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Cheyenne Daily Leader in Cheyenne, Wyoming
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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1904
Page
1
Prairie Fire Destroys Wide Swath in Kansas Mills
Salina Kansas March 5 A prairie fire sparked near Arcola Ellsworth county spread north to the Salina River twenty miles becoming the largest blaze in years. It cut a ten mile wide swath destroying farms pastures grain fields sheds and barns with villagers in Arcola racing to save the village from being burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salina
Kan
Arcola
Ellsworth County
Salina River
Explosion at Latrobe powder yard maims and kills
Latrobe Pennsylvania March 6 An explosion of powder and dynamite at the H S Herbaugh company magazine at Heads Hill killed Patrick Quinlan and injured twenty one others Jacob Squibbs in his home half a mile away was fatally hurt and houses within a mile were toppled while glass shattered up to twenty miles distant
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latrobe
Herbaugh Company
Heads Hill
Here
Patrick Quinlan
Jacob Squibbs
Japanese bombarding Port Arthur from three miles out
A Herald dispatch from Tien Tsin reports a three day bombardment of Port Arthur by Japanese forces. The assault began Saturday at half past eight in the morning and continued with intervals through Monday to Wednesday. Japanese ships targeted the fortifications from nine and three eighth miles, then moved in to four and three quarter miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Port Arthur
Tien Tsin
Tramps Kill Section Man in New Mexico Car Fight
In Albuquerque on March 5, two Santa Fe section men and three tramps clashed at Cubero station. Leonardo Eres was killed and Victory Barra fatally wounded after the tramps attacked for money in what they thought was an empty freight car. The robbers fled with watches and cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
N. M
Santa Fe
Cubero Station
Leonardo Eres
Victory Barra
Snow beleaguered trains rescued near Lewis town
Snow drifts stranded Montana trains between Harlowtown and Ubet and near Summit. About twenty passengers were rescued by stage teams that shovelled a track. In two days Lewis town could lose power if freight cannot pass. stores run short on kerosene and candles. Never before have Montana faced such severe snow storms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewistown
Mont
Montana Railway
Harlowtown
Ubet
Summit
Montana
Knox Interferes In Water Suit Between Kansas Colorado
Yopeka Kan March 5 The Attorney General reports Attorney General Knox has filed a petition in the U S Supreme Court seeking leave to intervene on March 14 in the Arkansas river suit between Kansas and Colorado The petition argues that neither state’s priority claim is correct and that recognizing either would defeat the reclamation act just passed by Congress
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yopeka
Kan
Knox
United States Supreme Court
Arkansas River
Kansas
Colorado
Congress
Apache Indians Fight Fire Near Fort Sill
A Lawton dispatch reports a wildfire burning north of Fort Sill with a strong north wind. Apache prisoners of war on the reservation have been deployed as firefighters to combat the blaze which threatens stock feed on the remaining ranges. The New Orleans mint is restored to a coinage mint with Denver mint equipment authorized after completion of building and plant work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
O. T
State Capitol
Lawton
Fort Sill
New Orleans
Washington
Senate
Denver
Varilla Bids Farewell To Secretary Hay In Washington
Panamas retiring minister M Buneau Varilla visited the State Department in Washington on March 5 to say goodbye to Secretary Hay before his departure for Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varilla
Washington
M. Buneau Varilla
Panama
State Department
Hay
Paris
Investigation Of Department Governing Post Offices
A House minority recommended an investigation into the department governing post offices. The proposal aims to scrutinize management and operations affecting mail services and departmental oversight.
Declare Against Mail Subsidies Debate in House
Washington March 5 The post office appropriation bill report and minority views were filed in the House. Moon Griggs Cowherd Finley and Kurtz signed the minority statement condemning railway mail subsidies and a fifty year lease of New York Central post office facilities. The Bristow investigation conclusions are included describing startling corruption and a method of doing business prone to fraud. The minority urges a full investigation of the post office department to prevent frauds and protect the public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Moon
Griggs
Cowherd
Finley
Kurtz
New York Central Railway
New York City
Bristow
Post Office Department
No Agreement In Mine Fight
Indianapolis March 5 The joint conference between coal miners and operators in the central competitive district adjourned without agreement on wage scales for the year starting April 1 This marks the second failure to agree Operators plan to return home and 800 miners delegates will meet Monday at a national convention A final disagreement and adjournment sine die followed a day spent on the operators ultimatum for a ten year scale with a 51 percent reduction from the current scale
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Record Time On Lucin Cut Off
Advices from San Francisco report George J. Gould and party on a special train achieving record time on the Salt Lake cut off. The inspection run covering 104 miles reached Ogden around noon in three hours and 56 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Southern Pacific
George J. Gould
Salt Lake
Ogden
Marshal von Waldersee Dead at Hanoer Prussia
Field Marshal Count Von Waldersen dies shortly after 8 p m in Hanoer Prussia amid World War I era reporting. Other dispatches note St Petersburg doubts over Russia attending the St Louis Exposition a creditable display is needed for official representation. The Leader is published monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanoer
Prussia
Count von Waldersen
Roosevelt's Actions Strongly Defended in Senate Debate
In Washington on March 5, a Senate exchange between Nelson Hale and Patterson touched on China dismemberment, neutrality in the Oriental war, and the Hay note. Depew defended Roosevelt, praising the open door policy and navy expansion, while Hale and Nelson clashed over Russia and Japan and the administration's stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Nelson
Hale
Minnesota
United States
Great Britain
Japan
China
Russia
Ifale
Patterson
Germany
Depew
Denver News
Marconi
Potsdam
Mr. Depew
Roosevelt
Hay
Europe
Gorman
Navy
Whitney
Navy Department
Allison
Moody
Senate Deliberates Naval Bill Amid Political Lines
Senate session centers on a broad naval bill with the Great Lakes training station amendment drawing scant debate. Lawmakers spar along partisan lines as discussions focus on policy rather than specific provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Senate
Great Lakes
Dietrich Case Set for March in Senate Inquiry
Washington reports Senator Dietrich of Nebraska testifying before a senate committee investigating the Hastings postmaster appointment and charges of trafficking in federal offices. District Attorney W S Summers outlined evidence including documents and witness list as inquiry begins March 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senator Dietrich
Nebraska
Senate
Jacob Fisher
Hastings
Neb
W. S. Summers
Summers
Japan Answers Russian Note With Cautious Dignity
Tokyo reports Japan addressed a note to the Powers in response to Russia’s recent communications. Russia’s complaints over Japan’s diplomacy and Korea neutrality are seen in Tokyo as amusing rather than seriously provocative. Japan defends its actions in Korea and Manchuria, asserts Korea’s wartime status, and pledges to respect Korea’s independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Russia
Korea
Manchuria
Chemulpo
Santa Fe To Test 101 Pound Steel Rails In West
Pueblo March 5 An experiment watched by western railroads will begin soon as the Santa Fe lays five miles of track between Pueblo and Colorado Springs using 101 pound steel rails the first of their kind in the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pueblo
Western
Santa Fe
Colorado Springs
Cases Against Strikers Dismissed in Telluride
A Telluride dispatch to the Chieftain reports Judge Wardlay granted the motion to dismiss the vagrancy trials of sixteen striking defendants who had appealed from the justice court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pueblo
Colo
Telluride
Wardlay
Justice Court
First Widow to Wed in Hanna Mine Tragedy
Mrs. Mary Cooper the first widow of a Hanna mine disaster victim wed William Johnson in Rawlins Wyoming on March 5. Johnson, claiming to be a Filipino, and Cooper, described as buxom and colored, marked the ceremony. Sheriff James of Evanston transported Percy Harper to Kemmerer on grand larceny charges after capture in Cheyenne and custody handoff in Rawlins. Rome reports northern Italy’s cold freezing the Tosa Falls near Simplon, one of the Alps' grand cascades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rawlins
Wyo
Mary Cooper
William Johnson
Johnson
Harper
James
Evanston
Percy Harper
Kemmerer
Cheyenne
Rawlings
Les Snow
Carbon County
Tosa Falls
Rome
Italy
Tosa
Simplon
Alps
Pueblo Chieftain Editorial Opens Campaign Presses Strong
The Pueblo Chieftain launches its campaign coverage with a pointed editorial urging decisive moves for the vice presidency. It argues for bold leadership, stressing unity and clear policy direction to shepherd the ticket into and through the upcoming race.
Running Mate for Roosevelt
Prominent newspaper urges Colorado delegation be instructed for Roosevelt and Peabody. Editorial in Pueblo Chieftain lauds Governor James H. Peabody for enforcing state laws and gaining national approval, arguing he is best suited to join Theodore Roosevelt on the Republican ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Roosevelt and
Peabody
Pueblo
James H. Peabody
Pueblo “Chieftain
N. Stevens
Roosevelt
James Peabody
Insurance Rates to Be Much Higher in Cities
New York March 4 Fire insurance rates in congested city districts will rise. A national board sub committee will define districts with 100000+ population and assess conflagration risk due to defection, building methods, and fire protection. A uniform rate schedule will account for area height openings and safety upgrades, though not binding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Journal of Commerce
Baltimore
Rochester
National Board of Fire Underwriters
National Board
United States
James Shipple admits many marriages in New Jersey court
James H. Shipple a 42 year old street car conductor was arraigned in Elizabeth New Jersey on a bigamy charge and told the court he had been married about forty seven times He was held for grand jury action Good snowfall at Rawlins Wyoming reported March 6 with two to three inches of wet heavy snow overnight
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
N. J
James H. Shipple
Rawlins
Wyo
Odell Not Offered Chairman Post for Republican Party
Washington reports on March 5 states Governor Odell has not been offered the chairmanship of the Republican National Committee and there is no likelihood he will be offered the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Odell
Republican National Committee
Smith Becomes Very Angry Over Inquiries Into Private Affairs
Smith reacts with anger as Congressmen press into his private life prompting a heated response. The event centers on lawmakers questions and the public figure’s defense.
Mormon Apostle Refuses Court Control In Smoot Hearing
Sensational testimony in Washington on March 6 from Joseph J. Smith, leader of the Mormon church, as he admits continuing polygamous cohabitation violations. He accuses Congress of interfering with Utah courts and private affairs, while the Senate Privileges and Elections Committee questions him over his conduct. The hearing, highlighted by heated exchanges, will continue Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Joseph J. Smith
Mormon Church
Senate Committee On Privileges
Reed Smoot
Utah
Congress
City travelers converge as regional visitors arrive
Carl Jackson of Laramie joins a stream of visitors in the city along with H. H. Smith from Buffalo and Mrs. C. Curley from Islay. Bishop Graves and others from Laramie, Rock River, Douglas, Granite Canon, Glenrock, Ishawood, Loveland and Big Horn county mingle at meetings. Ho n. J. G. Baird from Newcastle and Hon. J. H. Holliday from Laramie attended a Louisiana Purchase commission session, while Mr. and Mrs. P. O. Brewster returned from an extended eastern trip. Mrs. James A. King and Nellie of Boulder visit H. F. Andrews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Jackson
Laramie
H. H. Smith
Buffalo
C. Curley
Islay
Bishop Graves
Harry J. Windsor
Rock River
Davis
Douglas
Granite Canon
O. A. Patzold
Glenrock
P. O. Brewster
Tunnel planned to reach copper ore in Southern Wyoming
Rawlins March 5 a tunnel will start at Dillon to cross cut rich Wyoming copper veins. The tunnel company has sold 60000 in stock and will not begin until 100000 more is sold. Stock is being sold in Indianapolis Milwaukee and Oshkosh. Work to start after snow departs. Will appoint treasurer. Cheyenne lodge Ells to meet tomorrow to initiate State Treasurer W G Irvine. Fine turkey dinner at cafe today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rawlins
Wyo
Dillon
Wyoming
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Oskosh
Cheyenne Lodge of Ells
W. G. Irvine
Also Mentioned on This Page
St. Gall
Megs
New Spring
Percy Smith
Seventeenth and Eddy Sts
Hanna
Rock Springs
R.S. van Jtassell, Eddy and
Shamameeni Mat
Ce Nes
Gleason Mercantile
Capitol Ave
Palace
Ike
Postal Department
Marshal von Waldersee
St. Petersburg
St. Louis Exposition
America
Ator
Associated Press
Mr. Hale
Dietrich
Tokio Government
Smith
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