08 Nov 1912
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Newspaper
Casper Press
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1912
Page
1
Roosevelt advances to 99 electoral votes while Taft secures four states bringing his total to 12. The tally reflects a fragmented election as progressives and conservatives contest key battlegrounds.
Casper routed Wheatland last Saturday afternoon in a high wind with a lopsided score of Vite Ol. Referees were Dir. J D Kamp and Prof. O Connell. Crowds enjoyed rallies, dances, vaudeville shows, and campaign entertainment across Casper and Powder River.
A historical account describes how the Qing dynasty emperor in 1600 adopted quinine, recommended by Jesuit missionaries, as a remedy for fever. He secretly tried the treatment, ordered it to all in the palace, and found a lasting cure, rewarding the Jesuits and sending thanks to the French king.
The Cheyenne Review reports a dramatic national result with Wilson carrying 37 states including California and New York. Indications show Taft and Roosevelt split some states, while Wyoming’s returns are slow but position Democrats for local gains and a close U.S. Senate race.
Report notes a lethal clash between two escaped convicts and a posse on November 1, ending with both dead. Also mentions Judge Parnalee denying a new trial for W Jenkins convicted of wife murder in Cheyenne. An unrelated snippet quotes theater life about Faust and a garden scene bass line.
A Tatler snippet shows a playful exchange about pantomimes and optimism. A child asks about rehearsals while a parent hints at a future neutral event where no band will play Dixie. The humor contrasts optimistic hopes with wartime constraints and social banter.
Hon George D Alden lauded as a popular speaker on the American platform. The article notes his one year contract dating back two years, describing him as a powerful orator who includes original poems in his lectures. It mentions themes of patriotism and moral reflection and references his prominent status among speakers aligned with the Gret path bureau.
Albany Times Union notes Nawab Sultan Jahan Begam of Bhopal, a notable woman ruler. It credits her three era changing reigns with bringing peace, developing industry and arts, and reducing poverty in the province.
The fragment describes children seeking hearty foods on pilenic days, including fried chicken, corned beef, and chowder, with a scene of cooking and feeding in a playful yet unclear schoolyard setting. It mentions berries for dessert and a child helping in the kitchen with a humorous, misspelled style.
Colorado statewide prohibition failed as the state elected Democrats. The Tunnel Bill advanced with approval in the same period, signaling a shift in state policy and party control.
The Converse county returns show Mondell 614 for congress with minor party tallies and several state level races split by party. Taft leads Roosevelt with 518 to 411. 1904 precinct results are similar though incomplete.
William I Winslow and A J Abbott have bought the stock and land of Haeseler Pharmacy. An inventory is underway and the transfer delays slightly due to a death in Winslow’s family. The new owners are active business people with Winslow recently acquiring local real estate and insurance, and Abbott a long time physician with many friends in the area.
Officials announce completion of a new telephone circuit between Sheridan and Casper linking Casper Cheyenne and southern points via Buffalo and Kayers. The line, tested soon for regular service, will improve messages previously routed through Hasin and Denver. A Natrona Rebekah Lodge dance last Friday was a successful social event.
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