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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1901
Page
1
Carter Harrison was formally presented as a candidate for president at a large Cook County Democratic outing in Chicago. Prominent Midwest politicians attended as the Chicago mayor's political future was discussed and supported.
London reports Foxhall Keene sails for Paris with Olympia aiming to win the Grand Prix. He will return for Ascot on Monday where a brilliant social function follows a royal procession canceled this year. mournful crowds contrast with expected gaiety as women in black attend the event.
In June history and local pride blend as the Palace on Seventeenth and Ferguson advertises its fountain. It touts mineral waters and Palace soda flavored with syrups as the most healthful drink for all ages, inviting crowds daily to Cheyenne's favorite gathering spot.
Louisville June 15 reports say new oil wells drilled today in Wayne county show wealth potential. About a hundred wells are now producing oil and Kentucky may join Tennessee and West Virginia as profitable oil states. One Bettam farm well yielded five hundred barrels in thirty minutes.
News from San Antonio reports George Watson his wife and daughter were killed by lightning while sheltering under a tree during a storm. In New York the Consolidated Tobacco company is formed from the tobacco trust signaling a world wide expansion and U S control to invade other countries.
J. J. Mercer a middle aged white man was sentenced to death for criminal assault on a young white girl in Tampa Florida. authorities say there was no risk of lynching but it was narrowly averted.
A cable reports rising pro Boer sentiment in England with nightly anti war meetings denouncing jingo colonies and Chamberlain while Boers are cheered. Other items note divers probing the Ingalls hold with no corpses found, Cripple Creek snow six inches deep, Archbishop Keane departing for Rome, and a cheap $4.30 Union Pacific Denver round trip offer.
In Kansas City on June 15 a jury found Mrs. Lulu Kennedy guilty of second degree murder and sentenced her to ten years in the penitentiary. The case centered on the February 10 shooting at the New Ridge Building after Mrs. Kennedy questioned her husband about their marriage. Five shots were fired with fatal effect. Kennedy died after uttering only It wasnt her gun. The couple had wed February 4 amid duress allegations and Kennedy had sought to annul the marriage two days before his death. The Princes face trial for conspiracy to kill Kennedy.
Washington reports an increase of nearly two million dollars in customs revenue from the Philippines for the first quarter of this year compared with the corresponding period last year. The total rise is stated as over two million dollars.
Boston today marks the close of the Y M C A jubilee with the Old South Church and Mechanics Hall packed for morning meetings. Large sums of money were raised and the association work worldwide will be advanced by the proceedings.
Henry Abbott, a local printer, resigns from the McKeesport city council arguing no person can be in politics without moral taint. He states he resigns "to save my soul" in mid June.
A fire in Lake City Colorado destroyed the town center business district with losses reaching fifteen thousand dollars. In other news President reappoints M A Otero as governor of New Mexico. A grand stand collapse at Normal Park Chicago injures twenty five women and children without fatalities.
Betting at the Suburban handican at Sheepshead Bay is described as unequalled with at least half a million dollars expected to change hands. Fifteen top American horses are entered for the $10,000 prize event in bright weather, while regional forecasts call for a Cheyenne warm spell rest of weekend.
New York June 15 divers worked through the night on the sunken Northfield from a collision between two ferries of the Central railroad of New Jersey and the Staten Island line. Three persons are missing but likely to be found. Both captains have been arrested and an official inquiry started today.
In New York a large movement among Chinese Americans seeks repeal of the exclusion act with a memorial by fifteen thousand signers to be presented to Congress via the Chinese minister. Reports also note global coalitions and a list of individuals connected to wider organizing efforts.
Washington reports from Special Commissioner Rockhill in Peking that four powers Russia Germany France and Japan have agreed to accept a lump sum of 350 million as China's indemnity. The move likely avoids submission to the league tribunal.
George Hodgman returns home from Lar amie. Paul Bailey visits Denver this afternoon. Col B P Snow secret of the sheep board departs south. Mrs J M Trevett hosts Dinneen in Casper. City Editor Thompson of the Teth ano is ill. Laura Courant leaves for Lar emie during commence ment week. Harry Howland returns from Dead wood due to wife illness. Andrew H Burke visits Lander after city stay. Mrs James Barres visits London. many city visitors listed. J B Brockenbrough departs for Casper on oil district investigations. Dr J M McInery en route to Lander to practice. Embezzlement suspect given until 8 PM Monday to reimburse. Montreal June 15 Mrs J J Redpath and son Clifford shot dead at Sherbrook St home. Insomnia noted. suicide suspected by temporary insanity. son died later at hospital.
New York dispatch reports American Smelting & Refining executive committee proposes $2,000,000 Pueblo plant reconstruction to begin immediately with completion aimed within one year. Directors to meet in special session to ratify the committee’s report.
Berlin prepares a monster military pageant for the Bis marck monument unveiling tomorrow. Troops from across the empire pour into the city as arrangements are completed. Leader subscription offered.
Passengers arriving from the west report four inches of snow in Laramie and heavier fall extending to Piedmont. Cheyenne rain totals since yesterday morning reach 1.22 inches, raising April’s precip to 7.19 inches for the period and May to 2.46 inches. Temperature at 7 am listed as 35 degrees. At IXL stable and Hartlewood & Dinneen advertise livery rigs.
Auction notice lists men’s summer underwear valued at 500 total selling price 240 each. Items described as practical garments for warm weather with pricing and seller details. Overall auction aims to move stock from a local retailer with dates and contact information.
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