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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1901
Page
1
Denver June 13 there are no new developments in the Patterson Itbel suit today. The jury decided against Senator Patterson and in favor of Crawford Hill Stapleton and the Republican. Both sides have agreed to take no further action and there will be no appeal. the incident is closed.
General Sumner reports to General Wade that Cailles remains at large in La Grassa province as the rainy season sets in making operations impossible. South Luzon grows more unsettled with insurgents increasing in number.
St Clair McElway editor of the Eagle spoke in a commencement address opposing American expansion. He argued against fighting England with locomotives and other nations with American goods, asserting we should avoid turning the earth into a slaughterhouse and promote living together as world citizens.
Commander Tilley of the U S navy and governor in Samoa was kidnapped slugged and robbed of thirty dollars and a gold watch by three strangers during a walk in San Francisco on June 18. The incident follows a separate report from Chicago dated June 13 noting a wife seeking divorce from George Pullman on grounds of desertion.
The Catholic University at Notre Dame hosts a commencement crowded with bishops and priests. A. J. Brogan of Limerick Ireland reads a clever class poem as the largest class and attendance in the university’s history.
The World reports twenty trolley cars ordered from Brooklyn to run from Athens to Pyracus in modern Greece. Additional cars to operate around the Sea of Galilee and along the Assyrian route are planned, signaling expanding transit links abroad.
In Williamsburg Kentucky deputies learned mountaineers planned to release John and Charles Shotwell. Extra guards protected the pair. no rescue attempt occurred. Separately in West Palm Beach Florida Henry Flagler sues for divorce under a new insanity provision and is said to plan remarrying.
St. Paul June 13 The Woodmen parade today drew widespread representation from nearly every state and territory. Officers praised the event's success and the newly elected president pledged continued vigorous work.
A mob of about three hundred gathered around a temporary jail in Shreveport Louisiana to seize Prince Edwards the supposed shooter of John Gray Foster. Officials report Edwards captured and held with the crowd potentially burning him at the stake. three women accused of aiding the crime may face whipping.
C W Booth of the American Federation of Labor warns metal trades employers plan to raise half a million to fight unions, risking a strike by about 650,000 federation members in New York. October 1 set for Cuba to work out its destiny unaided after troops withdrawal. constitutional framework and elections must be in place first.
Crowds head to Gravesend as Derby day unfolds with Commando withdrawn after missteps. Report notes uncertainty among bettors and racing insiders about today’s Stamford results. In San Francisco a reception honors General Shafter on his upcoming retirement and return to private life in the east.
Kansas City reports the defense rested after another ruling that Kennedy admitted ruining the girl. The state's case remains strong with rebuttal testimony underway. General MacArthur to sail home in a fortnight stopping at Nagasaki on the way. arrival in San Francisco expected in August.
Tucson June 18 Judge W H Barnes sold the Henrietta gold mine in Yavapai county to an eastern syndicate for 100000. The mine had been closed after lengthy litigation Barnes had secured it months ago. He previously profited from La Ganena mine cases and recently sold the Silver Bell mine for eight thousand dollars.
A Union Pacific freight engine exploded today while approaching Clarke Nebraska. The engineer fireman and head brakeman all from Council Bluffs were killed. The incident follows earlier reports and is part of ongoing railway safety concerns. Washington reports Mrs. McKinley continues to improve. Jelks, Alabama's chief magistrate, arrives from Beaumont and takes oath in Montgomery after Governor Stamford's death.
Glasgow University conferred the degree of L L D on Andrew Carnegie today following his recent donation of ten million dollars. In Mexico City a railway bond issue of nine million dollars tied to the Stilwell group plans to extend to Tampico, securing a direct route to the port.
Seattle on June 13 reports the torpedo boat Goldsborough built by Wolf and Sewleker of Portland broke her rock shaft during an official trial at full speed opposite the city. The vessel had undergone two years of trials and failures.
Editor Deming of the Tribune plans to return to Cheyenne on Monday. Mrs Abbott arrives from Denver. Mrs Sullivan returns home from Greeley. Mrs Gear and children depart for Indiana. George Nagle comes from Salt Lake. G B Abbott arrives from the west. Miss Mooney returns from Wheatland where she taught. Joan Andrews goes to Keokuk Iowa. W and W M Lloyd visit from Lewisburg Tennessee with A G Edwards. Mrs Holcombe and family depart for Aurora Illinois to begin residence.
In Denver a man J C Benton shot his wife at 1447 Welton Street then killed himself with a 48 caliber pistol. The couple had ten years of marriage and a quarrel appeared to affect Benton. Mrs Benton was the daughter of former Colorado state auditor John W Lowell. Two Benton children were away at the time.
The Ide Gold Mining company is incorporated with 12500 dollars capital to operate in Wyoming and Colorado. Trustees listed include R. R. Young J. L. Howze Phil Judkins A L Arnold and M W Lang. The Boston Wyoming Mercantile company forms to run general merchandise at Kemmerer with 4000 dollars capital and incorporators B A and Abraham Jacobson and Jonas Cohn.
The Union Pacific sold 50 000 acres of grazing land in Wyoming last week. Grif fiths Brothers bought 19 000 acres near Medicine Bow in Carbon county. Quealy Brothers acquired 12 000 acres last week nearby. Charles Jackson of Rawlins purchased 18 370 acres in western Carbon county. A syndicate is negotiating a large tract in the same district.
Mrs. Michael Conlin wife of a Union Pacific brakeman died at 6 20 PM at her city home from heart failure after weeks of illness following childbirth. Her husband accompanied the remains to Boone Indiana for interment while Elks members escorted the body to the depot.
One of the season’s closest games occurred at Lake Side Park this afternoon as the South Side Savages defeated Manewal's Dough Nuts 8 to 2 in ten innings. The tight, late contest showcased clutch hitting and strong pitching by both sides.
Governor Richards restored Kinch McKinney to full rights of citizenship after a request from prominent state leaders. McKinney, jailed for horse theft in eastern Wyoming, has, since his release a year ago, worked as foreman on a large Carbon county cattle ranch owned by U S Marshal Hadsell and shown signs of reform.
Big Mill Contracts in Chicago on June 13 finalize building deals for a wire mill a nail mill and a hoop mill to be erected at Pueblo. The three facilities will cost a total of four million dollars and advance the Colorado enterprise.
The Young Men's Institute establishes a first class gymnasium and club rooms in St. John's hall with Reading Room and billiard facilities. The gym on the first floor features complete apparatus and a popular evening gathering spot for 137 members. The second floor houses billiard rooms serving a large membership at a modest fee. The recording secretary position, vacated by Frank Tewey, is filled by Joe Doyle. Hotel arrivals list numerous names and towns, plus a Buffalo round trip offer from June 1 to Oct 31 1901 via Union Pacific with special fare.
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