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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1900
Page
1
A fragment describing Cheyenne streets near the State Capitol and Palace crowd activity. It mentions a popular soda and the busy sidewalk scene with pedestrians and a large display or show drawing attention, though many words are garbled.
Reports from Chee Foo Takn and Berlin say Vice Admiral Seymour’s force lay eight miles from Tien Tsin with Chinese forces closing in Healers warn Pekin relief may fail while 200 wounded and 62 killed are recorded and Foreign troops depart for support British ship Undaunted lands rifles and ammunition for potential attacks
Governor Allen D Chandler favors nominating Ex Senator Hill of New York for vice president on the Democratic ticket. He says the Republicans chose their strongest possible pair in McKinley and Roosevelt and that Bryan and Hill could lead the Democrats to victory. A large part of the Georgia delegation backs Hill and a solid convention vote for him is plausible.
Gus Rublin of Akron wins a hard fought boxing match against Tom Sharkey the sailor in fifteen rounds at the Rew Side Athletic Club. Referee Johnny White ends the bout after Sharkey hits the floor five times.
Reports from Seoul say hostilities toward Christiana in Korea are rising as Tokyo tightens control. The Japanese government plans to reinforce operations in China with 6,000 additional troops.
Report from Mazershu and Shanchial cites Boer forces attacking today. Twenty killed and two hundred captured in Naaulo la borer as d already fear British war momentum grows. Prince Tuan allegedly drafts legations to Siam Fu signaling capital shift away from Pekin.
In Williamson County Tennessee Constable D N Blanton was killed by P W Yancey during a knife fight over a two dollar debt at Smith & Co store. The two men locked in a side room. Blanton died from a stab wound to the heart. Yancey remained at large.
Paris June 27. Agoncillo says if peace comes it is traitors work and Aguinaldo will not approve. He declares liberty is the only goal and about 6,000 natives plan to demand Washington recognize their independence.
Washington reports indicate foreign ministers with guards left Peking June 18 or 19 to join Seymour's relief column and no later reliable updates exist. The State Department notes uncertainty about Minister Conger's status since June 1 and awaits further information, deeming his situation very doubtful.
The female convention approved a Bryan slate with Elmer Perry as lieutenant governor James O Donnell as secretary of state George Parsons as auditor F M Dunlap as treasurer and James A Todd as attorney general. Dr Walter Watson named as alternate at large for the national convention replacing declined Vice President Stevenson.
A Washington dispatch reports First Assistant Postmaster General Heath will resign or retire soon, driven by public sentiment over the Cuban scandal. In Tennessee, the Supreme Court rules women cannot practice law, an 8 to 2 vote, in a case involving Marian Griffin of Memphis.
New York report states the Great Northern Telegraph company informed that the Che Foo to Taku link, noted in a police dated Pine With, has been organized and brought under control of European employees of the Che Foo telegraph bureau.
Mina Louie Bradley, a claimant from St Portland Indiana, sued David and Studetaker for 610,000 on an act of promise. The jury awarded Bradley 1,081 dollars. The indication is that the case concerned an engagement or promise in a local court proceeding.
J. FP. Jenkin's LF8 Shoes promote a sale at Corey's Hook Store in Cheyenne featuring a Rail road King shoe touted as the neatest service shoe and a Bargain Sale advertised with removal notices.
A 200 strong Christian endeavor contingent sails from New York to attend a world gathering in London July 14. Some 50 000 members from every nationality are expected to assemble in England's capital over four days, with 3 000 Americans joining from across the United States aboard four ocean steamers.
The national Prohibition convention in Chicago opens with over 900 delegates present, nominating candidates for president and vice president. Oliver Stewart chairs the session as votes and enthusiasm rise, with J. G. Wiley, Silas Swallow, and Hale Johnston among leading contenders.
Shanghai June 27 Chinese local authorities signed an understanding promising order if the Woo Sung form and the Kiang Nao arsenal are not disturbed. The better class of natives fear American and British troops may be stationed along the Yangtsekiang amid distrust of joint powers action. Reports say Chinese regulars are moving southward.
The transport Logan departed Manila for Che Foo carrying the Ninth Infantry with ammunition and Maxim guns under Colonel Liscum. The Ninth is at full strength of 1407 men. Two battalions of the Sixth Cavalry will depart San Francisco July 1 and reach Che Foo in about twenty four to twenty seven days per General Corbin’s estimate.
The Pueblo convention adjourned at noon after adopting a platform calling for concerted action by all railway employees and compulsory arbitration. It holds corporations liable for damage to life limb or property. Engineer Jollan of La Nada backs congress candidacy, Smith and Davidson of Chaffee county for the legislature.
An old classified line notes hand sewn lace up men’s calf leather shoes in black or tan. Prices range from 150 to 400 and are sold by Garfield’s at Bons Removal Shoe Base. The ad references Hp Th and 61 and mentions woven goods and Bons Bond.
An executive argues that the global financial tone has improved, with cheaper money and better German and Dutch markets. He notes stock markets are professional and domestic politics may shape the final outcome of the presidential race. Wheat losses in the Northwest are offset by rising crops in Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma and northern Texas, boosting merchants and railroads.
Chicago officials announce a board meeting today to elect a successor to Dr. FE Benjamin Andrews as superintendent of public schools. Edwin G. Cody is named as a leading candidate for the post.
The khedive of Egypt arrived in London this morning and was received by the Duke of York and other notables. He has recovered from the illness that struck him on his arrival. The welcome was warm and cordial.
General Douglas MacArthur has been confined to the palace for three days due to a slight fever in Manila. The brief bulletin notes the condition is not serious and does not indicate any further complications or treatment.
An old shop notice advertises Budrow Stock items including hats neckties shirts and valises at 314 Went 16th St Manonie building. The WEW store delays reopening until July 15 while promising fresh removal bargains at Gale Day and Ray Day events.
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