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Newspaper

Cheyenne Daily Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1902

Page

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Rabbit family hosts grand loe at The Palace

Vague notice invites visitors to a rabbit themed opening at The Palace. Readable lines mention a playful display with plush rabbits and movi style touches, aiming to attract guests to the event.

Krats and councilmen face higher bonds in bribery case

Bt. Louis, Mo March 20 Court refused a bid to lower bond for Councilman Krats head of the boodle gang indicted for bribery. Judge Ryan raised his bond to 20000 along with three other indicted councilmen. John K Murrell a House of Delegates member with forfeited bond is believed to be in Mexico and a 1100 reward is offered for his capture.

Bt. Louis Krats Ryan Upaop Central Traction John K. Murrell House of Delegates Mexico

Fitzsimmons Accepts Jeffries Fight With Century Club

May 20 article reports Fitzsimmons agreeing to fight champion Jeffries in Los Angeles during the weekend of May 10 if the Century Club guarantees $26 140 for the bout.

New York

All Went Down New York Barge Wreck Near Hampton Bridge

A large barge stranded off Long Island near Hampton Bridge during a storm last night broke apart before dawn. The lifeboat crew searched the wreck today but found no sign of survivors, and it is believed everyone aboard has perished.

Long Island New York Hampton Bridge Lie

Passengers Land After 28 Day Voyage From New York

Southampton reports the Canarder Etruria passengers and crew landed this morning from the steamer Elbe from the Azores. The long voyage lasted twenty eight days from New York and included both passengers and mail.

Southampton Etruria Elbe Azores New York

Cecil Rhodes Rumors Stir Over Restored Grave Claim

Cape Town reports Cecil Rhodes appears to have awakened from a supposed death sleep and shows greatly improved condition this morning. Doctors hold out hope of recovery after the graveyard rumor and medical treatment.

Cape Town Cecil Rhodes

Kipley shoots Hopkins in Diamond Lil apartments

Chicago reports Dan Kipley nephew of ex chief Joseph Kipley shot and killed Joseph Hopkins a crook this morning in the Diamond Lil apartments jealous motive cited as the cause of the fatal shooting according to police.

Chicago Dan Kipley Joseph Kipley Joseph Hopkins Diamond Lil

Highbinders Mysteriously Working: Charges Against Ho Yaw

In San Francisco on March 20 grave charges were filed by six loyal Chinese companies against Counsul General Ho Yaw and his brother in law Minister Wu. The 28 articles accuse Ho of neglecting duties and failing to fight the Chinese exclusion act, and threaten to attack his personal life. Wu is charged with neglect of duty for not holding the consul to account. The six companies' officials deny the charges, fearing reprisals upon relatives in China.

San Francisco Ho Yaw China

Forgery Charge Shocks Indiana Society Man

Arthur J. Stimpson, a well known local figure, was arrested in Tidianapolia for forging the Warman Black Chamberlain Co. name to defraud about $6,000. Authorities say the scam could reach $60,000 and Stimpson, who is married, refuses to discuss the case.

Tidianapolia Ind Warman, Black, Chamberlain Company Arthur J. Stimpson

Youthful Prisoners Escape Fire in Reform School

Lexington March 20 two juvenile offenders broke from the stave house of reform at Bradley dormitory of the college during a fire scare. Guards armed with shotguns halted the plan as 125 boys attempted to flee. The flames confined to the building caused a 27900 loss.

State Reform School Lexington William Roderick Grover Bockin Stave House of Reform Bradley Lexington Fire Department

March Across Samar Ends In Gripping Trail Feat

Major Waller leads his men on a 260 mile cross island march across Samar enduring swollen rivers, lost trails, disease and hunger. Eleven die, ten hospitalised. only a few officers survive to report the feat after 29 days of endurance and peril.

Samar Waller Aeutenant Williams Seventh Infantry Pickering Langanin Boars Halford Lyles

Matilda Ward Nearly Dies. Gum Chewing Linked to Adhesion

In Galesburg Michigan on March 20, a long illness attributed to indigestion led to an operation on 22 year old Matilda Ward. The doctors found internal organs had fused due to an adhesion traced to years of habitual chewing gum. She is expected to recover.

Galesburg Mich Matilda Ward Mise Ward

New York Estate Fight Prompts Large State Tax Payment

Collin P estate dispute involves officials valuing assets at about $29,000,000. Executors note massive loans by friends of Huntington, many of which are deemed not collectible. Calls mount for subscribers to The Leader amid market uncertainty.

New York Collin P Huntington

Knights of Labor Strike Threat Over Regular Hours

Pittabure March 20 The street railway system may halt at 7 30 tonight as the Knights of Labor order a strike unless demands are granted this afternoon at the conference The strike aims to relinquish two discharged men and secure regular meal hours Subscribe for The Leader 60 cents a month

Pittabure Orlock Knights of Labor

Washington newsroom briefs on bills and international affairs

In Washington on March 20 several items surface. Barrison of Texas seeks copies of correspondence on General Miles Philippines duties and the plan to halt hostilities. Democrats push Randall resolution on Boer war policy. Republicans anticipate no action. Rawlins of Utah backs stronger presidential protection bill. Niles Gron, claiming Danish linkage, seeks to block the Danish West Indies purchase amid bribery accusations.

Washington Barrison Texas Miles Philippine Harch Rawlins Utah Senate Niles Gron King Congress Danish West Indies United States Gron Denmark

Tidal Disaster Reports Losses in Central America

The City of Para from Panama reports a deadly tidal wave in Central America. About 200 lives are believed lost and 100 bodies recovered. Many fishing village houses in lowlands were swept away, with the La Libertad to Acajutl dam area hardest hit.

San Francisco Para Panama Central America la Libertad Acajutl

Irish M P Accuses Colonial Secretary of Lying

In London today Dillon the Irish member called out Clamberlain the colonial secretary as a liar causing an uproar in the house of commons. Dillon was suspended and political London buzzed with reaction. In Chicago trains brought thousands of Knights of Pythias for a grand jubilee starting tonight with over thirty thousand guests expected.

Dillon House OF Commons London Clamberlain Chicago Knights of Pythias

Fusion Likely Continues in Nebraska Democrats and Populists Agree

Lincoln Neb March 20 Acting on Bryan counsel the Democratic and Populist state committees decide to keep fusion in the state. They plan a joint convention and to divide offices between their candidates in the coming elections.

Lincoln Neb Bryan

Agricultural college student fails to climb one hundred foot fag pole

Fort Collins report notes a student attempted and failed midway up a hundred foot fag pole. Secretary Hawley offers a liberal reward for replacing the rope cut during class contests a week ago. Cripple Creek mentions Frank Blanchard death believed heart trouble near Love cabin. DreckEnridge details Judge W M Clark marriage to Maude Garreteau Iowa City and departure for Denver.

Fort Collins Colo—Q The Agricultural College Secredary Hawley Cripple Creek Frank Manchard Love Blanchard Attle Bullville Dreckenridge Colon W. M. Clark Maude Garreteau Iowa City George B. Watson

Prospecting boom in Montezuma county mining district

Reports from Denver indicate extraordinary gold find in Montezuma county. La Plata district, exploited by Doyle of Portland and other Colorado mining men, yields rich average returns. district could rival Cripple Creek as a producer.

LA Plata Montezuma County Denver Doyle Portland Colorado Cripple Creek

Wood Opposes Cuba Tariff Cut Bill

Governor General Wood left for Washington at the president's request and voiced disapproval of a 20 percent tariff reduction on Cuban products. He argued the cut is too small to benefit Cuba and urged a different policy approach.

Havana Wood Washington Cuba

Religious Fight in Prague Over German Services

In Prague on March 20 an anti German crusade by Czechs led to entry into St. Joseph church. They wrecked the pulpit and altar and assaulted priests over German language services. The congregation retaliated and fifteen people were injured in the clashes.

Prague St. Joseph

Personal mentions fill city with returning travelers

Hom Kelly the mail clerk is home from a month long leave. Mr and Mrs Charles Woods visit from Bear Creek. William Thompson and W R Ralph of Wheatland visit Cheyenne. William Gillerist water superintendent returns from the north. Rev O J Eckardt returns from Laramie after services. William Reid machinists helper and family travel to Grand Island Nebraska. Mrs W S Glafcke florist returns from six weeks in Louisiana and Texas. Roy Stevick added as special weigher at the depot. F A Baldwin union pacific telegraphers chairman visits from Millard Nebraska. Mrs Frank Deitrick and son Leon ard Deltrick to California with Oscar Deltrick for health. Mr and Mrs R W Shingle return from Greeley to hear the Colorado College Glee club, their son a member.

Hom Kelly Charles Woods Bear Creek William Thompson W. R. Ralph Wheatland William Gllerist Rev. O Eckardt Laramie William Reid Grand Island Neb F. A. Baldwin Order of Railway Telegraphers Union Pacific Milliard Frank Deitrick Leonard Deltrick California Oscar Deltrick R. W. Shingle Greeley Colorado College Glee Club

Snow Clearing On Depot Platform Moves Snow By Rail

For the first time in a long while the depot platform saw deep snow. A trained crew shoveled the snow onto flat cars and hauled it away using the standard winter removal plan.

Sheep Tax Case Overruled Demurrer in Federal Suit

In federal court the demurrer in Louis A. Marks versus John L. Fleming county treasurer of Uinta County was overruled. Marks sues for money collected as taxes on sheep paid in another county. The court adjourned until April 1.

Louis A. Marks John L. Fleming Uinta County Marks Treasrer

Andrus Jeweler Sells Home to Conductor Vinning

N H Andrus and wife sold their home at the southeast corner of Sixteenth and Maxwell streets to conductor Herbert Vinning for $1.20. The property includes two lots. The infant son of Mr and Mrs John Mullen died at their ranch on Horse Creek and will be buried there. Johnnie Mullen formerly resided in Cheyenne.

N. H. Andrus Herbert Vining Sixteenth and Maxwell Streets John Mullen Horse Creek Johnnie Mullen Cheyenne

Printer Warren Adams Remains Dangerously Ill in Manila Springs

Warren Adams, a printer and volunteer Wilder who served in the Philippines, lies dangerously ill at De Marin hot springs with recovery uncertain. Local reports note his condition as critical and monitor his progress.

Warren Adams Phillippines Wilder de Marin Moeteetae News

Pay Car Arrival Aids East End Workers

The Nebraska division pay car will arrive in the morning from the east on No 4 to pay the east end men. A free class shoe maker is available in connection with the store and all work is guaranteed. Cincinnati Shoe Company advertises for a pint clam barber for permanent work at ten dollars weekly, must be experienced sober and reliable. Address Box 20 Rawtine Wyoming.

Wyoming Nebraska Nebraska Division The Cincinnati Shoe Company

Wealthy Men Debate Leaving Business at Sixty

A New York report surveys Andrew Carnegie William Whitney and John D Rockefeller views on retiring at age sixty. Whitney argues wealth should fund leisure and wider ambitions while Carnegie sees retirement as a duty to use wealth for the public good. Rockefeller says he cannot retire but may gradually shift burdens to others.

New York William C. Whitney Andrew Carnegie Heela Mr. Whitney Wall Street Anderw Carnegie Mickle John OD. Rockerfeller Whitney Mr. Carnegie

Accurate adjusting and watch re pairing

D. Mijer at 1700 Ferguson St offers accurate watch repair and band adjustments. Local service emphasizes precise movement checks and restoring timepiece accuracy for various brands.

D. Mijer Ferguson St

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