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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1908
Page
8
Substantial fragments show Cheyenne Wyoming publication details dated 1907 with editor note and second class matter. Subscription rates listed include daily and annual prices though several digits appear garbled.
A jumble of editorial quips and satire on editors resigning politicians Navy of Kentucky tobacco shortages and a society woman suicide by varnish drink Roosevelt veto on dam bill and a humorous hat trend plus a folk call to not delay chores Do It Now urging action on chores and cleaning tasks referencing varied topics and playful opinions.
Representative Bannon of Ohio accused Taft allies of using flawed methods to capture a recalcitrant delegation for the secretary of war. He asserted the approach could push Ohio toward the Democrats next fall and attacked the fight on Senator Foraker. He also criticized a deal with Boss Cox of Cincinnati, once denounced by Taft, prompting questions about Taft supporters’ integrity.
The Pine Bluffs Post marks community growth east of Cheyenne with a neat, newsy appearance and advertising that shows enterprise. The Leader extends congratulations and best wishes for the new paper as it begins to serve a developing business town.
The World-Herald argues President Roosevelt could compel Congress to pass overdue reform measures if he chose, backed by unified public opinion, but fears he and Taft may avoid bold action. It criticizes the administration for endorsing compromise on antitrust, pooling railroads, and other reforms, predicting minimal legislation and a damaged party record.
In a Larami e Republican editorial tone the piece notes cattlemen celebrate rising prices as beef scarcity grows. It warns against cattlemen abandoning cattle for sheep, suggesting those who switch will face consequences as trade laws balance supply and prices.
A collage of remarks and quips from various papers. Highlights include a playful exchange about letters to an uncle, a cheerful remark on French versus Parisian opera gowns, a joke about thermometer meanings, a court crier absence note in Ireland, and praise for Henry D. Dennison as a key American adviser shaping Japan’s legal reforms.
The piece presents a humorous verse where a man refuses a marriage proposal to Maud, offering to remain her brother and urging her to find a suitable husband. He assures friendship and support, noting his love lies elsewhere and promising to visit as a trusted confidant. The Detroit Free Press attribution anchors its origin.
Fragmentary notes mention Aldrich Bill’s funeral, Prince of Wales declining a US visit, Rudolph Spreckles facing a social boycott in San Francisco, and a Roosevelt autograph photograph sent to Provencal poet Frederic. French courts jail a meat contractor for a year for supplying bad meat to troops, with a $25,000 fine accompanying the case.
Thermopolis Wyoming endures another hot municipal campaign as two camps contest the mayoral race and alderman seats. The Citizens ticket lists James F. Kinney for mayor with H Cottle and George H Howard as aldermen, while the People’s ticket nominates W C Weddle for mayor with John McGrath among the alderman candidates.
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