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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1903
Page
1
Chicago notes the American derby, the west’s premier turf race, with a total purse of 26 000 and overall entries valued at 33 115. The field was unusually open as weather shifted from rain to a clearing sky before the 4 pm start.
Telluride Colorado reports a three story lodging house destroyed by fire after dynamite powder stored in the basement exploded. The article notes Boston has sunk nearly two feet in ninety years with no reason given for subsidence.
Indianapolis reports that the Woodmen convention voted to hold its next meeting in Milwaukee in June 1905. A brief, odd interlude about a small talk with a polite attendant follows, noted as a humorous aside in the source.
President Mitchell of the mine workers is ill due to overwork after a ten day period covering 56,0000 miles of travel, numerous speeches and several conferences. He may miss the miners convention in Pittsburg next week. Barriers fail in Hamburg as Kaiser unveils a statue, causing a crowd crush and fifty eight taken to ambulances.
Clarksville Arkansas June 20 George Durham and Fred Underwood were hanged on the same scaffold yesterday for the murder of Sheriff Ponora during a Clarksville bank robbery.
Kansas City reports railroads enjoy a decided edge as they have more workers than needed to maintain shipments with their usual promptness. The imbalance favors the railroads in the ongoing issue with striking freight handlers.
San Francisco reports a direct cable to the Philippines may be ready within a week as the final 1100 miles of line to Honolulu is being laid. In New York a 21 year old man, Edward Teets, shot chorus girl Olive Foster and fatally wounded her before attempting suicide at Copy Island. he was arrested.
A garbled colloquial note mocks stinginess across a family line. References to Dolan and Cassidy suggest repeated thrift traits passed socially, not an event. The fragment hints at familial character rather than a defined news item.
Mme Morrello, a wild animal trainer in New York, was nearly killed last night at Coney Island when a yearling jeopard leaped on her back in a cage. Men with pitchforks drove the animal off and rescued her.
Grand jury returns four indictments charging conspiracy to corrupt Indianapolis public works official Logs don. Named defendants include HU Brown general manager of the Indianapolis News Arthur Stall St Louis detective James Noel attorney for the counsel and Investigation committee George Hunt secretary of the citizens league. Accused of offering Logadon 1600 dollars for permission to run 150 slot machines and other conspirators.
London reports Cardinal Hubert Vaughn archbishop of Westminster died at midnight after a long illness. In Buenos Ayres the Buenos Ayres Bulletin notes Vice Admiral Desoller, Argentine navy’s senior officer, reportedly drowned after being swept from his yacht by a large wave during a pleasure trip.
A Tangier dispatch says Moorish troops and Ainbeddina tribesmen clashed with the Moorish general and 6,000 men reported killed. A second Tangier dispatch notes the war minister lost 6,000 at Sindiedoma. In Washington a new postmaster, Ed mom J. Farrell, was appointed at Beulah Wyoming.
London June 20 Williama and Walker two black vaudeville performers presented their play In Dah Homy at Windsor Castle for King Edward this afternoon. It marks likely the first time black actors appeared before British royalty.
A Sheridan jury acquitted Mrs. Agatha Stull-Barton of murder after arguments by both sides. The defense cited temporary insanity amid claimed severe monthly insanity. the state argued premeditation with threats and prior purchase of a revolver. The case drew wide attention across Northern Wyoming and Western Nebraska with a crowded courtroom and anxious bystanders.
Church members in Portland have begun a campaign to end prize fights. A fight last night in claimEd will be the last ever held in this city.
Denver reports the Overland race meet opened with a large crowd and lively betting. Weather is unfavourable but the track is good and fast races are expected. Major is the favorite. In St Louis, B J Arnold, indicted over alleged get rich quick schemes, surrendered yesterday morning.
Washington announces Maj. Gen. Samuel B. M. Young as chief of staff and Brig. Gen. Tasker H. Bliss to join the general staff corps. Maj. Gen. Henry C. Corbin and Brig. Gen. William H. Carter also named for staff roles with postings to the Philippines as deemed fit. Brig. Gen. Biles designated a general staff member. The changes take effect August 16 and aim to complete the general staff system under the 1903 act.
Four men died and two were injured in a Delaware and Hudson wreck today near Troy New York after a light engine crashed into a freight on the siding following a passenger train. The deceased are Engineer Collins fireman Ryan fireman Moore and fireman Hellgarde.
London reports today that Prince Henry of Prussia will visit the United States for the St. Louis World’s Fair next year in private capacity traveling across America including the Pacific coast. The crown prince of Germany may also visit with one of his brothers. In Sedalia Missouri J J Frey remains in the same condition this morning.
A Sunday shooting at Rockdale left James Watts facing a fatality at J Mulvaney's home. Coroner Bennett presided as an inquest found Watts exonerated. both men aged and deaf, miscommunication cited. Mulvaney's body shipped from Medicine Bow to Denver for family.
The cear of Russia through his minister has notified Servia of recognition for Prince Peter Karageorgevitch. Bishop Conaty installed at Monterey Los Angeles. Miner Daniel McCloskey shot by police chief in Dillon. Rio Grande highest flood stage breaks San Marcial levee. Overland races Denver set as top event. Sixty million visitors at First National Saengerfest in St Louis. Alledged miracle stirs Little Italy. Great Falls land officers accused of violating postal laws. Government threatens to seize gunboat Galveston at Richmond. Freight strike in Kansas City shifts cargo to nonstrikers. Alaska Petroleum and Coal Co believed solvent. American Derby at Washington Park Chicago. Roosevelt against publicity in postal scandals. Root appoints Major S B Young chief of staff. Arnold Turf Investment linked to get rich schemes. Modern Woodmen barred Texas New Mexico from convention in Indianapolis. Senator Sullivan dodges grand jury questions. American Smelting declares 4 percent dividend. Clare asks what to wish for Christmass. Five pairs of rad knit wrist warmers offered.
In a June 19 1903 bulletin the National Wool Growers Association Denver argues exhaustive scrutiny of Rocky Mountain forest reserves by the U S Department of Forestry. It says reserves have deprived settlers and stockmen of grazing land and urges restoring usable lands for ranching. President Roosevelt and officials review Wyoming Yellowstone and related reserves to open non forest areas to grazing where feasible.
Uncle Allen is praised for early morning snow clearing to help pedestrians. The tale includes a humorous exchange about work and a notice to creditors from WM. Murphy and a sale ad offering a Cunningham marvel mower for 176.00 at 414h Palmer street Denver J. B. Wells
Cheyenne accepts a concert by the Second Regiment Band at City Park this Sunday afternoon from 3 to 4 pm. The city council will host the event with Major Keefe welcoming the regimental ensemble. Program includes marches dances and the Star Spangled Banner.
Mrs Sadie Guilford, division president of the Ladies Aid to the Veteranans of Denver, reports a lost gauze hand painted fan found in Keute rhnt evening. Reward offered for its return to the Leader at office. FOR RENT Three room furnished house 8 Twentieth Street.
A local ad promotes deep discounts on corsets and apparel with many items priced well below typical values. Includes ladies shoes caps girdles vests and undergarments plus fabric and ribbons, appealing to shoppers seeking low prices on quality goods.
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