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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1900
Page
2
Subscription rates list for the Daily Leader dated June 13 1900. It shows a one year rate of 98 dollars for the publication.
The Laramie Republican notes Idaho Governor’s claim of full responsibility for deploying troops to the Coeur d’Alene mining district. It praises Democratic support for the action and criticizes opponents using the event as a campaign issue. Also lists elector and congress candidate names A B Bradbury and Frank W Mondell.
In Democratic circles the proposal to place Ex-Governor David B Hill of New York on the ticket meets favor. Hill's nomination is said to strengthen the ticket in New York as John R. McLean appears out of the race, having left his Kansas City quarters and announced plans to sail for Europe.
Admiral Ahmed Pasha dismissed claims of European powers over Turkey noting 600,000 troops at hand and the capacity to raise 2,000,000 in two weeks with Mauser rifles. He argued a 47,000,000 population makes the $2,000,000 cruiser cost trivial and confirmed cash payment with ongoing installments.
Representative Curtis of Kansas predicts a Republican victory citing fallout from the silver issue in 1896 and the current prosperity. He says the August state campaign will aim to keep the nation under Republican policies and hopes Nebraska joins the GOP column to influence the state legislature and the selection of two U.S. senators.
Clark E. Carr of Galesburg Illinois returns to Washington after setting up a corn kitchen in Paris. He reports 40 to 700 people served daily with corn dishes of corn meal sour dough hulled corn and other corn products. The kitchen operates weekly during the exposition with American manufacturer aid and four cooks, serving butter cakes and corn dishes in various preparations.
Charles P. Dodge, director of the agricultural exhibit, argues the corn kitchen will prove faithful, conscientious and intelligent work. Its establishment is expected to lead European unions to use more corn food.
The article argues that anti foreign riots in China depend on Russian actions and predict European powers and possibly the United States must act if Boxers continue. It notes damage to British and American missions and a Russian chapel, with Chinese hostility to all foreigners and commentary on past abuses by foreign contractors. It also discusses submarine developments and naval strategy, citing Admiral Hichborn on global trends and the balance of coastal defense versus offense.
A forecast reflects on Japan as an industrial menace to Asia and Russia. It notes Japan’s rapid expansion, open-door policy, and underselling in Siberian railway materials. Also includes Cheyenne weather with temperatures and precipitation and a laundry ad urging subscriptions.
Leaders drafted a campaign platform endorsing victory in the Philippine insurrection with guerrilla fighting only, extending civil government as natives are ready, promising Cuban independence, Puerto Rican territorial government, Monroe Doctrine in force, a vigorous foreign policy, Nicaraguan canal control, antitrust oversight, tariff protection with reciprocity, a gold standard, possible silver reference, tax reduction, fair veteran treatment, and McKinley administration endorsement.
Chairman Babcock will move to Chicago to organize the congressional campaign after a long talk with President. He warned of a hard race but expressed confidence in victory and pledged vigorous effort, while Senator Magan of Illinois met to discuss support amid Philippine policy differences.
James A. LeRoy secretary to Dean Worcester of the Philippine Commission showed grit at the Western Intercollegiate meet in 1894. Lacking proper shoes he borrowed a suit and competed with a sprained ankle, leaping 22 feet 7 inches to set a Western record and defeat the field. Meanwhile a telegram from Worcester offered a job and blessing, with a playful note about marriage plans.
P Christensen sells the large Centennial valley ranch to Med Wolbol and Nels J togham. The combined property adjoins Wolbol’s ranch and forms a huge tract of 1,900 acres bought for 9000 dollars. Christensen retains cattle and plans to move to the city with his family during the summer.
Local listings include bathhouse prices at Padgett's barbershop, rental offers for furnished houses and rooms, a three room house and lot for sale, and a general housework position. Also advertised are undeveloped land with water rights and cattle, furnished rooms by Warren Emporium, and Cheyenne addresses for inquiries.
The regular stockholders meeting of Penn Mining will be at Burke & Fowler office in Cheyenne Wyoming on Thursday June ih 1900 at 10 am for officer election and other business as may properly come before the meeting. B F Fowler vice president.
Notice for Publication by the Interior Land Office Cheyenne Wyoming announces final proof required for Curtis B Griffin administrator of Alvarado Griffin estate at Cheyenne June 28 1900 with witnesses named. Also notices in Larami County Wyoming probate time for Henry Sturth estate and will proving hearing June 30 1900. Court actions include a divorce suit James McAleenen vs Sarah Jane McAleenen and annual stockholders meeting June 23 1900 at Cheyenne office of Riner and Schultger with trustees to be elected and property sale discussed.
To Nora Pitkin, defendant, in New York state. There is a filed case in the district court for the first judicial district in Laramie County Wyoming seeking dissolution of marriage from Frank Pitkin. The plaintiff asks for a divorce on grounds of desertion. the answer or responsive pleading is due August 1000. inclusion of Palace Pharmacy Drug Company is noted.
The Department of the Interior Cheyenne land office announces a contest against Jannette A. Whitehead over a tract in Township 18 North Range 61 West. Frank Jones as contestant alleges abandonment and lack of residence or cultivation. hearing set for 10:00 a.m. June 1900 before the Cheyenne register and receiver. publication ordered after due service could not be effected.
Willard Carpenter of Laramie county files a contest affidavit against Irvin W. Peck's homestead entry No. 2068 dated July 4, 1891 for section 12 and other lands in Township 1N Range 69W alleging abandonment and lack of cultivation. Public notice directs Peck to respond with evidence by July 19 before the Cheyenne Land Office register and receiver.
Matilda E. B Mayes, contestant, files against Lewis Hurling timber culture entry 620 for lands in section 10 township 30 north range 64 west alleging failure to cultivate five acres in each year 2 3 and 4 and no work since initial breaking. Notice to appear July 14 1900 at 10 am before D E B in Cheyenne. Hearing July 28 1900 before United States land office. Also sealed bids for forage and straw at multiple western posts through July 2 1900 for fiscal year 1901.
Department of the Interior Land Office at Cheyenne Wyoming issues notice of a petitioner Rawin J. ley H. BL No. 4078 claiming final proof for the NW quarter of section in town range and meridian. July 12 1900 witnesses to prove residence and occupation are named in the record.
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