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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1900
Page
1
An old time ad extols a cool beverage named Boda, claiming it offers superior flavor and lasting effects. It touts moderation during hot weather and urges visits to a soda reception room as Mercury’s heat rises.
London June 14 reports a grave Chinese crisis with Peking legations under pressure as ships move toward Beijing. Yokohama confirms Japan will dispatch a regiment of mixed troops to China. Tien Tein notes Russia and France have no joint policy on the Chinese situation.
Rear Admiral Kempf informed the Navy Department that a relief force from various nations is moving toward Peking. The viceroy of Tien Tam has given consent for the troops to proceed there.
The Cleveland, a 1300 ton ship with ballast from Southampton bound for Nova Scotia, was abandoned at sea after a leak on May 20. Crew, rescued by the Johnson near Notanmore, reached Norfolk, likely leaving the vessel to sink.
East Lake City reports a Scandinavian Mormon Centennial with cities across the state holding large gatherings. A grand musical jubilee and a special program mark the semi centennial, featuring representative Scandinavian communities and a statewide celebration agenda.
In Chicago on June 4 Janel Armstrong J H Randall Thomas Arm and Charles M Hovey faced Commissioner Murphy in a trial over the Metropolitan Medical College described as a diploma mill. Prosecutors allege fraudulent practices tied to the mills operations and degrees offered.
Mobs partially destroyed the buildings of the China mission at Yun Nab Fu while wholly demolishing Roman Catholic and Christian mission properties. A Russian transport with aged personnel passed up the Yangtsekiang on Wednesday.
London report says in the house of commons Broderick the parliamentary foreign secretary announced a complete accord among the powers on China. He stated arrangements were made to increase the British force on the Yangtze river.
The Commercial Cable company says telegraph lines around Peking have been cut and the Chinese capital is cut off from communication with the world.
Landon June 14 The Daily Telegraph reports a strong authority that Sir William Alar Court former leader of the house of commons will retire at the close of the present Parliament due to age and failing health.
London traders react as the Bank of England increases its discount rate from 9 49 to a higher level, signaling tighter monetary conditions and potential changes in lending costs for banks and customers.
The national Republican committee met at 11 this morning to discuss the Delaware Addicks and Dupont contest. Senator Foraker will be in Philadelphia Saturday afternoon and attend a banquet hosted by Hanna and leaders of the Five O'clock club. Beveridge may not attend, as he was summoned to New York to care for his sick wife. Hanna will not be accessible after committee meetings and stays at Clement Griscom’s country home.
London reports General Brooks says eleven hour march led to prostrations and eleven deaths at Aldershot. He attributes mishaps to rivalry among regiments and indicates a court martial may be planned to assign blame.
Birthplace of Our Flag in Philadelphia observes Flag Day on June 14 with public school ceremonies and patriotic society events. The date marks the 1777 Continental Congress adoption of the Stars and Stripes, and crowds visit the Betsy Ross House, designed and made by Betsy Ross, preserved as a national relic by a dedicated association.
The Missouri Supreme Court upholds the murder conviction of David Miller of North County for killing Samuel Grow on March 21, 1860. Miller killed Grow by clubbing him in bed after a dispute and robbery, with the case noting rising hangings in northwest Missouri counties.
The Democratic state convention was called to order by the election of Hon. BE WT Brown as temporary chairman. Hon Pleming D Dubigan will be permanent chairman. The platform endorses the 1896 platform and the present predominate issue imperialism and trusts. The present state officials will all be renominated.
A critique on naturalness in art noting ridicule of affectation from tyros and children. It cites informal afterdinner oratory and the illusion of guileless manner as misplaced. A stray job ad fragment follows, listing dining room work and a second cook in a town notice.
In St Louis on June 14 officers walked beats after five weeks as the police guard was removed from nearly all streetcars. Chief Campbell voiced optimism that the strike’s end is near. Three disturbances occurred in twenty four hours including dynamite blasts on lines near Baden and Olive Street, injuring two train workers and damaging cars, with no arrests.
Sacramento June 14 delegates at large to Kansas City include Stephen M White Los Angeles M F Tarpey Alameda James D Phelan San Francisco and James G Maguire San Francisco The platform backs Bryan reaffirms the Chicago platform supports the Boers denounces trusts and supervision Hearst likely endorsed for vice president amid strong influence.
In a dinner speech Joe Jefferson joked about his lack of martial spirit and recalled a failed attempt to sing The Star Spangled Banner before a large audience. He described stumbling through the anthem, making the crowd hiss, and fleeing into his mother's arms, never after being cheered.
Wantaka England January 14 Richard Croker defers his planned departure to New York. Local officials report Croker will remain longer for unspecified reasons and resume travel at a later date.
Admiral Dewey and Mrs Dewey have returned from a western voyage. The report notes newly arrived goods and extra day counts for Mire Mapp's, with six days to follow.
In a June dispatch General Roberts says Botha and his force retreated east of Pretoria following renewed combat. He credits Buller’s Laingnek movements for Pretoria’s easy occupation and notes Lyttleton has occupied Wakkerstroom after receiving its submission at Laing Neck.
Miss Mary Gast the young woman cyclist aims to set a ten century record in 120 hours and rode 400 miles reaching four miles ahead of schedule at o clock She is 70 miles ahead of prior records by Jane Yeatman and Jane Lindsay Early showers slowed progress Her first century finished in eight hours and twenty minutes She said she was in fine mettle and felt strong noting the start at 6 p m Tuesday.
Presbyterians from across the United States gather at Wickatuck New Jersey on June 14 for ceremonies marking a granite monument at Old Scots burying grounds. The stone honors early American Presbyterian history, including the first ordination, and features seals of multiple Presbyterian bodies and a Latin inscription for John Boyd who died in 1708.
Superintendent Parks and Assistant Superintendent Parka of Laranje are mentioned with resignations. Park will stay until Mr Park is thoroughly acquainted with the division. Hay resigns to attend to private business, largely invested in sheep. Harris offered a position on the Northwestern main line. Park went east today.
The county attorney said evidence did not disclose a case of forgery and the jury was instructed to return a not guilty verdict. An information charging obtaining money under false pretense was filed, to which the defendant pleaded guilty. The case involves a man who represented himself and a switchman seeking funds for the family of a deceased colleague.
A prisoner named Riley escaped last evening from Sheriff Woodward in Banner County Nebraska. He fled after officers halted a train in Harrisburg for exercise. two shots were fired but he was not captured. A $26 reward is offered for his arrest.
The notice states that SURO POR THD LEADOK was delivered to any part of the city. It confirms broad distribution and no specified recipients or locations, indicating a generic delivery message for citywide reach.
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