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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
1
A North Collinwood public school fire in Cleveland kills 170 to 200 children ages six to fifteen. Panic blocked inward doors and a single rear exit, trapping students on the first floor as flames spread from a furnace, with many corpses recovered and more children unaccounted for.
Omaha on March 4 reports over 1,500 Democrats will convene to ratify Nebraska’s unanimous support for William J. Bryan as the party’s next presidential candidate. The convention will pick four delegates at large to the Denver national convention and twelve district delegates, plus a state committeeman. Dr. P. L. Hall of Lincoln is the sole candidate for state committeeman. Delegates-at-large include I. J. Dunn, Dan Y. Stephens, Mayor F. M. Brown, W. H. Thompson, and Judge W. D. Oldham.
Merrill McDaris age 12 and Morris McCrory age 13 were arrested in Emporia Kansas charged with blackmail after a widow received a letter demanding 23.10 or she would be killed. The letter bore a crude skull and crossbones and the boys admitted writing it saying the idea came from lurid stories.
Senator Redfield Proctor of Vermont died in Washington D C after a short illness following a grippe attack. The news notes his long service and role as a prominent national figure. He contested many political roles and served as a leading statesman from Vermont.
A late night fire at Piqua Memorial Hospital sent black smoke through corridors and wards. Firemen evacuated patients by window as several patients were in critical condition amid the dangerous blaze.
Forecast for Wyoming calls for snow and colder conditions Thursday and Friday then fair. Local data show 24 hour period ending 6 pm March 4 with max 42 degrees and min 24 degrees and no precipitation.
Washington March 4 Senate considered currency legislation with Hepburn opposing the pending measure. He argued bonds used for emergency circulation require backing by taxes and that relying on government aid fosters panics. He urged a sound basis for finance and urged not to grant government support. House discussion covered post office appropriations and a broad debate on cotton futures, wood pulp, and other finance topics.
The San Francisco trial of R A Crothers and Fremont Older for criminal libel against William Tevis heard key evidence. The editor admitted dictating the article and takes responsibility, asserting the statements were true, with publication dates May 16 1907 and January 14 1908 tied to a Bulletin employee.
Dr M L Kors of Virginia I weighs 180 pounds and declares he can spar with or outfight Dr H W Wiley in any event from boxing to bronco busting. He insists liquor abstinence proves no weakness and vows to prove his courage in a public challenge.
Citizens meet at the Industrial club to appoint Frank Wright W E Denneen John Thomas Ed F Stahle and J H Walton to arrange Cheyenne’s reception for the Thomas car from New York to Paris. Plans include a parade lighting and decorations plus a moving picture by Buckwalter and newspaper photo distribution with costs to be covered by subscription.
Bloomington news quotes Dr. Johnston of Indiana University proposing that after leaving office presidents and ex presidents be shot unless provided pensions of 100000 dollars per year. He cites Roosevelt Grant and Cleveland to argue ex leaders are near wrecks needing funds to stay alive.
Mrs Lissie Good of Oakland recovered two diamond earrings from Dr Adam Lyon, who had held them on security for 76 dollars for medical service. The gesture occurred in a jewelry store in Lyon's presence and a jeweler verified the stones. Lyon had her arrested but she was released on his attorney's advice, believed it unlikely to convict.
A suburban meeting of 40 to 50 citizens chaired by A. J. Vance discussed funding for the new Frontier park and the 1908 Frontier Days. Banks seek security for a $15,000 note to be advanced by First National Stock Growers National and Citizens National. a workable method to protect endorsers is to be decided by a special committee. The 1907 Frontier committee was reappointed to handle 1908 arrangements, with members Vance Dinneen Walton Stone and Kennedy. Dates August 26 21 and 22 were noted for events.
Simon Ford of New York mocked President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft at the Boston Real Estate Exchange. Taft rose to defend his chief saying he could not be silent at insinuations though humor is allowed. The exchange drew a sharp reply about loyalty and duty.
At the Wyoming Plant & Breeding company annual meeting in Laramie trustees re elected Ora Haley Cheyenne Wyo W T Cooke of Cheyenne and Bert C Buffum Worland all stock represented The company operates farms at Worland and grows alfalfa and other grainy seed while experimenting to improve seed for the state
On March 4 robbers blew open the Mount Crab bank in Mount Crab Ohio about forty miles east of Cincinnati. They escaped with about $8,000 after a vault explosion shattered the bank. The blast damaged the building and startled the village.
Wayne Brazile was released on a $10,000 bond after a Lac Cruces preliminary hearing on the murder charge of Pat Garrett. Witness Carl Anderson testified Brazile acted in self defense. Pat Garrett’s brothers, en route to the funeral, suggested conspiracy may be involved but sought punishment if guilt is proven.
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