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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1903
Page
1
The Kaiser and American officers attended the noon launching of the cruiser Kiel. Countess Walderses, born in America, christened the vessel. Workmen involved in its construction were presented to the Kaiser, who greeted each by shaking hands. Later the Kaiser dined aboard the ship.
Kansas City dispatch reports George Barnhart of Chicago rushed into the Union National Bank brandishing a revolver and shouting robbery threats, triggering a bank panic as customers fled. Police arrived and disarmed him. he appeared deranged.
In Poughkeepsie on June 27 Cornell swept events in a varsity four and a one mile race then led the four mile race. The 2 mile varsity four finished first ahead of Pennsylvania Wisconsin and Columbia with times around 10:34 to 10:55. The one mile race saw Cornell first, Syracuse second, with Columbia fourth and Pennsylvania fifth. The four mile race was won by Cornell with a time near 18:67, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania also placing as Syracuse and Columbia followed. Cheyenne Light Fuel and Power Co. promotes electric service available day and night.
Des Moines June 27 rail accident on the Chicago and St Paul line wrecked the accommodation train near Coaldale. Brakeman Howard and two other crew members from Des Moines were fatally injured. four additional trainmen, including Bailey and Fireman Rondenburg, were hurt.
Washington reports the Russian government expresses profound regret that Washington will forward a petition from American Jews about Russia’s treatment of its Jewish subjects. Russia reserves its stance on non interference, and will greet the American envoy with cordiality when he presents the petition to the foreign office.
President Roosevelt departed for Oyster Bay at 1 am in his private car Rover on the regular train. Accompanying him were Secretary Loeb, a stenographer, messengers, and secret service men. A separate note offers a lost blue National wheel with coaster brake and a shop advertisement for Edigon phonographs and records at Buechner & Son's.
General Manning cables from Hohode that Obbia force arrived unopposed while Mad Mullah's men crossed near Bohottle Damot Abyssia. Garrison pressure threatened, but no major attack occurred and prisoners were scattered. Paris rumor of British reverses denied by London war office.
A dispatch from Odessa reports Russian police confiscated a lithographed appeal urging residents of Bessarabia to finish the work started at Kishineff and to push Jews from the province. The item links to a wider anti Jewish agitation and regional unrest.
Fourteen scholars from Zurich High School and two teachers were caught in an avalanche while exploring a mountain area near Geneva. Seven pupils and one master died, with three other boys badly injured.
Leadville California June 27 Judge Thomas A Dickson formerly district judge and prominent Calo attorney died suddenly in St Louis after a serious illness. He had been hospitalized in St Louis for about a month and a telegram to his wife preceded her arrival. The cane was listed as the immediate cause of death. The funeral will be held at the family home in Vittefield Lil on Monday.
A dispatch reports the Mexican steamer Carmelapan stranded twelve miles northeast of Saturia life living station in Texas. The incident is the sole readable detail from the dispatch.
Clar ence Darrow told a Chicago audience at the Henry George society that trades unionism is an artificial man made system. He argued unions inflate wages without regard to humanity or production and predicted growth of unionism as monopolies spread and men trade increases.
Senator Warren in Washington urged the president to consider General Donzelmann of Cheyenne for Wyoming's vacant consular post noting his prior service as U S consul at Prague. He also secured $40,000 for a gymnasium at Fort D A Russell and asked copper roofing for Cheyenne’s new public building as well as revisions to Laramie sketches.
Hon W C Curtin former legislator from Torrington is in the city. Mr Wright who traveled to Washington with the President's horse Wyoming has returned. Judge Bramel of Laramie City visited Cheyenne yesterday and left east this morning. State Superintendent T T Tynan is bound for Omaha with plans to stop over for a few days. Miss Margaret Knopf, a State University attendee, has returned home pleased with the university and with President Smiley leading the institution.
Casper hosts new bank authorization to begin business and Hahn's Peak road grading in Centennial. A colored porter in Rawlins fired at a man but hit a dog. he was fined and repaid tips. Christchurch trustees approve a church rectory project with about 500 in cash on hand and an estimated 1500 more to raise, targeting a 2000 building cost and about 500 debt.
The grading outfit advances toward Centennial as the last mile nears completion. Progress since work began has been rapid and a sense of joy pervades Centennial with each day bringing the final flat mile closer to finish, and two to three weeks are estimated to complete the grade.
In New York on June 27 William J Smullen was arrested for robbing the mails. He pleaded guilty in federal court but cannot begin serving sentence until October after Judge Thomas denied immediate confinement. Smullen has not posted $2000 bail and was released on his own recognizance.
William Macqueen and Rudolph Grossman, convicted for taking part in the labor riot last June, did not appear in court in Patterson New Jersey. Five year sentences were put into execution and bonds of $4500 each were forfeited. It is believed they have left the country. Dr. Charles Ringle, Chicago Eye Ear Nose and Throat graduate, has settled in Cheyenne and will practice eye and ear medicine. Office in Atlas Building, in rooms 9, formerly used by Drs Crook and Snyder.
Jacob Gray a local tailor abducted his wife from her father’s home and sped away. He rescued her himself at breakneck speed, ending the incident in Denver.
A Washington dispatch reports the attorney general has advised the treasury department that the title to the public building site in Laramie at Third and Thornburg streets is clear. A $5,000 warrant will be sent to Jesse Converse for payment. The supervising architect’s Washington price for the waste settlement has been set and contracts for the foundation are expected soon.
National organizer James A. Gorman has been in Fall River organizing a Knights of Columbus council. Twenty five applications for membership were received at the first preliminary meeting at the K of P hall. The next meeting is scheduled for Sunday at 8 pm. A strong council is expected with city support. Also noted is the Fourth of July concert and dance by the Fort Runwell band at Keefe Hall from 4 to 9 30 p m with dancing to midnight.
William Dessler of Wallington New Jersey shot his wife after wounding his stepdaughter then killed himself in The Herms estate. He had been estranged from his wife for over a year and returned seeking reconciliation.
New York officials report that Hrank and Woller, prominent Brooklyn mining engravers and club men, were arraigned today on grand larceny charges. The pair faced immediate objections from prosecutors as details of the alleged theft emerged.
An affidavit by Charles Kingsley of Falls Church Virginia alleges that A Nellis of New York who held a government weed distribution contract two years ago ordered no books kept and that packages were mishandled in the Nellis contract case. The document was made public in the Court of Claims in Washington.
A E Minum, after months in South Pasa mining country, returns to Casper and reports selling a group of claims to a company while retaining an interest. He estimates net proceeds around 40 000. The new firm plans a mill and development work as soon as possible. The Albany County Fair Association prepares for a mid September fair with mineral agricultural and industrial displays. The board will meet in Laramie tonight to arrange fairground buildings and a half mile race track. A rich gold discovery is reported on the Green Hope property at Wildcat Canon with surface ore said to yield ten ounces per ton worth about 200 dollars. A Washington dispatch says Casper National Bank of Casper has 50 000 capital and names Alexander J Cunningham president and Percy Palmer cashier. Major reserve agents for Casper National Bank include Commercial National Bank of Chicago Omaha National Bank and Hanover National Bank of New York. Frend strawberries today at Manewala restaurant. Dr Barkwell’s office is at Keefe Hall rooms 34 35. Telephone 155 Y. The Warren Mercantile Co shows a new carload of chairs and over 20 rocker styles plus parlor and dining chairs.
Local utility advertises new stock including stoves, radiators, heaters and up to date appliances. Telephone number 462 rings listed for inquiries and installations.
Ome Allag Building rooms 6 and telephone service described in the practice notice.
Freight handlers strike for 25 percent raise on multiple lines including Hock Inland and Missouri Pacific. Other items note a disputed money order contract, a deputy sheriff killed in a Montana saloon, a political resignation rumor, a fatal shooting in Carmel New Mexico, flood funding criticism, a witness disappearance in Kentucky, Harvard store theft arrest, lynchings in Newton Georgia, Topeka testimony, a mining camp blast injuring Jake Alexander, and a Russian protest stance on American jewelry trade.
Partly cloudy and cooler tonight and Sunday in Cheyenne and nearby areas. Temperatures across the upper Missouri valley and western regions run above normal, with no extreme heat reported. A trough over the Rockies and high pressure in the Great Lakes region shape the current conditions. Maximum 78, minimum 49, precipitation none. WwW. 8. S. PALMER, Section Director.
Notice to creditors that WM Murphy seeks settlement of debts after selling business to Wyoming Fuel Food and Delivery Company. Indebted persons are urged to call and settle promptly.
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