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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1908
Page
8
The Cheyenne Leader is described as the official city paper published daily except Monday. Subscription rates are listed for daily, weekly, and monthly periods with delivery by carrier. Contact T Joe Cahill as city circulation manager for irregular delivery issues.
The document specifies the presidential candidate William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska and vice president John Worth Kern of Indiana. It also names Wyoming electors John H. Ward of Uinta County Andrew M'Micken of Carbon County and B. G. Rogers of Big Horn County.
The piece notes eastern Democrats, once oppositional to Bryan in 1896 and 1900, now back his cause. It cites Judge Parker Colonel Henry Watterson and press outlets like the New York World among supporters, praising reforms through the Democratic ticket and Parker’s Los Angeles address urging Democratic victory.
Mr Bryan’s Lincoln speech defines the Democratic stance in the pend ite campaign. He accuses the Republican Party of abuses in federal government and fails to promise reform, arguing Taft’s outside assurances reveal weakness and an inability to enforce reforms.
In a formal acceptance speech, Mr. Bryan attacks the Republican majority in Congress, arguing they oppose people rule and shield predatory wealth. He cites President Roosevelt and accuses lawmakers of aiding corporations, failing to reform tariffs, anti trust laws, and interstate commerce oversight to curb railroad oppression. He pledges further discussion but urges a Democratic victory in November to end corporate domination.
Abraham Lincoln argues labor is prior to and superior to capital, warning against equating capital with government power. He emphasizes that workers earn and deserve political influence and cautions laborers not to surrender their rights, lest despotism creep in and liberty be lost.
A Herald canvass at a Nebraska chautauqua shows visitors from across the state saying they favor Taft less due to his perceived agnosticism. Clergymen reportedly oppose Taft and pressures from Protestant preachers reach voters about religious views.
The report details votes in the Chicago platform on senatorial election by the people, railroad valuation, campaign finance publication, and La Follette ideas, noting Ohio's negative stance except two pro votes on direct senatorial election. It mentions Frontier Days approaching and critiques Kansas politicians about self government, plus assorted tidbits from other papers and a humorous verse.
A compact montage of 19th century quips from Puck Chicago Daily News and other papers. The items lampoon language lawyers sailors and social foibles with playful exchanges and character sketches. Notable lines include a lifeboat plea and a forgetful man keeping a string.
A physician asserts complexion and teeth reflect personal refinement and health. He argues these are controllable traits and urges improvement through persistent treatment. The notice promotes Dr. B. H. SWEATT, up-to-date dentist, Bresnahen block, 1617% Ferguson Street.
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