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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1902
Page
1
Ad claims a pure scalp treatment reduces dandruff and prevents thinning hair. Offered by R. Ff. Reamy at 309 W. Tith Street in the barber shop storefront.
St Louis reports reveal a 19 member boodling combine with an oath to vote as directed and to kill those who reveal it. The oath was disclosed to Circuit Attorney Folk and the grand jury. Five indicted members remain missing including Lehman Sheridan Decker Hartman and Kelley who allegedly distributed 47000 tied to a lighting franchise vote.
President Roosevelt and his party returned to Washington at 6 30 this morning and soon headed to Oyster Bay on the president s car He plans to stay on Long Island before departing to the northwest He invited all party members to ride with him and said he enjoyed every minute of the southern tour In London General Botha s secretary said Boer generals expect a six month US lecturing tour and may begin in Great Britain before traveling to The Hague for a Boer leaders gathering
Reports from Rome and Naples describe Stromboli erupting with towering flames and lava flows while Mount Vesuvius shows renewed activity. The Lipari Islands location, population, and height details are noted alongside Kilaua’s eruption in Hawaii with lava lake and new lava streams following an earthquake.
Denver reports the Democratic convention nominated Edward C. Stimson of Teller county for governor by acclamation after winning a large majority of 897 votes. The Thomas Teller faction controlled the convention, while Orman’s refusal to unite with Theron Stevens weakened the opposing effort. Senator Patterson did not participate as a delegate.
Ottawa Kans Sept 10 The new Ottawa University building was destroyed by fire of unknown origin. Loss estimated at fifty thousand dollars. Opening exercises for the college year had just ended while the school resumes in remaining buildings.
Secretary Shaw warns of large government gold deposits in banks and rising gold reserves near six hundred million dollars. He fears ongoing accumulation could force Congress to alter tariffs, which could destabilize business conditions.
In Denver on September 10 John C Shafroth secured a Democratic renomination after a heated battle over enforcing the unit rule in the Arapahoe delegation. Rice Means and Felix ONeil clashed as Whitford challenged Shafroth, with Whitford losing 126 to 109 before Arapahoe delegates voted their choice.
Daisy Carlton, a restaurant waitress, shot and killed Mrs. Josephine Leslie after an on street assault with a horse whip. Leslie's husband, Lealie, was a cook at the same restaurant and faced accusations of giving the girl too much attention. Half Million for Charity is revealed in the Philadelphia will of Mrs. Harriet Benson, bequeathing over half of her estate to charity.
Marshall Missouri reports a robbery at Miami post office with $600 in cash and stamps stolen. The Miami bank also had its safe blown open and private boxes taken, with bank losses to be determined.
In Chicago Mrs Albert Schmidt killed both herself and her husband by turning on gas to avoid separation by death. Each victim is reported aged seven, with the couple described as devoted. Tecumseh Neb reports Graf and Vesta banks reopening in Chamberlain Bank of this city after a weeklong closure due to the bank's embarrassment. State Bank Examiner Hartwell says assets were not impaired by prior connections.
Berlin reports German army maneuvers began with balloons aiding command. The balloons equipped with wireless telegraph instruments hovered about half a mile above the battlefield. Both sides cover forty miles as the fighting moves to the clouds with observers directing operations from above.
In Washington on September 10, William B. Watson, 60, was assaulted by several large men who tried to tear his clothes. He fought back and escaped. The assailants failed to produce any identifying regalia or proof of their affiliation.
Chicago report states Roland O Shea and a Mogansee after a lover's quarrel suffered probable total injuries upon him, details unclear. The incident occurred in the early evening of September 10. Authorities investigation ongoing.
New York dispatch notes Pierpont Morgan may accept responsibility to end the coal strike. Morgan’s behavior shows strain as a reporter observes him near ill health after weeks of operators urging inaction. Wilkesbarre scene reports President Mitchell denying knowledge of plans to resume coal mine work while merchants anticipate peace and a near end to the stoppage.
Colorado Springs reports W. O. Stratton in a critical state with liver trouble and recent stomach and bowel issues. Doctors say the attack is not yet fatal though he remains gravely ill. Later notes indicate his condition improved by noon and hopes for recovery increased.
Gonaives Haiti September 10 Admiral Killick commanded the rebel gunboat Crete a Pierret which Panther shelled and sank. Killick blew his own ship with the powder magazine and perished with the vessel in the dramatic engagement.
The president announced a August 22 agreement with France extending the minimum tariff for Porto Rican coffee in French markets. The pact, between Acting Secretary Atlee and M de Margerie, amends the 1898 May 28 arrangement under the Dingley act, extending to Algeria and Porto Rico the tariff features. It will last until February 23, 1903 with a possible further extension.
A columnist suggests virtues such as honesty independence purity wisdom and public spirit spread through society like a contagious illness, urging rapid and widespread adoption of good values.
A fragment shows a list of wash goods and textiles with per yard prices ranging from $1.00 to $2.00. Items include linen, fancy prints, wool effects, flannel ettes, Dresden stripes, and flannelettas. The text is partial and garbled, typical of a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper advertisement.
Special to Lender from Laramie Wyoming dated September 10 reports ranchers and miners near Rambler fleeing for their lives as forest fires close within a mile of the Rambler mine. About 100 men are needed to halt the blaze while Dr. James Weaver returns from Rambler after a long detour to avoid the inferno between him and the city.
Governor DeForest Richaries departed this afternoon for Oregon to attend the Republican state convention of Utah. He will join governors of Idaho Utah and Wyoming to observe the proceedings and discuss matters of mutual interest among their states.
The Wyoming Medical Association held its annual meeting after the Rocky Mountain Medical Association session. Officers elected: Dr. 8. B. Miller of Laramie president, Dr. J. H. Conway of Cheyenne first vice president, Dr. Jerome Jeserum of Douglas second vice president, Dr. J. 8. Finney of Rawlins secretary, Dr. J. L. Wicks of Evanston treasurer. Evanston’s Dr. C. H. Solier chosen delegate to the AMA convention in 1904 with Sheridan’s Dr. Newell as alternate.
Father Walsh visits Lara mie for several days. W. L. Larsh, an insurance man, went west last night. R. P. Fuller returned from Nebraska. Gus Clauncy is seriously ill with tonsillitis at home. L. & Bartlett home from Hart ville mining business. Mrs. R. P. Allen of Iron Mountain visits the city, guest of Mrs. P. B. Cook. Thomas Hunter and Harry Patton left for Colorado Springs to attend college. Blanche Hayford returned to Laramie from a visit with Miss Mabel Willis. Willis Griffin, 10, left for Salt Lake to see his mother. Georgie Coustant back from visit to Mrs. Mes singer in Sheridan. A. J. Parshall, interior department agent, went west on geological survey business. Mrs. William Goetz left for Woonsocket after visiting Mrs. Mary Hader. will return to Cheyenne then Honolulu. H. William H. Capwell, editor of the Dallas Weekly Post, visiting with Mrs. F. H. and Mr. Thomas Castle. they plan Salt Lake and Colorado tour before returning east.
Local forecast for Cheyenne and vicinity calls for fair weather tonight and Thursday with cooler tonight and warmer Thursday. A trough of low pressure extends from the southwest toward the lake region. Temperatures vary nationwide with cooler east of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers and slight warmups elsewhere. Local data show a 24 hour period ending 6 am with a maximum near and a minimum of 38 degrees and no precipitation. Charles Beashcraft Jr.
A clipped exchange conveys stiff propriety between a lord and a flord about marriage and business. The dialogue hints at class restraint and social expectations in a Nashville setting.
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