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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1907
Page
4
Public notice records the Cheyenne Wyoming post office processing under the 1879 act with an approved schedule. The fragment notes classification and a date stamp of September 6 1907.
A collage of quotes and snippets runs through the page from diverse sources. It cites remarks by "Cowboy" to the Leader, humor about Secretary Wilson, and a call to treat enlisted men fairly. It also includes humorous exchanges, a lyric attribution about a Saratoga Sun editor, and notes on government land policy urging settlement and independence.
Wyoming observers allege freight discrimination by railroads with higher local rates for Wyoming shipments than for out of state routes. An eastern contact cites rates from St Louis to multiple western points, noting same or lower prices for other states and an intermediate rate to Walcott Wyoming. The piece calls on the public to seek remedies through collective action.
In a debate tone the speaker criticizes the Interstate Commerce Commission and U P discrimination, urging Wyoming citizens to act against corporate greed that hampers the state's growth and development. The message frames regional hardship as a call for action by local citizens.
The Sheridan Post and Buffalo Bulletin editors debate penitentiary security after an arson and prison break scare. The discussion centers on cell blocks becoming arsenals and the need for proper investigations of prison conditions and leadership.
The poem describes Captain Kid as a fierce pirate who wields a mnickersnee while a crewmate appears with violet blue eyes and a bold bosun. The Bridget K is a leaky tub mocked as a ship's voyage from Kitchen Door to Parlor Floor. The pirates retreat to bed as a parent bids good night to the children.
Congressman Ollie James of Kentucky has introduced a bill to restore the motto In God We Trust to the coinage at the urging of Mr. Bryan. James contends Roosevelt’s removal of the motto is a blow to religion and morality and warns opponents may mock the motto but the nation will not tolerate its abolition.
Sheridan's monthly payroll totals 260000 dollars paid to railroad men miners and building trades. Much of this money circulates back into bank vaults, supporting the town's economy amid low spirits elsewhere. The Burlington railroad is mentioned as part of the context.
A Sheridan Enterprise item notes steady coal shipments sustain money flow from three sources, with monthly receipts nearing a million dollars. Fort McKenzie supply expectations remain calm, while broader regional tolls from coal transport support the community’s finances.
The Natrona Tribune argues that theft by a man with a wife and family with only one dollar is hard to explain while accusing wealthy Wall Street firms and bank directors of stealing as a habit of the finance world. The piece condemns stock exchange gambling as more demoralizing than racing or gambling at the wheel.
The Modern Brotherhood of America elected officers for the ensuing year. A A Underwood is president with Leander Berg as vice president Jermie Burns as treasurer Perry Guthrie as secretary Mrs Bickley as conductress Mrs James Marford as assistant conductress Sarah J Coyne as chaplain lodge physicians Burgess and Snyder Miss Eve Hamilton as musician Miss Minnie Marford as watchman.
Harry P. Hynds and Mrs. Hynds were riding a buckboard that overturned near the Hirsig ranch Thursday. Hynds suffered a severely wrenched shoulder, not a dislocation, and will be unable to use the injured arm for an indefinite period.
Owen Moran, the English featherweight who defeated Frankie Nell, plans to leave Los Angeles for the East after clashing over a match with Abe Attell. Moran says Attell refuses a signed fight while Coffroth offers top money for a big bout, and Moran believes he can beat Attell. Coffeeoth then cancels further talks with Attell.
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