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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1894
Page
1
Senator Ransom faced questions on sugar stock dealings during a senate inquiry as he testified about a relative and a broker. Utah territorial Democratic convention opened with remarks from C C Richards and delegates, while rail union issues and miners’ rally at Nelsonville drew crowds.
In Onexx Colorado on June 16 no new mines opened recently though preparations aim to start the Anaconda early next week. Two union miners were driven from the Gold Coin mine after a dispute with dissatisfied union members who denounce them and plan to identify and expel them from the union.
Omana Nebraska June 10 The secretary of the democratic silver conference announces here for June 21 that Congressman Bryan favors immediate restoration of free and unlimited silver coinage.
An old remedy praising Electric Bettas as the best cure for all head pains and habitual ailments. It claims quick relief and asserts that most cases respond to the treatment, with “Kivi” as a key component said to tone the bowels.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe collars cuts and white vests in a work piled scene. No clear people places dates or organizations are readable. The readable words hint at a boxing or martial arts setting but lack verifiable details.
Readable portions do not form a complete news item or identifiable events. The fragment lacks names locations dates or organizations to summarize into a concrete card.
In Bismanox on June 16 a party of 75 deputies pursued alleged wheelers after a train raid. Skirmishes occurred. deputies reported injuries including gunfire and blows. Separately at Evanaville 1100 wealers left camp for Leavenworth after paying to transport by ship, with supplies scarce and many abandoning the march.
Report from Kansas City says General Bennett quit his camp with 108 collected at the Kanena populista convention claiming boats would move his army down the Missouri river. He has not been seen since and is presumed to have skipped out. Colonel Gannen, his first lieutenant, is also missing amid a disorderly camp with no money and little food.
Official estimates show 204 miners missing after a Thursday night explosion of fire damp in Karwin coal mines. The tragedy prompts mourning by families as memorials begin for the lost workers.
Six men including Emerson Allen Cephas Wright Thos Wade Thos Westmorland Eugene Fulks and Tom Moore, first Indians and three whites, appeared in Panam Texas federal court for the murder case set for part twenty four next.
A garbled local item reports Thomas M. Bayne dying by his own hand in Wasurmoron Washington DC with unclear surrounding details. The fragment mentions Hood’s Saraa perilla and a reference to a building and pills, followed by a stray note about Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder and a world award.
In Row Italy on June 16 Premier Crispi escaped an assassination attempt while riding to the chamber of deputies. A gunman drew a revolver and fired as Crispi’s carriage passed. The premier was not wounded, and police later arrested a man named Paola Laga linked to anarchist circles. Humbert conveyed congratulations on Crispi’s safe escape.
William Walter Phelps, born 1880 in New York, a Yale alumnus, Columbia Law School graduate and noted banker, served as New Jersey congressman, U S minister to Austria in 1881, and German ambassador candidate, died in Knotewoop New Jersey at 1:50 a.m. The obituary highlights his wealth and long public service.
June 16 market round up notes cattle feeds lambs and bulls with prices in dollars. Includes westerns Texans and cattlemen figures plus metal market pieces for lead and silver and a general quote spread from New York.
New York June 16 weekly bank statement shows dominges with deposits and specie figures. The bank holds $76 876 575 in excess of reserve requirements and reports specific silver and cash totals amid adjustments from last year.
A blaze gutted the Central stock and transit company’s old abattoir in Harsiman Cove. The fire swept the building and damaged nearly all machinery and stock including beef and mutton. Firefighters battled the flames tonight, with losses mounting as operations halted and crews worked to contain the blaze.
Partial scores list shows Yale beating Princeton 9 to 6 and Philadelphia defeating Baltimore 19 to 1, with other ties and unclear entries among Boston area teams and Westchester clubs.
Washington June 16 a senate bill sets desert land price at 1.25 and allows refunds of excess payments. The wool schedule fight ends with tariff changes raising rates on wool goods and redistributing duties on fine fabrics.
A severe hail storm yesterday near Batowron Col damaged all properties in its four to six mile wide and eight to ten mile long track. Losses run into thousands as water from the nearby waterfall caused Platio river to rise one foot in an hour at a narrow water gauge.
The Memphis Appeal Avalanche was sold at public auction under a federal district court decree to satisfy claims totaling 55 000 dollars. The property was knocked down for 45 000 dollars to W H Bates a wealthy job printer.
Hugh Bunch, young fiancé of Ide Gallahorn, shot her to death on Bea ver creek then killed himself amid reported opposition to their engagement and marriage plans. The events occurred in Botts Mo. on June 16 with local officials investigating.
Weekly exports show gold totaling 2 806 000 dollars and silver 68 978 dollars from New York. Imports listed as 2 cave alone. Odd formatting suggests partial OCR. main figures are gold exports and minor silver export.
Reports from Philadelphia to Terre Haute describe miners meetings ranging from Ohio compromise to Indiana convention outcomes. Coal miners resume work in eastern Ohio while Indiana delegates push to maintain strikes. Court updates note Prendergast continuance, with trials set next week. Local notices warn taxpayers in Laramie County of upcoming requirements.
Reports from the city note Mr. and Mrs. Chas S Fitz returning from California and hosting at 822 West Twenty fifth Street. Prof Huchhineon to perform violin at St Mark's church with Sullivan's Loat Chord as offertory. Union Pacific to offer Denver round trip days June 24 and 25. Republican league club meeting described. Western Union beef Co driving 8 000 cattle from Texas to Montana delayed by Arkansas river floods. A party from Dale orsek enjoyed Trout fishing. A car of fine horses shipped from PO ranch to Brooklyn. twenty one geldings trained for driving. Coroner in Cheng county Colorado identifies a body found near Athol Thurnlay as Jean Freighton of Brooklyn poisoned in personal crisis.
Denver News notes Malachi Dillon, owner of soda properties near Rawlins Wyoming, negotiating annual sale of soda to Argo smelters for fluxing. Geologist Ricketts estimates 160000 tons in sight. current soda from East Oregon Point costs 29 dollars per ton, with Amolters consuming 144 tons yearly. Dillon offers 19 dollars per ton. 30000 in process for use of Wyoming soda in England. Also reports Rev Grayen evangelist series in Laramie with Rev Wilkinson assisting at a Baptist gathering in the courthouse starting Monday evening.
John Hunton returned to Fort Laramie yesterday. G Burkhardt of Chicago and Northwestern was in the city. J B Thomas departs today for a three week trip to Cincinnati and other eastern cities. Y J Wyohe, manager of Van Dyke coal at Mook Spring, was in town yesterday.
An advertisement touts a small colored bill claiming cure for rheumatism and urging the purchase of bottles from C. T. Woods Jr. to achieve prompt relief. It emphasizes the product’s supposed soothing effect and rapid results.
Fragmentary note from a local shop listing items and prices in a casual style with garbled text. The readable portion hints at a sale or display in a small town setting and mentions Farber shop and items for sale.
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