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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1908
Page
8
The Cheyenne Leader publishes notices and rates for daily morning delivery except Monday. Contact T. Joe Cahill, City Circulator, for delivery irregularities. Subscription rates show 1.00 per month with 1.60 for other terms and delivery details.
The piece argues Governor Hughes is a reformer opposed by the state Republican machine led by Parsons Woodruff Odell and others. It details battles over public utilities reforms, machine resistance at Chicago delegates, and a potential renomination struggle with machine operatives ready to undermine Hughes.
The Leader notes Chairiman Stickney urges papers backing Wi J Bryant to republish his appeal and asks readers to aid the people's rights battle. Stickney says the Democratic party will not take corporate contributions and relies on volunteers, contrasting Taft's fund-raising capacity with Bryan supporters needing farmer, worker, and educated citizen funding.
A long editorial warns of a political struggle on the question Shall the people rule It attacks Wall Street finance railroad combines and protected industries as robbers of the public and urges citizens to act on principles. Mentions Bryan Roosevelt Taft and reform themes with remarks from Stickness.
The report notes the death of widow Guinness and mentions legal fees from an estate. It highlights Charles Field aged ninety three in Athol Massachusetts presiding at a district court session. A Chicago man returned a 50000 dollar check for a token reward, while Lord Wolseley celebrated seventy five with tales of near death escapes and the epithet The General Who Never Stops.
Washington Aug 12 The army will trial a newly developed marching shoe at a western post with a large troop presence. The russet design features a lower top, fewer lacings, square toe, and a last that allows free movement. Changes address prior criticisms from duty in the Philippines.
George Wilcox, a Black former janitor at the National Bank of Commerce in Kansas City, confessed to stealing 8500 dollars from the bank on April 25, 1907. He led officers to his home, where a tin box yielded about 4000 dollars.
New York state committee announced the Republican state convention would meet September 14 at Saratoga Springs, opening at 3 PM. The sole other challenger to Governor Hughes is James W. Wadsworth Jr., speaker of the assembly.
Union Pacific issues a new booklet extolling Frontier Days at Cheyenne. The event runs August 20 21 and 22 in the Wyoming capital and features cowboy sports attractions and numerous photographs illustrating the text.
A historical dental advertorial argues complexion and teeth reflect personal care and refinement. It touts Dr. S. H. Sweatt as an up to date dentist at Bresnahen block 1617% Ferguson Street, urging readers to seek treatment to improve look and health.
J Montgomery Sears prominent Boston millionaire died at Rhode Island Hospital from injuries after his car left the road near Norwood. The vehicle overturned and burned after traveling at a terrific speed early today.
The Northern Colorado Power Company brings in a large engine and dynamo to generate power for the street railway system. They will be installed and in use before the Days celebration.
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