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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1900
Page
1
A fragment describes a Cheyenne street corner near the State Capitol and Palace with bystanders inside a soda parlor. It mentions the crowd, chatter, and guests enjoying a heat quencher described as tasty and refreshing, alongside implied imagery of swift page movement and varied flavors.
Washington June 25. An order directs Rear Admiral Ramey to Taku aboard the flagship Brooklyn with soldiers to transfer Asiatic Squadron HQ from Manila to Taku and replace Admiral Kempff. The move follows criticism of Kempff for inaction at the Taku forts and his failure to send clear dispatches. The Navy cites direct orders to Taku as the reason, while critics see it as rebuke.
Democrats at the state convention in Springfield threaten to nominate Mayor Harrison for governor despite his stated refusal to accept. Harrison insists he would not accept and would not serve if elected, saying he is not Teddy Roosevelt and will not pattern his conduct after him.
Rear Admiral Bruce reports June 24 that no action can be taken to relieve Admiral Seymour. Tien Tain is invested and fighting for its life with Seymour cut off. Bruce cites 2,000 allied troops left with the commander in chief for Pekin and ongoing Chinese rail and river actions.
The United States steamship Albany will call at Gibraltar tomorrow to collect $100,000 indemnity acknowledged by the sultan of Turkey for destruction of American property during the Armenian troubles.
In Washington on June 25, Representative Livingston escorted a group of Atlanta businessman to invite President McKinley to attend the July 20 Peach Tree Creek battle reunion. The president promised to attend if possible.
Boston on June 1 Reverend Richard W Royalton of the Rosalied Unitarian church resigned yesterday to accept a call to the Walty church at 81 Paul Minn. He will begin duties on the Are t Sunday in October.
Representative Camm of New York endorses the nomination of ex Senator Hut for the Bryan ticket and predicts Hut will accept. He suggests joint debates with Roosevelt at state capitals if Hut is detained, anticipating lively exchanges and a vigorous campaign from start to finish.
A fire at 5 30 AM in the American restaurant basement of the Owens Electric Appliance Building at Adams and State threatened a block of State Street businesses. Damage reached 150000 with many shops and occupants including Werry Candy Co Goodrich Potter Jewelry Langbein Co tailliners Moos Brothers cigar dealers Gavey furnishing goods Chas Granh saloon Owen Electric Appliance Co Dr Franklin Milla Association H J Roback Ontrich Bon Manufacturing Chicago Dentists Foleys billiard hall and J C Brown furs affected by smoke and water.
The Chicago Prohibition gathering expects to nominate a ticket adopt a platform and elect fifty delegates tomorrow. The presidential contest grows intense as supporters of John G. Woolley publish large campaign posters featuring his image.
New York June 35 One of the best heavyweight bouts in years will feature Tom Sharkey versus Gus Ruhlin for twenty five rounds at the Seaside Athletic Club tomorrow night. Ruhlin insists the previous result was accidental and his backers lean 10 to 7 that Sharkey will win again. Sharkey has a cold but says it will not interfere.
A Ortiz dispatch from Sonora reports several thousand Yaqui warriors gathering about a mile north of Turin. General Torres splits government troops into two forces aiming a coordinated strike on the camp, while small Indian ambushes cause considerable casualties.
In Washington on June 25 the president and Mrs McKinley will depart for Canton, Ohio, Friday evening. Secretary Cortelyou said the heavy workload prevents any appointments until after Tuesday.
In Phoenix on June 25 a clash erupted as about 100 intoxicated Mexican celebrants fought, using bars and rocks. About twenty were knocked out or injured, and several American bystanders were attacked before escaping unharmed.
Washington June 2. The names authorized for eleven battleships include Virginia Rhode Island Maryland Colorado and South Dakota for the eleven 040 ton ships are Louisiana Milwaukee and Charleston.
Chicago Chronicle reports the death of Martin Munsell, noted journalist and father of Martin Russell Munsell, announced this morning. Thos Longue, a fine upholsterer from Sid Weet 16th Gt, Masonie building, is mentioned in relation to the obituary.
London reports foreign ministers safe in Pekin and seeking passports to leave for the coast Tsung Li Yuem expresses willingness to comply Paris notes ministers safe until June 19 and to depart for the coast casualty estimates say about 200 among troops Washington dispatch cites ongoing shelling and boom proofs at Tien Tsin The marriage of Albert G Spaulding to Elisabeth Churchill Mayer shocks San Diego society
About a thousand men start work at the Norfolk navy yard to coal the collier Saturn Ham Bal Alexander and Caesar. The vessels will load more than 1,000 tons at Lambert's Point and sail for Manila to join the American fleet in the Orient.
An agreement reached between 800 striking garment workers and boys tailors ends the dispute. Workers return to work this morning after the houses concede all demands.
Rumors spread in Berlin that an assassination attempt on the Kaiser may have occurred during the Keil Uns ceremony unveiling his father’s memorial. Officials dismiss the reports as nonsensical and official.
Mrs. Adam Forepaugh widow of the famous showman was quietly married at Grace church in New York this morning. The groom is Walter Nagle a bank clerk of Philadelphia.
Governor Richards arrives from Philadelphia as a Wyoming delegate while Senators Warren Clark and Mondell are expected shortly. He predicts a strong Republican ticket nationwide and likens the convention to a wildfire. Roosevelt's bid is noted as strong but ultimately yields to the tide with Philadelphia praised as ideal for the gathering.
John Bresnahan, longtime Cheyenne resident, was held up and beaten by a robber identified as George Curtia. Bresnahan was robbed of about $8 and suffered multiple broken ribs before the assailant fled. A separate break in occurred at the Perry Inn as a man tried to pry a trunk, prompting the proprietor A Edwards to fire his revolver as the intruder fled.
The general attorney W R Kelly and attorneys J N Baldwin and Lamberton rode toward Omaha from Ogden aboard Private car 100. Kelly praised national prosperity and Utah favoring McKinley while noting Colorado’s doubt. He predicted strong Republican support if McKinley wins. He observed Utah’s climate and growth as the train departed. Manufacturers, via Bo Ingalls, appointed Benjamin Franklin to a position.
Metal Market notes New York on June 25 shows silver priced at 4034 with notable stability in the bullion market.
A decree of divorce was handed down in favor of Tom Downey who faked a full separation from Ann Downey on grounds of desertion. Money was received today from the mother of Burgett the man adjudged insane with request to take him to his home. A plan to be arrested was connected to a supposed shop lifter.
A quoted professor argues there is hidden boss influence under Pratt and Quay. The remark suggests the Republican party is not wholly aligned with P and Q governing impulses.
A scrambled text fragment hints at predictions about future wars and business foresight. The garbled lines reference Henkina and Henkina ties, with comments on delays and popularity of someone named Franklin. The overall passage reads as a distorted editorial note rather than a coherent report.
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