and Katherine Wenzel as co respondent with cruelty alleged by Mrs. Innes. After jurors were secured Innes attorney withdrew Corbett's name, claiming he could proceed without the pugilist who threatened to inter plead.
Secretary Moody orders naval recruiting officers to coal regions to enlist able bodied men as the anthracite strike limits labor. The move leverages the coal strike to boost naval manpower.
In Lincoln Nebraska on June 12 Booker T. Washington urged graduates and Negroes to avoid large cities. He argued the colored race gains its greatest usefulness by farming and recommended supporters keep Blacks from migrating to urban centers.
Washington notes the irrigation bill set for two days of general debate and one day of limited debate with broad expectation it will pass. The Senate territories committee touched on New Mexico Arizona and Oklahoma statehood as the House canvass shows 211 votes for the bill and 138 against or doubtful. Cannon and other leaders oppose citing rising appropriations, while supporters count on shifted votes from non committers.
Bank of France reports a loss of one million francs by theft. A royal commission will be appointed in London to investigate Boer War conduct. In Colorado Springs Dr. Charles L. Palmer has been offered the presidency of the State School of Mines after twelve years leading the chemistry chair.
Honolulu advices say Kilauea erupted with two violent explosions on June 1 and seismic shocks along the Kamakua coast. A dense plume of red ash and sulfur smoke rose from the crater. In London, three days after the Boer capitulation, a near Frazerburg engagement killed four British soldiers.
County commissioners acknowledge the special committee’s findings against Smith Brooks Printing, admitting they paid disputed charges to build grounds for later suit. In Arlington, B R Morland touts a Kentucky horse Duke as the finest for Senator Foraker, claiming perfect breeding and consistent show wins.
Washington reports Thurber testimony before the senate Cuban relations committee reveals that General Wood and Sugar Trust president Havemeyer aided the Cuban reciprocity proposition. A voucher for 2880 dollars shows the military governor of Cuba paid the Exporters' Association for advocating duties reduction and reciprocal trade with Cuba. Thurber said he received 2500 dollars from Havemeyer and circulated about 20000 dollars worth of literature.
A large strike is reported in the Alpine property adjoining the Lamartine mine in Idaho Springs. Ore two feet wide yields $500 per ton in silver, with portions of the streak likely to run higher.
The Horseshoe Mining company appoints E. F. McCarthy an eastern man to the role of assistant general manager. He will reside in the Hills. The firm operates a 100 ton cyanide plant at Pluma and is constructing a 1,200 ton cyanide plant at the same site.
The European squadron arrived from Italy today with flagship Illinois, cruisers Chicago and Albany, and gunboat Nashville. This afternoon Illinois sailed with Admiral Crowninshield for England to represent the United States at the coronation naval review.
Winfield Kansas June 12 The third district Republican convention elected James Nation as temporary chairman After committees were appointed the delegates adjourned Republicans show George Wheatley and P P Campbell as leading contenders for the nomination to succeed Congressman Jackson, the Kansas Democrat in the district.
In Scranton on June 12 a non union worker, Michael Gallagher, was seized by strikers who bound a rope to his neck and dragged him toward a tree before police intervened and freed him. In Wilkesbarre, Night Superintendent Thomas of Williams colliery escaped a gun attack as assassins fired from bushes.
Senate adopts resolution to refer the question of lawful dismissal of Rebecca Taylor to civil service committee. Taylor, a clerk in the adjutant general’s office, criticized the president’s Philippine policy in a public letter, prompting the action. Culberson’s request for Governor Wood’s Cuba expenditures moves forward on the calendar.
Kansas City officials report uncovering a drift of bogus quotation leaks by a big west coast butcher chain. Telephones with large papier mache receivers allegedly copied Chicago board quotes onto the wires to bucket shops. Fred P. Smith appeared before the board but was shown to have no connection.
A regular passenger train derailed north of Wheatland at 1:30 pm. Superintendent Mathews and a working crew were aboard the engine heading to the scene. Several cars left the track. details are scarce and more information is expected tomorrow.
Local forecast for Cheyenne and nearby areas calls for fall tonight and Friday with cooler temperatures. An extensive low pressure area spans the country from the Rocky Mountain region to the Mississippi Valley bringing general warmth east of the Mississippi is not expected. Showers and storms have hit eastern Wyoming Montana to the Lake region with 1.76 inches rainfall reported at North Platte. Local data show 24 hour period ending 6 am with a high of 77 and a low of 40 and 1 inch precipitation.
Cheyenne Wyoming June 11 1902 stockholders of Converse Cattle company will meet at the company office Cheyenne on July 10 1902 to consider and pass upon dissolving the corporation G E Abbott Secretary Green Vegetables Cantaloupe and Fresh Apricots at Davis and Kelley Dont miss Rev 8 C Davis at Salvation Army hall Monday night Fort Hall Indian Reservation excursion rate to Pocatello Idaho June 12 18 16 rate 26 limit forty days J P F Barron Agent
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Rawlins Wyoming June 12 armed guards are kept ready to thwart any train robbery on the Union Pacific line. Railroad officials say they fear no hold up and will act on scene. Investigations continue into five crossed tracks at Red Desert as rough characters and tramps fill the city.
The Denver festival board, in its last meeting of the year, says no business was transacted and adjourned shortly after. They ruled the Rough Rider belt will not be awarded at Cheyenne Frontier Day or a Denver contest, choosing to hold the belt until 1903 when another festival is expected.
Theresa Jenkins a Cheyenne delegate at Rocky Ford Colorado is in a race for the W R C corps presidency with Mrs. Jones of Greeley. The election occurred today and results will be announced tomorrow.
Local notices record Nat Baker and P. O. Brewster in Denver, and James Bennett on and from western trips. Officials including G. Courant state librarian and Noah Young coal mine inspector travel between Omaha Green River and the West while Rev H W Bainton preaches in Denver. Social items note weddings, visits in Boone and Denver, and a Cheyenne mayor shaking hands with friends.
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