18 Mar 1902
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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1902
Page
1
In cryptic copy, a fragment mentions prank potential and unclear references to eggs, Calga, and rabbits. The legible text hints at playful or mischievous intent but provides no concrete events, dates, or identifiable people to confirm a news item.
Washington reports the Cana da Marcon i wireless telegraph pact to span the Atlantic hinges on successful tests. The government offers 60 000 toward station erection while Nova Scotia gains subsidized privileges. Message cost ten cents per word with press matter five cents and Canadian machinery labor must be used.
The Missouri river at Chamberlain South Dakota went dry Sunday causing a ferry boat to be stranded mid stream. Couriers were sent to investigate the gorge with no report yet. Rumors say the gorge is near the Brule reserve and may cause great damage when it breaks.
Kaiser's departure from Bremen aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm II clears the way for a meeting with Prince Henry at Cuxhaven, scheduled for 6 pm aboard the Deutschland. In other notices, Delature reports ice and cold, while Camden records John Young being hanged at Mount Holly for the murder of Washington Hunter alongside accomplices.
The Standard Oil dividends were issued with John D Rockefeller receiving 6 million dollars and William D Rockefeller 3 million. In Fort Worth near Crockett, John Hearne was shot and killed by Jas Barrow, and Mrs Hearne died from shock after hearing the news.
John Murrell former assemblyman indicted on bribery charges failed to appear in court today His $5 000 bond signed by his brother was declared forfeited and a bench warrant issued if he is not produced shortly
On March 18 a blaze at the Irving building damaged the Racine Carriage company and the Meade Cycle company, resulting in an estimated $50,000 in losses. Firefighters battled the flames and prevented spread to nearby structures.
Major Gau di writes from South Africa that the British press misleads public by hoping the war ends before the corona date. He says editors hide harsh events to keep readers calm and suggests they might print only selective items to ease public mood.
Cecil Rhodes, the South Africa financier and imperial builder, lay critically ill in Cape Town with doctors reporting a worsening condition and the possibility of death. Reports from London noted him sinking while crediting his role in consolidating diamond firms and shaping Africa’s industrial map.
Reports from Washington and Des Moines detail the House action on the river and harbor bill with Hepburn applauded for opposing wasteful spending. Senate finance committee backs war tax repeal. Other items cover Philippine correspondence and General Otis testimony on Luzon governance and arms sources.
General Bruce Aton begins to round up forces in southeastern Transvaal as he seeks to capture units loyal to Commander Botha amid ongoing security operations. The movement aims to consolidate control and reduce rebel activity in the region.
Berlin reports the Kaiser awarded the Order of the Red Eagle to the directors and president of the German Lloyd and Hamburg America Lines for their efforts in absorbing control by Pierpont Morgan.
Hongkong reports General Ma defeated as rebels seize Fang Chang. many mandarins killed or captured and town looted. rebellion spreads to three provinces and imperial soldiers join insurgents. outbreak likened to Boxer movement.
London on March 18 reports King Edward notified the lord mayor of London that 30,0000 pounds would be available for coronation week. He urged arrangements to entertain the very poor up to half a million in celebration of the coronation.
Knoxville Tenn March 18 Mark Hanna was chosen to represent the striking machinists of the Southern railway in the attempt to arbitrate their differences with Samuel Spencer the president.
LiverpoolMarch 18 The White Star steamer Oceanic sails tomorrow to New York carrying Alfred Moseley and the Marquis Townshend Moseley travels to arrange for an American visit by a British labor and education commission representing workmen in five six of the major industries Delegates will accompany Moseley at his expense and will be joined by newspaper and literary men A second commission of experts will also visit the United States to study American educational systems.
Venezuelan rebels under General Monagas captured Guanta on March 13 and threaten Carupano and Cumana as they march toward Coro. Government forces under General Velutini recaptured Guanta, while insurgents advance from Caralco and near Margarita with Bolivar landing munitions. Generals Nichola, Rolando, and Jove Penaloga join about 1,000 revolutionaries near Cumana. Landaete flees Carupano toward Caracas as Duchram’s force pursues.
White Did asks if old Green recovered after the railroad accident. Black-No, but tlewife did to the tune of $2,000.
Lincoln reports eight hundred smallpox cases today as the state board of health coordinates with federal authorities to stamp out the illness. The army and navy hospital marine corps chief has been telegraphed to dispatch a special messenger to Nebraska.
Washington reports the Senate approved the ship subsidy bill by 42 to 31 after a protracted debate. Republicans Allison Dolliver Spooner Quarles Proctor and Dillingham opposed final passage, while McAurin supported it. Amendments were adopted but mostly non impactful. Title one outlines mail steamship subsidies and American ship requirements. title two sets general compensation to vessel owners based on tonnage and distance with several exclusions.
John Pauson was arrested by Officer McNeil for a two week old crime. He entered Sam Bergman’s store upstairs, entered Clinton Helms’s room, and removed a watch from Helms’s coat pocket. The piece valued at over $25. Pauson faces grand larceny charges.
Charles Kuster arrives from Laramie while Sidney Bartlett leaves for Hartville and Pou Bailey returns from a Denver business trip. Dr Gray comes back from a northern trip and A W Atkins visits friends in Sidney. Ed Kelley returns from Rawlins trip. Griffin Cochran heads to the Bos ler ranch. Mrs Lew McKenzie is seriously ill and George Nagel leaves for a duck hunt east of town. The Careys visit Denver. Officer N P McNeil and bride return from Colorado. James Hollister departs for Alberquerque to head Continental Oil office. Ruth Holliday visits from Laramie. Miss Dickson returns to Crowder City and Hazel Nickson joins family later.
The Interstate Commerce Commission filed a suit in federal circuit court Chicago against railroad general counsels seeking an injunction to restrain aiding pooling agreements and rate discrimination. A similar action would be filed in Kansas City the next day.
A Cornell youth faces faculty inquiry for severe disciplinary breaches. He calmly presents evidence, requests portraits from all, then leaves as professors laugh and vote to cut ties. The piece contrasts his exit with a joke about luck and marriage from neighboring chatter.
Denver March 17 2002. The undersigned comply with Wyoming law to organize an insurance company under Wyoming assessment laws for life and casualty business. Signers include H Green Chappell, I Ki Lemen, FP Kellogg.
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