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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1903
Page
1
In Rome today the long deferred consistory was held with Pope Leo XIII presiding. He delivered an allocution before adjournment to the throne room, where new cardinals were announced. no Americans were named. Archbishops and bishops kissed the pope’s foot and received his blessing.
President Roosevelt signed an order removing Judge Daniel H. McMillan of the New Mexico Supreme Court after a conference with Attorney General Knox. Judge Clement C. Smith of Hastings Michigan is named to succeed McMillan who was appointed from Buffalo New York.
In New York on June 21 Mrs. Cora Snyder, a munko teacher and governess to a prominent politician's daughter, died after childbirth at a midwife’s apartments. The funeral occurred yesterday as officials take the body to the morgue for an inquest while efforts continue to avoid sensational reporting. Frey shows slight improvement amid uncertain recovery prospects in Bedalia. Edison phonographs and records advertised at Buechner & Gon's.
In Victoria B C on June 2 a tragic fire at Pingtu temple killed about two hundred worshippers. A large incense paper burn sparked the blaze causing many to jump from windows and others to be crushed while fleeing.
Topeka report states United States Commissioner of Pensions Ware denied being a candidate to replace Judge W C Hook. Ware had been named by Kansas politicians as a likely successor to Hook.
New York June 22 Two Italians Jose Signore and George Brune were held on highway robbery charges after an alleged attempt to rob an Italian banker. Police investigate a letter found in Brune’s pocket tied to the dynamite bombing at the dock used by the steamer Umbria.
At 7 am fifteen convicts tried to break out using dynamite. One convict killed, two wounded, three captured after they seized Mrs. Cleghorn wife of the warden and Steward Keefe as shields. Dr. Palmer tied and robbed, guards then recaptured all prisoners.
Dr AL Nelson Jackson of Vermont and Sewell K Crocker of Tacoma Wash passed through Rock Springs en route overland from San Francisco to New York. They left May 23 and expect to finish within two months. Their 2480 pound car carries a camping outfit and a white bulldog, with twenty gallons of gasoline. Two delays occurred at Alturas California and Lakeview Oregon due to damaged tires. They plan 175 miles per day.
A series of rail accidents causes multiple deaths and injuries. In San Francisco, three killed and two injured when a North Shore coach derailed after a funeral procession ride. In Spokane, a Great Northern train derailed, destroying a laundry and shack, with five survivors and three dead. In Jefferson City, seven killed in a Missouri Pacific freight collision at Cole's Junction, with a tank of muriatic acid injuring trainmen and two tramp casualties.
George C. Jones, president of the Jones Investment Company, is charged with peculation of funds via forged signatures on notes and deeds. He was arrested at his home by Detectives Carr and Arnett after 8 am. warrant filed by Frances Higg inbotham. Also noted are local notices about the International Union of Printing Pressmen, a Cincinnati meeting adjournment, and a community dance.
James Murray remains in the city from the ranch while William Dubois the architect travels north on business. Hon. P. B. Cook heads to Clearmont soon. Mrs W R Bryant departs for Boston. Mrs W S Crossley tours Omaha and Lincoln for three weeks. J T Norton, former Cheyenne attorney, is back in the city. State Superintendent Tynan plans to return tomorrow after a northern tour. Judge Van Wevanter is presumed to be in Washington after a stay in St Paul. Governor Chatterton and state charity officials depart to inspect institutions on the Union Pacific, away until Thursday. Dr J H Conway and wife return from the East. the doctor attends the Modern Woodmen of America session in Indianapolis. Mr and Mrs Joseph Knight plan an overland camping trip to the Yellowstone National Park with a single driver for company.
News from Simta Irdian dated June 22 reports Major General Charles Comyn Edgerton named to lead the Somaliland expeditionary force against the Mad Mullah, replacing Brigadier General Manning. The move follows setbacks including ambushes and supply strains, with forces totaling about 800 British, 1 200 Indian, and 4 000 native troops anticipated.
Chauncey Dewey Clyde Wilson and Will McBride held without bail in the Berry family murders attend a supreme court hearing for habeas corpus. The court will appoint a commissioner to take testimony in Northwestern Kangas. The trio's custody remains tight at the county jail during the investigation. In Montana Min Helen O Dowell, 20, guards a rich gold claim near Cook City after resisting two men who tried to seize it. The claim was left to her by her father, an aged prospector who died recently.
Victoria B C June 22 mail advices from China say famine in the Kwangai province is increasing and that human flesh is publicly offered for sale. Two hundred thousand are starving.
The battleship Muasaschelts, en route to New York, collided with the lumber schooner Martha T. Thomas twenty seven miles southeast by east of Boston lightship. The schooner sustained damage to main chain plates rails and planking while weather was calm and visibility four miles. In Lexington Kentucky Curtis Jett and Thomas White spent a quiet jail day with restricted access and no services as a jail crowd gathered.
In Walnenburg Colorado Mrs Mary Andrew 73 wife of George Andrew galoonkeeper was struck by lightning at about 4:46 pm yesterday while speaking with a neighbor on the rear porch. A wet clothes line and a nearby tree carried the bolt to her body. She died within an hour. A regimental concert and dance are planned at Keefe hall on July 4 by the Second Regiment band.
The War Ren Mercantile Co reports receipt of a carload of chairs and over 200 rocker styles including parlor and dining chairs. Stock lists 16 complete items available.
The author recalls a night express from Seville to Madrid on April 22. He contrasts continental trains with American first-class travel, describing cramped compartments, limited ventilation, and long station stops guarded by gendarmes. The trip lasting about sixteen hours ends in Madrid at 10 30 pm, noting discomforts for Americans used to luxury rail travel.
The local Baptist association in Hobart Oklahoma, composed entirely of Kiowa Indians, has adopted a resolution excluding all whites from their meetings. Missionaries report the move follows Indian timidity in participating in exercises with Lone Wolf, who recently opposed government opening of Kiowa reservation to settlement, serving as their chief minister.
Notice to creditors of WM. MURPHY who sold his business to Wyoming Fuel, Peed and Delivery. All persons owing debts should call and settle at once.
Guarding streetcar property in Dubuque Iowa. Suprane Lodge meets in Chattanooga Tennessee. National Liberal convention selects General Gervaimo Trevino of Monterey as permanent resident. A Polish hog sells for 12500 at Macy Indiana. Alaska gold output at 40000000 a year may rise with new railroad. 413 miles contracted. Overland race draws 12000 spectators in Denver. Murder of Anthony Swenain in Atll Sonora May trigger international incident. Kentucky court of appeals allows equity injunction against prize fights in buildings. Riots injure several in court at St Bienne between Catholics and Socialists.
Sopenhagén reports May emigre figures at 190 percent, with over twice as many Danes leaving for America as last year. Money sent back by Scandinavians in the U S offsets the brain drain. 1902 saw 14 million krofers remitted to Norway alone.
Major James W. Pond a noted lecturer and singer died at his Jersey City home following an operation on June 17 that led to the amputation of his right leg He had been ill for a month and a preliminary operation two weeks earlier failed to heal.
A garbled quotation shows two speakers arguing about behavior and control. The clipped phrases suggest an informal domestic dispute or dramatic exchange with misread words and missing context.
A sales notice touts deep discounts on garments and accessories including Taffeta Silk Monte Gard, Lady's Kid Shoes, summer vests, sunbonnets, girdles, corsets, komonos, ladies underwear, gloves, neck ribbons, and men's and children's hosiery with prices highlighted for bulk buyers. The ad uses bold claims of superior value and urges shoppers to act today.
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