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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1905
Page
1
The uncle of the Czar resigns from the post of high admiral in a notable naval leadership change. The move signals a shift in imperial naval command and prompts official statements from defense ministers and court circles.
In St Petersburg on June 16 Grand Duke Alexis high admiral and uncle of the Emperor and Admiral Avellan head of the Russian Admiralty resigned. An imperial rescript removed the Grand Duke from supreme navy direction, amid public criticism over ship construction and the Sea of Japan disaster.
In Windsor Vermont on June 14 Mary Rogers faces execution after a murder conviction. Matron Durkee posted brown wrapping paper across prison windows to block outside viewing and restrict sightlines to the condemned woman.
Paris reports that peace in Europe hinges on Japan accepting moderate terms and that the German emperor alone decides the crisis. The Morocco question is seen as the key that could trigger a great conflict or collapse into ordinary diplomacy.
Forecast for Wyoming calls for fair weather Friday with showers only in the extreme east. Saturday looks fair and warmer in the east. Yesterday’s 24 hour data shows trace precipitation, a high of 76 and a low of 47 degrees. Palmier, Weather Director, notes minor rainfall totals.
Chicago story: John C Driscoll testifies before the grand jury detailing alleged dealings between employers and union leaders including the Chicago Teamsters. He claims an $8,000 payment to Shea to induce a nine week Stock Yards strike that cost Packers and workers millions.
Tokyo government commission member M. Taya ma says well informed Japanese expect the next decade to see Chinese characters replaced by Roman letters in print. The report weighs advisability of adopting Roman characters nationwide in Japan.
Lynn June 15 William Butler Woolridge a Boston businessman was killed in an auto mobile accident in Baguaue early today. A.C. Childe and W. B. Taylor of Boston were shaken but unhurt. The party reportedly misread the road in the dark and struck a barbed wire fence.
Governor Magoon at Panama reports three new yellow fever deaths and confirms that three previous cases announced on June 12 died. Names given are Mosono Griffiths and Alkens.
In New York on June 15 The Metal Markets notes silver at 68 3 4 cents an ounce lead and copper markets quiet with no change observed.
Washington selected to host plenipotentiaries of Russia and Japan as Roosevelt administration announces location for peace conference. Secretary Loeb releases the decision at the White House while discussions on timing and protocol proceed.
Colorado Springs announced it will surrender its Western League baseball franchise after a conference with President O'Neill. Manager Tl. F. Burns cited financial loss and inability to secure a winning team as the main reasons for the decision.
Secretary of War William H. Yost spoke at Miami University in Oxford Ohio during the annual commencement. He addressed graduates on the link between education and good government.
In Brooklyn on June 19 a monument was unveiled at the Lutheran cemetery to honor the unidentified victims of the General Slocum disaster near Hell Gate, exactly one year after the steamer fire wreck killed many passengers.
The monument preserves a history of the disaster listing survivors, missing persons, and the dead, outlining the toll and lingering inquiries.
W C Jucksch of St Louis believed he found a relative and heir in Fred Jukes the roaming photographer. The Land refutes the link showing Rawling Jukes is not the Jucksch he sought.
Deputy Sheriff Les Snow brought a young man to jail after he confessed to stealing a saddle and bridle from Lord Morford. The items were taken from the Carey ranch where the thief was employed, and the saddle described as fine.
Lieutenant Commander Robert E Peary left Portland for New York to acquire supplies for the Roosevelt and prepare for another attempt to reach the North Pole.
New York June 15 Beldamée the four year old daughter of Octagon and Belladonna wearing August Belmont scarlet jacket won the twenty second Suburban Handicap at Sheepshead Bay Delhi led early but Beldamée overtook him in the final mile to take the race with First Mason earning second and Proper third in a large crowd including many women. The Suburban, a mare’s rare triumph, follows the 1899 Great Imp victory.
Fire swept a stable in Walden at noon, destroying the structure and eighteen head of horses owned by Jerome Decker, a Walden to Laramie freighter. Children playing with matches are suspected. high winds hindered efforts but nearby buildings were saved.
The Duchess Mining Company at a mile and a half south of the New Rambler received a large shipment of machinery including a hoist boiler pump and steam drill. Gordon Wright will haul it to Centennial at once and to the mine once snow loosens in the coming morning.
Rawlins Wyoming June event marks the burning of the mortgage on the Elks hall with a community entertainment. A musical program, speeches, a lamquet and refreshments were enjoyed by attendees.
Special to The Lander reports Smith Riley has been appointed forest inspector overseeing the reserves of Colorado and the Medicine Bow and Big Horn reserves of Wyoming. The appointment was announced from Washington D C on June 14.
In Canon City Colorado on June 16 Fred Arnold and Newton Andrews await a double hanging scheduled for tomorrow night. They show no remorse and refuse spiritual counsel from Chaplain A W Lucas and Father Crysostom. Both prisoners reject religion and expect a final confession when hope of reprieve ends.
Orders from the Department of the Missouri direct Jefferson Barracks to send thirty five cavalry recruits to Fort Riley for the Thirteenth Cavalry. Two artillery recruits to Angel Island California depot for field batteries in the Philippines. Twelve cavalry recruits to Fort D A Russell Wyoming to serve with field artillery.
McCammon Idaho June 15. Meg Urgel and Stanchfield drive Old Steady on the Olds Mobile Portland race, reaching here shortly after noon. Stanchfield has fully recovered from mountain fever and the men drive day and night over rough roads, Huss and Wighe left Polke yesterday.
Western League in Denver shows Joseph and Nos Mothew leading Ommatia 4 to 1 while Slavxity wins 4 to 1. National League results include Philadelpha 7 over St Louis 1 and Chicago 10 over Brooklyn 4. Coos County Oregon reports a building at Lowie and Chirk expons mirroring fair structures.
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