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Newspaper
Casper Press
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1908
Page
1
Rail thin prose recounts a Wyoming sheep herder hero amid winter danger and blends in editorials on crops, Bryan, and Democratic platform themes. It cites Cheyenne Leader and Exchange, touching on wolves, stock headlines, and a broad political agenda.
Logansport Indiana July 31 officials of Western Motor Works consider a $100000 order for gas engines with a clause allowing cancellation if William Jennings Bryan is elected. Democratic labor men call the clause a corporate warning and say it subordinates workers to employer will.
The article discusses William Jennings Bryan's ideas on the vice presidency as an active executive role. It argues the vice president should assist the president, handling tasks like diplomacy and overseas territories to manage the nation’s growing federal workload more effectively.
The piece notes Mr. Taft's call for physical valuation of railroad properties to set reasonable rates. It says the Chicago platform rejected this plank 917 to 638, signaling GOP sentiment. It also covers support for popular election of senators and Taft's push for campaign contribution publicity after elections.
The New York World reports 82 delegates from affiliated unions attended the Central Federation of New York City meeting. One Republican backed Taft, 53 favored Bryan, 11 supported Debs, 1 for the Independence League, and 16 were non-committal. Among non-committal, two-thirds leaned toward Bryan and some Independence League members expect to join other parties this year.
Local notes list visitors and travel in the Canyon Creek area. Harry Stockwell from the 76 ranch came Sunday on business. Vivian family from Sage Creek visited friends this week. A A Childers and family with Miss Drew took a trip to Alcove Imat Saturday. Kimmel from Pathfinder camp visited Bob Cardwell last Wednesday. Mrs Chas Anda from Dry Creek ranch visited Mrs Hank Cardwell last week. Chas Baker from Casper made a Monday business trip. Senator Warren and Garfield with Newell visited Pathfinder and toured Hanna on the U P railroad. The grey wolves have damaged ponds nearby recently.
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