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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1902
Page
1
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Prince Henry's arrival in Albany was delayed fifteen minutes as Gov Odell and officials faced crowd protests. He received the freedom of the city at the city hall before addressing the New York Legislature, then proceeded to West Point.
A farmer William M. Smith was murdered at his home by an assailant. His wife was tortured and forced to reveal the location of the couple’s money. She stayed beside the body overnight, fearing discovery at daylight.
Washington March 7 The house committees continued discussion on the Stevens bill for an international dam and reservoir near El Paso Texas Dr Boyd for Elephant Buttes Dam Co opposed it while Engineer Folioet of Colorado supported it Delegate Rodney of New Mexico warned of growing lobby strength and implied other states must act to aid New Mexico or irrigation westward would suffer.
Multiple rail and sea disasters reported on March 7 across Texas and Europe. A Southern Pacific Overland passenger train derailed near Sanderson, Texas, killing up to 38 and injuring many, with migrants among the dead. A Choctaw line wreck near Hydro killed the engineer, while the Waesland collided with the Hermanides off Holyhead, drowning two passengers. A Telluride Butterfly mine avalanche killed three workers.
The Daily Post reports Cunardine plans two massive 70 foot long steamers of 48 000 horsepower with 25 knot speed aiming to cross the Atlantic in four and a half days.
Lieutenant Mehalck who returned from the Philippines reports General as wealth millionaire has offered to each American art who will marry one of his.
A freight conductor was transferred to passenger service as part of a railroad staffing adjustment. The move reflects broader changes in operations after a disruption or schedule realignment, with duties shifting from freight to passenger duties under new assignments.
Chicago reports J B Davidson a prominent jeweler found unconscious in the Turkish bath of the Great Northern hotel with a skull fracture. He died early this morning. Police doubt the fall story as attendants are held. Davidson was known to carry substantial money amid a surrounding mystery.
In Denver on March 7 workers report brewing trouble as small merchants clash with clerks. About a hundred grocery clerks announce a planned walkout on March 17 over demands including keeping stores open past 6:30 PM.
Norfolk reports a citywide blackout last night leaving streets dark. Trams ran today but irregularly with a heavy guard overseeing service. A woman was arrested this morning for throwing snuff into a motorman’s eye.
Union Pacific announces excursion fares to California with dates March 14 April 1 April 16 May and May 20. Going trip limited to 16 days return trip allowed no stopovers final limit for return two days from date of sale JF Barron agent.
In Club No 1 the lucky number 17 was drawn for Bulkley's auction raffle, securing the top prize for the win.
Professor Besler, late geologist, returned from Cambria with successful talks to secure ample specimens of coal and coke from Cambria mines. He acted as secretary of the St. Louis Exposition Commission and representative of that body.
An agent for public building contractors in the city says work will resume early next week with stone arriving from Rawling. Initially about twenty to thirty stone cutters will operate the stone saw mill and dress blocks for use. Later a second crew of fifty to sixty men will be employed, and then the wells of the building will rise.
State Auditor LeRoy Grant is home from Denver. Laughlin of Glenda arrived from the south. William Williams is confined to his home by Viners. Deitrick George comes from a ranch near Underwood. Mrs. E Barrett and daughter visit in Denver. Fred LaPash and J T Norton return from Denver. Adjutant General F A Sutzer returns from a Denver trip. Joe LaFors deputy US marshal returns from a Denver trip. Tom Champeney leaves for Council Bluffs. Hugo Donzelman returns from Denver after a funeral. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fitz and son return from Denver. Murray Schloas heads to Denver then absent for months. Jo W C Bramer reads about Stock Growers’ convention in Denver. Mrs. George E Abbott called to Oberlin for her father’s death. F C Walker arrives from Kalispell to visit relatives. Ian Mr. and Mrs. John Long return from funeral in Aledo Illinois. Tom to be home later. T C Ferguson of Wheatland and others visit in the city. W F Hollister returns from months in Denver for Mrs Hollister’s hospital treatment. she shows improvement.
Judge Bramel ruled against Charles Woodard in Casper and refused a stay of execution. He stated he would not intervene and that Woodard would hang on March 28 unless the state supreme court grants a respite. A stay may be possible to allow time for legal questions to be reviewed.
Tomorrow at 10 the preliminary hearing for attorney John T. Norton, jailed on fraud allegations, before U S Commissioner Stone. Norton is expected to waive the hearing and offer no evidence, with bound over to the district court and bond considerations unclear.
Mrs Harriet Richards of Wyoming chairs the National Daughters of the Revolution convention committee and attends as state regent. The report covers Buffalo Jones in Washington and U S senators morning hour changes, plus irrigation reservoir data from the Agriculture Department.
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