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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1900
Page
1
Advertises a soda shop in Cheyenne offering a superior flavored beverage. Claims the drink cools feverish conditions and provides lasting effects while ridiculing political campaigning and emphasizing refreshment amid a summer fusillade of heat.
A high official of the Navy Department urged immediate troop landings in China, saying American lives and property are more important than political effects. Secretaries Hay and Root met the president as rumors from Ching circulated and discussed potential troop availability from the Philippines.
London June 16 A West of England express collided with a stationary train at Slough thirty miles west of London. Sixty people are reported killed in the horror crash.
No word has been received from China by the Methodist or Presbyterian boards of foreign missions by noon today about reports of buildings burned at Tiey Tsin or Peking. Great alarm is felt for the safety of missionaries in these cities as the Presbyterian board confirms three days without advices. They currently have sixteen missionaries in Peking.
In St. Louis on June 16 the Transit Company directors after lengthy talks with Gompers and labor leaders refused the strikers new peace proposal. If workers want their jobs back they must go on the extra list. Arbitration for reinstatement is regarded as past. Grievance chairman Edwards says the fight continues with a large meeting of strikers planned for tonight.
In Kansas City on June 1 the Democratic National Committee plans to choose a temporary chairman and other officers for the upcoming convention. Candidates include Governor Thomas of Colorado John H Atwood of Kansas Mayor D B Rowe of Milwaukee and Congressman Richardson of Texas. C A Waley secretary will open headquarters at the Baltimore hotel next Wednesday John J Martin sergeant at arms is already there.
From New York June 16 the Presbyterian board of foreign missions names forty new appointees to China including ten women who will depart soon without awaiting the China troubles outcome. The report notes a tragic death from a lamp fire in Arkansas where a woman burned to death lighting curling tongs.
Unclear military activity reported in a quiet scene near Latngla Mek and Janne d All is quiet. Small Bow forces a northeast move toward Volksrust in the vicinity of Bands Spruit amid desultory walling and limited action.
A cabinet meeting was held in London in the afternoon to discuss the Chinese situation. The text mentions D. Miller of 1100 Pocoon 81 in connection with the report.
A Cheyenne project aims to construct a Carnegie Public Library on a donated quarter block facing City Park near the state capitol. The 2 story 4,000 square foot building designed by Patton Miller of Chicago features a Greek Ionic portico, semicircular rear book room, and a 350 seat basement auditorium with separate reading rooms for adults and children.
Dispatches from Shanghai dated June 16 report archy in Tianjin with eight days of unrest. Fires burn English and American churches and residences as Boxers cut telegraph lines. A relief train for Lang Fang was forced to retreat, leaving Seymour's relieving force unable to proceed. Russians arrive in Tianjin and act independently amid chaos.
A Central News dispatch from Tien Twin dated June reports Boxers murdering native converts and servants of Europeans. Hong Kong dispatches say all legations in Peking have been attacked and destroyed by mobs. German envoy Baron Von Ketteler is reported killed.
Emperor William opened the Elbe canal at Lübeck this afternoon but will not attend the dinner tonight. The decision reflects a setback to imperial policy as presidents of Prussia’s upper and lower houses refused invitations to the event.
The Republican ticket’s vice presidency remains doubtful with New York’s stance likely to guide the choice, Woodruff and Timothy’s names being reconsidered. The convention slate names Hanna as national chairman with Wolentz as temporary chair and Lodge as permanent chair. the platform mirrors Ohio’s April draft endorsed by President McKinley.
John B. McLean of Ohio confirmed sending a personal $15 000 check to the fund supporting William Jennings Bryan and predicted Bryan would win the presidency. He stated Bryan could choose any running mate.
Cape Town June 16 reliable reports say the lingering deadlock ends with definite announcements expected today. Hon J Rose Innis former leader of the British ministry in the Cape Colony Parliament has accepted an office in the new cabinet with J Gordon Sprigg expected as president.
The Casper Tribune recounts a city electric light celebration with about 100 citizens gathering at the Grand Central hotel to mark the system’s launch. Invited plant owners Mowars, King, Balathe and Becker spoke as strawberries and cream desserts were served and toasts proposed.
London reports General Roberts unites his forces and plans linkage with Baden-Powell and allies within days. Baden-Powell held Rustenburg sixty miles west of Pretoria as a telegraph line repair column advances. Boer forces under Buler and Shope occupy Standerton and Heidelberg as the Orange River colony nears isolation from the Transvaal.
The Whites of St Marys report strong sales for their silver service ball set for the 20th. Catholic ladies persist amid obstacles, insisting their dance will be a success despite others hosting similar events. In Hong Kong, June 16, British ships Terrible and Balfour sail with troops for Tien Tain amid grave news, followed by the Undaunted.
Union Pacific passenger department issues a 100 page booklet outlining outdoor sports rules available on request from H. M. Clay at Overland offices. Engineers John J. Berry of Omaha and John Derry of Newcastle, Wyoming, survey routes near Baratoga to connect the rain line with the mining district of Carbon county. The railroad plans several new passenger coaches to meet rising travel, featuring modern design and comfort to reduce motion feel.
In Waphigtan on June 16 no official Hy formation has been received by the German embassy regarding the ramon that eli the ingationn is Poking ietes killed.
Classified notice for a cost sale at 217 West 10th Street offering bargains on items described as wlock and shirts. Includes garbled text about laundry and Gret class with unclear dates or further details.
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