10 May 1902
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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1902
Page
1
May 10 Madrid reports a whirl of excitement as Spain prepares for the coronation of young King Alphonso in one week. Fetes, banquets, tournaments, concerts, and receptions fill the city with international dignitaries and royal escorts amid vibrant street celebrations and royal crowds.
Snow covers lower Michigan with six inches in Detroit and a cool rain in Chicago. Reports of a winter blizzard and snow from Fargo Jamestown and Duluth. Ponds froze in Myack Kentucky and crops were ruined as May storms sweep the region.
Denver dispatch reports J Frank Adams longtime state politician dying at St Luke s Hospital after septic elbow surgery. He led the fire and police board and is brother of Senator Adams who is ill. Both linked to a push for ex Governor Alva Adams U S Senate bid.
In Atlanta on May 10 Victor Nutall aged 11 was arrested charged with the murder of 6 year old Colin McDougall. Authorities allege Nutall and two companions forced the child into a street sewer and kept him there until he inhaled sewer gas and died.
Reports from Paris and London detail the St. Pierre disaster caused by Mount Pelée. The Suchet sails toward Martinique with relief, while casualties include governor and officers believed dead. British schooner Samurai arrives. Dominica aids survivors as Paris allocates funds for relief efforts.
Telegrams from Governor Hodgson in Barbados and Governor Llewellyn of the Windward Islands describe lava covering Barbados and ongoing eruption at St Vincent Soufriere with a thunderstorm and heavy rain following the blast at 3 p.m. local time.
A fire on Myers avenue damaged property worth about 20000 dollars. In the Sherman house ruins a man’s burned body was found. A card with the name William Baldwin Denver was located in a pocket book. He is believed to be a stranger from Nebraska who arrived last week.
Pittsburg May 10 19r8 Kate Samtell wife of the jail warden assisted Edward and John Biddle in a sensational escape from Allegheny county jail and received a two year sentence Walter Doorman a Biddle gang member who confessed to Rahnay murder was sentenced to hang Common sense is not so common as some men think it le
Lloyds agent in St Lucia confirms the destruction of St Pierre Martinique with the entire population and ships in the roadstead. He estimates the death toll at 30 000, reporting the catastrophe as total and devastating.
Cable to Hoddal owners reports five sailors killed while slipping anchors as the Roddal fled to sea with a deck load of burning lava. Eleven crew members died in the catastrophe near St. Pierre in May.
A compiled list of major historic disasters caused by volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. Entries cover Pompeii and Herculaneum in AD 79, Constantinople, Catania, Syria, Calabria, Krakatoa, Ischia, Mauna Loa, Hondo, Venezuela, Charleston, and Guatemala with death tolls and dates.
Colonel Tucker former United States consul at Martinique remarks on St Pierre destruction alleging it replicates Sodom and Gomorrah. He says the immorality must be seen to be understood and expresses vivid condemnation. Washington May 10.
In Muskogee Indian Territory on May 10 a Creek Indian named Jack Tiger was indicted for murder and killed in a duel with a posse led by Marshal Fink near Alabama, L T. His companions escaped.
Judge Palmer announced at noon that a grand jury would be called on Monday to investigate the death of Representative Babrin last January and the murder for which his wife is now being held.
The San Faniaco sustain, which left Memphis last night, was held up between Joneabora and Bonnerville Arkansas and derailed. The safe was blown open with dynamite. Four bandits implied, but no money was taken. The article notes a fool and a wise guy line regarding timing of the strike.
The bill filed this afternoon charges packers with a trade restraint and a nationwide control of beef prices. It accuses them of a black list to squeeze retailers and seeks an injunction dissolving the combine and preventing future price agreements. Immediate hearing requested to cover goods in transit.
London reports detail J P Morgan and several steamship companies forming a large trust to acquire maritime properties by December 31. White Star, Dominion, Atlantic Transport, Leyland, Richards, Milla & Co named. Cunard likely to join. Morgan to receive 50 million in debentures and 27.5 million in stock. Harland & Wolff will handle outside US orders for ten years. Liverpool interests push for Canada service terminal.
Local forecast for Cheyenne and vicinity notes fall tonight with possible showers or thunderstorms Sunday. An area of high pressure covers the Lake region bringing cool weather and freezing temps. Minnesota and Wisconsin report showers while Idaho and Utah have warm, showery conditions.
Florence Colorado May 10 Water Commissioner Houst received a demand to shut off water diverted from Denver Creek by Colorado Springs and return it to its natural channel. The order must be enforced and power will be used if needed Cripple Creek and Victor have also diverted water and action will be taken to restrain them.
Ned H. Copeland was found guilty of manslaughter in the killing of A. C. Rogers on a Union Pacific train near Green River. The former Nebraska City bank teller admitted stealing 10,000 dollars and faces embezzlement charges in Cheyenne after serving time in Wyoming.
A Cheyenne telegram reports the death of Peter Paulsen of Glenda who died this morning. Paulsen had moved to Laramie County before the 1880s and was well known in the area.
Washington May 1 The irrigation measure, long sought by Western lawmakers, is unlikely to be acted on before June 1 after Speaker Henderson broke his pledge for early consideration. Committees push the bill with backing from the president, aiming for prompt progress once the chamber takes it up.
Mrs H Messick arrived from the east this morning to visit her son George Messick of the Messick Dry Goods company.
Washington May 10 Delegate M A Smith of Arizona collapsed on the house floor after a brief vehement speech on the statehood bill. Three doctors reported at 2 o clock that the attack's seriousness was undetermined with a tendency to apoplexy and recommended moving him to his hotel while summoning additional physicians.
Mrs. Juan A. Duerita, wife of Chillan’s consul, died during a tooth extraction performed by Dr. G L Smith in Qualland on May 19. She had warned of heart trouble prior to the procedure.
Colorado Springs May 10 Sillas Henry a middle aged Ouray farmer said on a Denver and Rio Grande train he was invited to a quiet game and soon lost all his money, seventy dollars. The men escaped while he spoke to officers here and were believed to have gone on to Denver.
London May 1 report says Cunard intends to invite ten bidders to build a contended new liner for the passenger service between New York and Liverpool. The vessel is planned to be the fastest of its kind afloat with likely record speed.
All creditors and others interested in the estate of Arthur Richardson de Vouged will take notice that the undersigned administrator intends to make final settlement in the May term 180% of the district court within and for the county of Laramie state of Wyoming Clarence B Richardson is the administrator.
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