Easter rabbit hosts grand levee at The Palace
A fanciful Easter tale describes the Hunter Tan rabbit Joa leading a joyous levee at The Palace. Rabbits of various colors, white, brown, and black, gather for a festive reception amid a colorful scene.
22 Mar 1902
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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1902
Page
1
A fanciful Easter tale describes the Hunter Tan rabbit Joa leading a joyous levee at The Palace. Rabbits of various colors, white, brown, and black, gather for a festive reception amid a colorful scene.
Washington reports a rising sentiment among Republican senators that President Roosevelt will not discipline General Miles for testifying against the Root bill. Senators Aldrich Hawley and others warn Miles has friends in and out of Congress and may not be silenced.
Cape Town reports Cecil Rhodes resting easier today after unspecified conditions. No further details provided about his health or circumstances.
Anarchists in Brinche blow up Mayor Derbaix's home in the coal district causing injuries to several people. In Philadelphia the torpedo boat Barry is launched at noon with Miss Charlotte Barnes christening the vessel.
Macon Mo March 22 Sheriff Gil strap received a letter signed by William McAllister a Salvation Army captain from San Francisco confessing a Charleston Mo burglary and offering to return to be imprisoned. He would make restitution if he had the victim's home but seeks to get right in the eyes of man and God at any cost. Prosecutor White says he sees no occasion for leniency.
The Campania arrived in New York this morning and maintained wireless telegraph contact with the Lucania as it moved eastward. The Philadelphia acted as a relaying steamer between the two ships during the voyage.
The supreme body of the United Base Ball Routers was incorporated in Columbus Ohio today with Columbus named as national headquarters.
Knoxville Tennessee reports fierce congressional primaries in the district with incumbent Henry B. Gibson and Hon. N Hale as candidates. Intense interest noted, with Gibson slightly favored to win.
Madrid report says Premier Sagasta forms a new cabinet and will issue an order bringing religious organizations under civil law, similar to France. The move sparks fear of an uprising backed by ecclesiastics among government opponents.
New York reports the Triygical Tobacco company of England plans a prolonged battle against the American trust to regain access to English markets. Analysts note they are backed by millions in capital and expect a drawn out struggle.
Oklahoma City reports the death of R. P. Meade a Swift packing house drummer found this morning. An overdose of patent headache powders is given as the cause of death.
London March 22 Cambridge defeated Oxford in the annual boat race. Cambridge was the favorite at 3 to 1 and won by one length in 18 09. The Oxford crew collapsed on crossing the line. A B Cooley, ranchman at the county hospital, reportedly left for his Sherman ranch with a broken jaw and serious injuries.
Despatches from Lahore report a record plague outbreak with mortality near four thousand daily. The once grand city on the Riva now faces crowding and squalor though its mosques temples bazaars remain. Lahore, capital of Punjab under British India since 1849, houses about 176000 residents.
On March 22 in Shamoku a preliminary strike meeting discusses demands for higher wages eight hour day and union recognition. Radical members push for a general walkout possibly starting April with about 150 workers ready to join.
In Tonawanda New York on March 22 a farm wife, Mrs. Post, was found dead tied to a tree after her husband J B Post allegedly bound her and released a wild bull. Post confessed to the act as jealousy drove the murder before he planned to jump into Niagara Falls.
The Marine Hospital Service announced it will lend assistance to Nebraska's smallpox eradication effort. Eastern Nebraska has seen the disease gain a foothold, prompting coordinated public health action.
The Panobecot River ice gorge broke this morning in Bangor Maine. Authorities report no further damage or loss of life expected as floods recede.
New York report describes a unique evening hosted by Mia Everelt, daughter of Senator Clark, showcasing western mining figures and a variety of games including baccarat, roulette, poker, and faro. The event drew many guests, with gamblers and guests among the prime attendees, and left observers impressed by the scene.
President elect T Estrada Palma sailed from New York to Havana this morning and will be inaugurated on April 1.
New York report tells of 26 year old artist George Gray caught while staging paralyzing exhibitions before a private residence on Sixty-ninth Street. Police stopped the act and he was taken to Presbyterian Hospital where doctors noted flexible heart pulsations and called it physical curiosity. Gray reportedly earned up to $20 daily from these exploits aided by charity groups and a المحلية commissioner.
New York reports Sir Henry Irving and Miss Ellen Terry sailed from New York aboard the Minneapolis this morning to England where they will begin the regular season at the London Lyceum.
The report notes a northern continental rate clash as Harriman interests redirect home seekers away from the St. Paul gateway. Routes through Ban Prapeleau and Duluth are cited with new rates affecting travelers and markets.
Jealousy led to Kolonel Grimm's condemnation in Warsaw for involvement in a datomatic revolution plot against foreign powers. Russian papers report about sixty arrests tied to Grimm, who allegedly relayed Russian war plans to Germany for ten years. His wife exposed him in revenge for his infidelity.
The notice states Road J. W. Bruner runs a pew advertisement appearing in the current newspaper issue. It records the display of his pew listings and related notices within the paper’s classifieds.
A fragment from the Boston Transcript records Mire and Greene doubting Grimes’s sobriety. Mire asserts Grimes spoke with liquor on his breath, and Greene agrees, suggesting he had swallowed liquor. The excerpt implies a confrontation over Grimes’s conduct.
H. B. Henderson Wyoming state bank examiner reports strong oil potential in the Bonanza fields of the Big Horn basin. He notes three active oil springs and a likely fourth, with California and Pennsylvania experts confirming rich prospects. The Kerns Oil Company plans a drilling outfit soon, led by C. F. Whittier, promising a major boom if wells strike.
Detroit circuit court holds subscribers of absorbed telephone company may use both firms at one rate. New York federal judge rules French Trans Atlantic line not liable for La Bourgogne disaster deaths. Cleveland court nullifies deeds by Martin E Gray boosting American Baptist Publication Society loss to 100000 due to alleged undue influence.
Augusta Maine March 22 Joseph H Manney announces his refusal of the first assistant postmaster general role presenting reasons for turning down the appointment.
Thomas Gunston absent from city. Mrs. John Hogg visits eastern friends. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Wilson guests from Dixon. Judge Ewing Christian Science lecturer went to Denver. Dr. M. C. Barkwell improving and soon out. Miss Pauline Andrews of Grand Encampment visiting guest of H. F. Andrews. C. W. Coe Rawlins W. W. Webster Evanston Hiram Davidson Iron Mountain guests. Mrs. C. W. Peters improving and leaving bed. Mrs. Thomas Reid and daughter on extended east visit. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mickel return from Lincoln for funeral in Cheyenne. Masign Brenner arrives from Laramie to dedicate Salvation Army HQ tonight.
A Washington dispatch reports brevet nominations by the president honoring volunteers for gallantry. Capt Milley of Wyoming and Lt L L Deltrick are breveted majors and Capt Harold Coburn is breveted captain for services near Manila.
Local police chase a bold female thief linked to daylight house break ins at Thames and Nineteenth streets with prior incidents in the city. A separate report notes John Bush captured for stealing a gold watch and chain from an engineer at Sidney.
An unusual number of strangers visited the capitol today. Boys carved names in the vestibule, prompting a stern rebuke from the janitor. Two Silver Service certificates were issued to donors to the Monitor fund. Attorney Bennett of Casper met Acting Governor Chatterton, and State Examiner Henderson planned to return tonight or Monday. A state board of land commissioners meeting occurred, no Supreme Court applications for Woodard appeared, and several new corporations were listed in the secretary of state's office with varying capitalizations in Cheyenne and surrounding areas.
A dis charged soldier from Company H left a railroad ticket with Tom Heaney for safe keeping after ordering a suit from Gayle the tailor. The ticket was attached to secure payment for the clothes. Nichtman settled the bill this morning and returned the ticket before leaving for his home in Atlanta. He was among the winners in Dulky’s drawing this week.
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