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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1900
Page
1
Cheyenne patrons gather at the Palace at 17th and Ferguson, under the shadow of the State Capitol, enjoying sodas and a lively scene. The plaza buzzes with people, smiling and strolling past the Mouser show case as foot traffic flows.
London reports 16 000 Chinese troops scattered across multiple locations and potentially 50 000 more required to secure the line to Peking. In Formosa serious outbreaks follow a suspected Pekin uprising. Empress seeks to lure Chinese in the Philippines into rebellion as Boxers approach Chee Foo from Ping Tu.
Washington June 30 dispatch reports a noon war council with Hay Root and Long. Seymour’s notes say he was forced to retire near Pekin after an Imperial Army of 70 000 moved in. Kempff reports 14 000 troops ashore and McCalla Taussig wounded though not seriously. Tong Ku commanded rail and river transport. Pekin relief force halted near Pokin.
Detectives in New York recovered 5000 dollars worth of jewelry stolen from Mr and Mrs Edwin Gould during a London Carlton hotel burglary two weeks earlier. The suspect Charles Blair a valet and Australian was held at polio headquarters after allegedly entering the Goulds’ room while Mrs Gould dined and stealing items from trunks and drawers.
Four or five Marcus Daly adherents arrive at the Millard hotel in Kansas City and threaten action against the Clark followers. The rival millionaire camps push a money spending contest, with Midland proprietors seemingly backing the Daly side. Ex Congressman Charles A. Hartman is the Daly party’s leading figure.
Lincoln June 10 A clash of opinions over whether Croker or Hill will join Bryan before the convention gathers Colonel Bryan remains noncommittal toward the public about a running mate While visitors press him telegrams arrive and stray comments float in from Kansas City and Missouri ex Governor Stone says nominating on July 4 is possible but not assured
Charles A Towne, Minnesota candidate for the vice presidential nomination, reached Kansas City and registered at the Coutes house this morning. He held talks with supporters who have been on the ground for days in his interests.
Navy reports Che Foo to Washington that the Oregon ran aground near How Keighthouge in a heavy fog. The ship anchored in 17 fathoms of water, listing as water poured into the forward compartments. Rescue boats were sent. efforts to lighten the warship and tow a steamer are planned.
In Washington a troubled note from the Navy Department complains of mishaps surrounding the Oregon. The department signals difficulties in midship preparations and the likelihood that much work must be redone to replace the ship.
Kansas City June 10 The fate of William Jennings Bryan at the Democratic convention remains unresolved with no official word on his appearance after nomination. Muted plans hint he may arrive and stage dramatic scenes, leveraging his familiar political style to energize delegates.
News from Che Foo reports a Chinese arsenal northeast of Tien Tai captured with a Chinese regiment led by Britons in the assault. Admiral Remey dispatches note the Oregon relief effort with ships Princeton Brooklyn and Safiro Iris sent to aid the Oregon amid rough seas near How Ke lighthouse. Lincoln action includes Lieutenant Jane of the Newark engaging Chinese forces on the Pel Ho Xi river with marines aboard.
Rear Admiral John W. Phillips, commander of the Brooklyn Navy Yard, died at 3:30 p.m. from heart disease. Born 1840, he entered the navy in 1856, became midshipman in 1860, served through the Civil War, and rose to admiral after the Spanish American War. A Cheyenne fire department meeting will elect a new secretary and assistant at City Hall Monday evening. Fireworks sale ads and Fourth of July railroad fares appear in the same column.
The piece discusses wolves in Wyoming, their impact on stock, and human efforts to manage them amid a looming bounty. It notes encounters near Tisdale's ranch, a crossbred wolf observed by Harve Fiedd, and various trapping and hunting challenges. It covers ranch totals of hay, Hereford calves, and shipments, plus Carey’s research on lamb feeding and alfalfa in Casper. It also mentions James Milne bringing strawberries to market over two weeks.
A chaotic scene labels Boys and Youths in a heavy cut event led by J F Jenkins from Wa Fresh fireworks arriving from Hong Kong as Corey's book house hosts the showcase.
A fragmented notice recalls a historic shoe service claim linked to the late Chaimes 86 and the GE Waterworks project, highlighting a notable transportation era mystery.
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