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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1901
Page
1
Classified listing notes odd dressers in gold en oak bird's eye maple and a selection of sideboards chiffoniers book cases iron beds couches and chairs for sale with descriptions of varied woods and finishes.
New York March 7. Rival interests battle to keep Burlington independent as stock moves up to 150 1 2. Rumors tie Union Pacific Great Northern and Northern Pacific to Burlington control with potential impact on Colorado Wyoming Utah construction. Inside holders resist outsiders while Pennsylvania denies pursuing Burlington stake.
Detroit reports the death of W. H. Stevens a noted engineer and discoverer of Leadville Colorado He began as a placer miner in California using hydraulic methods and traced a lead vein to Leadville leading to vast silver rich mines His stake purchase sparked the 1878 Leadville boom and millions were produced by mines tied to his discovery
London reports show Senator Morgan stirring controversy by urging abrogation of the Clayton-Bulwer treaty. The Pall Mall Gazette calls him presuming meddler while the Westminster Gazette says his warning not alarming and notes the canal route remains undecided.
In Chicago on March 7 Harry Trent a wealthy Londoner ended his life by leaping into the Chicago River after a two to three day spree. He had gambled heavily the night before and lost a substantial sum of money.
New York March 7 Lewis D McKean an insurance company officer is recovering at St Lukes hospital after a singular operation that removed the stomach for an hour and a half. Doctors say the patient will likely recover. A malignant growth was excised from the surrounding intestines while the stomach was lifted to the chest.
A Pretoria cable reports the Boers propose to surrender if granted amnesty and help to restart life. Lord Kitchener supports the plan and the government will consider the conditions.
New York March 7 The Tribune correspondent reports the Victoria memorial will be a magnificent chapel beside Westminster Abbey but it fails to excite much public enthusiasm.
Adolph F. Gratz refused the Republican nomination for city treasurer saying the office is a figurehead done by deputies and he does not want the position. Also reported Omaha brewer Frederick Metz dies, head of Metz Brothers Brewing, leaving a large family.
In Golden Colorado a crowd swarmed a crowded hall after a South African salesman promised $5 for every cigar box. After a big take he fled behind the scenes, drew two pistols to deter the mob, escaped in a waiting carriage, and vanished. The town awoke crestfallen.
Washington dispatch reports congress authorized several war vessels with ship builders to receive orders. New Port News will construct the Virginia, Moran Brothers of Seattle the Nebraska, Bath Iron Works the Georgia, Ford River Works the New Jersey and Rhode Island, Cramp the Colorado. Bids for the St. Louis and other cruisers to be opened April 4.
Denver March 7 The revenue bill cleared its third reading in the Colorado house of representatives. An investigation into bribery charges against certain members stalled for lack of witnesses as Speaker Montgomery failed to prove the accusations and urged the matter be forgotten.
The German emperor William suffers considerable facial pain from a wound caused by Weiland, a deranged assailant in Berlin. He had a deep gash after iron struck his carriage and was unable to proceed with a planned Korsberg trip, though he rested well overnight.
Lord Kitchener cables from Pretoria that 500 Boers attack Itchenberg. Major Fletcher and Lieutenant Hall are reported killed as reinforcements are sent.
Montreal on March 7 reports a wave of alarm as the steamer Numidia failing to arrive with Canadian troops returning from South Africa. The vessel is five days overdue and the steamer office is crowded with anxious relatives of the soldiers.
The American Cattle Growers' Association met in Denver and agreed to accept proxies after a two day wrangle. Little business was completed. A Colorado state organization was affected at noon with prominent delegates including a woman owner of a large cattle herd.
Queen Wilhelmina and the prince consort received magnificent gifts from various Dutch municipalities. The array includes diadems pearl necklaces diamond bracelets and splendid china and silver services. Later news notes McGovern and Sullivan matched for a $5 000 bout in Louisville.
A provocative essay by Ella Wheeler Wilcox argues male flirts harass women in public spaces and trains calling it a social vice. She contrasts male oglers with women who flirt, condemning the male behavior as a moral failing needing medical attention.
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