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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1900
Page
1
A lively Cheyenne scene describes The Palace near the southwest corner of Seven teenth and Ferguson, with crowds inside and out. Patrons sip an old fashioned soda amid a strong sensory display as the busy street and massive show attract attention.
Washington reports no direct China statement as officials weigh potential war. London ministers, led by Lord Salisbury, discuss the Chinese situation with French and Chinese envoys. Shanghai notes a rumor of 1500 foreigners killed in Peking while Tien Tein bombardment continues and foreign concessions suffer damage.
The Times-Herald editorial argues Theodore Roosevelt’s handling of the vice presidential issue jeopardizes the Republican ticket. It says New York’s sizeable electoral vote could decide the race and warns that if Bryan carries New York and Maryland as in 1908 he will win.
In St Louis on June 2% street car workers, including the Transit company, faced disorders overnight. Cars ran on north and south lines with limited traffic. armed guards were present near barracks. No strike evidence shown and riot aftermath began today.
Tod Blon, returning to Kokomo from a Pena nage home, says in a letter to his parents he will close his affairs and ride the remainder of the season in America before heading to London for major events. He has accepted several mounts for the big races.
A blaze at Kichbaum & Co on Fifth Avenue in Pittsburg started at 12:30 and consumed a five story printing facility within ten minutes. The fire spread to neighboring structures including the Baltimore and Ohio ticket office and several firms on Ward Street as all engines rushed to the scene. By 2:20 pm firefighters gained control though the Weldon building and nearby blocks suffered extensive damage.
Arthur Ledyard a renowned balloonist disappeared after his balloon drifted over a lake during a Grocers and Butchers Association event. His body was recovered this morning with a rope tied around his neck, suggesting strangulation prevented his escape from the water.
In Dubuque on June 22 Speaker Henderson praised McKieley and Roosevelt as champions of patriotism and integrity. He said they will lead the nation and be enthusiastically supported by soldiers for their loyalty and devotion to the country.
The International Mining Congress was permanently organized after a heated contest. Boise City Idaho was selected as the next meeting place with July 1 1901 fixed for the time. Revolutions were adopted to establish a department of mining with a secretary to sit in the cabinet. The body aims to foster fraternal relations among those in mining and related pursuits.
After three days experts attempted to open the state treasury vault. This morning they summoned inmate Bimmonda, the noted crook, who after thirty minutes work opened the safe door. The vault contained about a million dollars.
London reporters note L. Bela won the land tinghern Mon stakes of 2000 sore reigns at Glendowns Park today, racing over Pierre Lorilard's old block IL for the prize.
Temporary chairman Wolcott delivers a defense of Republican trust policy and national honor in Philadelphia. He lauds McKinley’s wartime leadership and economic recovery, honors Hobart, praises Westward expansionists, and asserts constitutional limits on Puerto Rico while pledging to aid Cuban independence.
Hope Ark June 22 Chairman Jones of the Democratic national committee claims the platform and ticket endorse administration policy of imperialism and criminal aggression. He says the program announces a war of extermination on the republics founding principle.
Denver reports Governor Thomas reluctantly grants a conditional pardon to Harkey McCoy who was convicted of killing Captain Manley. McCoy showed improved conduct during a six month period and is released with terms aimed at rehabilitation.
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