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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1908
Page
8
Subsection shows second class matter date September 5 1907 at Cheyenne Wyoming post office under 1879 act. Rates listed include Daily Leader one year four dollars six months two dollars seventy five cents three months one dollar and one month sixty cents per period.
A collection of snappy quotes and small items: praise and jabs at public figures, jokes about lawn mowers, Evelyn Nesbit Thaw’s move abroad, Pinchot and forest policy doubters, Teddy Roosevelt’s gumption, and local irrigation disputes in Wyoming. The varied notes touch politics, culture, and everyday life, with brief commentary and paraphrase of public sentiment.
The Salt Lake Herald editor, a former Cheyenne resident, analyzes Senator Warren of Wyoming's announced allegiance to Taft. He notes the statement appears press agent crafted and hints Warren has long favored Taft, with public policy cited as motive.
The president backs Secretary Taft for the throne and Warren as Senate committee head. Warren handles senate military matters while Taft runs the cabinet side. Their cooperation fuels patronage as army appointments hinge on presidential succession.
Walter Wellman reports that Bryan has won backing from business leaders nationwide for a government guarantee on bank deposits. The piece argues deposit guarantees would end runs on banks, restore confidence, and avert panics, noting Bryan’s unique public stance amid silence from the president and other leaders.
In the Encampment Herald critique, the practice of binding delegates months before the nominating convention is condemned. The piece argues the Taft and Bryan influence limits voter choice, urging the public to decide freely on their preferred candidate when the time comes. It notes Wyoming Republicans tired of being herded and constrained by early pledges.
A brief note recalls a Norwegian regulation allowing a wife traveling with her husband to pay only half fare. It adds a wry remark that a modern Norwegian would be unwilling to travel without his wife, reflecting light social commentary in the period.
A collage of humorous snippets from urban papers including Munich, Yonkers, Gotham, Toledo, Punch and Philadelphia Ledger. Jokes touch on drinking confidence escapes marriage money and small salary cuts in church fund collections.
In a congress floor exchange The Hon. Frank Mendel challenged Baron Pinchot the chief forester over a heated roast and barbecue metaphor. The dispute centered on forestry policy and public commentary with prior barbecues noted.
The Carpenter post office began operation today with Dr. Bessie Fell as postmaster. Rev. A F Gordon Mackay, Presbyterian pastor at large, led services in an unused store room yesterday with about 100 attendees. A Sunday school was organized.
Judge Ben B. Lindsey of Denver, famed for his juvenile court work, will address the Congregational club at the Congregational church on Wednesday evening April 15 at 8 o clock. A general invitation invites attendance. A musical program is planned. Admission is free and no collection will be taken.
Miss Ethel Roosevelt named honorary member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. She will be a use ter to them and joins a tradition of notable supporters.
A fragmented note mentions bottles and cures in a puzzled tone. The writer riffs on convalescence and remedies while noting unclear references to a drugstore or beverage context and a need for clarity.
The Democratic State Central Committee announces a state convention in Cheyenne on May 14 1908 at 1 am to nominate electors a congressman for the Sixty-first Congress six delegates and six alternates to the Denver national convention and other business. Delegates from four judicial districts meet at 9 am to nominate district judges. Delegates apportioned by county votes for John C Hamm with county totals listed. County conventions to elect delegates. proxies allowed. William B. Ross, Chairman.
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