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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1903
Page
1
Madrid reports a Dillboa train wreck at Negrilla river where fourteen bodies were recovered and over fifty injured. From about three hundred passengers only five escaped uninjured. forty killed outright and sixty injured, with many expected to die. Looting occurred as officials feared further recovery delays.
In Newport Rhode Island on June 20 the Re Nance Constitution and Columbia sailed in the first of six races to declare whether Constitution or Re Nance will defend the cup. Light rain and a fair breeze marked the start as the Re Nance led at 12 30 while the Constitution lagged behind. Columbia pressed hard as the race narrowed to a tussle between the old and the new defenders.
Thomas Thornby a Brooklyn butcher died after choking on a large beef steak that his waitress and doctors could not remove. The steak came from Thornby’s own shop. The ad promotes Cheyenne Light Fuel and Power Co offering affordable electric light and power.
Theodor Davis Boal, Denver architect, was seriously hurt when a carriage ran into a rut after leaving the Country club. He suffered a broken leg head injuries and possible brain concussion but may recover mobility on crutches in two weeks. Samuel Newhouse was uninjured.
A Archer avenue trolley car crashed into a Belt Line freight at the Forty-seventh street crossing in Chicago early today, killing two and seriously injuring about a dozen passengers as brakes failed and passengers could not jump in time. Dr Charles Ringle, graduate of the Chicago Eye Ear Nose and Throat College, will practice in Cheyenne with an office in the Atlas building.
Washington announces several changes in the consular corps. Albert Tourgee, noted Bordeaux author, named consul general at Halifax. William P. Smith, St. Louis newspaper man, promoted from Hull to consul at Tunadall. Loula Ayme, Guadaloupe consul famed for the Martainie disaster, advanced to counsel at Parna Brazil.
Joseph Lamont shot and wounded Georgia Goddu and Dr. Adelaid Peyette in Lowell Massachusetts before escaping. Lamont, in love with Goddu but opposed by her elder sister, had been visiting the home and facing pressure to leave.
Senator Hanna presided at the dedication of a $100,000 Salvation Army citadel in Cleveland. He praised the Army's work and methods, noting significant support toward the building debt from Hanna and Myrton Thyrick who also spoke at the ceremony.
Arthur J. Weber aged 22 was shot by a news boy after insulting remarks to his companion. Weber died instantly as the assailant fled into the crowd.
A 10 year old girl Dorothy B Brice arrived in New York alone aboard a liner and set out for Seattle to meet her father and mother. The journey covers about 6000 miles. Secretary Hay began a two week vacation at Newport Rhode Island as guest of Mr and Mrs Whitney, Hay's daughter.
A. A. Smith named general manager and J. P. Bradfield named general superintendent of the New York and Hudson River railroad. The New York Building Trades Union anticipates peace between employers and workers, with widespread agreements reported and men returning to work.
Judge Mullins in Denver district court rules the board of public works ineffective and that state officials lacked power to appoint committees that could interfere with Denver City, concluding the long contest over paving authority.
Oyster Bay June 29 The new executive office was opened this morning and key communications were sent to Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill. He and Secretary Loeb began work immediately and the president will not receive visitors this summer unless invited for pressing business. Tennis with the children was cancelled by rain.
Highlands New Jersey June 29 A twenty two knot gale made it improbable that the Shamrocks would race today. The event was set for a measured course to compare the challenger with the Reliance.
New York June 29 Colonel Robert Ammon Miller associate known as the Five Hundred Per Cent Man was sentenced to a term around four years to four and a half years at Sing Sing He was convicted of receiving stolen goods connected with the Franklin Get Rich syndicate.
Manchester reports increasing distress due to high prices and mill shutdowns. All mills in Aston, a nearby town, are temporarily closed and thousands of workers are idle, with fears of more closures spreading. In Wilkenburg, Pennsylvania a fire destroyed Yonk's planing mill and Pinnon's ink factory plus two small structures, causing about 76000 dollars in losses with unknown origin. A blue National wheel with coaster brake is lost and may be recovered at L P House's. Fresh strawberries available at Maneval's restaurant today.
Topeka Kansas June 29 Hearing on the patimony in the Chauncey Dewey murder case was postponed due to the absence of Col Br y of Beatrice Nebraska Twelve withdrawals have affidavits claiming a potential assault if they testify near Goocland Kansas near the crime scene War Ben Mercantile Co advertises a large chair stock Dr Harkwall’s office listed at 34 and 86 Kaute hall with telephone 144-T
Adjutant General Stitzer reports U S army dispatch designates Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming units for a summer encampment and field exercises at Fort Ruasel in August. Cavalry, artillery, infantry and militia companies from multiple forts and cities across the four states are listed for the joint campaign.
Albert Larkam a lineman fell thirty five feet from a tele graph pole today injuring three bystanders including a child. Larkam also suffered internal injuries and paralysis of both legs. Mrs Mary F E Brewster of Minneapolis and her daughter Nancy aged 10 were struck and bruised as was Mrs Charles Edwardes wife of Professor Edwards of Trinity College.
Detected notes describe Morelan under surveillance amid perjury charges in Meatoga City. The jagged text touts a model railway named the Magnificent Railway with lines Chicago and North Western between Omaha and Chicago. It claims double tracking, a strong signal system, and daily through trains from multiple western cities to Chicago.
Government study by Plwood Mead peers Utah water rights and cooperative canal models. It outlines public control to resolve conflicts, describes Virgin Sevier Weber Logan Jordan basins, and compares Utah with California. It notes cooperative, low-cost irrigation, arid-state lessons for legislators and farmers.
A dated advertisement promotes the power company selling electric lighting, fan motors, coal mining or motor items, and related up to date appliances at bottom prices. Contact Teal phone 463 rings for details.
A brief notice indicates a telephone service issue at the Office Atlan Building located at Apome 6 and 0. Details are sparse but imply maintenance or outage affecting operations.
A comic anecdote from Washington about the post office corruption probe era. Superintendent Machen frets over pressure to buy an operator’s table for a friend in the salary division while swearing in a tense office scene.
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