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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1900
Page
1
Cheyenne readers describe The Palace 18 at the corner of Seven teenth and Ferguson as a busy soda shop popular with locals. Patrons fill the space with chatter, smiles, and savoring a variety of beverages described with ornate, ancient-flavored language amid a steady stream of customers.
Delegates and spectators arrived slowly for day two of the convention. A pair of appeals lay on desks urging women’s rights and a ship subsidy law. Senator Lodge opened proceedings as the platform was presented and adopted with strong applause.
Fragmented wires from Philadelphia report growing pressure for Roosevelt to seek the next office. The aide to New York’s leader states no final decision is made and confirms ongoing political maneuvering as the situation develops.
Reports from Philadelphia indicate President McKinley will be nominated by acclamation with Roosevelt likely named for second place. The credentials committee worked through the night, resolving DC seating and Virginia district disputes, while Roosevelt remains a strong vice presidential contender.
Philadelphia June 20 Thurston of Nebraska says Roosevelt appears set to seek the vice presidency and believes he desires nomination He claims Roosevelt will be nominated if his view is correct and that he has supported the movement in the past.
Shanghai dispatch reports Admiral Seymour reached the Chong Mong gate of Peking on Sunday and began an incident. Legations reportedly have ample provisions. The account notes widespread retreat of boxing athletes from Talu and burning of paths.
Shanghai reports Chinese converts fleeing the fighting say they face desolation and choose between renouncing faith or death at Boxer hands. The Empress Dowager blamed by the Chinese consul for the turmoil. LA Hung Chang to lead a new government. Norfolk marines and German forces rush to China as international action escalates.
Shanghai reports claim the legations were relieved on June 17 and Admiral Seymour’s relief column has reached Peking. London notes on June 10 say attention focuses on the capital with British flag sightings near the south gate. Details of the city’s capture may be delayed by lines to the Tianjin frontier. Vienna reports.
Collier's Weekly recalls a New York fireman found in an upstairs room during a Fifth Avenue fire. He calmly finished grooming with a white waistcoat and brown coat before joining the crew to descend a ladder to safety.
Dispatches report Boer forces under De Villiers and Hermann massing near Fiche burg with a forty mile front and potential breakthrough risk as skirmishes occur daily. Reports also claim damage to the Malana bridge disrupting supply routes and a suspected gold theft plot tied to Kruger's caravan.
War office announces 16 killed and 100 wounded among British in the Rhonoster river clash north of Kroonstadt on June 1 during Methune’s defeat.
An excursion train telescoped on English Road near Hampton Court this morning in London. Sixty people were injured, authorities report.
Special train fares to Chicago offered for the National encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic. Discounts apply as the lowest standard round trip rate with multiple sale dates in Wyoming and Colorado. Extension options available by filing deposit with a joint agent for late September departures. For details contact agent O W Schwert. Also notices selling Ladies' black silk mitts and a moving sale with prices near cost at 217 West Loch Street.
Cheyenne catcher Jimmy Brierly lingers over a league choice as Denver and Pueblo pursue him. He rejects Tebeaus offer after a higher bid, while Helen and Te Bea u push anew. Brierly, a strong hitter and reliable fielder, may strengthen a Western league lineup with a Denver uniform. Also a bankruptcy notice in Wyoming named William J Reals with a discharge petition filed June 18 1900 and a 6 January 1800 deadline for opposition.
A telegraph dispatch reports a girl in Indiana who ate three quarters of a big red cherry. The night editor jokes about the death department while the editor discusses who won a new hat. Text is fragmented and unclear.
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